Car Spot: Early 60’s VW Beetle

A car that generates instant smiles When you think of all the cars ever made, there are just a handful that would be considered iconic. The Jeep CJ's, Corvettes, and the VW Beetle. Introduced as "The People's Car" in 1938, millions of Type 1 were produced all over the world. I'm not a Bug expert... Continue Reading →

July 22, 2022 0

2022 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe

Lively M440i noses ahead of luxury coupe competition ... Back in the day (old dudes expression) BMW’s 2002 coupe wasn’t so grand, it was just light and lively and sold like schnitzel in Munich. Now the German brand’s M440i xDrive is a Gran Coupe that is less light, but awfully lively with 382 horsepower compared... Continue Reading →

May 11, 2022 2

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic

Mercedes GLC 300 a lively, luxury ride ... Coming off an underwhelming performance from a Ranger Rover Evoque, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC (great little crossover?) was an absolute dream to drive. The Benz felt more lively with better power, better handling and a better ride than the Evoque, and while still pricey, it costs $4... Continue Reading →

December 13, 2019 0

2018 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0T quattro

Audi A5 Coupe a rare breed ... Coupes used to be a more plentiful subset of cars, but as cars become a smaller subset of vehicles the coupe appears closer and closer to extinction. But Audi, for one, is committed to the segment and its A5 Coupe is a good example of how much pleasure... Continue Reading →

August 13, 2017 0

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe 4Matic

Mercedes' sporty C300 coupe a smoothie ... Mercedes-Benz is on a roll. Not only has its Formula 1 racing team dominated for three straight years, now its street cars are back on top of their game. A couple years ago I sort of fell for the C300 sedan and now, in the dead of winter I... Continue Reading →

January 27, 2017 1

2017 Audi A4 Premium

Audi's new A4 is the epitome of fun driving ... Here’s a simple truth. It’s fun to drive a car that’s fun to drive. That may seem silly, but let’s break it down. First, cars have taken a back seat to trucks for years now as first SUVs and then crossovers replaced the family sedan... Continue Reading →

November 18, 2016 0

Slot car: Slot.it 10th Anniversary Audi R8C

Special Audi LeMans racer looks great, fast on track! I first ran into Slot.it racers in while walking the exhibits at Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, 10 years ago and was impressed with the firm’s detailed car bodies. But I have to admit, at the time I thought, “Good luck. Hope you make a go... Continue Reading →