Sports Crossovers and SUVs are not a new thing. They just haven’t been a mainstream thing. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Mercedes-AMG GLC43, BMW X5 M, Jaguar’s F-Pace S, Audi…
Operation Frodo: A Mission For Dogs
We call dogs man’s best friend, yet too often man treats dogs as disposable property. Every year, 3.1 million dogs enter shelters and nearly 400,000 of those are euthanized because…
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Driven
Driven: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 6-speed, As God and Fangio Intended
by Harvey Briggs October 31, 2018There was a time when driving quickly meant understanding the laws of physics and applying them judiciously, when anti-lock braking was the deft touch of your right foot, when dynamic…
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When people discover Rolls-Royce is producing an all-terrain SUV most ask, “Why would anyone drive a Rolls-Royce off-road?” The answer is, they always have. Early Rolls-Royce cars were the most…
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Driven
Destination: From Buckhead to the Backwoods, BMW X5 goes off the beaten path
by Harvey Briggs October 10, 2018I’m not sure why so many people with money are clamoring for vehicles that can ford rivers, climb mountains, and traverse deserts, but they surely must be. Otherwise, how is…
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Road Trips
Road Trip: Somewhere Between Dildo and Heart’s Desire. Exploring Newfoundland in the new GMC Sierra Denali.
by Harvey Briggs October 8, 2018Newfoundland is a hard place. So hard, in fact that the residents of this remote Canadian island refer to it as “The Rock.” Part of that has to do with…
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Driven
Driven: 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport, Doing What Hyundai Does Best
by Harvey Briggs October 7, 2018It’s no secret that I’m a fan of small, light, nimble cars with reasonable power and a modicum of utility. Were I in the market for a new car today,…