Kids. Car seats. Costco. Date night. How did the VW ID.4 measure up? Kelly Stumpe, the Car Mom, knows this routine well. She regularly tests out cars for her audience of moms who also have kids, work, routines and errands on their weekly to-do list. We asked Kelly Stumpe, aka @The_Car_Mom, to spend a week…
Trunk or Treat Tips: Take Halloween On The Road This Year
You Need Trunk or Treat Tips Because BOO Happens in Cars. Think about it: The idea of sending your precious little ones knocking on strangers doors to collect candy, strangers who may be dressed in a scary getup and may be handing out even scarier stuff, is frightening. But what’s a parent to do? Meet the Halloween…
2021 Honda Odyssey Elite: The Classic Minivan Wins Again
Sometimes a Classic is a Good Thing Minivans tend to get a bad rap. Most people don’t think they’re cool or desirable, even if they are the most practical and most comfortable option for many families. Brands know this and many of them have tried to redesign the minivan so that it looks more like…
Growing Family? Our Tips for Choosing the Best Cars for New Parents
Congratulations! You are about to have the ride of your life. Of course you’re dreaming of what your baby will look like. And you can’t wait for that first smile. You’ve probably registered for gifts, decorated a nursery, and researched EVERYTHING! You’ve selected a car seat that will keep your baby safe while traveling to and…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: 8 Reasons to Love It
Think you’re not or will never be a minivan owner? I get it. There are a lot of legit reasons to not want to drive a minivan but there are a lot of reasons where it makes sense, too. Check out this list of reasons to love the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and see if…
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which is Better for Families?
Is leasing a car a better alternative than buying for families? In the not too distant past, it was companies that leased cars. It was an easy way to get a tax write-off and ensure executives and employees could tool around town in the latest models. Today, about one-third of new vehicles are leased rather…
Top 2018 Family Cars that Will Wow You and Your Wallet
The 2018 family cars are launching soon. Get ready to be wowed! These SUVs, wagons, and minivans are not the vehicles you “have” to drive because you have a bunch of kids anymore. They are the ones you “want” to drive, no matter if you have kids tagging along or not. The 35th anniversary…
6 Reasons I Love My Toyota Prius
Is it wrong to love a car? Yes, I know. “Love” should be reserved for our favorite people and pets. Still, a few inanimate objects in my life rate rather highly on my affection scale: Our garden, which not only provides beautiful blooms and tasty treats for our family—it also creates a haven for wildlife…
The Best in New Cars, Showcased at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show
2017 has some great things ahead. We just walked about 18 miles and wow, are our feet tired! But it was a glorious 18 miles of carpets and polished floors under the brights lights of the Detroit Auto Show. We got to see the best of the best new cars, the innovations that are coming…