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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

 

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 6: Acura, Lexus, Land Rover

The Range Rover Evoque brings people to their knees... and hands?

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 5: Volvo, Lincoln, Audi, The Green Man!

The Green Man makes an appearance.

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 4: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick

The Chevy Cruze throws on a fancy white dress.

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 3: Mercedes-Benz

The SLS AMG. *Only* 200 grand.

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 2: Cadillac

The impressive Ciel makes up for the disappointing XTS ten times over while the ATS is a pleasant surprise.

2012 Chicago Auto Show Part 1: 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5, Deep Dish Pizza

It’s that time of year again. A dozen or more of us Cadillac owners convene from around the country for America's biggest auto show.

Review: 2001 Honda Accord Coupe, St Louis to Denver Road Trip

Colorado snow, chicken and waffles, and a 2001 Accord Coupe.

12,800 Mile Update: 2011 Infiniti QX56

After 12,893 miles the big Q has been free of defects and flaws.

The Idiocy of Dealer Fees

Dealer fees are nothing new, but it’s something we ought to object to.

Crunching Numbers: Should I buy a Honda Insight?

Rationalizing an odd choice.

Buick Verano Turbo: 0-60 in 6.5 seconds

Entry-entry luxury. Is there a market for it?

On Paper: Buick Verano vs Kia Optima LX

A brief paper comparison of two base-model cars aspiring for entry-luxury status.

Are you an honest seller?

It's too easy to screw someone on a car deal.

PART 19: 2011 Western American Road Trip, Boulder CO, Denver CO, show at Cervantes, heading home

Venturing far outside my comfort zone.

PART 18: 2011 Western American Road Trip, Heading home through Montana, Newton visits the vet

Newton sees the vet, gets "cowned."