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 →
Die-Cast: Autoart Bugatti Veyron
Top dog in the car world kennel When you’re top of the heap people take notice, and that’s exactly what the Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is – top dog in the car world kennel. Autoart knows that makes it a prime candidate for a stunning die-cast model. Bugatti is a French exotic car maker that... Continue Reading →
2013 Chevrolet Spark 2LT
Chevy’s Korean micro car comes up short Chevrolet’s Spark is a confusing car. Why? Chevy has a perfectly fine entry-level car, the Sonic. Why it felt a need to go bargain basement with its Spark, a Daewoo (remember that name?) designed four-door micro or city car seems like a decision from the pre-bankruptcy General Motors.... Continue Reading →
2013 Dodge Dart Limited
New Dart hits the mark As a kid in the 1960s we had a Plymouth Valiant convertible, a kissin’ cousin to the Dodge Dart, both pleasant, sturdy, reliable compact cars. But by the 1970s, the Dart and Valiant had grown into ugly boxy things with parts that readily fell off. They, and other Dodge, Chrysler... Continue Reading →
Promo model: AMC Hornet
Who doesn't love a good car chase? Show of hands. Yup, that's everybody. Good car chases are a big part of a movie. Perhaps the first one that comes to mind is the classic chase in Bullitt. Now think Bond, James Bond. Super awesome car chases in those movies but because, as you all know, I... Continue Reading →