Travelogue: My First Time in Detroit
It took me 42 years to get there – a long stretch considering I was some sort of "car guy."
Transiting: Northstar's Post Mortem
It was a way to demonstrate that commuters do have a choice and not fight the traffic on Interstate 94 from Saint Cloud into the Twin Cities.
Historiography: Downsizing
These events included the imposition of emissions controls, new crash protection standards and the OPEC Oil Crisis.
Reporter's Notebook: Twenty-Five Years
It opened up plenty of doors as I grew from neophyte to a next-wave digital automotive content creator/journalist.
Looking Ahead To 2026…
What really makes this website – and our YouTube channel – tick are the vehicles we work with. We simply love working with the latest and greatest.
Our Favorite Vehicles of 2025
George and I discussed, debated, and finally agreed to ten vehicles that made this year a productive one.
Video: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla
When this came out, the cool kids were circling it wanting a taste of that turbocharged three-cylinder underneath its hood.
Video: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
TweetThe Subaru Forester has one of the most loyal group of owners. They love the extra space with the taller roof, along with its ability to go wherever they want to go. On top of the new generation model for 2025, Subaru added their new hybrid driveline. They used the largest 2.5-liter BOXER engine as …
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2026 Mazda CX-90
The need for families to roll in a mid-size three-row transport with exceptional space and utility. It also does so with style, performance and quality.
Commentary: A Look Back at 2025 in the Automotive Industry
These challenges are not new to us, but we certainly saw some serious impacts stemming from these recent moves.