By guest contributor Tami Mittan Normally, a car sliding on snow causes panic. Here, that’s what you’re supposed to do. “Alright, Tami – you’re up! I want you to accelerate to 30 MPH as you go down this next hill, and on my mark just stomp and hold.” My winter driving coach, Kubo, was…
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…
Toyota Tundra vs Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck: Which Truck is Right for You?
You’re shopping for a pickup truck, but do you need full size truck? Or will a mid-size do? Each truck is a beast in its own right, but there are some major differences, besides size, that could help you make up your mind… and not just about Toyota trucks, but full-size vs mid-size trucks in…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, So We Toured Iconic Latin Culture Destinations in a Toyota Corolla
Is there a better way to see South Florida’s best sights? I live in Miami. Latin culture is everywhere. So while we regularly enjoy ceviche and mojitos, it’s even better when you get to dive in with with experts who can show you what you’re missing. And, when you get to hang out with one…
Getting Outside My Comfort Zone and Back to Adventure by Off-Roading in a Toyota (or Six)
There’s nothing like finding exhilaration with 9 of your friends. That’s jut what happened when 9 women from all walks of life and different parts of the country came together to go off-roading in the Ozarks recently. Having never met each other before, and having only one thing in common, a love for adventure, we…
Why Visit the State Fair of Texas? For the Pickup Trucks, Of Course!
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that means the truck display too. If you’ve ever wondered where truck heaven is, that is, all the trucks you can climb in, test out, crawl through, compare, contrast and finally, fill your vision board with, we found it. It’s at the State Fair of Texas, held through October…
2019 Toyota Sienna XLE: How it Saved My Family Time – and My Sanity
After 18 days and 3,100 miles and I can tell you that I still like my family. I’d love to tell you that it’s because I’m just a loving and patient mom but I’ll be honest with you; it wasn’t me, it was the 2019 Toyota Sienna XLE that made the difference. When my husband…
AWD Prius: The Guilt-Free Car that Takes You From City to Country and Back Again
For adventures that make memories and leave only footprints. I moved to Los Angeles a year ago and for the first time in years, I started thinking about owning a car again. Southern California offers so many lifestyle options that any vehicle I own needs to be able to take me from Tuesday in West…
Is This the End of the Sedan? No, They’re Just Not As Popular (Right Now, Anyway)
They’re less expensive, fun to drive and 5 million are sold each year. So why are pundits predicting the end of the sedan? Bigger, badder, more room, more power, however you call it, that is what people want in a car, right? Add capability in snow and rough roads, flexible seating, more cargo area and…
Surprising Style and Grace in the 2019 Toyota Avalon
I’m not a full-size sedan person, so this one caught me by surprise. By Jessica Doll, HejDoll.com I grew up around cars. My grandpa raced cars, my dad was into cars and in high school I hung out with the car club. I have taken a few autocross lessons and had fun. I like to drive!…