Ford's best-selling SUV Fifteen years ago, I drove the first Ford Escape. The difference between that SUV and today's Escape is measurable, and it is all for the better. Today's fourth-generation Escape is sleeker, quieter, and more responsive. The new Escape will offer five trim levels; S, SE, hybrid-only SE Sport, SEL, and Titanium and [...]
Sir Stirling Moss crosses the finish line at 90 One of the great race car drivers of all time, Sir Stirling Moss, passed away at the age of 90, with his wife, Lady Susie Moss, by his side in his home 12 April 2020, Easter Sunday. The British race car driver was knighted Sir Stirling [...]
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD new car review It was so easy to like this SUV as soon as I got in the driver's seat. I am a fan of Hyundais in general and, in particular, the Kona Ultimate SUV. The 1.6 turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine mated with a 7-speed eco shift dual-clutch transmission is [...]
Fool me once, Shame on you “In times of crisis, we have to transcend the personal and come together for the greater good. Whether it is beverage companies producing hand sanitizer or fashion companies creating hospital gowns, there’s nothing more entrepreneurial than seeing an urgent need and meeting it. That’s why we are using our [...]
Flatten the curve Everyone is trying to figure out how they can help from the confines of their kitchen table. From Spain to Italy to the United States of America, 25 voices representing the Women's World Car Of The Year speaking twelve languages are asking you to stay home, stay safe, Stay Home Save Lives. [...]
GM using credit instead of a bailout This is what I'm talking about, a company that has capital, or the ability to get capital instead of begging to the Government for a bailout. General Motors knows the hit it took in 2008 when it went through a bailout. There are still people that won't buy [...]
We, the people This morning I opened my Facebook page and saw a post that said Democrats were rejecting the Corona Virus stimulus bill that would give each taxpayer some money to help them get through this lockdown. The post then explained why the bill was rejected by Democrats; because it wasn’t about helping the [...]
First-hand experience in Italy of the Corona Virus. With permission to repost from a friend in Asti, Italy - Hi Gina, I am very sorry that this damned virus has also come to you in America. I can describe to you what happened here in Italy: at the beginning, it was underestimated, because the first [...]
Electrification and Road to Autonomy You’re washing your hands, and you’re self-quarantining during COVID-19. How do you keep up with the latest news and stay safe? Webinars. On March 19th, 7 am Pacific Time Reuters is providing a webinar that won’t cost you anything and will keep you up to date on The Car of [...]
How To Prevent car accidents As a car owner, auto accidents are something you don’t want to think about when you’re driving. But, the sad truth is nobody knows if you’re ever going to find yourself involved in one. One thing’s for sure, though: auto accidents can happen due to complacency. You’re likely here reading [...]