Also, our thoughts on the Chevy Trax; chatting with Kelly The Car Mom and taking a tour of the redesigned Mustang Mach-E
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It’s beautiful. It’s relatively budget-friendly. But is this pretty Palisade perfect? Well… almost.
I’ll cut to the chase: the 2026 Hyundai Palisade might just be the best vehicle Hyundai has ever built. Stepping inside feels like entering a posh living room—complete with sumptuously comfortable seats, eye-catching details, and an abundance of amenities, all wrapped in a surprisingly affordable price tag.
It seems like a no-brainer for most buyers… but there are a couple of things you’ll want to consider first.
Read: The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Goes Boxy, Hybrid and Adds Off-Road Muscle
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5 Things My Family and I Loved (And 2 We Didn’t) About the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
Kristen Brown grew up with a 1991 Ford Explorer as the family car, so getting behind the wheel of the 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum felt like a nostalgic trip down memory lane — with some welcome modern upgrades.
From the solid power under the hood to the surprisingly soothing “butt massage” feature for long drives, there’s a lot to love about the new Explorer. But it’s not without a few flaws. Here’s what Kristen thought after putting it to the test on a road trip through the Pacific Northwest.
See what Kristen, and her opinionated family, thought of the Ford Explorer.
A Small SUV With a Big Personality: The 2025 Chevrolet Trax
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax surprised Cameron Aubernon in all the right ways. It’s stylish, super affordable, and perfectly sized for city life — with enough room for weekend getaways, grocery runs, and even a car seat or two. And the price? Genuinely eye-popping (in a very good way). If you’re after a fun, no-fuss ride that punches above its weight, the Trax is worth a serious look.
Here’s what reviewer Cameron Aubernon thought about the Chevrolet Trax
What Drives Her Podcast: Kelly Stumpe @thecarmom on Family Cars, Pre-Owned Perks, and Auto Show Secrets
We have some podcast news! Not only can you subscribe on pretty much every platform, but now you can get quick access to our podcasts via the new tab at the top of every page on A Girls Guide to Cars!
This week we look back to one of our favorite conversations– our sit down with Kelly Stumpe, aka The Car Mom. The mom of four (I know, where does she find time to do anything else???) she brings a fun take on cars, kids, car seats and even recipes. Even though we talked to her last year, her advice is more relevant than ever. She shares how auto shows, car seat swaps, and buying pre-owned can make family car shopping less stressful—and even fun.
From SUV tips to stories from her own brand’s auto show, Kelly keeps it real for parents planning their next ride.
Find this podcast, as well as our entire archive, here.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Big Changes and Hands-Free Driving You’ll Love
Ford quietly updated the 2025 Mustang Mach-E with great new standard features, a new gear shifter and Ford’s newest version of Blue Cruise, 1.5. This hands-free highway driving system offers some impressive upgrades, such as smoother lane centering, automatic lane changes, and smarter traffic monitoring.
With these features coming to more Ford models soon via over-the-air updates, we think you’re going to find this tech pretty exciting—and a real game changer for hands-free driving.
See the new Mustang Mach-E and Blue Cruise 1.5 here!
Enjoy the ride!
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