And, you can learn safe driving. If you really want to. When people see a BMW on the road, all eyes and attention tend to go directly to it. Can you blame them? It’s a sharp looking car, full of power and known for delivering exhilarating driving experience, even on the most mundane roads. Anyone…
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…
10 Easy (and Affordable) Ways to Add Modern Safety Technology to Your Old Car
Bring Your Old Gal Into The Modern Age The average age of a car on American roads today is 11.5 years. That means the average driver is tooling along without benefit of modern safety technology. But it’s possible to bring those old cars up to speed. And it’s surprisingly easy and affordable. Some systems are…
The Ford F-150 is the Most Popular Pickup Truck; It’s Also the Safest
While other pickup trucks may lag, the Ford F-150 aces the test. Is it fair when the most popular girl at school is also the smartest? And the prettiest? It never seems fair, but if the Ford F-150 was a girl at school – she would be that girl. Recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway evaluated six full size…
Teens Develop SMARTwheel to Combat Distracted Driving
SMARTwheel: Developed by teens for teens to stop distracted driving. It’s tough on parents of driving teens, worrying about your kids being distracted when they’re behind the wheel. You can show them what to do and tell them what to do, but you never really know what they’ll actually do when they’re on their own….
2014 Infiniti QX60: Size, Safety and Sanity Saver
A carpooling, grocery shopping, road tripping superstar. Size, safety and sanity saver top my list when it comes to things that are important to me in a vehicle, like listening to the comedy channel on satellite radio when traffic is at a standstill. I recently had the opportunity to test drive the 2014 Infiniti QX60…
2014 Buick Enclave: Luxury, Space and—YES!—Top Safety Features
I loved the leather and quiet ride almost as much as the safety features. After a week test driving the 2014 Buick Enclave for a week, I’m hoping I can get my kids (and myself!) back into our minivan. But that week may have spoiled us. The Buick Enclave is a mid-sized luxury crossover SUV, and it was a…
The 2015 Toyota Camry: Even Better Than Before
The 2015 Toyota Camry, America’s best-selling car, tweaked, overhauled and more features than ever The Toyota Camry is kind of a big deal. It’s been the best-selling car in America for the last 12 years in a row, so when Toyota decided to change it up, they had to do so very carefully. You simply can’t…
Hyundai: Safety Comes First in Production and On the Road
Trams, robotics and safety – oh my! A look at Hyundai safety. Touring the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery is a bit like being thrown inside a Sci-Fi movie. Trams transport visitors, equipped with eye protection and headsets, inside the plant, following carefully painted lines on the gray concrete floor. One of the first…
2014 Cadillac ELR: It’s Electric!
Road tripping in a cool electric car. After learning that a BFF from college, who lives in Singapore, was traveling to Sonoma County, California to see her family – and bringing her new six month old son, I made plans for a Mommy/daughter California road trip, driving the fun, sassy, and quick 2014 Cadillac ELR. At…