Why you’ll like it too The federal government isn’t known for being quick on the uptake. So I was sort of surprised when US regulators announced this week their support and guidelines for autonomous driving. But I was really glad. I’ve had the chance to ride in semi and fully autonomous cars as well as drive…
How this Team of Veterans Challenged, and Conquered, Rebelle Rally
Despite challenges that would sideline the best of us, their ‘Tribe Rebelle’ spirit lifted them to the top. “This was not me, this was not Karah…this was Tribe Rebelle…” says Rachael Ridenour after her team’s incredible, and improbable, second place finish in the Crossover Class at the 2019 Rebelle Rally. The Rebelle Rally, the all-women…
7 Commandments for Carpooling Kids Like a Boss
It’s back to school season. Get ready, Mom and Dad! Homework, after school practices, and carpooling kids…oh my! When you are in the thick of the school season, you can feel like you are an Uber for kids on a daily basis. Banding together with other parents at the same school or whose kids are…
How Two Novice Moms Are Off-Roading Through The Rebelle Rally With The Ford Bronco Sport
Jovina Young and Erica Martin are putting their two-decade friendship – and the Bronco – to the test. If you’ve never gone off-roading before, there are two ways you can learn. You can ease into it, taking some smaller trips before heading off on a big adventure. You can also dive in headfirst by taking…
Rebelle Rally: Empowering Women Off Road
Dunes, Dirt, Dust and Drive make for empowering experiences in the Rebelle Rally. Photo by Kymri Wilt My Rebelle Rally Initiation. “Do you like camping?” I was asked, my editor enquiring about this assignment. “Sure!” I respond enthusiastically, with visions of the many luxury tented camps I’d stayed at all over Africa – you know,…
Do You Need Winter Tires? How, and What to Know
Stay safe out there. While we’re dreaming of spring flowers poking up through the ground, winter is far from over; we still have cold and unpredictable weather ahead. And with all the super storms this year, I find myself wondering if I should have invested in winter tires or “snow tires” for my vehicle. But…
National Daughters Day and the Beauty of Our Journeys — In Life and Behind the Wheel
Through the years, you have been passengers on a journey with me as we experience new cars, new beginnings, and new memories. This National Daughter’s Day, I want reflect on where we have been and where we are going. With three smart beautiful daughters, how lucky can I be. Related: 6 Safe Driving Tips to Model…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, So We Toured Iconic Latin Culture Destinations in a Toyota Corolla
Is there a better way to see South Florida’s best sights? I live in Miami. Latin culture is everywhere. So while we regularly enjoy ceviche and mojitos, it’s even better when you get to dive in with with experts who can show you what you’re missing. And, when you get to hang out with one…
9 Car Seat Safety Tips for Your Fall Road Trip
Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean your family travel is over, right? Apple picking, leaf peeping or a sweet weekend at the beach–no crowds and the sun isn’t so hot– is probably on your to-do list. But before you head out, make sure car seat safety is on that list, too. This is Child Passenger Safety Week, created…
Extreme E Just Hosted Greenland’s First-Ever Race
Electric SUV racing is going to the farthest corners of the Earth. And for Extreme E‘s third round, that means Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. This village of just over 500 people resides in the scar left behind by a glacier thousands of years ago, leaving behind a sandy plain perfect for racing. The Greenland event, titled…