Can a luxury sport sedan be a value leader? Yes, if it's a Genesis G70 ... In the olden days, 1980s and 1990s, there were a few grunty sport sedans that wouldn’t send a buyer to Uncle Guido for a small loan. That was then, this is now, and a loan is a near certainty.... Continue Reading →
2019 Infiniti QX50 Essential FWD
QX50 a crossover that nearly drives itself … Got a bad case of the wants for a mid-size crossover that is both peppy and fun to drive, but also will do some of the driving for you? Infiniti’s all-new QX50 Essential model should be on your most-wanted list. Nearly identical in size and intent as... Continue Reading →
2018 Chicago Auto Show: New vehicles big and small
It's the largest show in North America Mark and I love this show and have been making the trip down south from Milwaukee for a long time. Besides seeing the latest from the auto manufacturers, we spend time catching up with our fellow reporters. And we got some exercise walking two miles in the one... Continue Reading →
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo's Giulia makes us giggle it's so much fun ... Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rare is the sports sedan, or any car, that makes you giggle when you tromp on its gas pedal. Rare too is a car that makes your friends envious. Corvettes have become too common, Jaguars too mainstream, BMWs too numerous. No, for something... Continue Reading →
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
New Hybrid Accord comfy family sedan with top-notch mpg ...            Honda’s Accord is a car that’s hard not to like. It’s comfortable, handles well and provides a first rate ride. There’s room for four or five adults and the trunk is sufficiently large. Sexy it ain’t. Now add a hybrid power system and well,... Continue Reading →
Braking News: Our look at the Chicago Auto Show
New reveals, but kind of laid back Laid back, that's how Mark and I sum up this year's Chicago Auto Show as far as the new models go. Of course nobody could top Subaru's reveal of their new Legacy last year. No car was cooler than the new Ford GT, which you can see in... Continue Reading →
Bank on collecting metal promo models
For the heavy metal collectors Up until this point, all of the promo models I have written about have been plastic but there are a segment of collectors who concentrate those made of metal, most of them banks. Produced mostly in the 40's by Banthrico Company in Chicago, IL. Banthrico models painted in authentic Big... Continue Reading →