G Wagon is the perfect showy conveyance for one-percenters, rocket-building entrepreneurs, etc. But wouldn't we all like to drive one?
Car Spot: Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler
This Jeep became a movie star ... The movie Jurassic Park was a huge hit in 1993. Its stars were Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and two vehicles used by the park's staff, Ford's Explorer and the Jeep Wrangler. Well since I'm such a Jeep geek, this spot is about the Wrangler I saw... Continue Reading →
Review: 2024 Volkswagen Taos SEL
VW was late to the small crossover game, but its Taos offers stout looks and good value.
Car Spot: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile
Oh, I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener ... What kid growing up in the 1960s doesn't know the Oscar Mayer jingle? Food was fun then and so was Oscar Meyer's Wienermobile, this week's car spot, or is it a truck spot, or RV spot, or food spot? It's sort of all of those... Continue Reading →
Review: 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Dark Theme
Plug-in hybrid boosts luxury crossover's mpg, great for around-town emission free driving. Plus, it looks sharp!
Review: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE Hybrid
Prefer a crossover to a sedan? You're not alone and now Toyota delivers a hybrid Corolla crossover with exceptional fuel economy and reliability.
Car Spot: 59 Edsel
Classic case of the wrong car for the wrong market at the wrong time Growing up in the 50s and 60's it was a big deal when the new models were introduced. I remember, to this day, my dad taking me down to see the new car Ford had come out with, the Edsel. Something... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 81 Chrysler Imperial
The company brings back an all-but forgotten badge Dating way back to 1926 it was the company's top-of-the-line vehicle so it was no surprise when Lee Iaccoco went to the well again in 1981. This newest edition, and this week's spot, combined forward-thinking design elements, out-of-character build quality all in a one-price luxury package. It's a... Continue Reading →
2024 Mazda3 Sedan 2.5 T Premium Plus, AWD Review
Cars are more fun than trucks (really!), and turbocharged cars are even more fun, especially when they add AWD like the Mazda3.
Car Spot: 1960 Jeep Surry
The DJ-3A Dispatcher finds another niche It all began at a resort in Acapulco named the Las Brisas, featuring luxury rooms built into the hillside but without elevators. So they needed to get the guests up the winding roads to their room and utilized up to 50 of the DJ-3A Jeeps (flat fender Jeeps) like... Continue Reading →