Different stages of life require vehicles to fit one’s current lifestyle and budget. I recently had the opportunity to drive a Mazda3 i Grand Touring 4 Door, a zippy car whose compact size, great fuel efficiency, and price would make it perfect for a recent college grad, secondary car for a commuter, cool aunt and…
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10 Ways Toyota Practices Environmental Kaizen
Toyota USA Headquarters in Torrance, California While at Toyota, I was privy to immersing myself in the spirit of kaizen, a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement that drives Toyota’s culture (no pun intended). Toyota is always looking for ways that it can improve sustainability and increase efficiency, while reducing the impact on the environment. Toyota’s…
Toyota 100 Cars for Good: Nonprofits Invited to Apply!
Do you know a nonprofit that could benefit from a new car? Applications for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are now being accepted. For the second year in a row, this national philanthropic effort will provide 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winning organizations can choose what car they…
Toyota Invites Women Influencers to LA for In-Depth Look Beyond Cars
Tomorrow I’m heading to TWIN Camp, a chance to learn about all things Toyota as part of my involvement in the Toyota Women’s Influencer Network. Trips like these not only provide a drive experience but also an in-depth look at the company beyond the cars they sell. I’ll be learning about many of the factors…
Car Dealerships Start Paying Attention to the Female Consumer
When we bought our hybrid almost 2 summers ago, I knew what I was looking for but none of the car dealership employees really paid attention to me. As a woman, I was constantly overlooked in favor of conversations with my husband or viewed as the one to make the kids stop stress testing…
The Dog Strikes Back: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial
Speaking of Star Wars, remember the kid dressed up as Vader in last year’s Volkwagen ad? Take a look at this newly released extended Super Bowl ad for the Beetle and be sure to watch until the end! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through your feed! Original post by Tech Savvy Mama ©2012
Acura #RDXContest Twitter Party: This Wednesday at 9 pm
What are your essential luxuries— things you rely on to revitalize your soul throughout the day? Mine are a delicious meal, beautiful artwork, my morning cup of coffee, quiet time to think, and the conversations I have with my kids either on our walks to and from school or at night as I put…
2012 Honda CR-V: What A Tech Savvy Mama Looks for in a Car
Today’s guest post is by Grace Duffy— tech writer, mom blogger, and real housewife of Silicon Valley. Grace spreads her special brand of wit and charm on her personal blog, FormerlyGracie.com, and is a contributor for a number of other parenting and tech sites. 2012 Honda CR-V Last week, a redesigned, all new Honda 2012…
2012 Mercedes M-CLass ML350 Review- Abundant Technology for a Safer Ride (w. off-road video)
This week Mercedes Benz unveiled their new 2012 M-Class ML350 sport utility vehicle, a smooth car-like ride with luxurious styling whose inherent technology makes driving safer. During my stay at Paws Up in Montana, I learned and experienced features that pair smart technology with the car’s integrated sensors to provide a safer ride and can…
Mercedes mClass Welcomes Me to Montana for Glamping
It’s hard to turn down to an invitation from Mercedes especially when it is for 3 days of glamping in Montana. I’ve traveled a lot both internationally and around the United States but Montana is a place that I hadn’t visited until yesterday. Nor have I ever been glamping. Glamping? Yes, luxury camping! But…
