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Test drive the Nissan 370 Z

June 11, 2010

If you’re looking for style, speed and sophistication … I have the vehicle for you. The Nissan 370 Z is a hot little number. Can you handle it? A fun fact about the 370 Z is that Kelly Blue Book awarded it the 2010 Best Resale Value, recognizing the automaker’s outstanding achievement. Along with Consumer read more >>


9 tips to help avoid a car accident

June 10, 2010
Big NO NO!

We all passed Drivers Ed by taking the written exam and noting hours and hours of driving. But, only more knowledge and experience will allow you the confidence to drive safely on the roads. Here’s some tips I gathered from Edmunds — and some I wrote myself — to help you prevent getting into a read more >>


Summer road trip packing tips

June 4, 2010
summer stuff

It’s been a rough year and everyone is deserving of a little vacay every once in a while. Let’s talk about where we are going this year … and more importantly the right way of doing it. Before planning a trip, the first thing I do is make a list. Who is going, where are read more >>


Nissan Cube Walkaround

May 5, 2010

It’s been referred to as “the new funk!” And that’s exactly what it is. At first, I was a little hesitant about anything that looks like a box on wheels … but once I got in this bad boy, all I can say is “groovy.” Check it out for yourself: There were several things that read more >>


How do you keep your kids happy on long car rides?

May 4, 2010
Pop in a movie! And keep em happy!

From soggy, old french fries to “tag-you’re it” games, how do parents keep their sanity during the long car rides? DVD players are a great addition to any family. Whether you pop in a movie or an interactive DVD, the kids should be entertained for hours. But, what happens if that’s not enough? Well, there’s read more >>


Which car fits your lifestyle?

April 30, 2010
Chevrolet Traverse

All right ladies, it’s quiz time. Which car fits your lifestyle? Answers these simple questions and jot down your picks. At the end we’ll add them up and see what vehicle you should be driving! It’s 5 p.m. on Friday, where are you? A) Picking up a handful of kids and heading to a soccer read more >>


10 Great Family Cars

April 26, 2010
Chevrolet Traverse

Let’s take a look at what McCarthy has to offer in family-friendly vehicles! Chevrolet Traverse – This vehicle was designed by a mother of four. The Traverse has family-friendly features with an emphasis on space and security. It has a 5 star crash rating, seats up to 7 passengers and has smart-slide entry to the read more >>


Checking out the 2010 Nissan Murano

April 12, 2010

If you want the ability to drive like a car, the quality of a luxury vehicle, the space of an SUV and an affordable all-in-one vehicle then look no further than the 2010 Nissan Murano. Wait, that kinda sounded like a car ad!? Well it’s the truth. The Nissan Murano is all those things wrapped read more >>


Car features: What’s your deal breaker?

April 6, 2010
Remote start baby!

I don’t want to brag, but I have been blessed with the opportunity to test drive a large variety of vehicles out there. For the last 9 years that I’ve been driving, I have probably driven over a hundred different cars, trucks, SUVs and convertibles — all with different features. And with all the variety read more >>


Car review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

April 5, 2010
Morgan and I checking out the new Sonata

What used to be a nearly non-existent, unpopular brand — Hyundai — is charting its way to the top. And the 2011 Sonata is helping the company get there. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is “tackling mainstream sales leaders Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry” according to LeftLaneNews.com. So what makes this rockin’ new vehicle read more >>