The 2016 Mazda3 adds pizzazz. When my oldest daughter was car shopping, a 2013 Mazda3 basically fell in her lap. My mother could no longer drive and the buy back on the lease was a great deal. Done. And the car has proved to be perfect: reliable, safe, affordable. I drove the car extensively when…
What Happens When Grandma Hits the Road in a 2016 Toyota Corolla
Meet Grandma and a compact car. In my case, Grandma means blonde ambition. My mom is a very young 70, loves to travel and meet new people and just has a good time everywhere she goes. She and her husband like to hit the road for day trips, week long trips, month long trips –…
Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Right for Your Family?
It is if your family doesn’t mind that you’re having fun driving. We spent the last part of 2015 cruising around in a ruby red 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer. It’s a peppy little car that’s super fun to drive and it gets great gas mileage. We didn’t get to take it on any road trips or doing anything glamorous…
Feeling Young and Cute in the 2016 Mazda CX-3
Zipping around the neighborhood in the sporty little 2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring will put a smile on your face. It’s definitely made for city driving and it makes all the young ladies say “awwww.” My 16 year old sister was immediately in love when I showed her photos and our 18 year old babysitter declared…
Scion Launches Two New Models: iA and iM
Scion, Toyota’s lower priced sibling, debuts more entry level cars. Car companies usually reserve their biggest splashes for sports cars and luxury vehicles, but Scion is firmly planting itself at the entry level buyer with its two new cars, the iA and the iM. These cars, released at the same time, both seek to grab…
My NYC Adventure In A 2015 A VW Golf SportWagen
On board with Volkswagen: a fast, sporty car. I was extremely excited to take the VW Golf SportWagen TSI on my business trip to NYC – three events and two conferences. I knew I needed a vehicle to help me through the traffic and rush hour and with fast response when needed. After all, this…