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…
Bring it On! Winter Driving On an Ice Track
Winter driving on an ice track. Taking a driving risk is always a bit iffy. How about when you are in Canada? In the heart of winter? The International Center of Advanced Racing offers driving courses for beginners, as well as more advanced drivers, and while taking a risk and testing your limits is one…
Do You Need The Third Row? Traveling In A 2015 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander comes through after a ski accident. When you have a family of five, or fewer, you don’t need a seven or eight passenger car at all times. In fact, you may rarely have the need for that extra seating. But we went skiing recently and realized how useful that extra row can…
Driving On Snow And Ice: How To Have Fun And Not Get Stuck
All Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Drive, sedans and SUVs: which is best to master bad weather on the road? The answers will surprise you. I did something last week I never thought I’d do in a million, gazillion years: I had fun in the snow. A LOT of fun (and I’m not a snow fan). That’s…
Driving the Mazda CX-5: No Compromises For Economy or Comfort
The Compact Mazda CX-5 SUV Offers the Best of Both Worlds Choosing an SUV often means sacrificing fuel economy for comfort. But Mazda, the darling of many car critics and a favorite among families for its larger three-row CX-9, accommodates both in the the 2014 Mazda CX-5. It lets you feel good about the environment while commanding…