1937 Delage a near perfect one-off ... Today, rich folks will plunk out a half a million bucks for a new Ferrari or Lamborghini and think they have something special, unique. Yet hundreds are made of such models. Consider the rich folks of the 1930s who selected a fine chassis and drivetrain from a high-end... Continue Reading →
2017 Lexus GS F
Lexus GS F is a NASCAR wannabe in street clothes ... Unless your name is Hellcat or you sport some semblance of racing stripes and a hood scoop you’re not supposed to gurgle and pop with power if you’re simply a luxury sport sedan. Ah, but the Lexus GS is everything from a fine... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart’s Mercedes-AMG GT3
Even as a model Mercedes-AMG GT3 is sexy ... Some cars are sexy, some are nasty, some are fast. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer is all of the above, a lawn dart of an automobile with a long nose and a monster rear wing. Looks like it could nail any competitor to the pavement. Autoart creates... Continue Reading →
2017 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 TRD Off-Road Premium
Tough Toyota 4Runner is anything but a TRD ... Let’s face it, you’d better have a pretty strong, competent vehicle if you’re going to give one of its models the TRD moniker. We all know what that sounds like, but in Toyota’s case it means Toyota tough, as in Toyota Racing Development. And that’s why... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: BoS-Models 1957 Imperial Crown Southampton
Imperial Crown Southampton: When styling still mattered ... As a kid I, like many folks at the time, liked cars with jet-like fins. Plus I’ve always been a sucker for the cool fake spare tire molded into the trunk lid. So Imperials, Chrysler’s luxury brand, were, and are, a favorite. Few Imperials were more impressive... Continue Reading →
2017 Kia Niro Touring
Kia's new hybrid will knock your socks off ... Roughly once a year a test car knocks my socks off, trips my trigger, simply surprises the heck out of me and this week’s Kia Niro Touring has me amazed. Looking at it you’ll say that’s no car, that’s a crossover vehicle. And that’s what... Continue Reading →
2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude 4×4
Jeep’s Renegade a fun drive, high-value 4x4 … Young folks wanting a Jeep for its looks and rugged personality, but who are on an entry-level budget and prefer comfort to mudding ability can find refuge in Jeep’s Renegade. This is a multi-trim model that ranges from $20 grand, including delivery, up to $30 grand for... Continue Reading →
2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Prestige
First Jaguar sport-ute off to fast start ... Jaguar has its first sport-utility truck, the F-Pace and it’s already its best-selling vehicle. That tells you a lot. First, it tells you that tradition and heritage take a back seat to the overwhelming popularity of sport-utes and crossovers. Second, it tells you Jaguar buyers were ready... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart’s 2013 Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak rally car a sexy winged warrior ... I have to admit that European rally cars, the little high-powered mini racers with big engines and wings to match, fascinate me visually. They look tough and aggressive and fast and fun. Now Autoart releases a sharp all black 1/18 scale version of the Peugeot 208... Continue Reading →
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Prestige
Jaguar XE stands out in all its models ... If looks are important to you, styling that will get you noticed or at least be recognized as a non-generic luxury car, then Jaguar’s new entry-level luxury sedan, the XE, should have your name printed on its title. The new small Jag has dashing looks that communicate... Continue Reading →