A new year is very nearly upon us (and in some parts of the world, it already is), and while it’s a good time to look forward to what 2012 will bring, it’s also a...
Tag Archives: Land Rover
Even though it’s arrival is being greeted with howls of protest from Land Rover purists (who are easy to spot since they never leave home without their Leatherman multitools, pith helmets and a jar of...
The German auto industry has long been one of the most (if not the most) respected on the planet. Much of that has to do with its reputation for precision engineering and attention to detail....
If we absolutely had to drive a luxury SUV, the Range Rover Sport would be quite high on our list of choices. It looks like a factory customized version of the regular Range Rover, and...
While the market for larger truck-based (or truck-like) SUVs is now a tiny shadow of what it was just a few years ago, there are still some manufacturers willing to cater to people who can’t...
Seven years ago, Charles Spencer (aka “Spen“) King, the designer of the original Range Rover and a giant of the British car biz, was on his soapbox. He lamented that the progeny of the iconic...
What if you were able to zip to Whole Foods for that forgotten spice, or drop the kids off for Karate practice, or meet your BFF half way across town for a latte– from the...
2009 was a tough year for the auto industry to say the least. Not only did we witness massive government bailouts, epic bankruptcies and a precipitous plummet in sales, but over 1,500 dealerships shuttered their...
For the last couple of years, CAR magazine has challenged designers from major auto manufacturers to come up with designs that upgrade Santa’s sleigh to the toy-delivery vehicle of tomorrow. In 2008, the likes of...
We’ve all had difficulties with new car repairs at the dealership… I once had a brand new Oldsmobile Bravada that spent more time in the service shop than in my garage. I complained and petitioned...