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...]
GMC Terrain Denali: Love behind the Wheel
I shouldn't have liked this truck as much as I did. In the weeks that have passed since I drove around this black beauty I've caught myself eyeing its brothers and sisters on the roads and sending a knowing wink in the direction of their drivers. We now share a secret. We all know what you wouldn't … [Read more...]
Role Reversal
I love my husband.He is a good man and an amazing father and if I had to do it all over again I'd choose him in an instant. One of the things I love most? Traveling with him fits me like a glove. We've been together for over 20 years and over that time we've found a rhythm that works well for us on … [Read more...]
Who needs a lift? I’ve got room.
I have an overwhelming urge to buy a table. Not just any table but a long one. Or one that comes in multiple boxes. If not a table then I want to carpool. I want to drive all the kids in the neighbourhood somewhere or maybe just have a car party where we never actually go anywhere but have a good … [Read more...]
2011 GMC Acadia: Family Luxury
Model Tested: GMC Acadia DenaliCompetition in its class: Buick Enclave, Lincoln MKT, Honda Pilot, Ford FlexMSRP for the model tested: $63,625 The GMC Acadia is one gorgeous ride, inside and out. My initial impression was that it is quite similar in appearance to the Buick Enclave, both in its … [Read more...]
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Let’s Cruze, baby!
Model Tested: Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo Competition in its class: Honda Civic • Toyota Corolla • Mazda 3 • Nissan Sentra • Ford Focus • Volkswagen Jetta MSRP for the model tested: $19, 495 for the LT Turbo (Cruze LS starts at $14,995) with an additional $1,570 in optional upgrades. Even before … [Read more...]
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab: With Room to Spare
Model tested: Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 MSRP for model reviewed: $53,885 (based model of Laramie Crew Cab: $46,415) Competition in its class: Toyota Tundra • Chevy Silverado • GMC Sierra • Ford 150 Okay, so it's not a traditional "Urban Mom" vehicle, but trucks are a little more prevalent … [Read more...]
2011 Buick Enclave: Luxury Crossover With Room to Spare
Model tested: Buick Enclave CXL AWDMSRP for the model tested: 64, 745.00 Competition in its class: Acura MDX AWD • Lincoln MKT • Lexus RX 350 FWD Immediately the exterior of this vehicle took me in: eye-catching, sleek and compact looking; the Enclave is beautiful. The exterior chrome … [Read more...]
2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V: Family-friendly Performance
Competition in its class: Honda Civic Si, Toyota Corolla S, Mitsubishi Lancer MSRP for model tested: $27,036Sporty, sleek and fun to drive, the 6-speed manual Nissan Sentra Spec-V originally caught my eye while on a retreat for the preview of the all-new Nissan Quest back in March. Immediately I got … [Read more...]