Toyota's LeMans hybrid racer looks good in 1/18 scale ... LeMans prototype racers press the envelope of styling and power to compete at the highest levels of the World Endurance Championship that includes the famous 24 Hours of LeMans in France. Audi has dominated that race for the past decade and Porsche has had its run... Continue Reading →
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Inscription
New Volvo XC90 packs in a lot ... Honestly, the new Volvo XC90 is a bit overwhelming. It’s a big luxury crossover or ute, whichever you prefer. It looks buttoned-down collar sharp and has nearly every conceivable electronic doodad, safety device and feature one could expect. But there’s just so much here to enjoy and... Continue Reading →
From the captain’s chair to the cockpit
Warp factor 9, engage By Paul Daniel From the Captain's chair to driver's seat. I love this because I'm a huge Trek and racing fan. Hollywood star Sir Patrick Stewart, Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE), will contest the celebrity race at the Silverstone Classic in July in an Austin A35. The Star Trek actor... Continue Reading →
Goodyear’s sphere of influence
Tires might be more than just round with a hole in it Goodyear has unveiled a new concept: spherical rubber tires that can move in any direction. OK, that's cool, by why you ask. These new kicks are made for the self-driving cars of the future, ones that won't have steering wheels. Sounds like a Disney ride.... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Replicarz’s 1970s Indy Eagles
Indy 500 Eagles continue to fly, multiply at Replicarz ... Dan Gurney remains one of the biggest names in open-wheel racing. His Eagle race cars dominated the Indianapolis 500 and Indycar circuit in the late 1960s through much of the 1970s, but really set the establishment on its ear starting in 1972. That’s when Bobby... Continue Reading →
2017 Kia Soul! (Exclaim)
Kia Soul! adds power to its hip, economical stat sheet ... In many regards Kia’s cute little Soul had everything going for it -- first, its looks. The slope-roofed compact stands out in the dull boxy crossover market. It’s also decidedly economical to buy and operate, with a low starting price and good mpg... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: NEO’s Willys Jeep Station Wagon
Willys Jeep Wagon looks sharp in Michigan State Police trim ... Everyone likes the old Jeeps, the original Willys models that looked like World War II era army Jeeps, all boxy and plain and ready to take on any rugged terrain that muddied their way. Now NEO delivers a handsome 1/43 scale navy blue Michigan State... Continue Reading →
2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco
Toyota's new Prius still dowdy looking, but a stellar hybrid ... I laid a lot of praise on Kia’s new Niro hybrid recently, all deserved, but I was basing my hybrid comparison to the previous Toyota Prius. Now I’ve driven the 2017 Prius Two Eco and wow, this is a stellar hybrid. Get this, I got... Continue Reading →
The crazy stuff people put on their cars
After all they are their cars I love our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It sometimes feels like an extension of who I am but not so much that I go crazy and start putting really crazy stuff on it. BTW, I am crazy. Just like people dress themselves each morning to make themselves comfortable, and to also... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Automodello’s 1937 Delage D8-120 S
1937 Delage a near perfect one-off ... Today, rich folks will plunk out a half a million bucks for a new Ferrari or Lamborghini and think they have something special, unique. Yet hundreds are made of such models. Consider the rich folks of the 1930s who selected a fine chassis and drivetrain from a high-end... Continue Reading →