Kicks is a bit larger, has more power and is restyled for 2025. But it's still cute, affordable and a fun drive.
Car Spot: 69 Kaiser Jeep J-3000 Gladiator Pickup Truck
A time capsule from Toledo Why fix something that's not broken? That was Jeep Corporation's strategy in the 60's. So many Jeeps were derived from the SJ platform like my spot this week, a 69 Kaiser Jeep J-3000 Gladiator Pickup Truck I discovered at the Chicago Auto Show. This Gladiator looked just like it had... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD
Not much new, but Stelvio remains a stylish crossover.
Car Spot: 86 Ford Mustang GT
A fun car left by the side of the road as yard art I'm always on the lookout for my next spot and when we're in the car together it sometimes drives my wife nuts when I find a place to make a U-turn and circle back for some pictures. Since our daughter now lives... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography (PHEV)
Luxury always has a price, and one expects a Land Rover to push the envelope in a number of ways. This Sport though adds roughly $8k of options to hit nearly $130k.
Car Spot: 2002 Pontiac Firebird
The end of the line for a really fun car Its hard to image but the Pontiac Firebird has now been gone for 16 years. Debuting in 1967 just five months after its sister car the Camaro hit the road it became an iconic muscle car that helped define the genre. This week's spot, a... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD
Hyundai's new Santa Fe adds a hybrid system while going all cubist on its designs, but WOW!
Car Spot: 1977 Lola T498 CanAM Car
Its driver loves speed So the other day I was tagging along with fellow car buddy Darrel Burnett at the Automobile Gallery of Green Bay on a tour and spot this car. Wait a minute, I know this this car! It was maybe 40 years ago when Darrel and I were working at the same... Continue Reading →
Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid
Much to love about this new hybrid version of Hyundai's attractive Tucson. Great looks, snazzy interior, super mpg, but oh, those haptic controls!
Car Spot: 2011 Camaro Indy Pace Car
Drive a piece of history It all began with the race in 1911 where a Stoddard-Dayton paced the cars at the Indy 500. Yup, I wouldn't have guessed that name either since it's one of the long-gone automotive names. It actually paced two more 500s, 1913 and 1914. Being out in front of the 33... Continue Reading →