AMC's replacement for the Gremlin As much as I love American Motors, there were times when they rode with a model too long. Take, for example, the Gremlin. Introduced in 1970, they made changes, but should have moved on way before 1978. Sales were strong early in its production, peaking at over 170,000 units in... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Brought to you by the same guy who imported the Yugo If you're a regular reader of my posts you know that I'm a lover of all cars weird. I'd have to be to be an AMC geek. This spot comes from Malcom Bricklin, importer of the Subaru 360 that I found earlier this year... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
It's like driving from your living room If you were looking for a luxury car, the mid-70s had lots to choose from. With just about every option available, you could fit comfortably into a Chrysler New Yorker and Cordoba, Lincoln Continental Mark V, Ford Thunderbird, Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Riviera, or this week's spot, the Riviera's... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium
Toyota's 4Runner had grown long in the tooth, so after 15 years it gets a redesign, new interior and more efficient turbo engine.
Car Spot: 2023 Ferrari 812 Superfast
The first half-million dollar one I've seen in the wild About a month ago my wife and I went down to Grapevine TX to visit our daughter who works as a safety officer at DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport) and take in the Packer-Cowboy game. Everything is bigger in Dallas and AT&T stadium is huge.... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD
Luxury starts with L and so does the Lexus LS, a supremely stylish smooth operator.
Car Spot: 81 AMC Concord Sundancer
Another swing for the fence for that plucky little car company It happens only once every three years, the Kenosha Homecoming Car Show, and this year I had a chance to take it in. It was great seeing all kinds of American Motors cars built just down the road. The company also had a large... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade PHEV
Stylish and Prius seem like oxymoronic terms, but no, the Prius is now a style maven. Plus, it's also available as a plug-in hybrid.
Car Spot: Jerry Seinfeld’s 55 VW Beetle
And I know the story why he bought this VW How often do you stumble upon in a museum and know the story behind it before even reading the story board that goes with it? Probably, rarely, right? So we’re in Dallas visiting daughter Meg, who recently moved there, and going to attend the Packers... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Premium
Compact and sporty the Mazda CX-5 offers 250+ horses if you use premium fuel. Plus, it'll hold a family of four easily.