All Crosstreks are sharp performers, but the Sport seems best suited to a young person, or family's needs and pocketbook.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review
Car Spot: 96 VW Golf Harlequin
It was big in Europe. Over here not so much. The family was down in Peoria, IL getting our daughter settled into her new job in Operations at Peoria International. We were driving back from something when I saw this rare VW on I-74. Since I was driving, wifey and kid unit did all the... Continue Reading →
Review: A look inside the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G550, the luxurious G Wagon
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 →
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