Apr 28, 2019
Those of you in or near Southern Oregon are lucky to be getting a great new cars ‘n coffee meet launching Saturday May 4, 2019 in Medford. The location, in the giant parking lot of a large handsome medical complex is immaculate, has marked spaces for 125 cars,...
Apr 16, 2019
My legend, hero, and friend Mario Andretti is the living definition of Been There, Won That. Thought you might enjoy this news about one of motorsport’s greatest treasures…MS Petersen Executive Director, Terry L. Karges, Mario Andretti, Museum Founding...
Apr 8, 2019
Car model names have always fascinated me, but lately more and more tend to confound me. I’m not picking on only one or two carmakers here, but one particular example from Mercedes-Benz, left, and leaves me, conceptually challenged. Of course, any company who...
Mar 28, 2019
Just cluing you in about a great concours coming up this weekend. It’s the Benedict Castle Concours in Riverside, California on Sunday March 31,2019. This event has a lot going for it; not to mention approximately 300 great cars to see. The property,...
Mar 25, 2019
Here’s a car magazine comparison test I bet you’d have never dreamed of: BMW M3 vs. KIA Stinger GT vs. Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG By now you’re screaming “major typo!” because how would a KIA earn the right to take on the two German...
Mar 18, 2019
Gang…This small but mighty collection of The First, The Fastest and The Famous belongs to my friend and mega enthusiast/collector Bruce Meyer, and is worth a special trip just to see. Bruce has over time, carefully curated this gathering of winners, firsts, and...
Mar 13, 2019
Gang — it was once again my honor to serve as a judge at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Amelia Island, Florida, and to again contribute an article to official show program. This year’s motorsports honoree was the King of Le Mans, and...
Mar 4, 2019
I somewhat knew what to expect from this outstanding mid-sized sedan for several reasons: the first being that we have an Optima in the family fleet, and it’s been nothing but excellent, although my tester here is one generational update newer, and also the top...
Feb 24, 2019
I love Cars’N’Coffee events, and have made it a point to visit them anywhere in the world I happen to go. And I’m pleased and proud to announce a new one, launching May 4/19 in the Medford area of Southern Oregon. It’s the brainchild of my...
Feb 20, 2019
It still somewhat surprises me that sedans about the same size and general packaging as this handsome Hyundai used to be the best selling cars in America: Taurus, Fusion, Optima, Altima, Malibu, and of course the many-years top seller — Toyota’s seemingly...
Feb 13, 2019
I’m pleased to announce my association with the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, taking place this April 12-14, 2019, where I will serve as the event’s Master of Ceremonies for the Concours awards program, and at various related events occurring...
Feb 7, 2019
Hyundai calls is catchily named Kona “The Small Crossover with a Big Personality”– And it’s true. Explore this funky, handsome, downright fun little vehicle on Hyundai’s official website, and you’ll see most of the discussion is...
Jan 31, 2019
Gang…as you may have noticed from past event coverage, I’m a big supporter of the Boys Republic School, and the becoming world famous Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show coming up again this June 1, 2019. Its all in support of a great charity,...
Jan 29, 2019
I was around when the Sportage was first launched into the marketplace as a somewhat cheap’n ‘heerful cute ute. I’ll never forget KIA PR guy Geno Effler trying to educate us media members on how to pronounce the name of it, as most everyone wanted...
Jan 15, 2019
There is no question in my mind that electrification will play a huge role in the future of transportation. Am I suggesting that every vehicle on the road should be a pure EV? Absolutely not. Should all those fuel burning Ferrari Daytonas and Shelby Cobras be banned...
Jan 6, 2019
Parkinson’s Disease is a tragic affliction that impacts the lives of millions of people, not only the first person sufferers but also the friends and family around them. Here’s information on some great automotive related support movements happening in...
Jan 2, 2019
Guest Blog: words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht Double click on any photo to see it high res full screen The British Car Club of Southern Oregon held its (not quite) All British car show on October 20, 2018 in Rogue River, Oregon. Since the Club is rather low-key, we...
Dec 25, 2018
Mazda has always done the “sportwagen” thing well and to an enthusiastic degree. We first saw signs of it in the sporty and damn fun to drive Protege5 of a couple vehicle generations back; that car has since grown into today’s Mazda3 lineup of...
Dec 20, 2018
Some news from Shelby American and the Petersen Automotive Museum that I thought you might be interested in …MS and thanks to Kirk Gerbracht for the photos… Who: You’re invited to attend a two-day tribute and cruise-in held in honor of Carroll...
Dec 11, 2018
In case you hadn’t heard, an all-electric powered purpose build race car now holds the all out record at the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb. This is no mean feat, as Pikes Peak is among the very toughest and most historic hillclimb events in the world. In the...
Dec 7, 2018
Kia’s fun and affordable sedan has been thoroughly freshened and updated for MY 2019. I’ve always liked the Forte, creatively named (remember, the 2-door version is named Koup), and offering good quality and solid transportation value for money. With...
Dec 3, 2018
Guest Blog words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht; doubleclick on any photo to see it full screen Just blocks away from downtown Jacksonville, Oregon with its 100-plus buildings on the National Registry of Historic Landmarks, its three-month long Peter Britt music...
Nov 28, 2018
I’ve seen this new exhibit, and it’s fabulous. Small but mighty, it reminds us how many great racing cars (and drivers) called Southern California home. Here’s the Museum’s news release about the opening. And you can doubleclick on any imaged...
Nov 12, 2018
Dear Friends, Just letting you know that this section of MSC.com is on hiatus until after Thanksgiving. I’m taking some time to run down a bunch of new material for us, and driving several new cars that I’ll be reporting on. And finishing up some other...
