“Our goal is to become one of the most trusted car companies in the US,” Mike Drongowski, Senior Product Planner for Nissan, explained at a recent event for the Juke in Vancouver, BC. “Juke is a segment buster — it’s something between a sports coupe and a crossover.” That wasn’t all Nissan marketing speak. The [...]
Bespoke Ferrari’s, wine and gourmet food in gorgeous upstate New York? Just throw in some caviar and I’m there! Saratoga Springs Wine & Food Fall Ferrari Festival, a celebration of Italy’s wine, food and automobiles, takes place September 10-12. The three day event will feature a design symposium hosted by Andrea Zagato, who heads up [...]
Even though I drive cars for a living, when it comes to a vacation I like to fly. But all that changed last week after we drove 10 hours to our lake-front rental. The road trip was a game-changer for me. I have come to the conclusion that driving is the way to travel. OK, [...]
“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are some difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it requires some of the same courage which a [...]
Are key fobs going the way of dinosaurs? Perhaps so. But GM is thinking towards the future. At a press conference for their newest car on the block, the compact Chevy Cruze, they also mentioned their new smartphone apps. Of course, I jumped on that news. But I will also mention that the Cruze, which [...]
I’ve been reporting so much on EV (Electric Vehicles) and hybrids, I thought it was time to inject a bit of motorcycle copy. Think about it– small footprint, low on gas, energy efficient and easy to park. Not that I ride one (yet) but I thought that the 2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow deserved a look. What [...]
The wildly popular Velib, Paris’ rental system for bicycles, is expanding. But, I’m not talking about two-wheelers. The city plans to launch the world’s largest electric car access scheme in September of next year. The program, Autolib ( auto liberty), has the goal of cutting down on car ownership, traffic and pollution. With the Veil [...]
Start your car with your smartphone? That’s the story from Directed Electronics, the company behind Viper SmartStart for smartphones (that includes iPhones, BlackBerry and Androids). The basic premise—turn your smartphone into a key fob. And there’s more… When the Viper SmartStart hardware is installed on the user’s vehicle (along with a compatible Viper remote start [...]
Tesla Motors’ is not your ordinary car company. Just for starters, the Tesla Roadster Sport has a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds and a range of 240 miles. And it’s 100% electric. So, when it comes to dealerships, Tesla isn’t taking the traditional route. Like Apple, Tesla will own and operate its own shops. With only [...]
Reggie Jackson, Hall of Fame legend and five-time World Series title winner has also been a car collector for forty years. 15 vehicles from Jackson’s original series will be offered at the Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 13-14, 2010. Reggie’s infatuation began with the Olds-powered Ford he bought in high school before he had a drivers [...]
