Venza XLE delivers power, good looks and AWD Five years have passed since I last drove Toyota’s Venza, a crossover based on its popular Camry sedan. Not much has changed though, it’s still an attractive, competent crossover. In fact, Venza may be one of the best looking crossovers, simply because it blends the Camry’s sophisticated styling with... Continue Reading →
Barn Find for AMC Enthusiasts
More like a closet find I love American Motors' products. Part of my sickness comes from my dad working for the company. Sure they had the clunkers but also had some cool cars. Dad brought home tons of stuff and now it's time to thin things out a bit. My collection includes full-line catalogues mostly... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart 1:18 McLaren MP4-12C
Autoart nails its McLaren MP4-12C supercar Supercars are exciting because they embody the auto world’s future technology, they are, to some degree, like the old auto show concept cars, the Futurama vehicles. Today we immediately think of brands such as Lamborghini, Pagani and McLaren, swoopy cars with scissor or gullwing doors that ooze speed and... Continue Reading →
Cool Video: Walter Payton at Road America
Meeting Sweetness at Road Amerca As a sportscaster in Green Bay, WI during the 80's, I had the opportunity to meet some great great people. One of them was former Chicago Bear great Walter Payton. I met up with him at Road America where he had started his second career in racing. Click on the... Continue Reading →
2014 Jaguar XJL AWD
Jaguar XJL extends the legend with AWD Jaguar’s image has been polished, tarnished and polished several times, but its history of racing success, generous power and spirited road manners, along with an expectation of gentlemanly comfort, endures. The restyled XJL does nothing to dispel the legend, with its muscular but trim lines, big chrome grille... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Here come the British
It was the other British invasion The one that involved the British auto manufacturers finding a new customer base in the U.S. MG's were one of the first cars in the late 50's, Austin Healey's in the late 50's and then from Canley, Coventry, England there was Triumph Roadster. Legendary British sports cars. In this... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart MGB roadster
Tiny MGB roadster a throwback to early sports cars England’s MG was one of the early two-seat sports cars that assumed almost epic popularity among enthusiasts in the United States after World War II. Returning GIs who had seen the small, sporty, fun to drive MGs while stationed in England during the war desired the... Continue Reading →
2014 Lexus GX460 Luxury
Robust GX460 boasts V8, 4-wheel-drive, luxurious interior SUVs have become as commonplace as spring potholes, and large luxury SUVs, at least by appearance, fill a sizeable spot in this pricey segment. This week’s Lexus “tungsten pearl,” silver, GX460 Luxury, certainly fits the bill. This is the top-level luxury version of Toyota’s 4Runner, not the biggest,... Continue Reading →
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Outlander Sport SE AWC = smooth looks, ride Maybe I’m becoming more tolerant as I age, but I liked the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport better than I had the first time I drove it three years ago. What I liked was its looks, a smooth sophisticated body, and its smooth well controlled ride, something one comes to appreciate... Continue Reading →
Braking News: 2015 Corvette Z06 convertible
The New York Auto Show News What's better than the Corvette Z06 coupe? Answer: A Convertible. The New York Auto Show promises to be a busy one for reveals. It's not as simple as just wacking the top off. Loosing the roof structure means added support will be needed. Chevy found the solution. The coolest... Continue Reading →