A landmark truck, if there ever was one Happy New Year! $30 million bucks is a lot of money today. Still, in the mid-50s, it must have represented a fortune to Ford when it decided to go back to the drawing board to redesign its F-100s using something that had never been done before, an... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Looking back at the sporty Saab 900 Turbo Convertible, a quirky, but cool car.
Car Spot: Series 4 Alfa Romeo Spider
The last design personally attributed to Battista Pininfarina I bet if you went to any event and asked people to name one Italian sports car, they'd say Ferrari because of the brand's legacy of performance and luxury. After all, who wouldn't want to own one, but then there's the money, it's always about the money,... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition
Mazda pushes its CX-50 Turbo model more toward off-roading with its Meridian Edition.
Car Spot: 2001 Pontiac Aztek
Tried to please everyone but ended up appealing to almost no one. I've been looking for one of these for the longest time. Not because they're cool, just the opposite. I know, as an owner of a '72 AMC Gremlin and '75 Pacer, what's the saying? Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Well, at... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Toyota's gas-only Corolla Cross is a value, but hybrid versions offer more efficiency and power.
Car Spot: 67 Ford Ranchero 500 XL
The original hybrid For the most part, compact cars of the '60s were nothing to write home about. Basic transportation was the answer to higher fuel prices and imports. Ford's entry was the Falcon, today almost forgotten, but it was how the Mustang, and this week's spot, a 67 Ford Ranchero, came about. The snazzy... Continue Reading →
Review: Nissan Kicks SR AWD
AWD makes Nissan's Kicks a solid choice for the upper Midwest if you're on a budget. Now it has bigger screens too!
Car Spot: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
Typical late 60s car with power and style ... I think the mid- to late-60s were the golden age for American automobile manufacturers, mainly because horsepower was king and each company was trying to outdo the others. This week's spot, a 67 Dodge RT Coronet Convertible, is a great example. I found this spot this... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD
Kia's Telluride has been a winner since introduced in 2020 and the 2025 adds to its fine reputation. Oh, and a hybrid is coming soon.