Jeep’s Renegade a fun drive, high-value 4x4 … Young folks wanting a Jeep for its looks and rugged personality, but who are on an entry-level budget and prefer comfort to mudding ability can find refuge in Jeep’s Renegade. This is a multi-trim model that ranges from $20 grand, including delivery, up to $30 grand for... Continue Reading →
2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Prestige
First Jaguar sport-ute off to fast start ... Jaguar has its first sport-utility truck, the F-Pace and it’s already its best-selling vehicle. That tells you a lot. First, it tells you that tradition and heritage take a back seat to the overwhelming popularity of sport-utes and crossovers. Second, it tells you Jaguar buyers were ready... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart’s 2013 Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak rally car a sexy winged warrior ... I have to admit that European rally cars, the little high-powered mini racers with big engines and wings to match, fascinate me visually. They look tough and aggressive and fast and fun. Now Autoart releases a sharp all black 1/18 scale version of the Peugeot 208... Continue Reading →
Mario Andretti: One of the nicest guys I ever met
I was a regular at Road America While doing sports on Green Bay TV during the 80's and 90's I had some fantastic opportunities to meet really interesting people. Sure, all the Green Bay Packer players of that era, but my main passion was auto racing. Anytime there was anything going on at Road America,... Continue Reading →
Getting the media’s attention
I wish I had come up with this idea Back in my public relations days I knew the media in the Milwaukee market really well. I was the only PR professional that specifically designed events that were just about slam dunks in getting the media out. How'd I do it? By designing unusual things that participants... Continue Reading →
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Prestige
Jaguar XE stands out in all its models ... If looks are important to you, styling that will get you noticed or at least be recognized as a non-generic luxury car, then Jaguar’s new entry-level luxury sedan, the XE, should have your name printed on its title. The new small Jag has dashing looks that communicate... Continue Reading →
A killer deal on Craigslist
You never know what you might find This article caught my attention because I'm getting our 2008 Chrysler Pacifica ready to sell on Craigslist. This is not my first rodeo as I sold our 1994 Dodge Intrepid with no problems a couple of years back. I love looking at the listings, just to see what's... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: BoS Models’ Buick Flxible Premier Ambulance
A beautiful Buick ambulance in 1/18 scale ... Every kid of the 1950s and 1960s remembers the extremely long brightly colored ambulances of the day, either from seeing them as they ran our city’s streets with lights flashing and sirens blaring, or from TV shows of the day. Cadillac ambulances with their big tailfins were popular to... Continue Reading →
2017 Genesis G90 RWD 5.0 Ultimate
Genesis has it all, but the panache and name ... When Toyota launched Lexus in 1989, its first sedans impersonated Mercedes-Benz models, but cost a lot less. Now Hyundai has launched its impressive new Genesis luxury car lineup with two models and the top-level G90 looks like a Bentley. Even its logo resembles that of... Continue Reading →
A Jeep gets stuck and gets unstuck, mostly
No newsflash there because it happens everyday Just because there are those of us like me who drive Jeeps doesn't mean we don't get stuck every once in a while. Hey we have the most capable 4x4 ever so we're going to push the envelope. Count on that. Getting stuck is one story while getting... Continue Reading →