Jolanta Coffey discusses her daughter’s favorite feature that makes this SUV awesome. Few vehicles have been as anticipated as the new Ford Bronco. I’m willing to bet whatever your social media platform of choice is, you have seen and heard about it. What might be the most awesome thing about the Bronco project is that…
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!…
Tackling the Rebelle Rally, the Female-Only Off-Road Rally, As A Newbie
Why on earth would anyone challenge themselves in this way? I’m hoping to figure that out. I’ve now run 11 marathons, so I’m no stranger to starting a race when you can’t see the finish line. I understand the meticulous training and the physical pain as well as the psychological endurance necessary to do something…
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…
The Soccer Mom Guide to Prepping the Car for Spring Sports
If you’re a mom with kids who play sports…you know what this means. The days are getting longer and that means one thing if you have kids: The start of spring sports. Football, soccer, lacrosse, softball or pretty much any sport that requires you to transport your kids. See also: transport your kids’ sports equipment, your…
10 Surprising Things We Learned When Our Kids Turned Into Teen Drivers
We knew there would be lots to be terrified about when our kids morphed into teen drivers. But we didn’t know how much we would learn about ourselves—and them! When a teen gets a drivers license, there are so many things that go through a parent’s mind. Will he be safe? How will I know…
10 Must-Have Items to Keep Your Car Organized and Ick-Free This Fall
When a first grader calls you out about your messy car, it’s time to clean it up. Do you know who made me realize my car was a little icky and kind of unorganized? My 6-year-old son. “Mommy, it stinks in here. It’s a little messy, too.” Yep, my 6-year-old said that to me when…
Getting Custody of Your Car in a Divorce or Breakup? Here are 6 Things You Need to Do
From building your credit to keeping your ex from stalking you, here’s how to protect yourself. Divorce and breakups happen. We have varying degrees of emotions about them: sadness, relief, elation, fear – sometimes all of those things and more at the same time. No matter how you might be feeling about the demise of…
10 of the Best Books About Women and Their Cars (Or Bikes!)
Get inspired by some of the coolest women to ever race cars (and motorcycles). Women have been racing cars and bikes since cars and bikes first became available to the general public, and they’ve been totally unstoppable since. But history can occasionally forget these headstrong women who forged their own paths where none existed before—and…
Women Who Compete in Rebelle Rally are Not the Only Stars: These SUVs Rocked the Off-Road Race in 2020
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…