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

Don’t mess with a person who owns a Jeep

We were pinned in by a jerk It happened one winter when we were in Downtown Milwaukee at an event. Parking is not easy there especially if you add in a recent snowfall. We were driving an '87 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ) that I had bought from my dad similar to this one. We snuggle into a... Continue Reading →

July 20, 2016 0

2015 Jeep Renegade Limited 4×4

Jeep's new baby still can crawl off road A lot of folks are calling the Renegade the Baby Jeep, and there’s some truth to that because it’s the smallest Jeep and solidly puts the brand into the growing small crossover/sport-ute segment. Renegade rides on a short 101.2-inch wheelbase and shares a platform with parent company Fiat’s... Continue Reading →

December 4, 2015 0

Jeepster: A classic large or small

My favorite Jeep A big reason we collect cars is because there is an emotional attachment. Mine for AMC, and Jeeps, coming from my dad working at American Motors. AMC bought Jeep from Kaiser in 1970. My favorite Jeep is the Jeepster originally produced by Willys-Overland from '48-'50 and then '66-'73. A vehicle so popular... Continue Reading →

May 10, 2015 0

2015 Nissan Juke SL AWD

Juke the latest oddball design from Nissan Nissan’s Juke is unusual looking! You’ll probably substitute your own word for “unusual”, but there will be no argument that it looks like no other car on the road, but then neither did the Nissan Cube, which has been discontinued, or the late Pontiac Aztek. For lack of a... Continue Reading →

March 14, 2015 0

Jeep Power

That four letter word that starts with an "S" came early. I can't even mention the word and I live in Wisconsin. How about those folks in Buffalo who have been buried with feet of snow? I drive a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited so this video caught my eye. South Bend, IN. always get lots of... Continue Reading →

November 20, 2014 0

Jeep Wagoneer: The first SUV

I love Jeeps!! There, now I feel better, it's out there. I've gone road hunting in CJ's that still hurt my back, but it was still fun! I have owned a 1986 four-door Wagoneer (XJ), then a 1996 Grand Cherokee (ZJ), a Liberty (KJ). Designed by Diamler at the time and not my favorite because... Continue Reading →

July 25, 2014 2

2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4×4

New Cherokee brings modern look, but same off-road capability Some folks had their doubts about Chrysler and Jeep when Italian carmaker Fiat assumed control of them a few years back. Now Fiat owns them outright and the new product parade can’t have been more impressive. Latest on the list is the new Jeep Cherokee. It’s an old... Continue Reading →

March 18, 2014 1

Braking News: Camp Jeep @ 2014 Chicago Auto Show

All work and no play... ...makes for some very tired reporters at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Mark and I decided to take a break and headed over to Camp Jeep. What a hoot. Click on the image to see the fun video we did.

February 19, 2014 0

2014 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4×4

Inexpensive new Patriot fills roll as soft-roader I like the Jeep Patriot for what it is, an inexpensive sport-utility truck that’s available with four-wheel-drive. In that, it’s simple and straight forward and has a much Jeepier look than its twin, the Jeep Compass. Let’s get this out of the way up front. Compass and Patriot are the... Continue Reading →