Upon further review ... solid, but bulbous and not as refined as expected Every once in a while I get to test a vehicle twice in a single year. It’s rare, but this week I had the 2013 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with navigation, just one model year newer than the CR-V I had tested early... Continue Reading →
2013 Volkswagen CC Sport
Streamlined CC Sport shows what VW can do When Volkswagen launched its sporty CC in 2009 it went head-to-head with its own Passat, at the time a dowdy midsize sedan that was in need of a restyling. Now, Passat is coming off a facelift last year to thin it’s body to blend more with the other... Continue Reading →
Promo model: 63 Rambler Classic
Even though I was only 9 in 1963...there, I blew the cover on my age, I still remember a lot about that year, the Kennedy assassination for sure. The Beatle's U.S. TV concert, Route 66, and we had just moved from Madison to Milwaukee when dad got a job at....wait for it...American Motors. And to... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: AutoWorld Vette, Tang started on Road&Track covers
Muscle cars are here to ‘pump you (your collection) up’ Ahhh, muscle cars, those high-horse brutes of the 1960s and early ’70s that lived the high life until the evil Oil Embargo forced us all to rethink power and gas guzzling, at least for a few years. These babies were stylish and fun, and AutoWorld... Continue Reading →
Airplane takes off roof of AMC Pacer
Here's a wacky video I did a while back where I flew one of my radio controlled airplanes off the roof of my radio controlled AMC Pacer. Told you I'm an AMC geek! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHr6avLL4zY
Promo model: VW Karmann Ghia
What were you doing in 1967? For me, even though I was a kid, I was pumped because the Green Bay Packers become the first team in the modern era to win their third consecutive NFL Championship, 21-17 over the Dallas Cowboys in what became known as "The Ice Bowl". It was a great year... Continue Reading →
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LZ
New Malibu impressive as high-value family car Chevrolet continues to impress with nearly every new model, or revamped model it launches, save the Spark. Its new Malibu is another winner with tweaked styling to make it look more like a Camry, especially from the rear. But to me, that’s a good thing as the current... Continue Reading →
Slot cars? Star Wars Speeders
OK, show of hands. Who's a Star Wars geek? OK who's seen the movies? OK, who has ever heard of Star Wars? You know, "May the force be with you". Big guy in black that has trouble breathing. This movie clip should help. Well if you haven't, you've been stuck on some tropical island for... Continue Reading →
R/C Car Chase
Who doesn't love a car chase? They take a ton of money, roads, and practice to set them up. Well not if it's with R/C cars. Prepare to laugh a lot. http://youtu.be/WEROVWDp3n0
2013 Lexus GS450h
Luxurious GS450h gives hybrids a good name Lexus is synonymous with luxury, which is currently being driven home via the smooth quiet operation of its GS450h, a midsize luxury hybrid. There isn’t much more anyone would need in a luxury car than what the GS450h delivers. Ride is smooth and controlled, the engine gives it plenty... Continue Reading →