The 2018 Kia Soul Turbo Deserves Serious Consideration For College Kid Car Shopping! First, let me say that the Kia Soul Turbo was so loved by my Godchildren that they cried when I told them we weren’t keeping it ?. I had to drive them everywhere that week because they wanted to ride in this…
All of the Electric Vehicles Available in the United States Today
Aiming to convert to electric vehicles? Look no further. As of April 2021, your electric vehicle options are still fairly limited compared to the traditional internal combustion engine—but that doesn’t mean the options on the market aren’t loaded with technology, luxury, and functionality. Automakers have done their best to craft EVs that are designed with…
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”…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
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…
Ballin’ on a Budget: 9 of the Best Luxury Cars Under $40k
Luxury Cars Under $40k Are Not a Figment of Your Imagination! It’s true, there are luxury cars under $40k! You can get top of the line technology, style and features without spending your entire salary. And there are vehicles that fit every family. Want softest leather seats with built in massage? Check. Need a 3rd…
2020 Kia Telluride SX 3-Row SUV: Bespoke Details at an Off-the-Rack Price
This is the Michael Kors of SUVS: Style, efficiency and luxury at a price that won’t make you keel over. Just as at home at the Neiman Marcus valet as it is on the playground, the 2020 Kia Telluride SX AWD is the smart, glamorous, full-size SUV of your dreams. Generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed…
Kia Telluride Wins 2020 World Car of the Year, and We’re Not Surprised
Kia Soul, Porsche Taycan and Mazda 3 walked away with major prizes, too. Honestly, I thought the Telluride was a long shot. It’s big, like, American big. It’s boxy, like, classic SUV boxy. And it’s from Kia, which hasn’t, until now, been a frequent face on the auto awards red carpet. It could be that…
If You Could Pick One Car, Any Car, as the Best Car in the World…
Which would you choose? That’s exactly what the World Car Awards does, choosing from among the many new cars that are introduced around the world each year. And luckily, we have a voice in that decision. Each year A Girls Guide to Cars writers are invited to drive most of those cars. We evaluate them and…
Why After Four Months of Driving a Kia SUV, I Bought the 2019 Sportage EX
Buying a car is a big deal. It’s not like buying a TV or a new appliance, it’s something you’re going to own for 7-10 years. There’s a lot of thought that needs to go into a purchase like this. Not only does it have to meet your lifestyle needs, but it has to take…