Commentary: Content Creation, AI, and Soon-To-Vanquished Car Brands
The voice overs are just not real. Some of the footage appeared to be “stolen” from other – and more reputable – outlets.
Month: March 2025
Transiting: The New Link To The East Metro
Metro Transit's efforts are now focused on service on the region’s major corridors through bus rapid transit and extensions to their current light rail network.
Video: 2025 Audi Q7
TweetWe never had a video review of an Audi before. Its about time, don't you think? It is a desirable brand. It's enthusiasts and owners expect nothing else than being charmed by the four-ring badge and its famed drivelines. In turn, Audi delivers on their expectations to fulfill their wants of excitement and driving pleasure. …
My Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Lexus NX 450h+
TweetRemember when we had the Lexus NX 450h+ a few years ago? It came in the F Sport model. The blue one! Right! I was wondering where Lexus was going with this new generation model. Not just design-wise, but with the expansion of electrification to include a plug-in hybrid driveline. Eventually. I “got it.” When …
Reporter's Notebook: Some "Sunday Morning" Inspiration
I usually take some time on Sunday evening to catch up on the stories from that morning’s broadcast on YouTube.
Travelogue: (At Least) One Memorable Flight
Finding a story that I could recall vividly – especially one that was decades ago – have been a challenge.
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT
TweetHyundai introduced the Santa Cruz at the right time. With another small SUV-based, unibody constructed pickup truck hitting the showroom about the same time, the opportunity was to show that the automaker from the Republic of Korea can make a similar vehicle. They needed a pickup truck. Instead, they added the capability of one onto …
Our Thoughts Exactly: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia
TweetLast year, we had a chance encounter with the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia at the Midwest Automotive Media Association Spring Rally. It was more of an introduction to this new model for us. We actually liked some of the things on this new crossover. Of course, we needed more time with it. A week’s worth of driving usually …
Histroriography: For the Sake of Convenience
Yet, we soldier on with our smart phones, our broadband and our brand allegiances towards semi-dehumanization.
Video: 2025 Mazda CX-5
Getting this 2025 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature beckoned for comparison with our ow V&R Machine – a 2021 CX-5 Touring. From experience comes perspective