Month: August 2014
2015 FORD F-150 LARIAT 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST® 4×4 AZ man chosen out of 15k applicants to test drive new F-150 from Ford. Too cool not to share! Brian Schober, a systems engineer for military vehicle testing in AZ, won an opportunity from Ford Motor Company out of more than 15,000 entrants to test drive the all-new 2015 […]
PLANES TRAINS AND TIGUAN SE 2014 Volkswagen *Tiguan SE with Appearance By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft I am not sure if Volkswagen designed the Tiguan with mothers in mind, but this compact crossover SUV was a perfect test drive for this mom of one. Although the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is suitable for any demographic, I am […]
High Heels Tough – 2014-2015 Ford F-150 By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft I am a big fan of Ford – my sister-in-law worked several years at El Cajon Ford, I drove two Mustangs when I was younger, my husband owned a Ford Ranger and an F-150, I am obsessed with the Flex and I am contemplating […]
FACEBOOK JUNKIE- TESTS THE MAZDA 6 2014 Mazda 6 Grand Touring By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft I have a serious confession to make – Facebook is consuming my life. I do not post as often as some and I am not a non-posting stalker like others, but I do skim through the news feed about 15 […]
Ford Energi and Estrogen Electric cars have been a part of America’s automotive scene since the 1800’s, actually outselling all other models in 1899-1900. The country’s first hybrid was invented in 1916 by the Woods Motor Company. The 2014 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium Hybrid carries on that noble tradition. This Plug-In Hybrid, while much costlier […]
GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES 2013 Buick Encore Did you know that Buick is currently the oldest active American automotive maker? For over 100 years Buick has had to stand the test of time, and like all of us, it has had to re-invent itself. It’s become younger, hipper, and more stylish- a bit […]
TWO PARENTS AND A TRUCK We would eventually be called upon to act as “Two Parents and a Truck” moving company. Little did we realize when raising our three children that we would eventually be called upon to act as “Two Parents and a Truck” moving company. In the span of five years, my husband […]
HIGH HEELS TO HAULING SUCCESS Three Women’s Journey with the Ford F-150 The predominantly male industry is finding out what women have known all along. Ford F-150 Pickup Truck I’ve often said, I love the automotive business! When I say this, I get some strange looks from dinner guests or female friends at birthday parties; […]
WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTTSDALE… STAYS IN SCOTTSDALE – 2014 Audi A6 2.0T Quattro Tiptronic When a beautiful ice silver metallic Audi A6 materialized in my driveway on delivery day, the first thing I thought was “Where can I take this that is “cool” enough for such a car?” Lucky for me I already knew the […]
A DAY BY MYSELF… By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon I know I have only been back in Phoenix a short time, and I know I am always writing about leaving town, but can you blame me? When it is this hot in the summertime, I can’t help but take advantage […]
