Tag Name: 2014
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FIRST WEEK ON THE JOB By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft 2014 NISSAN ROGUE SV FWD It was fitting that I got to test drive the All-New 2014 Nissan Rogue SV FWD during my first week back in the grind. Since I was just starting a new job upon moving back to Phoenix, it was fitting that […]
I’M “FORE†THE VENZA You can’t pick up a paper or see an ad on TV or the internet without hearing the buzzword “crossover.†In the simplest of phrasing it “drives like a car with the cargo space of an SUV.†Gone are the days when one has to give up the luxury of a […]
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…. THE SCION tC Just in case you were wondering, Scion means descendant or heir. Therefore, I decided to go for a spin in this 5 passenger hatchback with two of MY descendants, my grandson and my daughter. The roomy rear seat made taking the child safety seat and my daughter along a […]
A REAL SOCCER MOM By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM SUV One of my favorite hobbies is playing soccer. I was on the field for 13 years and on the sideline as a coach for 8, so it is always a thrill when I get invited to join an indoor, adult league. I […]
GETTING OLD BUT STILL HIP By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft 2014 Nissan Quest 3.5 LE While living in San Diego, the most anticipated event every couple months was a visit from my parents. Of course, we looked forward to going to the beach, visiting the famous San Diego zoo, driving to La Jolla Cove, eating at […]
By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft I Wish I Had More Stuff Saying goodbye to the cool weather and warm beaches of San Diego is very difficult especially when moving back to the summer heat of Phoenix, Arizona. However, the beauty of Arizona is that you can drive an hour and a half north and be in […]
