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.
Car Spot: 69 Jaguar E Type
Famously called "the most beautiful car ever made" by Enzo Ferrari When you think of iconic cars from the '60s, the ones I think about are the '63 Split Window Corvette, '64 Pontiac GTO, '65 Mustang, 1966 Lamborghini Miura, and this week's spot, the Jaguar E-Type. Actually, some consider it the greatest sports car of... Continue Reading →
Review: 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+
Improvements and restyling create a new more desirable Nissan Leaf EV.
Car Spot: Early 60s VW Transporter Pickup
A twentieth-century Conestoga wagon In some ways VW of the 60s could be compared to Chrysler of 80s utilizing one platform to create so many vehicles. This week's spot, a VW single cab pickup is a great example of the company's ingenuity. Introduced in the early 50s it was one of the most advanced commercial... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid
Better late than never, Subaru has its first Forester hybrid and it's smooth and comfy to drive, while getting improved fuel economy.
Car Spot: 79 American Motors Spirit
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 →