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When Dodge rolled out its first Durango in 1998, little did we know what it would become. Using the Dakota truck platform made for a truck-like SUV that could haul both people and cargo. Fast forward to the 2020 Dodge Durango and you have one of the most popular SUVs on the market. Making its... Continue Reading →
Fame is fleeting. That old saying doesn't seem to apply to the 1968 Mustang known as "Bullitt". As I sat with thousands of others at the MecumKissimmee auction just one week ago I looked around and wondered if it would ever lose its charm. The pomp and circumstance surrounding the car was incredible. Traveling from... Continue Reading →
You never forget your first love. For some its human for others its mechanical. Today I'm talking mechanical. The 1968 Mustang used in the filming of the iconic movie "Bullitt" made its appearance yesterday on display at Mecum Auction's Kissimmeevenue for a sale that will happen on Friday, January 10, 2020. If you've been following... Continue Reading →
I must admit, the last time I drove an Acura I was fresh out of college with stars in my eyes and hopes for the future. I set goals for myself and one of them was buying a new car when I made it through school and had my first job. Contract in hand, I... Continue Reading →
Remember in junior high how there was always a certain team that would win the championship game? Football, softball, basketball, baseball, etc. Somehow they had the guts to pull off a win with skill and determination. Winners win for a reason. It's no different in the car industry. Granted it goes in cycles, but the... Continue Reading →
Dawn breaks on another Thursday in November. The sun creeps above the horizon to light up the sky with a pink hue reserved for the cheeks of children on a cold winter's day. Thanksgiving, the very American tradition, isn't celebrated on a certain day all over the world. I think of my Australian cousins who... Continue Reading →
Adventure is not reserved for the young. Fifty is the new twenty and with that in mind, Jeep has refreshed its already popular Renegade for 2020 and it continues to check boxes for those who have fun on their wish list, no matter what their age. I have been anxious to drive the Renegade for... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't love a trek through the forest? Last week I had the opportunity to add multiple trucks and SUVs to that scenario and oh what a feeling! Our venue was the Star Hill Ranch just outside of Austin, TX. You might be familiar with it if you watch Food Network. "BBQ Brawl: Flay vs.... Continue Reading →
Farms have suddenly become popular again. Every pumpkin patch and apple orchard in the nation have entered their prime time of year to entertain everyone from the baby to the grandparents. U-pick, they pick, everyone picks apples, pumpkins, etc. If it can be picked it will. You'll need a trusty steed to haul you and... Continue Reading →
Stories, everyone has one to tell. Oral history has been the gateway to information about the past, and now we have the convenience of recording those stories over many mediums. One such medium that I've been using is the Apple iOS App Chirp. Being a writer, of course I love the written word. That special... Continue Reading →
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