“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 →
2014 Kia Forte EX
Common sense Forte also sporty, fun, loaded with goodies Kia cranks out another winner with its updated Forte compact sedan, a near sport sedan with a modern sporty look and common sense price tag and performance. The Forte is stellar in nothing, but good at everything. Such solid execution from a car maker creates the... 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 →
2014 Audi Q5 TDI quattro
Audi Q5 blends luxury, utility with clean turbo diesel Luxury sport-utility vehicles all pretty much look alike, and all are loaded with luxury and high-tech features, so it’s in the blending of all these features where excellence outs itself. Even in high-end utes it has been uncommon for me to be fully comfortable with the size,... 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 →
Slots: Scalextric 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 302
This Mustang is Boss of the slot track Ford’s Mustang was the Boss of Trans-Am racing in the early 1970s with the likes of Parnelli Jones and George Follmer winning regularly to put Chevy, Plymouth and AMC on notice. Scalextric has been mining that popular muscle car vein with is fast and furious 1:32 slot... Continue Reading →