New Car Window Stickers Not as Complicated as They Look
What Do All Those Extra Options and Features Really Mean? In 1958, Oklahoma Sen. Almer Stillwell “Mike” Monroney sponsored a consumer protection bill requiring automobile manufacturers to attach information stickers to their new cars’ windows. The Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958 passed, and the…
Car Comparison
2010 Mini Cooper Convertible Vs. 2010 VW Beetle Convertible 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible vs. 2010 VW Beetle Convertible Beach battle The battle of two hot cars – the 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible and the 2010 VW Beetle Convertible: Sporty, funky and just plain yummy the…
Exploring Important Destination During The Holiday
The simple concept behind travel planning is to enjoy it and all the steps will be taken by the interested person to enjoy the journey. All individuals who show a particular interest in traveling will also make some effort to buy and pack along with…
My Next Car?
While covering the New York International Auto Show for Rovers Magazine I stopped by the Classic Car Gallery in Southport, CT. Land Rover friends Tim Smith and Kevin Murphy handle the mechanical and technical end of the shop while the owners happily buy and sell…
The Video Says It All
Somebody at Hagerty – the classic car insurance people – had a great idea for a clever video. Thanks to Autoweek for promoting it through their daily email blast. And for you to have the extra funds for insurance premiums, you might want to consider…
Back to the Future
It’s been a while since my last blog entry; I plead a crazy summer of 24/7 work, demands of Rovers Magazine, and fatigue. There are lots of classic car stories to catch up one, but this one finally pushed me to post. Sorry but I…
They Don’t All Have to Be Gems
If you’re a British car fan you have to adore the major British classic car magazines, Classic & Sports Cars and Thoroughbred & Classic Cars. The former seems more oriented towards those who drive their cars; the latter caters more to those who collect cars. Together they’re wickedly…
A Life Well Led
Word came today of the death of John Fitch, age 95, in Connecticut. His influence on the classic cars I admire and the sports car racing I enjoy, cannot be underestimated. We’re a lesser world without him. For Corvair enthusiasts John Fitch took the early…
The End of Lancia?
I’m not upset about the departure of Suzuki from the US market but losing Lancia would hurt. As reported in Hemmings and elsewhere, Lancia’s parent company, Fiat, now wonders aloud whether it cares to continue this manufacturer renown for its engineering excellence. To protect yourself…
Land Rover and Aston Martin?
Might this storied nameplate join the Leaping Cat and the Green Oval under Tata? That’s the report published yesterday in AM, an online UK resource for automobile dealers. Their report states that the current majority owners, a Kuwaiti investment group, would like to sell their…