Who needs the Chicago Auto Show to create a buzz? Subaru apparently didn't or just maybe they wanted the buzzing about their 2015 Legacy, based on their concept model shown here. Spy shots all over the place. The formal intro will come at the show which runs February 8-17. The only info they are willing... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Mini announces pricing for their 3rd gen hardtop
2014 MINI Hardtop which goes on sale in the spring Here in Wisconsin spring can't come fast enough. It's actually what I would consider balmy at 26 degrees as I write this blog entry. Woohoo, break out the shorts. I like the Mini brand because they remain dedicated to their core product while finding new... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Automotive Bowl Ads
Car ads in the Super Bowl They pay a crapfull of money to buy ads in the Super Bowl so at 4 million bucks and have one, maybe two shots to grab viewers' attention. This year Audi, CarMax, Jaguar, Kia, Hyundia, Toyota, and VW are all swinging for the fence. Check them out ahead of... Continue Reading →
New boss at GM wants to speed up product development
“I’m a person who looks at the glass as half-full,” she said. “I also believe if you have a problem you better solve it. Because if you don’t solve it, you won’t be here or the company won’t be here.” That was a statement in an interview with The New York Times that caught my... Continue Reading →
Wienermobile for a day
Win a chance to ride in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for a day! The first version was created in 1936 by Oscar Mayer's nephew, Carl G. Mayer, and variants are still used by the Oscar Mayer company today. I've always thought it would be cool to ride in one. Even better for a whole day.... Continue Reading →
Chasing classic cars: a multi-million dollar Corvette
It's only money, right? I'm betting that myself and anybody who reads this post is not rolling in the dough. If you are, share the love:) I love watching the car auctions to not only see all the cars being auctioned off but also see the ones that go for huuuuuugh money. At a recent... Continue Reading →
Smoking hot cars at the Detroit Auto Show
Like a kid in a candy store! Are you watching coverage from the Detroit Auto Show? If not, you're missing some of the coolest concept cars like the Toyota FT-1, Kia GT Stinger, and 2015 Corvette Z06. Boy if these cars don't get your heart pumping! Mark and I can't wait for Chicago!
10 worst used cars
From Yahoo Auto, A car dealer's scientific guide to the 10 worst used vehicles. Ouch!
It’s a car, it’s a boat, no it’s the Amphicar
The fastest car on the water and fastest boat on the road My regular blog followers already know this about me so for the first timers, I really like unusual cars. Maybe part of the reason I owned an AMC Pacer. Stop laughing, I really did. Maybe that's also why I like the Amphicar. So... Continue Reading →
Chasing Rare Classic Cars
Rare=Lots of cash! This article/video that I found on Yahoo this morning is a great follow-up on my last post. Some there were just a handful built while one just one. As with any classic car, each has a story which goes with it. Check it out by clicking on the image below then get... Continue Reading →