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 […]
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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 […]
First Drive: Ford Focus Electric
A very wise muppet once told us “it’s not easy being green”. Turns out Ford is on a mission to prove this untrue. Enter the new Ford Focus electric, a bold submission to the all electric ring. Going up against the already popular Chevy Volt, the new Toyota Prius C and the Nissan Leaf, Ford has wasted no time stepping […]
Sound Of The Beast: Ford Police Interceptor Review
The Crown Victoria is the very model of a seasoned career officer: experienced, tough as nails, and dependable when duty calls. Its shape is burned into our minds and it triggers a feeling of security when we see it or a tinge of panic, depending on what side of the law we’re on. The car has served well for nigh […]
AK’s Top 5 Snow Day Rides
Avid AutoKinesis reader “Barry” (who may or may not exist) writes in to find out what cars we’d like to have on hand to tackle snow. It didn’t take us long to compile a top 5 list of winter wonderland hoon-mobiles.