Tag Name: Toyota
by Melanie Droz Shawcroft Baby Giant in the Highlander There is a unique stress that comes with having a second child, especially when it is 5 years after your first son was born. Add to that, the doctor keeps telling you this is going to be a big baby (close to 10 pounds), so let’s […]
by Melanie Droz With the changing of the season, my 4-year-old son has wrapped up his soccer days and has moved to a career in T-ball. I am enjoying the Little League experience: double-headers at the ballpark, hotdogs, snow cones, peanuts and the smell of fresh-cut grass. Baseball is the classic sport, […]
by Cathy Droz Rockettes and Camry This summer I took a few days to stay with my granddaughter Jayden in Ahwatukee, Arizona. Her parents and siblings had to go to a wedding and graduation in Texas. Jayden had a rigorous schedule at her elementary and dance school that week, so I was happy to oblige. […]
Let’s Go Places… Like the Nutcracker! My adventures this past year have been a bit over the top, even for me. I try and take myself out of my comfort zone more and more each year, reaching for goals and expectations beyond any bucket list or pipedreams. Test driving cars, golfing in red high heels, […]
Want a Mirai? All those in favor, say aye! California trailblazers waiting to get behind the wheel of Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the Mirai, now have a destination for pick up and pre-order. In October 2015, Mirai will roll into select Toyota dealerships in the Golden State. Northern California drivers will meet Mirai […]
2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan and 2015 Toyota Yaris Let the school bus pick up your children…2015 Toyota Sienna isn’t for just Soccer Moms any more !!! 2015 Toyota Yaris Taking the kids to the Zoo? Plenty of room for two child safety seats in the second row of seating. The Yaris is priced so well […]
LADIES WEEKEND…IN THE PINES Review of the 2014 Toyota Sienna LTD 3.5 L Here was my recent phone conversation with Toyota… “Hello Toyota, I was wondering if I might test drive a Toyota vehicle that I can use to transport five women for a ladies weekend to a remote cabin in Pinetop, Arizona. It’s for […]
Good Gas Mileage – Good Will 2013 Toyota Prius V By: Melanie Droz Shawcroft If you dream about fuel economy and cargo space, the 2013 Toyota Prius V is certainly the car for you. I sure was happy to experience those features when I was able to test drive the front wheel drive wagon last week. […]
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 […]
AMERICA’S BEST SELLING CAR – 2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID XLE What’s not to love about America’s best-selling car? After a redesign in 2012, and adding Hybrid technology, the 2013 Camry Hybrid XLE has some newly added features that will win over even more converts. Now standard is a 6.1†central display touchscreen system, upgraded door […]
