There are a ton of these in the Bay Area where I live. They are the new Teslas around here where one out of 5 cars are Model 3s (I call them the new Beverly Hills Corollas. If you remember the first Lexus, it might ring a bell). I was going to put a deposit one one several years ago, but procrastinated, then they…

Hey Ryan - It’s Mikumi National Park, not Mikuma

Still buttugly. And what’s with the stupid wart thing on the C pillar? Serves no function or purpose. And don’t get me started on the name K.I.A.

Looking at the track log, on final he was well over 100mph - roughly 30 over stall speed. Given that this aircraft type has a very high stall speed, poor glide ratio, and very poor stall behavior. He may have come in too hot, misjudged his approach, and landed too far down the runway. Whatever happened, it was most…

Looking up the tail number I can confirm that the aircraft is a PropJet 4. This no longer available model has a turboprop configuration instead of a piston powerplant. Reverse thrust is generated through reverse pitching the prop, known as “beta range.” Also, these planes are experimental, and sold as kits. With…

I see these things all over Northern California with “RC” stickers on them. Each time they seem to get uglier.

Test drove a blue Viggen Coupe when they were new. So much torque steer and the front wheels struggled to lay down the power off the line. Did not sound that great either and that typical notchy Saab shifter didn’t help. And, although this one does not have it, the dash had this textured enamel looking plastic facia…

Green is one of my favorite color on Porsches, but I prefer the darker Forrest Green or Irish Green.

After owning American, British and German cars including Fords, Rovers and Audis, I reluctantly went for a Japanese brand that would fit my growing family’s requirement for a spacious, and reliable 3 row SUV. My wife and I looked at Audi A7, BMW X7, Volvos XC90, Mercedes GLS, and came to the realization that while…

Aside from most any road in Africa, my scariest road was Baja 1 on several trips in the early 90s, starting in TJ and stretching down the peninsula to Cabo. While lots of sections were paved smooth with wide lanes, things went south after you passed Ensenada. The road is raised in many areas with no shoulder and there…

Best car I’ve ever owned! Had a 2002 that I bought in ‘04 and loved every minute of it until it got totaled at 95K. The car was unstoppable driving through whiteout conditions in the Sierras, ate miles in total comfort on long road trips up and down the CA coast, and handled decently in the twisties. It even performed…

I had a 2002 that I bought in ‘04 and had it until it was totaled at 95K. The car was in the shop at least 3 times per year for major work but I did not care. I got the silver or platinum Audi extended warrantees every 3 years that covered the yearly $10K maintenance bills at a fraction of the cost. Plus my dealer…

Love the L322 as it closely adheres to the design language of the original RR, which to me is the purest design form for a SUV. Also, biased. I own one.

And that stupid kink in the rear window throws everything off.

I dunno..the front looks like an angry fish to me. And that stupid kink in the rear window throws everything off.

Just rented one in Holland while on vacation. Great handling and comfortable little car, and the build quality and interior is definitely up to Benz standards, unlike the previous generation.

2019 Highlander Limited. $500 per month and 3 years into a way too long loan, but with a great interest rate.

I got the cheapo version of the Nanoskin mitt and it works OK but doesn’t get the bedded in particles. Maybe I’ll spend the extra and try the the real thing

Saw this one, and several others being tested in Calistoga between July 3rd and 5th. We spend our 4th of July Holiday there every year and as we were driving past the Four Seasons on the Silverado Trail, I spotted the purple one moving around the front of the property. Thought it was a Wraith in a gross gaudy purple,…

2019 Highlander + 1991 Range Rover. Once a year clay bar and decontaminant. Avalon King ceramic coating on everything including glass, lights, trim, etc. Ceramic boost every six months and light clay bar. Every two months high pressure wash including undersides. Two bucket hand wash every two weeks with PH balanced…