Chicago Auto Show Leftovers

Like two kids in a candy store That's the best description of Mark and I at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. We did lots of stories about the new cars and dream cars. When I was getting to reformat the SD card I found this one on exotics that Mark thought would look good in... Continue Reading →

February 28, 2014 0

Braking News: Greater Milwaukee Auto Show

Fun came in a different package at this auto show OK, I'll admit it, the Chicago Auto Show blew me away. Lots of cars and especially lots of cool cars, some that were just ideas. The Chicago Auto Show is in McCormick Place and has one million square feet so they can pack a lot... Continue Reading →

February 27, 2014 0

Chasing Classic Cars: The Bond Collection

I love Bond movies! What's not to like about them? Spies, lovely ladies, gadgets, and hot cars. I love seeing what car will be featured in the newest movie, how it's modified for spy use and the chase scenes. You see them the cars come for auction every once in a while and usually go... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2014 0

Pontiac GTO sweet sounds

Songs about the GTO I love cars! I love music about cars too which might be the reason I like the Pontiac GTO so much. Overall there are over 15 songs about this car mostly in 1964, the first year the GTO was built. Songs range from Little GTO by Ronny and the Daytonas, to... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2014 0

A bug that breaths fire!

Ron Patrick's Street-Legal Jet Powered Volkswagen Beetle Well I thought I had seen just about every crazy think in the automotive world until a friend of mine sent me this article about this car. Real Deal! So he drives around with a regular engine and then for fun fires up the turbine. No not on... Continue Reading →

February 24, 2014 0

Braking News: Lingenfelter Corvette @ Chicago Auto Show

Quick, what is your favorite Corvette?I know most of you will say the new one but in this blog entry you have to pick one year except that. 1953, the first year, or 63 split window, or a 1967 Corvette L88 Convertible. Just one of 20 produced during that year, this rare breed made history... Continue Reading →

February 22, 2014 0

2014 Mazda3i 4-door Grand Touring

Mazda3 delivers good looks, modest price, driving flair The new Mazda3 is better looking than its predecessor, gets better gas mileage and still delivers driving flair, a fair accomplishment for a modestly priced family sports sedan. First, Mazda reshaped its former gaping smiling nose with this more Audi-like big grille and swept its profile lines back... Continue Reading →

February 22, 2014 0

Braking News: Kia concept shown at Chicago Auto Show

Concept cars are coolAt the Chicago Auto Show not only did Mark and I see the newest models offered by the manufactures, but also concepts, one of them the Kia Niro. Positioned as a new urban lifestyle concept that is set to become a possible future B-segment contender. The Niro is powered by a 1.6-litre... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2014 0

Braking News: Fisker’s new owner and more

Fisker Automotive Holdings has a new owner It used to be you and me as part of Obama's green energy push but we're off the hook now, and out the money, because the new owner is.....wait for it....China's Wanxiang Group with a $149.2 million bid. Cool cars but the market is not ready for this... Continue Reading →

February 19, 2014 0

Braking News: Camp Jeep @ 2014 Chicago Auto Show

All work and no play... ...makes for some very tired reporters at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Mark and I decided to take a break and headed over to Camp Jeep. What a hoot. Click on the image to see the fun video we did.