A Girl's Guide to Cars

2 weeks ago | agirlsguidetocars.com | Natalie Merola

Remembering the minimalist yet quirky-cute face of MINI convertibles scooting around my college campus, I couldn’t wait for the opportunity to drive the new 2025 MINI Cooper in Savannah, Georgia. But there were choices to be made, and they weren’t easy: Which MINI models should I drive? Mini has given the entire lineup a fresh new look and feel for 2025, but thankfully, you can tap into the go-kart style driving and familiar legacy look starting under $34,000.

2 weeks ago | agirlsguidetocars.com | Kristen Brown

An astrology sign is a funny thing. It’s often used to describe a person’s interests, presenting personality, sense of style, and even emotional maturity based on when and where they were born (officially called a “birth chart”). The planet’s alignments at that time help astrologists understand who you are, how you tend to look, and even the types of dates you find yourself sitting across the table from.

3 weeks ago | agirlsguidetocars.com | Jill Robbins

Sustainability is more than something that’s on-trend for people out racing cars on the weekends. Living greener is becoming a priority and a way of life for many. We think about what happened to our food before it became food, or  the manufacturing process behind clothing and other goods; more and more this influences our decision to purchase or consume something. But, have you ever thought about how tires are made?

3 weeks ago | agirlsguidetocars.com | Natalie Merola

The first time driving an Infiniti QX80 is a little daunting. This full-size luxury SUV was just redesigned adding more features and notching the price up past $100K. I was curious how it could fit into my busy life and not spoil me for other cars, or make me feel too shabby for its luxe environs. The Sensory trim that we tested featured even more luxe details for its starting price of $100,645 (the entry level Pure model starts at $82,450); our test model had a final price of $107,215.

4 weeks ago | agirlsguidetocars.com | Kristen Brown

Hybrids are growing in popularity for a reason. They offer the best of both worlds, taking advantage of the fossil fuel infrastructure and planet-friendly low-emission hybrid technology that gives owners peace of mind: Go further on a tank of gas, get gas less frequently and release fewer emissions into the atmosphere. Plus, they’re quiet and maintenance costs tend to be lower.