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 →
Die-cast: CMC 1938 Bugatti 57SC Corsica
CMC's Bugatti Corsica a work of art Bugatti has always been a brand for the upper echelon buyers, folks who want the best, the most beautiful and who value quality and uniqueness as much as performance. No wonder that CMC has chosen a 1938 Bugatti as its latest 1:18-scale work of art. In 1938 Bugatti... Continue Reading →
2014 Land Rover LR4 HSE
Land Rover's LR4 designed to hit the trail ... off trail Outside of the panache that driving a Land Rover delivers, due to their relative rarity among the sea of sport-utility trucks that cover our roads, the main reason to buy one is to go off-roading. You say you don’t plan to go off-road with... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Dodge to reveal Charger and Challenger
Dodge's two muscle cars were long overdue for facelifts The question now is what that will look like. The 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2015 Dodge Charger, both of which will be revealed Thursday, April 17 at the New York Auto Show, just ahead of the Dodge brand’s 100th anniversary this summer. Read more in... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: Two of a kind
Double Barn Find It's fine admit it! Every time you go for a ride or a drive in rural areas, you pay special attention to barns or other buildings out in the middle of no where looking for that rare car you've always been wanting. So what if you opened the door and found not... Continue Reading →
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 AWD Crewcab SLT
Luxurious GMC Sierra the Cadillac of pickups GMC is the Cadillac of pickups, juicing up the chrome levels on the exterior and adding a bit more finery to the interior, compared to its kissin’ cousin, the Chevrolet Silverado. Make no mistake, both trucks can be equipped and decked out much like any fine luxury sedan,... Continue Reading →
Chasing Classic Cars: The Delorian
A car made famous by a movie I love scifi movies and can't seem to get enough of them which is why I'm writing this blog entry. One of my favorites is Back to the Future. The first film was the highest-grossing film of 1985 and became an international phenomenon, leading to the second and... Continue Reading →