Last year Chevrolet joined the ranks diesel-driven light-duty trucks. And, the Duramax diesel Silverado claimed the best fuel economy for this popular class of trucks. So we were waiting for our chance to drive it and compare it to the gasoline model: the 2020 Chevy Silverado Diesel LTZ and the 2020 Silverado High Country. These are…
2019 Chevrolet Traverse: The SUV for When Carpooling Kids is your Life
To keep life on track you need the right car. Consider the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. I recently drove the 2019 Chevy Traverse Premiere edition for a week and I didn’t want to give it back. Seriously. It was the ultimate vehicle for the carpool lane. The 3rd row makes this a 7 or 8 seater, perfect for when…
Why Visit the State Fair of Texas? For the Pickup Trucks, Of Course!
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that means the truck display too. If you’ve ever wondered where truck heaven is, that is, all the trucks you can climb in, test out, crawl through, compare, contrast and finally, fill your vision board with, we found it. It’s at the State Fair of Texas, held through October…
7 Commandments for Carpooling Kids Like a Boss
It’s back to school season. Get ready, Mom and Dad! Homework, after school practices, and carpooling kids…oh my! When you are in the thick of the school season, you can feel like you are an Uber for kids on a daily basis. Banding together with other parents at the same school or whose kids are…
2019 Ford F-150 SuperCrew: Bucking My Chevy Family Tradition (and Winning a Few Converts)
Is it cheating if a Chevy girl wants to drive a Ford truck, even if its just a test drive? When I walked over to the Ford booth at the DFW Auto Show, I was really only there because my friend Teia needed to talk with the reps. Fine. I could kill some time kicking…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Review: Is the New Family Car a Pickup Truck?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is a beast of a truck, even when you’re only carting kids. I have a secret to admit: I had never driven a truck before the 2019 Chevy Silverado was dropped off in my driveway. I didn’t know what to expect. It was HUGE. I knew it would be useful to…
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…
5 Ways This Small SUV Crossover Does It All | 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Get ready to wow the neighbors! I was recently invited to test out a premium 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve never driven a Chevy before. My image of the brands is all about high-power pick up trucks and sturdy, economical SUVs. I didn’t know how stylish this small SUV…
2017 Chevy Cruze Diesel Review: Sporty and Economical for This Hip Grandmom
Not Your Grandmom’s Car. Or Is It? When typical grandmoms take their grandkids on a summer road trip, they usually do it in an SUV or maybe a minivan, or at least a large sedan. They don’t road trip in a compact sedan. But no one ever accused me of being a typical grandmom, so…
Take on Snow and Ice with These Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
The most important safety system in your car is you – the driver. Growing up in upstate New York between Buffalo and Lake Placid, it seemed I was always driving in snow. I knew to take it seriously and somehow just figured out how to do it without much concern. But people who live outside…