With today being a snow day for so many throughout the DC area, it’s the perfect day to hop on the Metro and head to the Washington, DC Auto Show which opens today at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2024 DC Auto Show features more cars on display than in the past, including…
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12 Reasons to Attend the 2023 DC Auto Show
If you went to the Washington, D.C. Auto Show last year and felt like things were missing from pre-pandemic times, you weren’t wrong. Thankfully 2023 DC Auto Show is back at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and it feels like it used to. The latest electric vehicles, cool concept cars, a droolworthy exotic car…
6 Reasons to Attend the 2022 DC Auto Show
The last time I set foot in DC for an in-person event was March 2019 to speak at the Travel and Adventure Show just 5 days before the pandemic made everything come to a halt. I thought of the irony of this yesterday as I set foot in the DC Convention Center again to attend…
Ford Offers EcoBoost Challenge Tour for Consumers to Try Vehicles in Locations Around the Country
If you’re shopping for a new car and want to explore your options, Ford Motor Company invites you to the EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour stopping in 17 cities across the nation this year. This event allows you to get behind the wheel of some of Ford’s most popular vehicles, including back-to-back drives with competitor…
Mazda 5: Budget Friendly Solution for Carpooling
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…
2013 Ford Escape: Small affordable SUV with great tech features
The 2013 Ford Escape is a comfortable small SUV well suited for a tech savvy family of 4 who wants extras that won’t break the bank. Testing included driving the Ford Escape into Washington, D.C. for a theater performance, packing it full of supplies and snacks for both kids’ Valentine’s class parties, and an impromptu…
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…
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…
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…
