Taking Delivery of My New Toyota GR86: Affordable Fun in a Shrinking Segment
Picture it, Virginia, 2022. It was a dark December night, and I was rushing to the dealership after leaving a company Christmas party. This was…
Four Hours with Mike & Martha: Sharing the 2023 Nissan Z with my First Grade Teacher and “Mr. Z” Himself
Heritage is an interesting concept in the automotive world. Some brands cling to it, specific models over the years have embraced it – well or to…
2023 Cadillac Escalade V Review: Break ‘Em Off Something Proper Like a Real Show Stopper
There are certain cars in this business that come close to being perfect. This one is the perfect family crossover, that one is the perfect…
The 2022 Genesis G80 Was the Conduit to a Magical Vacation
Car enthusiasts are the way they are for a variety of reasons. I’m big on the driving experience and the visceral sensations you get behind…
Tail of the Dragon (and More) via Turo: 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Review
My partner and I were gearing up for an end-of-summer road trip. Our plan was to start at home in New York and work our…
May’s ‘Rainbow Road’ Trackcross Brought 65 LGBTQ and Allied Drivers Together to Compete on Track
This article’s been a long time coming, and I finally have a few minutes to pull it together. Following the success of last year’s Rainbow…
Chasing My White Whale: Buying My 1958 Edsel Bermuda After 15 Years
When you’re a little kid it’s easy to lay claim to things as yours without really owning them. Calling dibs and whatnot. Saying that you…
Bringing a Jaguar F-Pace Home Was My ‘Hey Look Ma, I Made It’ Moment
In the time I’ve been reviewing new cars, there have been ostensibly cooler, faster, more expensive, and more interesting cars pass through my hands than…
I Was Unreasonably Excited by Old Mopars at Radwood Philly
Over the weekend, I attended my first Radwood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I’d been excited for this super-rad 80s- and 90s-themed car show for several years –…
My First Pride at the Dragon: New Friendships, Great Roads, and a Whole Lot of Luck
When vacationing far from home in a 14 year-old car, it generally pays to have a contingency plan if things go sideways. Doubly so if…
Pride at the Dragon Highlighted the Importance of ‘Finding Your Tribe,’ on Back Roads in the Woods
No matter who you are, how you identify, everyone is at their best when they have a community of others with similar interests to connect…
Fixing an Oil Leak on my 2013 Cayenne Diesel Cost Porsche $12,310 – and Cost Me Nothing
If you were paying any attention to the news in oh, 2015 or so, you might have heard about the “Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Scandal,” more…