When fanatics argue for things to be more “hardcore,” what they’re really asking for is purity. They want the frills stripped away so that the raw form of their obsession lays bare before them. Economic pragmatism has meant that drivers have been left lately without too many options in this regard, forced to reach deep into their pockets if they […]
Test Drives
Sensory Seduction: Maserati GranCabrio Sport First Drive
There are days, and there are good days, and despite what challenges the handful of waking hours have brought, if you’ve spent any time on a sun-splashed mountain road in the Maserati GranCabrio Sport, it was most definitely good day.
Go outside! 2013 Ford Escape Review
I’ve had enough. I’m tired of the daily, stress-ridden, repetitive water-treading rat race. I’m worn out by the looming deadlines. I’ve sick of climbing ladders, picking competencies, and “playing the game.” Some people have 99 problems? I got all 100, including that particular last one. I have other people’s problems to solve, too. Most of my day is spent in […]
A Break In The Clouds: 2013 Ford Flex Review
Oregon Coast 101 is an idyllic coastal highway that passes through some of the state’s finest views of the pacific. A storm has just blown through, and everything glistens from the fresh rain. The weather pattern is now blowing through the mountains to the east of us, which we just came through in a different car, and through which we […]
Portlandia Or Bust: 2013 Ford Taurus SHO
What they tell you about Portland, Oregon is that the people there live a stress-free life. Its breweries are only outnumbered by the movie theaters that serve their fine potables. Residents live an active and healthy lifestyle. The town itself is very pedestrian friendly, and the lively culture combined with the lovely natural scenery surrounding it make for a vibrant […]