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…
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Drive a Stick Shift
It’s that ominous question that strikes fear in the heart of drivers everywhere: When faced with a situation in which you must, or desperately want to, drive a car that is not your own, you’re asked: Can you drive a stick?
Diversity in Auto Companies? GM Execs Reveal The Key To Their Future
I learned something shocking this week. I learned that ‘diversity’ means me. I never considered myself a minority. I’m part of the 52 percent of the population that is female and I’m part of some very big groups (moms, professionals, car purchase decision makers). While I always identified with minorities on many levels, I never…
Happy New Year from All of Us at A Girls Guide to Cars!
Take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You made it through everything 2020 tried to throw at you! Who would have expected a global pandemic would transform life as we knew it? You had 366 very difficult days to contend with, and you still killed it. It’s time to acknowledge that… and, yes, to…
Happy Holidays from A Girls Guide to Cars
This Christmas, things are a little different. So, we thought we would share some of our holiday traditions with you. This is the first time I’ll be celebrating Christmas away from my immediate family. Crazy, right? My parents divorced when I was young, and they moved to opposite ends of the country. For most of…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
5 Things We Love About Supercar Megabuild on Disney+
There’s a new show on Disney+ that’s all about – wait for it…cars. If you’re looking for something new to watch, this just might be it. The popular streaming network recently added this cool docuseries that features a group of top mechanics who team up with famous auto entrepreneurs to create Supercar Megabuild. Related: Netflix’s Hyperdrive…
February 14th is National Organ Donor Day. What Does Your License Say?
February 14th is National Organ Donor Day. Shared with another holiday – something to do with hearts, flowers and chocolate kind of rings a bell – National Organ Donor Day is a day to focus on life and spread the word about the need for organ donation. If you’re already an organ donor, why not…
How to KonMari Your Car and Spark Joy
Yes, a clean car can bring joy. You Might Have Heard of Marie Kondo. Tidying expert, best-selling author, and star of her own Netflix series, Marie Kondo has helped thousands of people organize their homes and lives with her KonMari Method™. But can you “KonMari” your car? You bet you can! The KonMari Method™ encourages…
Thankful, Grateful and Excited for the Rest
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re officially in the holiday season. Can you believe it? Where has the time gone? Time really flies when you’re having fun. And we can say we’ve had our share. From covering amazing events in the automotive industry to traveling, test driving and interviewing inspiring women in auto who are making changes out…