A model car kit that grew up As a kid, I must have built dozens of plastic model car kits, and if you're into cars like I am, you probably did the same. The kits, made mostly of plastic, came in boxes that would have easily been mailed or nicely fit under the Christmas tree.... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor 4×4
With 400 horsepower the Explorer Tremor can be a beast, but with BlueCruise autonomous driving system it's an easy highway cruiser.
History: Vintage Miller race cars
Millers at the Mile is an annual Milwaukee vintage racer event featuring cars designed by Wisconsin's own Harry A. Miller in the 1920s and 1930s. Check out these historic racers!
The EV1: Pioneer of Electric Vehicles
Called the best electric car of the 20th century If you were buying a car in 1996, we bought two that year: a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Ford Taurus wagon; there were plenty of options available. Among them were engine choices. For the Jeep, it was AMC's trusty 4.0-liter I-6 (185 hp) or 5.2L... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid
Subaru's Crosstrek finally goes full-on hybrid and its power increases along with terrific fuel economy. What a great compact AWD crossover!
The Legacy of the Cutlass Supreme Convertible
The brand's last drop-top I know I'm dating myself, but I remember Oldsmobile cars. Probably my best-known is the 442 because of its performance, but it was the Cutlass that was the brand's bread and butter until it was shut down in 2004, over 20 years ago, which makes this week's spot a 93ish Cutlass... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Nissan Sentra SL
Nissan updates Sentra's exterior and interior while adding more tech and keeping the price low to remain a bargain.
Why We Passed on the 1992 Dodge Stealth for Family Needs
My wife and I almost bought one of these Having already owned a 1986 Jeep XJ Wagoneer, which I had purchased from my dad, we were looking to add a passenger car. Remember back in the day when mom and dad had a station wagon and a car? Well, fast-forward to the early 90s. Being... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD
Traverse sells itself on economy and value in the 3-row SUV market. Plus, it's comfy and offers good tech.
2008 Cadillac XLR: The Luxury Roadster Experience
Part Cadillac, part Corvette The disadvantage of a small company, like American Motors, was that if they misjudged the market, like with the Pacer and Matador Coupe, they ended up on the ER with pneumonia. In contrast, a big company with lots of cash behind it, like General Motors, if they mess up on a... Continue Reading →