Intoxication, Solitude then Abandonment. Be Prepared to Drive a Classic
The first thing you notice when firing up an old car, let’s say a 1966 Porsche 912, are the smells. Open the door and the olfactory system detects more boat than car. As a good friend once said, whether a … Continued
Car Property, Where the Garage Matters
Here is my first official, unofficial, endorsement and review of the site CarProperty.com. Personally, as winner of the World’s Best Garage award given out by EMPM Esq. and the consummate proponent of carpet in your garage, I do feel more … Continued
I Spy with My Little Eye, Not Much
By now, you’ve probably all seen the leaked Jaguar XJ photos prior to the actual unveiling yesterday by Jay Leno. Good looking car to be sure. But what’s the appeal of spy photography leading up to them? Remember the mustache … Continued
GM Should Hire More Hot Chicks
From Automotive News “GM must change perception to halt decline, Rattner says General Motors must convince consumers that the quality of its vehicles has improved to stop a decline in U.S. market share and survive after bankruptcy, a senior Obama … Continued
Hyundai Hung Like a Horse
In 2002, Hyundai indicated it was serious about addressing the US luxury-car market by showing its new Equus concept (pictured below) on the North American car show circuit. In typical Korean fashion, eight years later they are due to bring … Continued
Valentino Balboni Doesn’t Drive a Zamboni
Lamborghini is releasing another variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. For whatever reason, I don’t really follow Gallardo, maybe too many people in Hollywood “thinking they are with one”, but this one caught my … Continued
Solar Energy Needs A New Genie
The most abundant energy source on earth yet it takes 65 square feet to power a pool table down the pavement. What is taking us so long to build technology that can put the genie in the bottle? I’ve talked … Continued
Cruise This Control
Cruise control used to be so simple, at least I refer the simplicity on the German cars. One push forward it was on, push forward and hold for accelerate. Pull back to coast and push down for off. What the … Continued
Why Do Product Guys Always Have Mustaches?
The mustache, worn by only one man successfully, is the anomaly that most woman never want to see but all men secretly desire they could pull off. Come on admit it, you’ve wanted to try it at least once. But … Continued
Not to Be Outdone: A History in Motorsport From 1928 To Present
Volvo Cars are famous for their safety, but less known is that Volvo Cars have also been successful in motorsport. Volvo Cars made their debut with their first competition car in 1928, just one year after the foundation of the … Continued