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Cars From A Woman's Perspective: VW Diesels' Not Blowing Smoke

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: VW Diesels’ Not Blowing Smoke

  It used to be, when I thought of diesel engines, I’d think of big, stinky trucks. Making my opinion of them worse, for the longest time, I thought diesel vehicles ranked along side Harley’s on the obnoxiously-loud scale. My blackened perspective of diesel fueled cars has recently been refined after finally experiencing a few...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: 2013 Denver Auto Show

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: 2013 Denver Auto Show

This year’s Denver Auto Show allowed visitors to get cozy with over 500 new makes and models at the Colorado Convention Center. Gleaming with showroom-quality shine, more than 35 auto manufacturers displayed their most current models, next year’s models, concept cars, trucks, hybrids, vans, crossovers and sport utility vehicles. It’s always fun to get the...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Kicking Used-Car-Salesman 'Tude To Curb

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Kicking Used-Car-Salesman ‘Tude To Curb

No More Used Car Salesmen -  Emich Volkswagen has kicked the stereotypical b.s. artistry of the used-car-salesman to the curb. Having grown up in the car business, 32-year-old Managing Partner, Fred Emich IV says the change to a less intimidating customer-approach was sparked by never wanting to personally attach his name to an out-dated style...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Lamborghini Unveils 2013 Gallardo

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Lamborghini Unveils 2013 Gallardo

I remember hanging a poster of an automobile on my bedroom wall when I was young, recognizing it as the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. It was a black vehicle against a dark background with the words Lamborghini Diablo clearly marked in white across the bottom of the poster. I stared at it...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: 'Twas The Night of The Rocky Mountain Auto Show

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: ‘Twas The Night of The Rocky Mountain Auto Show

Browsing the showroom floor of this years’ Rocky Mountain Auto Show was like touring an automotive engineer’s mind of what could be in his/her own private land of make-believe. Feeling immersed in a magical automotive fantasy world, I noticed show-stopping color that’s shiny, aglow, only to standards that’s fit for a show. Some were outlandish,...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Top 5 Holiday Dream Cars

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Top 5 Holiday Dream Cars

In light of the recent half-a-billion dollar Powerball lottery and less-than-miniscule chance of winning, here’s my head-in-the-clouds automotive follow-up with the top 5 cars I wish I’d find under my tree this year. 1. 1958 Corvette hardtop convertible It’s a classic and I love how it looks. This vintage two-seater is easy on the eyes...
Damn You, Dry Air

Damn You, Dry Air

It’s about that time of year – every morning I wake up with the slightest twinge of sore throat. Yesterday it was 70 degrees, tomorrow there’s a chance of snow. A stash of hoodies is piling up in the back seat of my car from shedding layers in-between breakfast and lunch. It’s normal for the...
Enter to win Ultimate Ski Pass Giveaway With MINI Ski Pass Contest

Enter to win Ultimate Ski Pass Giveaway With MINI Ski Pass Contest

Schomp MINI, Denver Fashion Weekend + 6th Annual Hair Show 2012 presenting sponsor is busting open the doors to winter with a tempting ski pass giveaway that would elevate any skier or boarder to the highest level of dudeness. Let’s face it, in this community, the Power of Greyskull would have nothing on an Epic Pass....
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Drive Ford's New Lineup & Enter to Win a Ford at A Taste of Colorado

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Drive Ford’s New Lineup & Enter to Win a Ford at A Taste of Colorado

Get up close and personal with the majority of Ford’s new lineup this holiday weekend at A Taste of Colorado. As part of their new lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles, the Focus Electric and C-MAX Hybrid will be available for personal test drives. The Ford driving experience (look for the green tent near Colfax...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Hold My Beer and Check This Out – Drag Racing Champs this Sunday

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Hold My Beer and Check This Out – Drag Racing Champs this Sunday

Grab your inner red-neck and prepare for a drag-racing good time. Bandimere Speedway in Morrison is holding the Mopar/National Hot Rod Association Mile High Nationals this weekend. It’s the 13th event in a 23-race series for the National Hot Rod Association. Professional qualifiers took place Friday and Saturday with the Championships happening on Sunday. Top...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Get a Taste of Luxury with Lincoln & the Cherry Creek Arts Fest

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Get a Taste of Luxury with Lincoln & the Cherry Creek Arts Fest

On-the-street ride and drives, like this one, are a convenient and low-pressure way to get behind the wheel of a new a car. If driving isn’t your favorite thing, but you’d like the Lincoln experience, just sign up as a passenger and enjoy posh amenities like air-conditioned seats and the George Lucas stereo system exclusive...
Cars From A Woman's Perspective: Test Drive Art With Front Wheel Drive

Cars From A Woman’s Perspective: Test Drive Art With Front Wheel Drive

The 5th annual Boulder Festival of the Arts is showcasing over 100 original American-made works of art this weekend. Those of us who think cars are a work of art will appreciate that fellow American manufacturer, Lincoln, is hosting a ride and drive in conjunction with the festival.  The new Lincoln vehicles involved in the...