The 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE could be the money-saving family car you’ve been looking for. A true five-seater, this hybrid full-size sedan that’s visually appealing. What’s not to love about the 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE. It is an elegant 4-door sedan tipping closely to the edge of luxury. The size of the interior…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
How to Choose the Best Family SUV: Chevrolet Equinox vs Traverse
In the Equinox vs Traverse debate, size does matter. Choosing between Chevrolet’s 2019 models is tough. The Chevy Equinox vs Traverse is something that is often debated by people looking to find the best family SUV. Finding the right car can be difficult. It takes time to figure out which will be comfortable for the…
Family Adventure is a Bit More Luxe in the 2020 Hyundai Palisade 7 Seater SUV
Even if that adventure is only on the road to school and back. Created for the adventurers, families, and those unwilling to give up style and luxury in favor of capability, the Palisade was named in reference to a line of high, substantial, towering cliffs. And, the Palisade was designed to meet that high level…
Could the Honda Odyssey Minivan Be the Best Family Car Ever?
They thought of everything. Seriously, Everything. If you were going to design the perfect minivan, what would you add? After all, these machines have gotten pretty perfect in recent years. But not being one to shy away from a challenge, Honda has taken on the redesign of the 2018 Odyssey with just that in mind:…
2020 Mazda 3 vs 2020 Mazda CX-30: Which One is the Winning Family Car Pick?
He Wants the Hatchback, but I Want the SUV. I love the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and my husband loves the 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback. But which one is the better family car pick? Let’s compare the two since they’re similar, but they’re not quite the same. The styling is similar in the front, but the…
This May Be The Perfect Family SUV: The 2016 Volvo XC 90 Review
Disclosure: Volvo provided the XC90 for our test drive; opinions expressed here are all my own. Critics love it, families flock to it, but will it really accommodate all our car seats, kids, and gear? We put the Volvo XC90 SUV to the test. Critics love the Volvo XC90 SUV, but is it really all…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring – Ideal for Road Trips and Everyday Adventures
In search of the ideal road trip vehicle. Last year when I found out that my family would be adding another baby, one of my first thoughts was, “But we don’t have a car that will fit everyone!” My 11-year old Nissan Sentra was still plugging along fine and my husband had just purchased a…
Could This Be the Crossover For You? Meet the All New Kia Niro
Smart features, great MPG and nice capability are just the start. Kia has been a company on fire lately: From world class-design led by design chief Peter Schreyer to top quality ratings from JD Power to building out a lineup that serves a broad range of drivers needs, the company clearly wants to offer something to…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Review: This Minivan Crushes Stereotypes
Even the Haters Aren’t Hating This. It came as a shock: Even the most serious car critics think the Chrysler Pacifica is an awesome car. Stunning for a group who typically can’t see beyond horsepower and performance stats. But climbing into the lustrous leather interior, finding a place to put their camera gear, a panoramic…