You could say I’m a Chevy girl. My first car was a bright yellow 4-door Chevrolet Chevette my dad bought my sister and me back in the ’70s. That car took all my girlfriends everywhere. My second car and most proud was a brand new 1978 metallic brown Chevrolet Camaro that my parents helped me…
My Favorite Drive of 2020: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
I get asked all the time what my favorite car is, since I test drive new cars on a regular basis. I have always said I have a few favorites because, really, all the cars are so different. Going from a Jeep one week to a sports car the following is a tough comparison since…
The Luxury Hybrid That Has It All: The 3-Row Volvo XC90 R-Design
When you want a luxury hybrid that does it all, you want the AWD 2020 Volvo XC90. Did you know you can get a 3-row SUV built for safe family mobility, with the fuel economy of a sedan, and the luxury of plush euro design? Now you do. The 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design plug-in…
2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD: Bejeweled and Enchanting like a Citrine
What’s on the outside counts as much as the inside. So go big and bold in Starbright! The 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD is bedazzling with its modern design and its colorful paint options are as enchanting as a well-cut citrine. On the outside, a gem-cut grille and bright LED lights give it a distinct look. Inside there’s lots…
The Best Cars for Getting Off the Grid and Back to Nature
Sometimes you just gotta get away. I am a Jeep girl and always have been. I had a Jeep Wrangler that was great for getting up in the mountains and hitting the trails. It had a lot of space for all of our gear and it handled the rough roads as well as the city…
Genesis GV80: Introducing The New SUV, Young Luxury At Its Finest
Bye old luxury….and hello new luxury! Genesis has been a fresh, new face in the luxury world recently. Known for filling its beautiful sedans with sumptuous features and modern elegance, the Korean car maker finally added an SUV to the lineup: the first ever Genesis GV80, the brand’s new flagship model, was revealed in front…
2019 Buick Regal TourX: The Luxury Adventure Wagon You Didn’t Know You Needed
Seriously, though. Did you know Buick made a station wagon? No, we’re not talking about the Enclave. That’s a crossover. This is a true station wagon, complete with the low profile, hatchback, and a sleek body style you’ll love. Meet the 2019 Buick Regal TourX. It’s a luxury adventure wagon that will take your road trips…
The Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid SUV – Why My Best Hybrid Drive of 2018 is Your Best Bet for 2019!
The best of all worlds: A compact hybrid SUV As a southern Californian who loves the outdoors, surfing, and road tripping with my dogs, it’s rather odd that I have somehow survived this long without an SUV. I have resisted for years because SUVs take more gas and are generally not very fuel-efficient. My family…
2016 Honda CR-V Touring Review: Can It Make Everyone Happy?
Great for date night, even if your date is a toddler The SUV is the un-minivan: macho, self-reliant, rugged. And that’s what we like about them. But who doesn’t like creature comforts and smart, functional features, too? Especially when your car accommodates your kids, your significant other, and sometimes your mom, your boss and your…
2016 AWD Buick Enclave: Delivering in Style and Safety
The sleek and stylish 2016 Buick Enclave. I like to think of myself as a not-so-picky car gal. I just want a safe, reliable car to drive. With leather seats, of course, since I have kids and pets who seem to track dirt around with them everywhere they go. I also want heated seats. And seats…