Oh, auto shows. What used to be a traveling tour of nearly every make and model on sale seems to be dwindling, with many brands opting out of some or all shows. The common refrain is that “the ROI isn’t there,” which I understand to a point. But for those who want to see and …
Scenes from the 2023 Washington Auto Show: What’s New and Interesting Read More »
I’ve been very proud of my mostly-flawless driving record. Since obtaining my drivers’ license in 2006, I’ve managed to only earn a few minor speeding tickets over the years. I’ve had crashes, but they’ve all involved a certain black-then-purple BMW M3 sedan that was also my racecar, and they all took place on the racetrack. …
I Had My First Crash on the Street, in a Press Car on New Year’s Eve Read More »
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 the night that I would pick up my 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium in Trueno Blue. I had been waiting for what seemed like forever, even though it had been just …
Taking Delivery of My New Toyota GR86: Affordable Fun in a Shrinking Segment Read More »
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 a fault – and other makes and models are all about looking ahead. The 2023 Nissan Z aims to fit squarely in the middle, with the press release claiming it’s …
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 sport sedan. You know the type. And then there are others that are imperfect, sometimes in a bad way and sometimes in a this-has-an-abundance-of-character way. The 2023 Cadillac Escalade V …
2023 Cadillac Escalade V Review: Break ‘Em Off Something Proper Like a Real Show Stopper Read More »
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 the wheel of something that is just so damn good. But cars are also memory-making machines, either solo or with those special to you. And that’s where this 2022 Genesis …
The 2022 Genesis G80 Was the Conduit to a Magical Vacation Read More »
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 way south to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’d spend a few days in the Smokies exploring on foot as well as by car. With Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, …
Tail of the Dragon (and More) via Turo: 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Review Read More »
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 Road Trackcross, we booked Summit Point Motorsports Park not once, but twice for events this year. Our first trackcross weekend of 2022 took place over Mothers’ Day weekend in May …
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 have something when in reality it’s just your parents’, brother’s, or friend’s. We’ve all done it. It’s a sense of ownership that we feel, but that sense is also that …
Chasing My White Whale: Buying My 1958 Edsel Bermuda After 15 Years Read More »
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 yet another midsize sport-utility. And my parents, despite their last ride in whatever I was driving being a 668 horsepower stick-shift Cadillac, have never been so excited as when I …
Bringing a Jaguar F-Pace Home Was My ‘Hey Look Ma, I Made It’ Moment Read More »
