I didn’t drive a Miata until three years ago when we were out in Monterey for car week. After six days and over 600 miles in a rented Miata - all of them with the top down - I decided I needed one of these. The southern end of Carmel Valley Road is a narrow, twisted strip of asphalt that winds through the golden…

Because it was designed by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy, who certainly knew what he was doing. It looks understated and still fresh and modern.

I like the new one, but I still appreciate the old one. But the old one wasn’t very good, at being a car. Sure, it had good approach angles and breakover angles, but when I wanted one a couple year back and test drove a 110 station wagon with the 300tdi, I was completely put off them. Maybe as a second or third car,…

Automobile Magazine was a favorite of mine. When Jean Jennings was at the helm, it was a tremendous publication that I preferred to C&D or Motor Trend. This year has been awful for journalism period.

First car:

You people are morons. Steve McQueen. Steve fucking McQueen: 2d OA at Sebring 1970 1964 ISDT

There once was an idiot from Limerick,

Mr. Clavey, I enjoyed reading about your adventures in Quebec with the Chevy Bolt. I am still contemplating my options for the next vehicle I purchase. EV’s are appealing, but cold conditions like those in Quebec, and to a lesser extent in my home of Upstate NY leave much to be desired for range. Is Canada looking…

Does the technician get to affix a little sticker of a fighter jet to the outside of his toolbox now?