My work with the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance took me to Nashville's Carlock Motorcars last week. As a full sponsor of the July 20, 2019 event in Lexington, Kentucky, Carlock Motorcars was kind enough to do a photo shoot with yours truly. The featured marque at the Concours, all things Aston Martin will grace the elegant... Continue Reading →
Allergy Season is Here, I’ll Take the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat “Redeye” Widebody Instead
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 →
Voices From the Past – Lessons Learned
I was interviewed last week by a local news outlet for whom I'll be writing auto content. Excited about the new opportunity I anxiously awaited the phone call at the appointed time. Pleasantries were exchanged and recorders were activated as I answered reasonable questions about how and why I blog, where I went to school,... Continue Reading →
Honor Your Mother
Mothers are special. They know you better than you know yourself. They never give up, never give in, they are everywhere, just like Visa. One mother that is still alive and kicking is known by a number as well. No it's not 007, but just as stealthy, 66. Celebrations line the way from Chicago to... Continue Reading →
Bugs We’ll Miss
While picking tomatoes in the yard the other day I could not believe the get-up I had to put on. Living in Kentucky or any other place comes with its challenges and that day it was with nature. The all-volunteer group of tomato vines in question had suddenly appeared late June, first as possible weeds. ... Continue Reading →
Dreams Fulfilled – The Magic of Woodward
"Anticipation, anticipation is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'". Carly Simon sure could turn a phrase. Written in only 15 minutes as she waited for her date with Cat Stevens, it became a hit in no time. Will that red dot appear on the green word cloud anytime soon? Will it be from whom... Continue Reading →
Thrills Underfoot
Abundant. Big. Considerable. Hefty. Substantial. Weighty. While researching synonyms for "lead-footed" it occurred to me that being a "lead-foot" has nothing to do with the car one drives. No matter the ride, a "lead-foot" will push said car just a little harder than the average granny. No offense to grannies. I felt in no way... Continue Reading →
Bullitt on the Big Screen in the Rain in a Mustang
Yes, it’s true I’m a car lover. Why else would I be writing to you via my JulesOnWheelz.net Blog! Being a car lover should not be confused with loving being in a car...for too long...nine hours to be exact. This is the preface to my story today...yes it’s true. Driving from Kentucky to... Continue Reading →
All You Need in the All-New Ford EcoSport
Needs. Wants. Your parents (if you were lucky) explained the difference between these two words to you at a young age. Usually it was defined as a battle. Good vs. evil. Day vs. night. Self-sufficient vs. in debt. Not so with the all-new Ford EcoSport. It's everything you need and all you could want in a... Continue Reading →
Modern. Relevant. Real. The 2018 VW Tiguan
Making a splash for summer, here comes the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Loaded with style and class, this VW is working its way into the hearts of car lovers everywhere. This second generation Tiguan stands out in the small SUV market with its "Americanized" size (10.6 inches longer in wheel base) and storage capability (more than... Continue Reading →