Some interesting combinations just seem odd when you first hear about them – like peanut butter with mayonnaise; Justin Bieber with Floyd “Money” Mayweather; and the alphanumeric combination of X6 with M. When I heard that BMW had mated the new X6 platform with their legendary M brand of performance wizardry, I wasn’t sure how […]
Here’s the shame of the BMW 228i convertible. Even though it’s a damn fine driver’s car – especially if you order it with either the M-Sport or track handling package – a lot of people will never even consider getting behind the wheel. Why? Given its size, price and badge, it’s sure to be a […]
I knew from reading the specifications and other reviews that the Ferrari FF would be fast. But it wasn’t until I came out of turn three at Road America in second gear, hammered the accelerator and quickly blipped the shifter through the gears to fifth going from 70 mph to 132 mph in a matter […]
Dr. Henry Jekyll was educated, mild-mannered, stylish and sophisticated. His alter ego, Mr. Edward Hyde was rough, powerful, mysterious and dangerous. That pretty much sums up the difference between the Lexus RC 350 and its evil twin, the incredibly satisfying Lexus RC F. It’s rare that two cars built on the same platform and bearing […]
First there was the minivan. The ubiquitous utility vehicle that roamed suburbia satisfying the needs of millions of American families from the early ‘80s on. But as we are wont to do in this country, once something becomes popular it becomes uncool and we’re off to the next new thing. So the minivan went by […]
Dallas is a big town where you’ll find power, high style and the occasional contradiction. It’s a place where you’ll find high tech entrepreneurs sporting Lucchese boots, jeans and t-shirts sharing a table with bankers in tailored suits and Stetson hats. It’s a place where classic Mission architecture sits side by side with modern masterpieces […]
Sporty Luxury Compact Utility Vehicles like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Acura RDX are all the rage these days as many – especially families with younger children and empty nesters –have found them to be a perfect blend of functionality, comfort, performance and efficiency. Thus, it’s hardly surprising that Lexus would want a piece […]
There aren’t many times I get to drive a car that promises to revolutionize the entire industry three months before it goes on sale to the general public. Yes, there are other plug-in hybrids cars. Yes, there are other cars with range extending engines. Yes, there are other cars that use carbon fiber, aluminum and […]
When I say Lincoln Motor Cars, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people you think of Town Cars, impossibly long coupes with a faux tire bump on the trunk lid, and a ride so smooth you can facet a diamond in the back seat. Well, kiddos, if the new MKC is any indication […]
For decades, BMW has billed itself as “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” And while the X series SUVs are excellent vehicles for suburban families with sporting intentions and the i3 is an important step forward in the development of electric cars, I’d be hard-pressed to describe them as ultimate driving machines. They do, however, bring a […]