Top crossover for cruising alone, or bringing the family. As a transplanted southerner, I have spent most of the holidays in the northeast. This year, my husband and I decided to take our three kids to my childhood Kentucky home for Thanksgiving, but flying was cost prohibitive. So we compromised: he and the kids flew…
Used: The 2015 Nissan Murano SL AWD is Redefining Fun & Comfort in Driving
Getting to know the Nissan Murano. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Susie Kellogg Prior to an almost three week demo, no one could have convinced me how much I would love the 2015 Nissan Murano … no-one. I’m a full-sized SUV, off-roading, tons of kids, riding high Colorado Momma. I didn’t think in one…
USED: 2017 Jaguar F-Pace Review: A Luxury Crossover with Bespoke Power and Style
Meet This Buff New Brit. When it comes to fashionable Brits these days, the names David Beckham, Kate Middleton and Apple designer Jonathan Ive come to mind. Like fashion designers Burberry, Paul Smith, Victoria Beckham or Stella McCartney, each reinterprets classicism in a modern way. Add the Jaguar F-Pace to that list. From the time…
The Used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: Not Too Big, Not Too Small, But Just Right
Bigger isn’t always better. Once upon a time, SUVs were all about big. The bigger the better! They were just reaching a point where they were beginning to make the average tank look compact when the price of gas went through the roof. Thus, the great downsizing of SUVs began and the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan…
Used 2016 Honda CR-V Touring: There’s a Reason for the Love Affair
Getting to know the 2016 Honda CR-V Touring. If you’re paying any attention at all as you’re driving down the highway you’ll notice a lot of Honda CR-Vs. I’d always wondered about this phenomenon and why anyone I asked gushed about their CR-V. Then I got to drive a 2016 Honda CR-V Touring for a…
2019 Honda HR-V Sport: Choosing a Compact SUV for Some Mother Daughter Fun
The 2019 Honda HRV Sport is a whole vibe! I love a good road trip, especially when I am rolling in a sassy and fun car like the HRV Sport! Recently, my mom and I hit the road in the compact SUV and we had a blast. She will be moving to another state soon so…
2020 Hyundai Venue SEL: Empowering at All Life Stages
Welcome to the crossover for you. New drivers, empty nesters, and grandparents alike can all find ways to enjoy their independence in the 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL. The Venue has a 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder engine with 121 horsepower with drive mode select which includes snow mode. Whether you’re new to driving or skilled for years,…
2017 Ford Escape SE: Conveniences in this Compact SUV Make Road Tripping a Breeze
Technology so intuitive even my jet-lagged brain had no problem figuring it all out. I traveled to Orlando, Florida, recently with my kids for a trip to visit the theme parks. During the trip I was able to test out a 2017 Ford Escape SE crossover. Upon landing at the airport and picking up the Escape, the…
2017 Kia Sportage SX AWD Review: This Compact Crossover offers Effortless Driving at a Reasonable Price
A 12-hour drive with two teenagers? Super easy in the Kia Sportage! The 2017 Kia Sportage is recently redesigned with a stylish body and all the comfort, safety, and technology to make any drive a pleasure. I drove my teenage son and his friend to a gaming tournament in Atlanta – a 12-hour drive from our…
2017 Toyota RAV4: This Roomy Compact SUV Goes All-In on Safety
And best of all, Toyota’s top safety features are standard. The average car on the road is 11.6 years old, which makes me well above average. My 2003 Dodge Durango turned 14 this year. When I got a chance to take a 2017 Toyota RAV4 on a road trip, I felt a little like Rip…