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Best Cars for Modern Moms

Joni Gray, Los Angeles Times staff writer Today's moms are tech-savvy multi-taskers who want to take their families on the road in comfort and safety. According to a recent study conducted by AutoPacific, driving moms have a higher ownership in cars with wireless computer networks, Apple iPod connectivity and Bluetooth. "The lesson here is to look at the data before making assumptions, clearly moms are interested in using the latest technology," says George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. The real-life mom reviewers of MotherProof.com recently announced their preferred rides based on the cars they test-drove in the past year. Although the moms do have favorite minivans, they also like technology-laden vehicles that keep them communicating and their kids entertained while they are moving from one activity to another.

Joni Gray, Los Angeles Times staff writer

Today’s moms are tech-savvy multi-taskers who want to take their families on the road in comfort and safety. According to a recent study conducted by AutoPacific, driving moms have a higher ownership in cars with wireless computer networks, Apple iPod connectivity and Bluetooth. “The lesson here is to look at the data before making assumptions, clearly moms are interested in using the latest technology,” says George Peterson, president of AutoPacific.

The real-life mom reviewers of MotherProof.com recently announced their preferred rides based on the cars they test-drove in the past year. Although the moms do have favorite minivans, they also like technology-laden vehicles that keep them communicating and their kids entertained while they are moving from one activity to another.  (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

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The real-life, modern mom reviewers of MotherProof.com take us through their preferred rides based on the cars they test-drove in the past year.

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