Let’s Ride Southern California’s freeways and back canyon roads played host to our introduction, giving us a good overall feeling for the all-new CBR … more
And we thought distracted driving only meant texting and web browsing. In a foreshadowing of the abject stupidity that almost brought down the entire US auto industry, the "foward … more
In Goldfinger, Q reveals the Aston Martin DB5, "with modifications." Its windows are bulletproof, and the number plates, as they're known in England, are revolving. Then there are the controls … more
Pros: Powerful engine; excellent handling, beautiful cockpit, cutting edge exterior design; extremely fun to drive. Cons: Side mirrors too small; lack of storage space … more
I've had it with DeLorme. I'll continue buying the occasional update to their topographic maps because they are the only reasonably priced solution out there and my needs are not critical. But … more
Modern electric cars are neat alternatives for people who want to be environmentally responsible and don't mind keeping fairly close to home, but they do have one significant drawback: they're either … more
"What's your favorite car?" is a question I hear more often than Larry King hears "Is he breathing?" I understand why the question gets asked, but people … more
It's only a concept car, but every time I think about the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept, the only thought is, "It's the only sports car I'd ever need." And I'm serious. … more
Today, the official pricing and options for the 2012 Lexus LFA were announced. This vehicle is one of the most difficult cars to truly wrap your head around. At $375,000, it's more than any of the base … more
If you are shopping for a new car, and want something fast, comfortable, well-equipped, handles well and is priced around $40,000, go test-drive a BMW 135i. Starting at $36,000, … more
Blending performance and practicality is something all automakers are trying to do nowadays. The term "Sport-tuned suspension" is in ads for minivans and Evos alike, … more
I first heard about this book on the Adam Carolla Carcast. I was a really big fan of the GT40 race car from playing Gran Turismo 3 on the Playstation due to the car's aggressive styling, impressive … more
So, you like cars, but don't have enough money to buy something from Italy or some Swedish super-car that has 254 letters in it's name. What do you do? Well there's lots of cars available … more
Right now we are seeing a renaissance of sports cars. Every company is making something fast, sleek, agile and beautiful (or trying to). So if you're in the market for a sports car, you've basically wandered … more
As Anna Bernasek suggests in the Introduction, "If we ignore the important ways that people cooperate to create wealth, we miss the most valuable source of wealth creation imaginable. Recognizing the … more
This is another one of those "new books at the library" selections that just happened to strike my fancy when I saw it... Volkswagen Transporter The First 60 Years by Richard Copping and Brian Screaton. … more
The budget sports car wars are starting to heat up again... From Japan, we have the new Nissan Z, Honda Civic Si, Mazdaspeed3, Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Camaro and Mustang have … more
Pros: Dependable, Safe, Good For Touring Cons: Middling Gas Mileage, Dated Concept, Mediocre Interior The Bottom Line: If they still made these--I'd buy another … more
First, I think Toyota have done absolutely the right thing in recalling vehicles and ceasing sales - this underlines their commitment to safety and desire to maintain their reputation. Clearly, it's an … more
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aznaphrodite reviewed Toyota Prius.
January 25, 2010
I had the opportunity to drive a rental Toyota Pious, er, I mean Prius in Los Angeles over Christmas weekend as part of my Holiday Inn package. After all the hoopla over this particular hybrid, … more
Miljenko Jergovi je dobro poznat hrvatskoj javnosti po svojim kolumnama i inim analizama politikih i kulturnih svakodnevnih zbivanja. Po mnogoemu te analize imaju kontroverzne odjeke, i neosporno je … more
Miljenko Jergovi je dobro poznat hrvatskoj javnosti po svojim kolumnama i inim analizama politikih i kulturnih svakodnevnih zbivanja. Po mnogoemu te analize imaju kontroverzne odjeke, i neosporno je … more
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CharlesAshbacher reviewed The Red Red Car.
December 23, 2009
Given his anger at himself and the world, using the double red is an appropriate way to describe the main character. Expressing his anger through ignoring all the rules of the road, the red, red car was … more