“I had a dream, I got everything I wanted”… Billie Elish’s popular track plays in the background as I sit here daydreaming of going outside and everything getting back to normal on the other side of this pandemic. Here’s an idea, let’s forget for a minute and daydream together about the popstar’s dream car collection….
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is The Perfect Wet Weather Circuit Car
Learning to handle wet weather driving when living in a rain forest is kind of important. I was invited to the Island Motorsport Circuit to test out their new Wet Weather Training program. I brought the 2020 Mazda MX-5 GT (Miata) to test it out. The program is designed to cover wet weather driving, and…
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,…
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Edition Review: Go Ahead, Put the Top Down and Get Your Hair Messy
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…
2021 Mazda 3 Turbo: A Torque Story
If you want to feel the wind in your hair, learn to love the t-word. I don’t usually think much about torque and horsepower. Not that they aren’t important, but the terms have a different context in my world. Too much torque = carsick kiddos. Too much horsepower = unwanted attention from the highway patrol. I…
Rainbow Wishes and Magic Pony Dreams: 2020 Ford Mustang 2.3L Ecoboost Convertible
When we were girls, we dreamed of ponies. Cuddly and gentle with flowing manes and soft wet noses that twitched with excitement over apples and carrots. When we hit our mid-teens, many of us were ready to trade those 4-legged beauties for four wheels and an engine. A different kind of beauty. This week, I…
Lexus LC 500 Convertible Review: What’s Under the Ragtop of this Exotic Luxury Sports Car
If you’re dreaming of a dream car, keep reading (and dreaming). The 2020 Lexus LC 500 Convertible might be Lexus’ most beautiful car ever. It has the soul of a classic roadster, elegant luxury details and the heart of a race car. And at $102,000+, it definitely fits into the exotic/luxury/dream car category. This car is…
Ford Mustang Ecoboost vs GT: Does a Sports Car Really Need a Big Engine?
Both pretty badass, and both really fun I have to admit, when I was offered a range of Ford Mustangs to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu, my heart leapt for the 5.0 460-horsepower 6 speed stick shift. In this sexy 2 door fastback, 460 horsepower is way more than enough to…
2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Plus: the 4-Door Wonder
Yes, you can enjoy 4-door life in the fast lane. Say hello to the 2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack. If you’re a “Mopar or no car” fan, you already know how much fun can whip down the highway or the track in a Dodge Charger. But anyone new to the scene, or new to…
2019 BMW M850i: Fast, Pretty and Finally, Topless (And We Approve!)
The BMW 8 series is back and more beautiful than ever. And for the first time, they have included a convertible in the lineup, making the 2019 BMW M850i is one sweet ride. I test drove a convertible M series version of the 850i, a soft-top, four-seater that has impressive power and torque-which is what…