As a non-mini van owner, it’s hard to participate in carpooling when our vehicle only holds one extra child but the 2013 Mazda 5 Grand Touring, provides mini-van styling and seating in a more compact form. What We Liked Ample seating. The Mazda 5 is a family friendly car that accommodates a total of six…
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The Camry Effect: Crowdsourced Camry Memories From Friends & Fellow Bloggers
Earlier this week I shared my experience driving a Toyota Camry for a week but since the vehicle was launched in North America in 1991, owners have felt a connection to the car and also the Toyota brand. Everyone seems to have a story about the Camry. With 7 million Camry drivers, Toyota launched the…
Toyota Camry: Understanding Why So Many Love This Midsize Sedan
It’s easy to see why the Toyota Camry is the most popular car in Toyota’s line of vehicles and recently took over the title of being the best selling car in North America in May 2012. After spending a week with a Camry SE, I determined that this mid-size car that is spacious enough for…
Supporting Santa Barbara Food Bank with Toyota Women’s Influencer Network
When I first visited Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, California earlier this year I heard how the company was devoted to supporting charitable efforts in local communities and recently had the pleasure of shopping and delivering much needed items to a food bank in Santa Barbara during a recent trip with fellow Toyota Women’s Influencer Network…
Toyota Highlander Hybrid: EcoFriendly Dream for Families
Families who are looking for a non-minivan option that is safe, allows for flexible seating, plenty of storage room, and is eco-friendly, will appreciate the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. Since being introduced as Toyota’s first hybrid SUV in 2006, the Highlander Hybrid been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
Kia Rio: Compact and Fuel Efficient with Power to Surprise
Kia continues to live up to their tagline “power to surprise” with the Kia Rio. This super sporty and incredibly affordable vehicle may not boast the hybrid qualities of the Kia Optima or the flexible seating in the Sorento, but it’s a solid car that delivers on performance for anyone looking for a compact vehicle….
Toyota Sienna Swagger Wagon- Do you have swagger? (giveaway)
Ever since the Swagger Wagon made its debut, it’s ignited the desire of Toyota Sienna owners everywhere to be the next Sienna Parents. Do you have swagger like the Sienna parents? If so, leave a comment telling me how you rock your minivan for a chance to win one of these! Swagger Wagon bling! Comments…
Kia Sorento: Affordable SUV with Flexible Seating
After a week of driving the Kia Sorento, we didn’t really want to give it back. A trip to Philadelphia for Digital Family Summit, to Baltimore to see fireworks on the 4th, and trips around town allowed us to bond with the car and really get to know its features well. What did we love?…
Kia Optima Hybrid: Eco-Friendly Midsize Luxury Sedan
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Kia Optima Hybrid is a fully loaded smooth and solid hybrid luxury sedan with an attractive price tag considering the wealth of features and extended warranty. It’s a perfect mid-size car for families looking to save money on gas costs but unwilling to compromise on the extras that they are used…
Car Shopping: Educating a New Generation of Consumers
With all the talk about cars in our home these days, Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer have developed a keep awareness of based on hearing me talk about automobile brands, press trips, and my involvement as a Toyota TWIN member. I love that they’re starting to take notice of cars on the road and…
