Tis' the season. Allergy season that is. It's a time for sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and stuffy noses. This year I've traded my usual "red eyed" symptoms for a spin in the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody and I can't say I'm sorry. Winning the 2019 Car of Texas at the Spring Roundup... Continue Reading →
Kickin’ It – U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Become Teammates
I'm athletic. I have dribbled a basketball, hit a softball, spiked a volleyball, and ridden a bike. Yard darts, Bocce ball and badminton...I can even juggle! Confining my athleticism to the Planet Fitness these days, I fondly remember the days of my youth and young adulthood with smiles and stories. Sports kept me fit, happy... Continue Reading →
Car People
Sometimes you just click. Common interest. Similar goals. Love of subject. This happened to me at the Chicago Auto Show once again this year. Often when we attend events as journalists the event itself can pull us into a black hole of press conferences and promotions, lectures and luncheons. The schedule is tight. Usually every... Continue Reading →
Minivans on the Marquee – Chrysler Changed the Way We Haul Humans
I've jumped on the bandwagon. Chances are strong that a minivan has moved you too. We were children jumping into the 80s Woodie or maybe even driving it ourselves. A little more room for the kids and their stuff. A business skin made it a store-on-wheels. The grand-kids returned so we became the human hauler... Continue Reading →
MOPAR OR NO…TRUCK?
"No car/truck" is not really an option for most people. Unless you live in a big city where public transportation takes you everywhere you need to be or a very small town with an active "Main Street" a car has become a necessity in America. Whether you choose car or truck, the automobile has become... Continue Reading →
“Legacy” is Right! Subaru @ CAS
Subaru's legacy extends to more than just the reveal of their popular sedan of the same name at The Chicago Auto Show this year. "Showing the Love" is part of the brand's charitable arm and it was full force in February and yes it included puppies! Media came to see the all-new 2020 Legacy sedan... Continue Reading →
Sublime Design And So Much More – All-New Mustang Shelby GT500 Rolls Out in Grand Fashion
There it was, staring at me in all its Lime Gold glory. Sparkling and ready for a ride down Woodward Avenue, the 67' Shelby Cobra GT500 was spectacular. The color, not loved by all but admired by yours truly, brought out the carefully conceived design lines of the past that quicken the hearts of muscle... Continue Reading →
A Glimpse of Ford’s Future – The All-New 2020 Explorer
Ford's crystal ball was in full force Wednesday. Ford Field served as the backdrop to the launch of the 2020 Explorer. Shrouded in mystery and ambient lighting, the much-anticipated flagship of Ford's shift to an SUV laden lineup, Explorers entered the stage bringing years of research, design and hope to life. Word artist Prince EA... Continue Reading →