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June 2017

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Thursday CarTune: Bright Lights, Big City, The Animals

by Harvey Briggs June 29, 2017

The Song Originally written in 1961 by blues legend Jimmy Reed, Bright Lights Big City is a song about love and loss as his girl moves from the country to…

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The Great Eight: Camping Accessories That Won’t Fill Up Your Car

by Carolyn Briggs June 28, 2017

If camping is a great way to connect with a simpler way of living, why does it require so much stuff? Between coolers, tents, cots, clothes, and safety gear, the…

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Destination Barcelona: 2018 Volvo XC60

by Harvey Briggs June 28, 2017

I could make this review of the Volvo XC60 the shortest in automotive history. The entire goodness of completely revamped compact luxury crossover from Gothenburg can be summed up in…

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The Great Eight: A few Road-Trip Worthy Festivals You’ve Never Heard Of

by Carolyn Briggs June 21, 2017

Is there a better road trip destination than a music festival? Driving to your destination feels like more of an adventure when your car is packed with tents and coolers.…

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Driven: 2018 Toyota Camry – An American Crafted Success Story

by Micah Wright June 21, 2017

A well-known automotive publication once referred to the Toyota Camry as the “Bud Light” of automobiles. They even went as far as to compare opting for a sportier version to…

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Behind The Wheel With: Pierluigi Dinelli

by Vicki Arkoff June 19, 2017

The Italian-born Chairman and CEO of Pirelli NAFTA, Pierluigi Dinelli, didn’t just race up the automotive corporate ladder. It turns out he’s also got a need for speed in the…

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Old Car Friday: Monty’s Rolls-Royce Phantom

by Carolyn Briggs June 16, 2017

At the end of July Rolls-Royce will unveil the all new Phantom VIII, but before they show us their newest jewel they’re hosting a homecoming of sorts for some of…

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Will Always Be Decadent, Depraved, and Delightful

by Micah Wright June 20, 2017

For those of you who are unfamiliar with gonzo journalism and its ludicrously loutish roots, one must recall that reporter Hunter S. Thompson got his first big break in his…

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Tripping Out on the Magic Bus for San Francisco’s “Summer of Love” Anniversary

by Vicki Arkoff June 15, 2017

Are you going to San Francisco? Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair for the 50th anniversary of the counterculture-movement’s famous “Summer of Love.” The City by the…

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Thursday CarTune: Trans Am by Thompson Square

by Harvey Briggs June 15, 2017

The Song As modern country songs go, this is pretty standard fare. A straight ahead melody, testosterone fueled guitar work, double entendres that include this gem, “She’s fast, she’s loud,…

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