ALL NEW MINI FAMILY DEBUTS WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE ADVERTISEMENT ON SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NV – November 29, 2023 – A historic automotive debut requires a venue of a similar caliber, and Sphere in Las Vegas was just the right venue for a unique reveal of the next generation of the New MINI Family. To showcase its innovative next-generation models, MINI USA partnered with independent creative agency Pereira O’Dell to launch...
2020 Volvo XC90 – An Ongoing Love Affair
2020 Volvo XC90 Is Worthy Of Awards
I first drove the Volvo XC90 at the Texas Truck Rodeo the year of it’s launch, 2002. It was one of the first Crossover SUVs, if not the very first. I loved it then, and so did everyone else who drove it. The XC90 won the Truck Rodeo that year and went on...
2023 Nissan Versa SR: A Review
It’s always difficult to evaluate a pre-production model like I did recently when test driving the 2023 Versa SR. But it's always a pleasure to drive a Nissan Versa. The Versa is the best-selling vehicle in its subcompact class, for a number of reasons. Last year’s model won a great many awards, including 2022 Best Subcompact Car for the...
2021 Toyota Corolla – A Journey Too Far
2021 Toyota Corolla Continues To Improve
Driving a new 2021 Toyota Corolla this week my mind drifted back to the mid 90s. I started thinking about how far the Corolla has come since I first drove one. At that time, the Corolla could be referred to by those of us purporting to be “auto experts” as an “econobox.” It was,...
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk – Comfort and Utility Reign
Jeep Reinvents The Jeep Compass Making It Better and Badder Than Ever
I'm old enough to remember when there was only one type of Jeep. Renowned for unsurpassed utility, it was not the type of vehicle that one yearned to take on long road trips. That has all changed for modern drivers. A visit to your local Jeep dealer provides...
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Packs A Lot Of Features
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD: The Ultimate Family SUV
I was pretty astounded when I saw the list of options that were included in the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate – in other words – NOT options that will add to the price of the vehicle. After all, when you are traveling out-of-state to visit relatives far-far-away, you want...
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe: Size, Power, Comfort And More
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Review: A Whole Lot of Comfort & Technology
I have owned two GMC Yukons in the past twenty years and loved them both. Somehow, I had thought the GMC iteration of General Motors full-size would offer more than the Chevrolet model. After driving the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Edition, I can’t imagine what more it could possibly...
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Automotive Books
Automotive Books Perfect For The Father In Your Life
Does your Dad enjoy a good book? Is he an automotive enthusiast? We've found some great automotive books to add to your favorite Dad's library.
The Life: Steve McQueen
This hardcover book published by Motorbooks for their popular “The Life” series focuses on the life and times of Steve McQueen. It attempts to...
Ram Trucks Introduces 2018 Ram Longhorn Rodeo Edition
Buckle up your friends and family and head down to the State Fair of Texas to get up close and personal with the latest Ram trucks, including the 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 and the 2018 Ram Heavy Duty Rodeo Edition.
If your lifestlye requires a heavy duty truck with style and luxurious features, you'll want to see the recently...
Ford Works With 3M, GE, UAW To Speed Production Of Respirators
It takes a village, and right now the world needs all hands on deck. So, as car sales decline and needs shift to medical equipment, automakers like Ford are answering the call for help. Several years ago I toured the Ford manufacturing plant and watched as the 3d printer made automotive parts. Now, those same printers will be used...
