Turns out I look pretty good in a truck. I’ve never considered myself a “truck girl.” I’ve always looked at buying a vehicle through two lenses: functionality for my family and noticeably good looks. Typical trucks, in my opinion, often lack in the area of designer style but they make up for these fashion shortcomings in…
What on Earth Is Stellantis? Your Guide to the Wild World of Automotive Brands and the Corporations That Own Them
Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
7 Favorite Vehicles From Detroit’s Big 3 Car Makers for Families
The “shopping local” equivalent for buying a new car is buying from Detroit’s Big 3. Now, not every car sold by these American brands will be made in America, but you can rest assured that the Big 3—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler)—have the big American family in mind. So, to make your car browsing…
Everything You Need to Know About Last Minute End-of-Year Car Shopping in 2020
The end of the year can be a great time to get a killer deal on a new car. Holiday incentives from the manufacturers in the form of rebates, low APRs, and lease deals can help keep hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pocket during end of year car shopping. The dealers are motivated…
I Bought the GMC Sierra Denali and This is What I Love About It
There’s so much to love, it was hard to narrow it down. The truck is the first of GMC’s lineup to include one of the coolest new technologies on the market, the multifunctional tailgate—and somehow that’s still only one of the handful of cool features I love in this full-size truck. While it may not…
Traveling with a Pet: Cars and Car Seats for Dogs to Fit Fido’s Style
Get there happily and in style. Traveling around the country is what I do for a living, whether I am traveling to a city for a TV appearance or visiting a new destination to share with my readers. But I don’t travel alone. Meet Molly and Riley. Molly and Riley love traveling. They go on…
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Sheds Its Gas-Guzzling Skin to Become a High-Functioning EV
Think you know the Hummer? Think again. GMC’s new 2022 Hummer is all about contradictions. What we normally think of as a beastly road hog sucking back gasoline like it’s going out of style is becoming the next fully electric, eco-conscious, off road-capable vehicle to hit the market. And while the Hummer has traditionally been…
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…
2018 GMC Terrain: Changes To This Midsize SUV We Didn’t Know We Wanted Until Now
As the old saying goes, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” That is how I felt when sitting in the new 2018 GMC Terrain for the first time. So many things had been updated or changed from older versions of the Terrain and yet, each one of them made complete sense to me. Let’s…
2017 GMC Canyon 4WD Crew Denali Review- A Truck Built With Women In Mind
Yes Ladies, Trucks Can Be Great. I love trucks, but a full-sized truck intimidates me. My brother-in-law drives a full-size truck, and I am always afraid to borrow it because it’s a beast. The 2017 GMC Canyon Denali is not the least bit intimidating, in fact it is just the right size for my family. While…