I just couldn’t turn down the chance to review the redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4. We love the Toyota RAV4. We have written about it a lot in the past. But when I was asked if I might like to test drive a small group of vehicles, among them, the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4, I jumped…
2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure Review: Is This Bestseller the Best Compact SUV?
You Will Want to Trade in Your Sedan. When our family needed a reliable vehicle with a good fuel economy for my husband’s daily commute, we ended up with a sedan. We were never really the sedan type. Our Camry’s 34mpg had been a lifesaver (and budget saver!) for many years, but I’ve found…
2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk Review: Let Your Hair Down In This Compact SUV
This cute, comfy, fun SUV is a rugged adventurer at heart. I tried really hard to find someplace to drive the 2017 Jeep Renegade Deswerthawk compact SUV off road during my week-long test drive. The closest I got was the gravel parking lot at a local park. But that’s OK. Even without climbing rocks, traversing…
Escaping In The 2017 Ford Escape Titanium On A Southbound Road Trip
Hitting the road solo and in style with the 2017 Ford Escape Titanium. Road tripping has been part of my life since I was a child. I still love hitting the open road. And, while traveling with my husband or a friend is always fun, I don’t mind going solo now and then. So when…
Wow, What a Makeover! Introducing the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Yes, I’m Jealous of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Makeover. There, I said it. I’d like to hire the engineers at Chevrolet to give me a full body makeover. Think about it: These incredibly talented people have reduced the weight of the new 2018 Equinox by approximately 400 pounds from previous models. They’ve given it an…
One Last Fling: Urban Adventure with 2015 Jeep Renegade
Ringing in the new year with the outgoing 2015 Jeep Renegade. By definition, renegades are dissenters and that’s how we feel as New York City empties out and we hunker down here. Why leave the best city in the world when you can have an adventure at home, with a sporty compact SUV to boot? The…