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
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
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
I like cars. I like the performance, I like the styling, I like the technology... I just don't know crap about cars. But I did figure out enough to load Adam Carolla's podcast onto my … more
When I first started driving on a full time basis back in 1970 one the first things my parents did was give me a membership to AAA. It was quite thoughtful and very much appreciated and I have been … more
Buying a new car can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know much about cars or the process. It’s a big investment and you have to do your homework before making a decision. Two years … more
I have never been a big fan of the VW. In college, everyone had a bug or Jetta. I think VW is a big surfer thing too and since I was raised in OC, I should like them more, but for some reason or … more
I recently had the displeasure of renting a 2009 Chevy Impala. This was a rental fleet standard 1LT trim level with the anemic 211hp 3.5L V6. This car weighs over 3500 lbs mind … more
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is probably one of my preferred rental vehicles. This is coming from someone who knows his cars. It's practical, handles relatively decently for something … more
I've been in love with Pontiac's line of cars since the mid 1980's, when one of my aunts purchased a purple Firebird. I thought it was the coolest car I'd ever seen & have wanted one ever since. … more