“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 [...]

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, [...]

(part one of a series on Bentley Mulsanne) In the new Bentley Mulsanne, there’s a handcrafted wooden drawer that glides out as seamlessly as silk to hold your iPod. Then again, what else would one expect? The 2011 Mulsanne, Bentley’s newest entry to “British luxury motoring” is much more than a sports sedan. This Grand [...]

Ever thought about taking a road trip to explore your home state? Fall is one of our favorite times to hit the pavement.  First, check out your state website for ideas. (One good example is Iloveny).  Next, prep your wheels with some help from your local dealer or service center. Following, some tips from Gary [...]

Gerry McGovern at the Land Rover launch in Vermont More on Gerry McGovern, the designer behind the new Land Rover.  I asked him the following questions: What kind of furniture do you have in your home (outside of London)? My bedside tables are steel pieces with glass, I have B & B Italia beds and [...]

Got this yesterday. Thought it was worth a go especially if you can win a free trip to Sweden, one of the most magical places I have ever traveled. Need a car? You deserve a vacation. With Volvo Overseas Delivery you can have both. When you purchase your Volvo through us we will fly you [...]

Besides the EcoBoost engine with lower mileage, emissions and more power, there’s lots of other new technology and fun stuff in the 2010 Ford Flex. Consider the following: Ford Sync, a Ford-exclusive technology developed with Microsoft for hands-free communication.You can call up your favorite music from your iPod; dial from your address book; ask for [...]

The Ford Flex with EcoBoost promises more power, more fuel economy and lower emissions. Let’s start with the bones of the Flex. Riding on the same wheelbase as the Volvo S80, the Ford Flex has the underpinnings of a luxury sedan. The engineers paid attention to the quiet factor. This year they dropped the height [...]

Last fall, Ford took a group of “influencers” and auto journalists on an urban adventure in New York City to introduce the 2009 Ford Flex. We started at the CUE Gallery in Chelsea where a commissioned artist was spray-painting a Flex roof, went on to dinner at Suba, a Spanish restaurant that floats over a [...]

After a day of lessons at Porsche Sport Driving School at Barber Motorsports Park outside of Birmingham, Alabama, we paused for a look at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. I am not one to linger long at auto exhibits, but, this one captivated me. This cleverly designed space reminded me of the best—the Guggenheim, the [...]