The Jessi Combs Foundation is changing the automotive landscape for women. Mechanic, manufacturer, TV personality, and racer Jessi Combs may not be with us anymore, but the Jessi Combs Foundation is working hard to maintain her legacy via hefty scholarships for women looking to get into automotive trades—which is a pretty huge deal, considering young…
Women Who Compete in Rebelle Rally are Not the Only Stars: These SUVs Rocked the Off-Road Race
If you had to take on the 1200-mile off-road rally, what would you want to drive? October’s Rebelle Rally might be over, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be talking about it. Tons of women from across the country, all with different levels of skill when it comes to off-road driving, all competed to hit…
Tatiana Calderón: Trailblazer, F1 Competitor, and a Voice for Female Racers
15 years ago, Tatiana Calderón fell in love with go-karting in Colombia. She was hooked ever since. At only 9 years old, Calderón knew that she was destined to race. From go-karts to F1 racing, Tatiana Calderón is proof that childhood dreams can come true. But the journey wasn’t always easy. As a female F1…
Why Girls Love Trucks, and How the Best Trucks Make Us Feel
Not every girl dreams of owning a pickup truck. But they should. Some ladies choose vehicles based on what’s practical for their current stage of life, or what they think looks fashionable. But a lot of girls love trucks, and for these women, considering anything else for their next purchase would seem like a compromise!…
School Drop Off: How to Set the Right Mood
Making things seem normal in a dystopian pandemic may seem impossible, but you can do it. Even in the best times school drop off can be a challenge. Mornings suck, and teachers and other students can make them even more unfun. Tests are stressful, homework can be hard and in general, things can just be…
Safety, Good Driving, Speed: What My Mom Taught Me About Cars
You were right about everything, mom. My mom loves fast cars. Naturally, her favorite is a Maserati and she’s not too picky with the model, as long as she can drive it on a race track. Her first car was a Ford Mustang, so when it was time for me to get a car, that’s what…
How to Prepare for Unexpected Car Sickness
No kid too old, no distance too short! My 11-year-old daughter had never experienced car sickness. In fact, she’d only vomited about three times in her entire life. So when she recently got car sick, I was caught completely off-guard. As was she. My incredulous reaction mirrored the shock and fear in her eyes. Even…
The Soccer Mom Guide to Prepping the Car for Soccer Season
It’s fall. If you’re a mom with kids in sports…you know what that means. The leaves are turning (well..maybe not in Texas because fall is identical to July where I live.) But turning leaves and crisp weather just sounds better than “It’s September and we’re all still sweating,” right? One thing that screams fall to me –…
Stressed Out Behind the Wheel? These Tips For Stress Free Driving May Help
We live in a fast-paced, noisy culture. As women, we also often have to-do lists that never end. It’s a dangerous combination. And sometimes that dangerous combination…in addition to everything else we have going on…catches up with us when we are behind the wheel. Stop the madness! I think we all know that isn’t safe….
Why Aunt Jean Leased a 2019 Kia Sorento ES After Visiting Her Niece
Aunt Jean came to visit and went home a new Kia owner. She visited me on vacation and it just so happened I was test driving a new Kia Sedona minivan. Aunt Jean was so impressed by the Sedona that after a few days, she called my uncle and asked him to set up a test drive…