I've driven my share of vans. I've ridden in many as well. I've written my fair share of stories about vans (click here to read one). Bigger, stronger, faster, etc...it sounds like an episode of the "Bionic Man". Now we have a new tag to describe the 2021 darling of the minivan sector - all... Continue Reading →
Chicago Auto Show Takes The Lead As The First Major Show Of The Year
It seemed bigger. Nearly 1000 cars, trucks and SUVs were in there? As I wandered through the show floor's north and south halls last week during media days, the feel was just different, better. It could be that Chicago has taken over the prime spot as "first major show of the year" since the Detroit... Continue Reading →
2020 Dodge Durango – Versatility At Its Finest
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 →
The Bullitt @ Kissimmee – Ten More Minutes of Fame
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 →
Losing Your First Love For a Second Time – Farewell to the Bullitt – Again
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 →
2020 Acura RDX Review – It Fits The Bill
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 →
The Award Winning 2020 RAM 1500 Might Just Change Your Mind About Owning A Truck
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 →
Thankfulness is Universal
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 →
Jeep Renegade – Affordable, Versatile, Fun!
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 →
Oh What A Feeling! Carving Trails At The TAWA Truck Rodeo
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 →