Jan 3, 2020
By now you know that I’m a huge supporter of this wonderful charity event, and I’m happy to tell you that the dates are now set, and that vehicle entry registration is now open (and please don’t wait until the last minute, as the field does fill...
Dec 29, 2019
Please remember that you can doubleclick any image to see it full screen in high res You may wonder why a place as entertainment-centric as Las Vegas doesn’t have a world class concours. It’s not for a lack of trying, as several groups have attempted to...
Dec 25, 2019
Automobile, Lowrider and Truck Trend will be discontinued, among others, according to a memo to MotorTrend Group staffers. I was somewhat disturbed yet not entirely surprised to learn that TEN, The Enthusiast Network Publishing — (formerly, long long ago,...
Dec 20, 2019
I love this place (and of course the world needs more car museums, yes?). It’s not fancy or going to put the Petersen or the Guggenheim out of business, but it’s worth your visit any time you’re near Los Angeles International Airport. Please...
Dec 13, 2019
It’s hard to believe that as recently as 1999-2000, Volvo wasn’t completely sure that it could survive without being sucked up by Renault, nor did it fully believe that it needed a line of SUVs to survive and prosper. In the modern eras, its really Subaru and Volvo...
Dec 2, 2019
If you are the gift-giving type, then your car guy/gal might enjoy some of the new car guy/gal stuff out this season. As always, you can doubleclick any item to see it full screen in higher res. Happy shopping…and please scroll all the way to the end as this is...
Nov 25, 2019
I will admit that it had been some time since I’d sampled any of the current Mitsu product line so it was time to fix that void. I’ve always seen Mitsu as a bit of an underdog automaker in the North American market, and in spite of Evos and some of the...
Nov 20, 2019
Words and photos by Kirk Gerbracht; please doubleclick on any image to see it full screen and in high res Plenty of food and wine, relaxing music, and a gentle breeze on a crystal-clear day all recently came together on the grounds of the Grizzly Peak Winery in...
Nov 12, 2019
I recently visited the City by the Bay to once again follow the footstep and tireprints of Lt. Frank Bullitt and the greatest movie car chase scene ever filmed. Of course I had to do it in a new Bullitt edition Mustang, and want to share the journey with you. And...
Nov 7, 2019
Anxious to see the new Ford v Ferrari film about The Ford GT’s road to Le Mans victory? So am I. And thus the world famous Petersen Automotive Museum is getting into the spirit of the times and the film which opens in public theater release November 15. The...
Nov 4, 2019
Now, truly, among the greatest car shows on earth. The list of first rate, big game car designers who went to school and graduated from the Transportation Design Program at the Art Center College of Design (now more casually referred to as ArtCenter, with no space...
Oct 28, 2019
I’ve already said quite about about this wonderful museum in Southern Oregon, very near to downtown Porland. You can read these posts here… Guest Blog: World of Speed Motorsports Museum and here… An EveningWith Mario Andretti at World of Speed...
Oct 21, 2019
As usual, double click on any photo to see it full size and high res This fabulous Shelby/Cobra/Mustang museum is billed as “America’s Place for Cobra & Mustang Fans” and it truly is. Besides visiting the Shelby American factory and museum in...
Oct 16, 2019
The Genesis brand was initially rolled out of Hyundai somewhat quietly, but has since gotten busy making noise with a bunch of new product. I previously reviewed the G70 on these pages, and that one as you know really rung the bell this year as both North American Car...
Oct 8, 2019
On August 29, 2019, it was my honor and privilege to emcee and host a fireside chat style interview and discussion with the incomparable Mario Andretti at the World of Speed Motorsports Museum in Wilsonville (near Portland) Oregon. If you know anything about me at...
Oct 3, 2019
This handsome gent is Justin Gurney, son of Dan of the same name. You can read the rest of the story here:...
Oct 1, 2019
I remember when the RAV4 came to market in the mid 90s. It was among the first car platform based crossover SUVs and was an immediate smash hit. I understood all the reasons why, but wasn’t in love with it at the time. The design, available in two- and four-door...
Sep 14, 2019
All of us seem to be always searching for that ideal car storage solution. A relatively new company in the automotive events, products, and lifestyle space is Auto-Alliance, which has just opened a new vehicle storage and concierge facility in Moorpark, California, an...
Sep 10, 2019
Just doubleclick on any photo to see it in high rest and full screen I remember when Lexus brought us the first RX 330 mid luxury crossover/utility in the late 90s. I was at Motor Trend at the time, and it was so innovative and good, we made it our very first...
Sep 4, 2019
photos by me and courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum; double-click on any image to see it full screen in hi res. The late George Barris was the self-proclaimed “King of Kustomizers,” building hot rods and customizing cars since he was a kid. He...
Aug 28, 2019
I was friends with a guy in high school named Don (weren’t we all?). Don was a basically good guy, and we shared several interests, including and primarily cars, and tring to meet girls. After high school, Don moved to Phoenix to attend deVry tech school. So...
Aug 21, 2019
The San Marino Motor Classic is always a part of my summer car show agenda, and this year’s rendition didn’t disappoint. I’ve shown cars there, judged there, and bought a ticket and attended as a regular car fool just like all the rest of us. Part...
Aug 14, 2019
Kip Cyrpus is an Orange County property developer, manager, and investor. And he also loves just about anything with a motor and wheels. His collection is varied, and eclectic. There are a few of the expected standards, and lots of different and unexpected too,...
Aug 7, 2019
You may or may not remember the original Harrah’s Collection museum in Reno. William F. Harrah was a larger than life kind of guy, doyen of Harrah’s hotels and casinos, a major player in the entertainment and gambling businesses in Reno/Tahoe Nevada. He...
