America's first adventure car before there were SUVs This spot brought back flashbacks for me when I spotted it on a lot/salvage yard because we had one as a kid, a 1950 Bathtub Nash. The pride of Kenosha. In the late 40s and early 50s, the bathtub styling trend was hot and Nash was seen... Continue Reading →
2023 Lexus RX 350 Limited
Restyled RX 350 still fills luxury SUV prescription, but ... Luxury and utility are ubiquitous with the Lexus RX 350, otherwise known as the unofficial soccer mom car of suburbia. This SUV that started out more as a tall wagon when introduced in the U.S. market in 1998 has been the best-selling luxury vehicle here... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Subaru Sambar
OK, another truck but a really cool one. One of the cool things Mark and I love about going up to Road America is that chances are we are going to discover a really cool vehicle like this week's spot, a Subaru Sambar. This looks to be an early 90s example. The Sumbar began production... Continue Reading →
2023 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger AWD
Trust me, Santa wants this new luxo-liner for his sleigh ... Stumped about what to get me (or anyone) as a gift for the holidays? Look no further than the new bauble-laden Genesis luxury sedan, the G90. Santa may want to trade in his sleigh! G90 is simply a show stopper, maybe a traffic stopper... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Bentley S1
Looks like a Rolls Royce but it's not So I pull up to grab some beer at a local convenience store and right next to me is this cool-looking Rolls, or I thought it was until I spotted the Bentley B on it. An image search shows it being a Bentley S1, this week's car... Continue Reading →
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Crossover version another solid, reliable Corolla ... Many automotive brands have their own version of the golden goose, the go-to model moniker that virtually assures success due to long-term image and reputation. Ford has Mustang and F-150, while Toyota has Camry and Corolla. For nearly 50 years now in the U.S. market, Corolla has been... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Studebaker Lark and Pickup
One of the last of the independents that just ran out of cash ... Being a big fan of the cars from American Motors, I can appreciate what Studebaker brought to market and how they tried to challenge the Big Three. Like AMC, at times they were brilliant, but other times, not so much. In... Continue Reading →
2022 Ford Expedition Limited 4×4
Expedition proves big is in for size, and price ... Remember when buying a large SUV didn’t cost as much as your first or second house? Then again, your house didn’t have smart cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, or even a fancy Bang & Olufsen stereo with 22 speakers. Heck, most of... Continue Reading →
1967 Alpine A210 Le Mans #46
Spark's latest Le Mans racer a long-tailed French blend ... Separating Alpine from Renault is difficult as their histories are so entwined, as is that of Gordini, although fewer may recognize that name. But in the 1960s all three came together as Gordini-tuned Renault engines powered Alpine racers designed for the 24 Hours of Le... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 61 Rambler Cross Country
A time when wagons roamed the country ... Just in case you couldn't tell, I have a soft spot for the cars and Jeeps made by American Motors Corp. Maybe it was because my dad worked there for 17 years starting in 1963 and ending just after Chrysler bought AMC. Not sure why he did,... Continue Reading →