I’m not rugged or outdoorsy. I don’t like to camp, and I never go hiking. I’m scared of a lot of things that would be considered adventurous. You’ll never find me zip-lining or cliff diving. I’m just not that kind of gal. I have only ever gone ‘off-road’ driving once before in Detroit at the…
How To Buy A Car With Your Spouse – Without Ending In Divorce
How to buy a car when your husband is a die-hard fan of one brand, and you love another. Women buy 65% of all cars and influence the purchase of another 20%. This is about that 20%: The purchase that we decide on together, even though it’s my car. It’s a large purchase that impacts…
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…
Going Topless: What’s Your Convertible Car Style?
It’s Summertime Ladies. Take Off Those Tops! When the sun comes out, the tops come off. Hold up! Don’t bring out the “girls” and get arrested for indecent exposure…we’re talking about convertible tops. It’s the quintessential summer car that actually works for spring and autumn, too. And, if you live in Florida…you can stretch that…
Finally, a Jeep For Pickup Truck Lovers: The 2020 Jeep Gladiator
All we love about Jeep, and all we love about pickup trucks, all in one. A week before I met the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, I spoke at the RV Entrepreneur Summit. I fit right in with everyone towing big rigs with big trucks. I can talk about towing capacity all day long. But there’s another…
What the Heck is “Trail Rated”? This Where Jeep Gets its Off Road Chops!
The Lyman Trail is where Jeep proves its capability so you know what this baby can do. You’ve seen it on the sides of Jeeps for a while: a Trail Rated badge announces the capability and bravado of the Jeep brand. Not all Jeep models are trail rated, though all are capable on most on…
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…
2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk Review: Let Your Hair Down In This Compact SUV
This cute, comfy, fun SUV is a rugged adventurer at heart. I tried really hard to find someplace to drive the 2017 Jeep Renegade Deswerthawk compact SUV off road during my week-long test drive. The closest I got was the gravel parking lot at a local park. But that’s OK. Even without climbing rocks, traversing…
An (Average) Day in My Life with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4×4 SUV
Yes, Jeeps are rugged and exciting. But our lives are often not. When you think of a Jeep, certain words come to mind. Rugged. Off-road. Muddy. SUV. And while the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4×4 is well-equipped for every one of those situations, the fact is that most of us spend most of our…
4 Family Cars Coming Soon: New Models for 2018 and Beyond
Thinking Of A New Car? You Should Wait For These Stunners! I have just returned from the New York International Auto Show and let me tell you, I was blown away! While there are many luxury cars, and concept cars, I was more focused on what is actually coming in the near future from automakers….