A lot has been written about the Beach Boys and some of their more iconic songs. For us car guys, however, it all starts and ends with 409. It was…
Harvey Briggs
In case you haven’t noticed. I love road trips. Driving interesting cars in beautiful places is sort of my thing. Thus when Lexus called and asked if I wanted to…
Cadillac Addresses Its Achilles Heel and Finally Updates The User Interface
Just this week, I was participating in a discussion on Facebook about Cadillac’s thoroughly underwhelming CUE system, which is widely considered to be the worst infotainment interface in the luxury…
It was a busy week for new car announcements at the high end of the market thanks to the impending Geneva Motor Show. Most manufacturers will have news at the…
The Corvairs were an R&B/Doo Wop vocal group that, based on conflicting reports either hailed from Newport News, Virginia or was formed in New York City. What isn’t in doubt…
Rolling Into Surgery In Style: Rolls-Royce Donates Bespoke Mini Car to Help Children
Let’s face it, surgery is a scary proposition for adults. Imagine how kids feel as they head into the operating room. The folks at Rolls-Royce did and they decided to…
Last week, the Wall Street Journal published an article on the fading glories of America’s favorite motorsport, NASCAR. Their proof? Reduced ratings, dropping attendance, fewer sponsors, and lower sponsorship fees.…
So I was listening to my favorite internet radio station, Radio Paradise, when this song came on by the band, 78 Saab. That got me to thinking. How many bands…
In the “Who knew?” department, Mitsubishi wins electric car award
The problem with being a small manufacturer is it’s hard to let everyone know all that you do. For Mitsubishi, the challenge seems to be letting the public know they’re…
It’s no secret that as capable as it is, the Ford Expedition has grown long in the tooth, lacking some of the more popular amenities that have been popping up…
