In this series, we’re celebrating the cars that made us happy. The ones that surprised us and made us smile (even if they made us walk once in a while). They may not be the best on paper, but they proved themselves on the road with more smiles-per-gallon than anything else we’ve driven. Today we’ve got Jon C and a […]
The best car I ever owned – Jonathan’s Olds Cutlass Ciera Read Post »
In this series, we’re celebrating the cars that made us happy. The ones that surprised us and made us smile (even if they made us walk once in a while). They may not be the best on paper, but they proved themselves on the road with more smiles-per-gallon than anything else we’ve driven. Today we’re on the road with Jimmy
The best car I’ve ever owned: Jimmy’s 1971 Chevy Read Post »
If you’re seeing this on Facebook and you only click one of my posts now and then, this is the one for you.< Set aside 30 minutes for this video and you'll see car design and manufacturing on a whole new level. I first met Christian von Koenigsegg at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009. Back then, he was the
Video: Inside the Koenigsegg dream factory and driving an Agera R Read Post »
In this series, we’re celebrating the cars that made us happy. The ones that surprised us and made us smile (even if they made us walk once in a while). They may not be the best on paper, but they proved themselves on the road with more smiles-per-gallon than anything else we’ve driven. Today we’re on the road with Pierre
The best car I’ve ever owned: Pierre’s Saab 9000 Read Post »
I’ve been receiving a few submissions for the “Best car I’ve ever owned” series. I haven’t had time to reply yet, or post them on site, but will get to that in due course. Thanks very much to those who have sent stories and pictures in. You’re ace. In the meantime, maybe we can spend a moment considering a pair
My post from yesterday – Subjective Question: What’s the best car you’ve ever owned – yielded some absolutely wonderful stories about people and their cars. Your stories spoke of the type of car culture that I worry about losing given the current generation of kids and their preference for smartphones over a set of smart wheels. Thanks so much for
Call for submissions – The best car you’ve ever owned Read Post »
On paper, the Saab 9-3 Viggen is the best car I’ve ever owned. It’s the one I paid the most money for. It had the most powerful engine, the highest level of equipment, the best interior, the best paint (color and finish) and the highest safety rating. It’s close. Top 3, even. But it’s not the best car I’ve ever
Subjective Question – What’s the best car you’re ever owned? Read Post »
Given Saab’s new potential (at least in part) Chinese ownership, I’m trying to open my mind to the possibility that the Chinese can be cool, even if it seems like China is on a completely different planet. I’ve seen a few amazing China articles in the last week. This one in particular will absolutely blow your mind: Trendwatching – Made
Last Sunday in Milan, Ryder Hesjedal of the Garmin Barracuda Pro Cycling Team won this years Giro D’Italia (Tour of Italy). After three weeks of racing around Denmark (!) and Italy, he pipped Joaquim Rodriguez by seconds to win the General Classification. Those of you who are cyclists or follow the pro tour will already know the story, for everyone
