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…
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…
Mazda M3 i Grand Touring 4 Door: Sporty, Stylish, Compact and Affordable
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…
Toyota Entune Technology Demonstration
With so much music being consumed during car rides, the technology to listen to music in vehicles has vastly improved. While it used to be a big deal to have a cassette tape player or CD disc changing system, Entune is Toyota’s hot new technology that works with your cell phone to provide music and…
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…
