We’ve tested a lot of vehicles at A Girls Guide to Cars, and we’ve grown to love all things electric. There’s nothing better than having plenty of power and feeling good about it, too! That’s why we’ve fallen head over heels for electric cars—including the ones that use their batteries to supplement gasoline power. These…
10 of Our Absolute Favorite All-New Crossovers and Compact SUVs
When a sedan won’t do but a full-size SUV is just too big, it’s time to look at the crossover. Crossovers and compact SUVs make up that strange, in-between zone of the automotive market, where you have a smaller frame vehicle but still keep most of the space you need for storage. You might hear…
Learning to Love Electric Driving in the Toyota RAV4 Prime
You don’t have to give up your favorite features to go green. Before you get all caught up in the EV discussion — is an EV right for me? Can I really live with an electric car? What changes will I need to make to my routine? — remember that you can have the best…
Finally, the Plug-in Hybrid SUV We’ve Been Waiting For: Meet the Toyota RAV4 Prime
With 42 miles of electric driving and a hybrid gas engine, this may be the best plug-in on the road. ‘What’s the most fuel efficient SUV on the road?’ is a question I get a lot. A LOT. And until recently it was hard to answer because all SUVs were by definition not very fuel…