One of the things least often noted in your average car review is how well that vehicle performs when the weather turns ugly. Snow, ice, and wind are not often the focus when an automotive journalist gets behind the wheel of a car or truck. At the annual Rocky Mountain …
Our family recently took a long road trip across the state of Wyoming to visit family in Utah. We live on the eastern side of the state, Utah is on the western side. The trip across Interstate 80 is normally a fairly easy, fast drive. Except in the winter. Then …
During a recent road trip, the occasional perils of driving across Wyoming in the winter were highlighted for us. A good vehicle, some contingency planning, and a little situational awareness went a long way toward keeping everyone safe. Our road trip took us across Interstate 80, which runs west-to-east across …
When one thinks of Moab, one usually thinks of Jeeps. From the Willy’s Overland models to the modern Fiat-Chrysler offerings, the Jeep brand has been present in Moab, Utah since the Jeep trail was invented. A surprise invitation to Moab had me joining a group of Canadians to traverse the …
Winters in Wyoming can be harsh, to say the least, and keeping ourselves in good mental health is important. We’re tough folk here in Wyoming country and we happily live with the weather in exchange for not having to live with people from easier climates who’d ruin everything else for …
If you live where winters are harsh (or have the potential to be), then you likely already know that having a few extras in the vehicle, “just in case,” is a good idea. Sometimes, things happen and being prepared can make all the difference. For example, being stuck in the …
Sports cars just aren’t for winter driving. Right? Wrong. Here’s a list of fun-driving sports cars that excel in winter weather. Our list has a good mix of high-performance and luxury sports cars. Something for everyone. All but the C63 are available in all wheel drive. Read more on Carfax.
