Miata hair, don’t care. The Mazda Miata RF is the best of both worlds: Convertible and hard top roadster. It’s a two-seater that is super fun to drive and a favorite of practically every car critic and enthusiast. And while it’s on the cutting edge of technology, it harkens to a simpler, quieter time when…
Why Women Love SUVs: 5 Reasons Why A Large SUV is Better
Is driving an SUV in your DNA? It wasn’t until several years ago, when I drove a large SUV for the first time, that I understood why a lot of people prefer trucks over cars. For one, several brands are making SUVs that are equipped for off-roading, two, you feel super protected due to the…
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…
How Mazda is Making Cars More Human-Centric, Starting With the First Ever Mazda CX-30
Mazda wants you to feel better and enjoy the drive in this city-sized SUV. The Japanese brand, which a few years ago put an upwardly mobile spin on its designs and materials, has long been a favorite of drivers. These cars pack a lot of zip into elegant, well-priced designs. And, at the SUV level,…
Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature the Luxury Compact SUV for You?
If you need luxury you need to see this. A few years ago Mazda rebranded as a premium car company. Still value priced—especially for what you get— the brand has been making waves; it’s a great car for a smart girl who wants luxury but doesn’t need a flashy badge to tell the world. Sort…
Just the Facts: Mazda CX-5 Signature Luxury Compact SUV
From basic to luxury, the CX-5 compact SUV is packaged so you can pick the level of luxury (or not) you want. We spent week with the Mazda CX-5 compact suv. This smallish SUV is great for all we love in an SUV—flexible cargo and seating space, capability in the snow, hilly terrain or quasi-off…
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…
Is the Mazda 6 the Best Luxury Car Under 40k???
Santa’s little helper makes holiday errands less stressful. During the holidays, I got to take the Mazda 6 out to run some holiday errands with my daughter. She loves when mommy gets to drive luxury cars because she enjoys the pampered life. Heated leather seats and plenty of charging ports and she’s a happy camper….
5 of the Best Compact Cars For Road Tripping
Just call me the “Road Trip Queen.” I’ve been road tripping pretty much on a monthly basis since moving to South Florida. And I am totally having a blast. It was never really planned but life just sort of pushed me into that direction. One particular area that I seem to keep hot is Central…