Chris Economaki Made My Day September 28, 2012March 1, 2017Rick 1 When we reach that point in our lives when the end is near, we all want to look back and think we made [...]
Are You Still Cranky? September 14, 2012September 14, 2012Rick 1 Return with me now to the days of yesteryear. When men were men and windows had cranks. I’ve been reminded of that bygone [...]
Thoughts from Tokyo September 10, 2012March 1, 2017Rick A few rambling automotive related thoughts from my recent trip to Japan: I was surprised at the lack of tuner cars on the streets. During [...]
Postcard from Tokyo September 4, 2012September 4, 2012Rick 1 I went all the way to Japan so I could test drive a car. OK, that’s not technically correct. I actually went there [...]
Life and Death on the Grand Prix Circuit August 2, 2012August 7, 2012Rick Back in high school I used to run track and cross-country with a guy who threw up before every race. It was a [...]
Ten Most Forgotten American Cars July 11, 2012July 11, 2012Rick 2 I started thinking about this list one night when a friend mentioned her family had a Dodge Matador. I gently corrected her and [...]
Car Technology Isn’t Working June 29, 2012Rick 1 Dear Automakers, Have I told you how great you are lately? I mean your cars are awesome. In fact, the latest JD Power [...]
Disneyland Understands Gearheads Like Me! June 5, 2012June 6, 2012Rick When I think back, Disneyland was there at the beginning of my automotive obsession, and with the introduction of Cars Land, it’s bringing [...]
Carroll Shelby Wasn’t My Friend May 12, 2012March 2, 2017Rick I didn’t know Carroll Shelby. Unlike my buddy Matt Stone (who writes about their relationship in his blog), I didn’t truly know Carroll Shelby. Oh [...]
Best Navigation System for your Car May 9, 2012May 9, 2012Rick I’ve decided that the best navigation system for your car, isn’t in your car. It’s probably in your pocket. Over the last few [...]