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What's the old saying, "getting there is half the fun"? Well...I would agree. The one-two punch of the Superman Festival in Metropolis, Illinois and getting there in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid confirms it. Why a van? Why not! No matter your age or station in life there's always room for a van. Whether you're a... Continue Reading →
Summer road trips lead to many new experiences. No matter the destination, the Nissan Murano arrives in style with performance and a spacious interior fit for all types of fun. Cruising the streets of my town I found myself right at home, literally, in the Nissan Murano. Seeing Muranos driving around western Kentucky, namely Paducah, I... Continue Reading →
The full-size crossover SUV segment has a newly re-designed pack member in the Chevrolet Traverse. With a starting price of less than $30,000 it is being noticed by those seeking roomy comfort for humans and all their "stuff". An overall five-star safety rating and seating for seven/eight via three rows anchors it as a strong... Continue Reading →
The end of the school year brings many rewards. Field trips are one such luxury. Volkswagen has scheduled their rewarding field trips via JETTAHAUS. Hosting this weekend are Chicago and Miami. Next week New York and Los Angeles get the nod. No matter the venue, taking the All-New 2019 Jetta for a spin scores high... Continue Reading →
There's no denying its prom season. Limousines, tuxedos, beautiful dresses, flowers, dinners out and dancing 'til dawn. Alfa Romeo displayed all its finery in prime prom style at the inaugural 2018 meeting of the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA). MAMA Secretary, Kelly Enright, outdid herself with beautiful tables and centerpieces complete with information about the... Continue Reading →
The original 1968 Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the police drama "Bullitt" makes its way to Washington next week. Much like Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", Sean Kiernan's treasure has the potential to bring people who wouldn't normally be "car people" to their knees on the National Mall next week... Continue Reading →
Today BMW launched its automobile subscription service Access by BMW. Nashville, TN is the headquarters for the pilot program that will include two levels to choose from that allows unlimited switching of vehicles during any given 32-day membership cycle. A $575 joining fee applies unless you are one of the lucky 50 to sign-up for... Continue Reading →
Audi strikes a chord with fun-loving consumers via its symphony of speed in the Audi TT. The four-ring symbol for Audi AG is an aria in itself that represents the 1932 merge of four manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer. From the Type K to the TT the decades-old German manufacturer has been a leader... Continue Reading →
You couldn't miss it. It was green. A long box with windows. I jumped into the rectangular wonder many times on my way home from school. Babysitting for a little boy who just loved the new movie "Star Wars" and playing with storm troopers my lot in life at the time. I noticed a few... Continue Reading →
I grew up in a large family by today's standards, my parents in even larger ones. Often, genius runs in families. We see this in the Olympic athletes that are second or third generation and as talented or more than their parents or grandparents. Whether nature or nurture or both has shaped us, it shows... Continue Reading →
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