When does the perfect formula fail to perform? In automotive history, I’d reckon its happened more than once. One of my favorite cars, all time, that isn’t a Volkswagen just so happens to be one of these. An almost near perfect fusion of American muscle and European style, a fuel-efficient engine with enough power for … Continue reading The Perfect Formula… and its Failure
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We Need to Talk About Automotive Advertisements
In the past I’ve expressed my derision for the Liberty Mutual vehicle insurance advertisements. These “real people” telling stories of how they wrecked their car being imbecilic and somehow it is the insurance company that is “stupid” or “dumb” because they, as a consumer, fail to understand how things with cars work. Things like: everything, … Continue reading We Need to Talk About Automotive Advertisements
Raging in California
Remember, when it's a race to work we all lose.It's March 20th and I'm driving to work… again. This is a regular event for most people. Sometimes, it's normal for me too but today, well today is different. I'm taking a count. A count of gravel trucks on this shit highway the state of California … Continue reading Raging in California
Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Ford Fusion
When taking work trips I often get rental cars. This car did not come from a work trip but was attached to the tail end of one. I rented it personally to visit family while getting a free ride, through work, to the east coast. Previously I had a 2017 Nissan Sentra, compliments of the … Continue reading Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Ford Fusion
What is the most 90’s car?
I may date myself a little here but I’ve been thinking about the 1990s. A decade that brought us pizza everything and Crystal Pepsi. Clearly the winner of all decades… ever. But what car best represents the 1990s? That got me thinking about every decade since the invention of the automated horseless carriage mobile. … Continue reading What is the most 90’s car?
Timeless Design: Early Front Engine/Rear Drive Porsches
There are only a select few time tested, descriptive phrases that swirl around the auto industry. None of those are as hard to achieve as “Timeless Design.” A design so elegant and beautiful it stands for all time. But what constitutes a timeless design? Does it merely have to be eye candy, or is it … Continue reading Timeless Design: Early Front Engine/Rear Drive Porsches
What Was Your Driver’s Ed Car?
Ah driver’s education. That first taste of the open road for so many American teens. A microcosm of poor teaching, hard braking, tense moments and shitty cars. I want to know, do you remember your driver’s ed car? Did anything comical happen during your classes? I’m pretty sure this topic is ripe with comedic gold! … Continue reading What Was Your Driver’s Ed Car?
Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Nissan Sentra S
Driving this vehicle was one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life… and I’ve been through the gas chamber twice. I have the privilege of occasionally traveling for business reasons. When I do my company pays for a rental car. They even splurge on the compact over the subcompact model. I was told at … Continue reading Rental Car Roundup – 2017 Nissan Sentra S
The Catch 22 About Being in the US Military
They can’t defend themselves. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airman and Coasties work every day to ensure the ideals of freedom continue. They fight. This is their job, their charge. Missing holidays, birthdays, precious life moments all for assurance that America remains free. And they can’t defend themselves. An individual in the military can make no statement … Continue reading The Catch 22 About Being in the US Military
Automotive Nostradamus. Failed cars that predicted this sad future.
Nothing in this world makes me grin quite the way I do when I read about automotive oddities. Yes there are those rarities that you stumble upon, like a Stout Scarab, but what most people fail to realize is that oddities are just failed mainstream vehicles. Many of these vehicles were ahead of their time, … Continue reading Automotive Nostradamus. Failed cars that predicted this sad future.
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