Electric cars made the list, yes, but there are plenty of surprises, too. Oh, the impact of a pandemic. It makes us reevaluate everything, clarify what matters most and laser focus our values. It makes us look at things from the perspective of what matters most. In the US we’ve been on a tear with…
Porsche Is Celebrating Driven Women This International Women’s Day
Porsche is highlighting its powerful women this International Women’s Day. The automotive industry still may not be totally equal, but more and more women have been asserting their right to design, build, and market any kind of car you can imagine—and Porsche’s employees are no exception. Today, the company has opted to shine the spotlight on…
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”…
The Porsche Boxster Will Give You Your Freedom Back: 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
I’m so outta here. Every day I wake up and just want to say “buh bye, y’all.” I want to run away from the kids, the dog, the responsibilities, the lockdowns, the constant stressful newsfeed. But it’s nearly impossible. Except when you have a finely tuned, perfectly balanced 394 horsepower sports car in your driveway,…
What Drives Keitha Blackburn, Manager, Experiential Marketing At Porsche Cars North America
From aerospace to the fast pace at Porsche Cars North America. You might think that working at Porsche Cars North America would be a thrill in itself. The world class sports cars, the sound of them zipping around the track, the racing leadership, the reputation for innovation. But for Keitha Blackburn, manager of experiential marketing,…
7 Sexy Sports Cars to Fulfill Your Need for Speed
Sexy sports cars are not just for the boys. More and more women are getting behind the wheel fulfilling their need for speed. After all, we are just as worthy of the thrills and exhilaration of driving cars that turn heads. While we’d never recommend speeding behind the legal limits, we do suggest finding those wide-open…
Performance Driving on a Track: You Simply MUST DO THIS!
Performance driving on a track is truly the experience of a lifetime. You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. And if you like to drive, you’ve wondered about it: Performance track driving. But what does it entail? Who can do it? What does it cost? I had a chance to give it a try at…
Yes, You Can Live the Porsche Life: Learning to Drive, and Have Confidence, on a Track
And, enjoy an amazing meal, amble around a world class building and bond with your besties. It’s that irresistible look on your friend’s face that gets you: Her eyes narrow, her smile widens and her skin is glowing. You can just feel her pulse race as she mulls over how to start. “Just tell me!!!”…
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…