2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

Jeep Trackhawk boasts 707 hp, too ... There is now a 707 horsepower Jeep. You read that right, and the first question most folks ask is, Why would Jeep do this? The answer: Because they can. There’s no reasonable or logical reason, except that Fiat/Chrysler, which is the overindulgent parent of Jeep and Dodge, has... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2017 0

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Mazda's power hardtop adds romance to Miata ... Love may be what makes a Subaru a Subaru, but Mazda’s MX-3 Miata has been luring drivers into its open-air summer of romance for 28 years, yet seems never to age. That was with its soft-top model, but now comes its RF (retractable fastback) with power... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2017 1

NEO’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Often overlooked '56 Chevy Bel Air gets its due ... Whose family didn’t own a 1950s Chevy when the entire country was seeing the U.S.A. from their Chevrolet? Our family had a green 1955 Chevy 210, the mid-level model that ultimately became the Biscayne. That car ran forever and was still an attractive hardtop (ok,... Continue Reading →

July 25, 2017 0

Die-cast: Automodello’s 1954 Kaiser Darrin

Automodello creates stylish 1/24th Kaiser Darrin ... There was a fine line between sports cars and two-seat boulevard cruisers as the 1950’s midpoint approached. The British were exporting tiny, nimble, two-seat sports cars in growing numbers to the United States. This was the heyday of MG, Austin-Healey, and Triumph. Chevrolet, Ford and upstart Kaiser Motors... Continue Reading →

November 16, 2016 0

Die-cast: Auto World 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28

Auto World creates flashy second-gen Camaro Z28 My Uncle Wink had one of the original Camaros and that’s the car I learned on to drive a stick shift. Talk about spinning your tires and kicking up gravel! But in 1970 Chevrolet launched its second generation Camaro and its looks, with those single headlights that blended... Continue Reading →

January 27, 2015 4

Cool Vids: A commercial we all can relate to.

I saved up for that______ (name of car goes here) for a long time A friend of mine forwarded me this Corvette spot. One of the best I have seen in a long time. Look in the mirror because I bet a lot of you can relate to it if you ever saved up for... Continue Reading →

January 9, 2015 0

Die-cast: Automodello 1966 Fitch Sprint

Automodello creates John Fitch's souped up Corvair John Fitch is NOT a household name. But he was an incredible person. Fitch not only was a leading American sports car racer in the 1950s, racing at LeMans six times and finishing third once, winning big name events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 1955 Mille Miglia... Continue Reading →

November 14, 2014 0

2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport

CTS Vsport kicks butt on the sport luxury sedan front Cadillac is beyond just being back, it’s now about kickin’ butt and takin’ numbers. First, unlike most sporty luxury brands, Cadillacs now exude style. The new CTS is the beauty queen of luxury sport sedans leaving others only to compete for Miss Congeniality. CTS’s... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2014 0

Die-cast: Automodello Mustang I

Automodello cranks out a rare Mustang I in 1:24th OK, I get it, not all you plastic modelers are diecast nuts like me. But how about a resin Mustang I Concept car, and in 1:24 scale no less. That’s what the folks over at Automodello have cranked out for you, and only a limited number... Continue Reading →

August 1, 2014 0

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 1LT

Fast & furious new Stingray sets a new standard The company parking lot was alive with color, as was the driveway at home. People stared, gave a thumbs up and admired what for 60 years has been America’s Sports Car. This was a Torch Red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, fresh off the assembly line in... Continue Reading →