Pontiac's last shot at a muscle car It has to be the godfather of muscle cars. It kicked off an era in the 60's when all four automakers were puting gobs of horsepower in their cars. What began as an optional package on the Pontiac Tempest in 1963 grew into a full-blown muscle car in... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1969 Ambassador Stetch Limo
It was a valiant effort but never took off I've seen lots of popular vehicles stretched into limos. Lots of Lincoln and Caddys, some Hummers, and Chrysler 300s. There's also been a Viper and Corvette stretch limo. But the one you will never find is a 69 American Motors Ambassador and the subject of this... Continue Reading →
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review
All Crosstreks are sharp performers, but the Sport seems best suited to a young person, or family's needs and pocketbook.
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.