Chrysler Goes to the SpA
My dad retired from Chrysler international advertising at BBDO and my wife and I both worked on Chrysler and Jeep’s advertising during his tenure. Going farther back when I was ten, I can remember my mother telling me a story … Continued
Malibu Valet Girls Get Short End of the Stick
Did you hear about the company Valet Girls years ago? A bunch of hot chicks out for hire to park cars at parties and events. Did you think, I wish I had thought of that first? If you are a … Continued
Authentic, Original, Restored
Nope, I’m not talking about Mexican food, blue jeans or your PC hard drive. These three words are used to describe vehicle categories at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance. The Concours, which was first held in its glorious setting on … Continued
Car Guy Turns Referee
Jerry Seinfield is coming back to NBC with a new show that looks at couples who bicker at little things called “The Marriage Ref“. It’s not about cheating, gambling or heavy/dark matter. It’s about whether the toilet paper pulls from … Continued
Tesla, Tang and Tetherball
July 20, 1969 marked the day we landed on the moon. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, I decided to see how far we’ve come building electric-car technology by drawing extremely relevant comparisons of the Lunar Rover Vehicle (LRV) to … Continued
Wiener Won’t Take "No" for An Answer
When you’re as big as Oscar Mayer, finding a place to put your dog becomes a challenge. But make no mistake in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin the same rules apply as they do in the rest of the country, “no” means … Continued
Wait a Minute… The Guy We Fired Has My Job!
Two years ago the auto industry started to tank. It was the perfect time to cut dead weight. It didn’t matter if people were red, white or blue collared, the house needed Molly Maid. In the back of your mind … Continued
Cars By Definition Are Not Cool
Using the highly descriptive term “cool” has moved from Dazed and Confused territory into the world of “fine” automobiles. You didn’t know? Take a look at the Google search results for “cool cars.” Now, I’m perfectly comfortable to say “cool” … Continued
Windshields, Not Just for Bugs Anymore
After a huge chip spidered across our vision, we decided to get the windshield replaced on our CX-7. I used a bit of “the force” to tie it into a previous claim that took out our transmission oil cooler. These … Continued
Fleets for Our Feet = More Green for Your Seat
Have any idea what the ratio of cabs to residents is in your town? Me neither. Do you care? Me neither. But apparently some towns do. And since I was drunk (according to the man) in Santa Monica on Friday … Continued