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!!!”…
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,…
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…
What Drives Her: Michelle Rainey Brings the Porsche Experience to Life
Because everyone should have the opportunity to drive an iconic car. And that is the point behind the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. Built just 5 years ago, it’s designed to capture the true Porsche ownership experience and open to all – from new Porsche owners to those who just want the fun of driving…
All Your Favorite Cars Star in the 2020 Super Bowl LIV Adstravaganza
ICYMI. Or you just want to get a jump on some of year’s best entertainment. Ahhh… Super Bowl ads. We love ‘em, maybe more than we love the friends, football and snack foods that make up the evening’s dinner menus. To whet our appetite, advertisers, who pay $5.6 million per :30 add — YES, $5.6…
“What Drives Her” in the Automotive Business? We’re Finding out at the Chicago Auto Show
And, you’re invited to join us! Women are the most influential auto buyers; they buy or influence the purchase of 85% of all cars. Yet they only hold 27% of jobs and can be elusive for marketers to reach. Why is that? And how can it change? The short answer is, women need to drive…
The Rise Of Skywalker, Driven by These Fearless Females (With the Help of Porsche)
A discussion about “What Drives You,” fueled by Porsche, reveals how these women are driving the future of Lucasfilm. You may wonder what Porsche and Star Wars have in common. Surprisingly, it’s more than just their collaboration in the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, in which Porsche helped to define new dynamics…