Can the Rivian R1S Handle Mom Life? Plus Subaru Outback Alternatives and Car Care Tips: Weekly Rewind

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Electric SUVs may be the future of family travel — but are they ready for real mom life?

Our Kim S. took the 2025 Rivian R1S on a road trip with her kids and put it to the ultimate test: car seats, charging stops, snack chaos and brutally honest feedback from her 5-year-old. The result? This stylish, high-tech SUV delivers plenty of highs — and a few surprising lows.

See Kim’s full review of the Rivian R1S here.

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8 Worthy SUV Alternatives to the Subaru Outback

Our favorite SUV alternatives to the Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is great—but there are a few SUVs you should check out before pulling the trigger. – Credit: Kristen Brown

Love the Subaru Outback? So do we. But you might love these eight SUVs even more. The Subaru Outback has earned its place as a fan favorite — but it’s not your only option. Whether you’re craving something more rugged, more stylish, or just a better fit for your budget, these eight SUV alternatives deserve a test drive. You might want to shop around before you commit.

Get the full list, and what we thought, here.

11 Common Car Maintenance and Repair Questions, and How to Know: Mechanic, Parts Store or DIY?

Learning how to take care of a different kind of baby. Photo: Kristin Shaw
Learning how to take care of a different kind of baby. Photo: Kristin Shaw – Credit: Kristen Shaw

Not every warning light or weird sound means an expensive trip to the shop. From low tire pressure to dead batteries and confusing dashboard alerts, this guide breaks down 11 common car maintenance issues — and helps you figure out what you can fix yourself, what the auto parts store can handle, and when it’s time to call in a pro.

Get our car care tips and make sure the job is done right.

What Drives Her Podcast: Ford Tech Executive Becca Tsallis on Hands-Free Driving with Blue Cruise

What Drives Her Podcast Becca Tsallis
What Drives Her Podcast Becca Tsallis – Credit: A Girls Guide to Cars

Curious about hands-free driving? We sat with Becca Tsallis and listened as she breaks down how Ford’s Blue Cruise is changing the game—and what the future of driving looks like.

See the full conversation here.

Speaking of Subaru Outback Alternatives…Check Out the Honda CR-V TrailSport

Sara with the 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport
Honda FINALLY added the CR-V to the TrailSport family – Credit: Sara Lacey

The Honda CR-V has long been a crowd-pleaser, so tweaking its winning formula was a risk. Luckily, Honda nailed it — keeping everything fans love while adding rugged style for off-road capability and a fresh new edge.

See our full video review here. You’re bound to love it!

Enjoy the ride!

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