Diecast: Autoart DeLorean DMC12

DeLorean still looks futuristic ... The tale of DeLorean automobiles and their brains and creator, John DeLorean, is a twisted affair that didn’t end well. Yet the DeLorean DMC12, the make’s only car, was quickly famous as the Back to the Future movie car used by Marty McFly to time travel. Folks remember the DeLorean... Continue Reading →

So that’s a Matador! And an expensive one!

A line used by American Motors in marketing the Matador. AMC introduced a newly designed two-door coupe in 1974 as a luxury coupe. Members of the automotive press pretty much loved it. Car and Driver said, "There's an undeniable smuggnes stamped on the fenders of AMC's new Matador X. And each arrogant crease is integral... Continue Reading →

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

BMW M2 a fast car on track, but tough on the tushie ... BMW is as synonymous with racing as Porsche and Ferrari, but also known for making road-worthy sedans and coupes that offer at least a modicum of civility and practicality. As its 3 Series and 5 Series cars have continued to grow, both... Continue Reading →

2019 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4×4 Long Box

Heavy-duty RAM a cowboy Cadillac beyond words ... No words, no matter how many, can adequately describe RAM’s heavy-duty 3500 pickup, but I’ll try. Check in the dictionary under Cowboy Cadillac and I’m pretty sure you’ll see an image of my fancy metallic walnut brown test truck. This was the RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew... Continue Reading →

2020 Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid

Corolla hybrid delivers high value, high mpg, low cost … After 60 years in the U.S. market Toyota continues to impress when it comes to value and its redesigned 2020 Corolla is a prime example. Toyota revamped its popular Corolla to lower its ride height, widen its track, lower the cowl for better visibility and... Continue Reading →

2019 Mazda3 Platinum AWD Hatch

Mazda3 hatch with AWD is sleek, fast and fun ... I’ve owned a couple Mazdas through the years. I’ve liked them for their sporty handling and edgy styling that set them apart from many competitors. The new 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback does nothing to spoil those differentiators, in fact it improves on the looks and upgrades... Continue Reading →

MAMA 2019 Spring Rally: Car heaven for auto journalist

So many cars to choose from Mark and I love this event. We get to hang out at our favorite race track, Road America, that's practically in our backyards. For two days, May 22-23, we attended The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) annual Spring Rally. We joined about 100 other automotive journalists from all over... Continue Reading →

Diecast: NEO’s 1956 DeSoto Firedome

Pink DeSoto Firedome will light up a display case … Pink was a hot color in the 1950s. Think Florida, think flamingos, think the Latin influence of Cuba and Desi and Lucy. Two-tone cars also were all the rage as the nation climbed out of the gloomy war years into the bustling 1950s. So, a... Continue Reading →

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T FWD

Hyundai's Santa Fe should be on your test drive list ... If you’re in the market for a compact crossover there’d better be a good reason you haven’t test driven a Hyundai Santa Fe yet. You’d be crazy not to. The 5-passenger Santa Fe, formerly the Santa Fe Sport, practically sets the bar for this... Continue Reading →

2019 Genesis G70 AWD 3.3T Prestige

New G70 luxury sport sedan delivers kick-butt performance,  value … Hyundai cranks up the heat on Japanese and European luxury sport sedan makers with its new “entry level” Genesis G70. It’s long on performance and luxury, but modestly short on price. OK, the tested pearly “Casablanca White” AWD 3.3T model equipped with Prestige and Elite... Continue Reading →

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