This weekend, the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) is in Toronto. And while it might not seem like your first pick for a family outing, it's actually a great place to spend some time with the kids. The spectacular show runs from February 13 to the 22nd. 45 vehicles make their Canadian … [Read more...]
Top 5 Cool Things at the Canadian Int’l Auto Show
We've got a family tradition every Family Day Weekend. We enjoy visiting the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) -- even when we're not in the market to purchase a car. My hubby and older son are car fanatics. The older kid, now 14, can tell you almost anything you want to know about almost … [Read more...]
The Pleasantly Surprising 2014 Nissan Versa Note
With a marketing line like "your door to more", the 2014 Nissan Versa Note is a small car with a rather big claim to live up to. I'll admit it - I was a tiny bit skeptical when I picked up this car. After all, its sticker price is below $20,000 ($18,680 for the model I drove) and that usually … [Read more...]
An Infiniti of Summer Days
I'm missing summer. Hard. What with the back-to-school and the back-to-work and omigod the tired - I'm looking back on the lazy, hazy days with some serious summer-envy. It seemed to me then like an infinity of days filled with nothing more (or less) than … [Read more...]
Baby, You Can Drive My Car!
When the lovely folks at MINI Canada offered me a vehicle to test drive for the weekend, I jumped at the opportunity. What sane mom doesn't dream of trading in the minivan for a stylish little MINI? Judging by my post on Instagram when I picked up my weekend vehicle, I'm not alone in my dreams! … [Read more...]