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Paul Buys a Used RV, Maybe? Part 1

The ad said "needs a fuel pump." Expectedly, it needed more than a fuel pump. Read More

2018 Chrysler Pacifica – 3,000 Miles, 9 States, 1 Pandemic – PART 2

Touring pandemic-stricken America during an outbreak of riots. Read More

Houston’s 1940s Air Terminal Museum

An art deco building that once served as Houston's airport is now a museum. Read More

2018 Chrysler Pacifica – 3,000 Miles, 9 States, 1 Pandemic – PART 1

Touring pandemic-stricken America during an outbreak of riots. Read More

Tucson’s Hotel McCoy: An Oasis of Calm and Culture

The relaxing boutique hotel was the right answer to a week that had gone wrong. Read More

Road Trip! Why fly? Buy a Beater

Instead of flying home I proposed we buy a junk car from Craigslist, driving it 1500 miles and selling it for a profit. Read More

2018 Detroit Auto Show – Media Access – Day 2

Day two of special media access at the 2018 Detroit auto show. Read More

2018 Detroit Auto Show – Media Access – Day 1

Day two of special media access at the 2018 Detroit auto show. Read More

I’ve been away. I’m back!

It's been over a year. Here's where we left off. Read More

Flexing on Ohio

Taking the 2018 Ford Flex Limited on an Ecoboosted weekend trip. Read More

2018 Infiniti QX30 – A weekend in Toronto

Visiting America's hat in a sporty crossover Read More

Music: No USB, No Bluetooth, No Cassette

The 2000s were an odd time for infotainment options. Read More

 

Thailand 2011 — Part 7 – Zoo, Elephant Show, Flying Home

Thailand is an exciting place to visit, but the place I call home is dull, pristine, and quiet, and I’m thankful for that.

Thailand 2011 — Part 6 – Patong Beach, Kickboxing

Enjoyed whiskey and few rounds of kickboxing.

Thailand 2011 — Part 5 – Phuket, Patong Beach, Massage Parlor

A shady strip club and a nice massage parlor.

Thailand 2011 — Part 4 – Shopping in Bangkok

Malls and golf.

Thailand 2011 — Part 3 – Temples, Outdoor Markets

Impressive temples.

Thailand 2011 — Part 2 – Heading to Bangkok

Crazy Thai driving.

Thailand 2011 — Part 1 – St Louis MO to Thailand

Spending a hot month in Southeast Asia.

Let’s Go Vanning — Full Sizers Compared

Decades ago, full sized vans were cool, or at least trendy among various subsets of the population: stoners, perverts, business owners, hippies, and recreational families.

Audi Rips Off Chrysler/Eminem Ad, Settles Out of Court

Audi's total lack of subtlety is shocking.

Ferrari FF — Inspired by internet memes?

There’s something familiar about the back end of the Ferrari FF four-seat shooting-brake grand-activity-sports-tourer whiz-bang hatchback.

2012 Camry – Full Pictures, No Camouflage

http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/07/revealed-2012-toyota-camry-hybrid-caught-undisguised.html The roofline looks clean and formal. It seems to take after the stylish new Kia Optima. The Kia still looks better.

Corporate profits up. Employment levels stagnant. Greed?

The recent rise in corporate profits has not yet resulted in lower unemployment rates. Some are concerned that corporations are being greedy instead of expanding and hiring.

Reader Travel Photo: Veedub at Sequoia National Park, 10,000-Mile Road Trip

On Facebook, I offered to send a crappy prize to a reader that sent an interesting travel or car photo. Kathleen from Chicago submitted this picture of her 2000 Beetle at Sequoia National Park.

Review: “The Car Show” with Adam Carolla, First Episode

Not bad! [And far from great.]

“The Car Show” with Adam Carolla Debuts TONIGHT (July 13, 10pm)

Disappointed with Top Gear USA? There’s hope.