Welcome to Heels on Wheels:
Cars for Women
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Welcome to Heels on Wheels: Cars for Women
What is Heels on Wheels?
Heels on Wheels is a car column designed for women to get the vehicle knowledge they care most about though the unbiased research of female automotive journalist, Katrina Ramser. The knowledge is a comfortable understanding obtained from the ability to see facts through vehicle and advertisement lingo in order to make a choice about a car lease or purchase. Heels on Wheels shows a female how to read between the lines of warranty, calculate or compare what she is getting for her money, and figure out how to use the car to the best of its ability – not just "her" ability. The bottom line here is for woman of any age, income and education to learn how to take the mystery out of selecting a vehicle that is right for her.
Women and men have different values in cars. In a 2007 automobile satisfaction study conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, it was discovered women valued reliability as the number one concern, followed by comfort, styling, quality, and gas mileage, all in that order of importance.
The Auto Channel conducted it's own research with women regarding concerns about buying or leasing a vehicle. The participants voiced their concerns below and helped determine the criteria for "Heels on Wheels" – this is what we use to review vehicles for her:
Heels on Wheels Vehicle Review Criteria:
Stylish But Comfortable Results:
Reliability & Safety Factor:
Cost Issues:
Activity & Performance Ability:
The Green Concern:
Additionally, here are some statistics or facts about women and cars:
Also, the most common recommendations for women to understand making
a car purchase better are:
Sources used in this article and for the Heels on Wheels vehicle
reviews:
The Auto Channel – New Car Buyers Guide Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Energy American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Insurance Institute for Highway Safety J.D. Power and Associates R.L & Polk Co. U.S. Census Bureau Consumer Reports U.S. News & World Reports
So, are you ready to drive? Check out our many Heels on Wheels vehicle reviews found here on The Auto Channel!
Katrina's Car Tips For Women Drivers
- Katrina's 2009 Crossover Watch List
- Katrina's 2009 3-Row SUVs and SUVs
- Katrina's 2008 Top 10 Vehicles For Female Drivers
- Katrina's Basic Car Insurance Coverage For Women
- Katrina's Money Saving Car Tips For Women
Katrina's 2010 and 2009 Model Reviews For Women Drivers
- 2009 Acura RDX Review
- 2009 Acura TL Review
- 2009 Acura TSX Tech Review
- 2009 BMW X3 xDRIVE 30i Review
- 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Review
- 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Review
- 2009 Dodge Journey Review
- 2009 Ford Flex Review
- 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L Review
- 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe Review
- 2009 Kia Borrego Review
- 2010 Lexus HS250h Review
- 2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring Review
- 2009 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review
- 2009 Mazda CX-9 Review
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BLUETEC Review
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
- 2009 Nissan Murano Review
- 2009 Suzuki Equator Review
- 2009 Subaru Forester Review
- 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Review
- 2009 Toyota Yaris Review
- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
- 2009 Toyota RAV4 Review
- 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion Review
- 2009 Volkswagen CC Sport Review
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Review
Katrina's 2008 Model Reviews For Women Drivers
- 2008 Buick Enclave Review
- 2008 Ford Escape
- 2008 Ford Escape Limited 4x4 Review
- 2008 Honda CR-V Review
- 2008 Honda Reidgeline Review
- 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Review
- 2008 Kia Sportage 4x4 Review
- 2008 Lexus RX400h Hybrid Review
- 2008 Lexus GX470 Review
- 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD Review
- 2008 Nissan Pathfinder Review
- 2008 Nissan Armada Review
- 2008 Suzuki SX4 Review
- 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Review
- 2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid Review
- 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
- 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Review
- 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Review
- 2008 Volvo C30 Review