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Hey Gang, I’m pleased to introduce you to my newest book release project, called RIDE. Me and an august team of writers, photographers, and graphic artists delve into some of the greatest, and a few of the worst, (but all of them memorable) movie cars and motorcycles (and tanks and motorhomes and other motorized vehicles)…
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You may recall my initial review and impression of Mothers most recently released line of Ceramic Detail products: You searched for mothers – Matt Stone Cars I only used and evaluated two of the products, because one of them is for Paint Correction (polishing, scratches, gloss, etc) and I don’t have any cars that needed…
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Not only does this tough muther trucker look the part but has the goods to play the part too. It’s got the stance, the details, the rolling stock, the muscular wheel flares, the barking exhaust, lots of lighting, serious suspension, and those magic brand initials TRD PRO. The Tacoma’s body, chassis, and powertrain architectures…
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It goes without saying that you’ll see fabulous, and in many cases, otherworldly cars, trucks, and bikes at Monterey Car Week’s major events, like the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, the vintage racing motorsport reunion at Laguna-Seca, Concorso Italiano, and the big German car meets, plus the dozen or so other meets and shows going on…
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The incomparable “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck has finally opened his considerable photo scrapbook for our enjoyment: Schubeck is a legendary drag racing driver and car builder, with additional significant careers in the racing safety equipment field, engine building, a lifelong love of trains, and interesting involvements in the world of aircraft. His fans and friends in…
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Remember you click on any image to see it full screen in hi res. Remember what we used to call “compact pickups?” Well, they all became mid-sized pickups. And even though now-called mid-sized, some of them are kinda large-ish. The original compacts were named Chevy Luv, Ford Courier and the original Ranger, Dodge Dakota,…
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Hey Gang, It is once again my privilege to serve as Lead Emcee for Concorso Italiano, this year marking the event’s Anniversario Quaranta Anni (that’s 40th anniversary en Italiano). It’s difficult to create a new event for Monterey Car Week and fit it into the schedule, ’cause there’s so much going on and it’s all…
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By now you certainly know that “Ceramic” formulated paint protection and detail supplies are all the latest Hot Deal. And it seems ever car care products company is coming out with a raft of them. The idea behind most is that the molocules in the product form a molecular bond with the paint surface; promising…
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Photo courtesy of Tim Scott This August, Concorso Italiano celebrates its 40th Anniversary, a time to reflect on the incredible community that has grown over four decades and to invite both returning and first-time participants to share in the experience. We welcome past entrants to return to the field to reminisce, reconnect, and rejoice — and encourage new…
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Click on any photo or the window sticker to see them full screen in high resolution. We all remember the Toyota Land Cruiser, right? Well, yes, but which one? Over the decades there have been several generations and body configurations of this early SUV pioneer. Some of them were truer to the original Land Cruiser…
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Click on any image to see it full screen The incomparable Steve McQueen, deeply honored by his grandchildren as they become 3rd gen to lead the family’s philanthropic support of the boys school that shaped him. Chase and Madison McQueen will oversee support of critically-important resource for at-risk youth which had previously been championed by…
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I was working at a major North American car magazine, as an editorial staff member when the first CX-5 was introduced a decade ago. I was impressed with the size, design, and general packaging, of this handsome, mid-sized two-row. I recommended this model to several friends, a couple…
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“Multi-Marque Event Offers Inclusive Platform for Automotive Enthusiasts” Click on any image to see it full screen in high-res Monterey, California (04/22/25) – The Paddock is set to make its inaugural appearance on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Bayonet Black Horse, on the Monterey Peninsula. Amidst the bustling schedule of Monterey Car Week,…
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I’ve come to know many automotive executives in my more than 30 years in Automotive Media; CEOs, Chairmen, Designers, Beancounters, dealers, car company founders and owners, plus others. Many impress, and some disappoint. One that impressed me mightily, and still does, is Luca de Montezemolo, now retired Chairman of…
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It was my privilege to have worked with hot rodder and aftermarket speed parts legend Ed “Isky” Iskenderian to create and publish his autobiography. This now 103-year-old is affectionately nicknamed The CamFather, as most of his business and success came with the design, development, and production of high performance and racing engine camshafts and valvetrain…
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Kinda looks like a don’t miss stop if you’re attending the LBGP — MS LONG BEACH, Calif. (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) — The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is celebrating “50 Years at Full Speed” as it roars into action on Sunday, April 13. This year, the Exotic Car Paddock presented by Mothers® High Performance Car Care will take…
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Click on any photo to see it full screen in high res. Some folks love the Cyber Truck’s reason for being; some like me, don’t understand it at all. Many think its edgy, macho, visionary, and otherwise fabulous, the rest of us think its Mal-conceived and out-of-this-world ugly. That said, and that aside, there…
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“Automotive Collectors and Enthusiasts From Around the Globe to Reunite and Celebrate” Monterey, California (March 06, 2025) – Concorso Italiano has announced its 40th anniversary car event will take place Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Bayonet Black Horse, on California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula. Held during the famed Monterey Car Week, the celebration of Italian cars and…
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JOIN THE CONCORSO ITALIANO 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THIS AUGUST IN MONTEREY We are excited to invite you to the Concorso Italiano 40th Anniversary celebration, hosted by Bayonet Black Horse. Join us on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula in Seaside, California, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as we celebrate Italian cars, culture, and style during Monterey Car Week. Over the…
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EVs as hyper performance cars. Yeah. Right. Well, disbelievers, you can zip it right now, because I can’t name or recall another new current street legal car legitimately available in America that offers this sort of performance for the money. Sure, there are McLarens, Porsches, Ferraris, and all other manner of other hot dogs, but…
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Click on any photo to see it in full screen in high resolution Every New Years Day, Linda and I and some friends take a drive along Malibu’s famous, Pacific Coast Highway (1) to get out-and-around, give our cars some exercise, and go out lunch. Our favorite place has for years been the…
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