A while ago I was listening to Spike’s Car Radio podcast and the host, Spike Feresten, asked his co-host about their “taproot” car; the place where their car obsession started. He defined it as the car which started their obsession . This question is frequently asked of guests and the answers are often varied. This…
I did it! 2022 Subaru BRZ In My Garage.
I did it! This winter I took my own advice and bought a 2022 Subaru BRZ. Over the last couple of years I’ve written about buying sports cars to keep them on the market, the joys of a small and light car, and even the greatness of rear wheel drive. The BRZ is everything I…
Auto Detailing Tips For The Non-Fanatic
Summer is here and with it great driving weather, so I thought I’d share some basic vehicle detailing tips. You’ve seen work I performed on my BMW 435i and my neighbor’s Porsche Cayenne and Jaguar F-Pace, but those jobs took a a lot of products and tools to complete. Not many people are crazy enough…
The Case for a Small, Simple and Light Car
Small. Simple. Light. Those are words most people don’t use to describe vehicles on the road today. Lately however, I’m starting to see this quickly shrinking and forgotten segment of the car market is where the real fun lies. Personally, I’ve been going for steadily more powerful and advanced cars in the search for something…
Autocross: Racing For Everyone
The sun breaks above the horizon to reveal a group of people groggily shuffling around a large arena parking lot. Some are busy applying numbers and inspecting their car, others are swapping out a set of wheels with sticky track tires, while some sip their morning coffee and look out across a sea of orange…
Loaner Car Review #2: 2020 BMW M4 Heritage Edition
Welcome to the next loaner car review series where we’ll take a look at BMW’s 2020 M4 Heritage Edition. Not long ago my car’s service indicator hit “0” miles, so I set up an appointment and a reservation for a loaner vehicle. The check-in process was normal and I was expecting another 5 Series or…
Loaner Car Review #1: 2020 BMW 5-Series
Welcome to the first installment of the “Loaner Car Review” series which will kick off with a review of the 2020 BMW 5-Series. The dealership provides a loaner car when our vehicles go in for service or repairs, so it is a great opportunity to try out a new vehicle and writing up a review….
Exterior Detail: Jaguar F-Pace S
This exterior detail job on a 2019 Jaguar F-Pace S is an addition to a series of detailing articles starting with my car and most recently, my neighbor’s 2017 Porsche Cayenne S. I’ve always had a thing for blue vehicles but I’ve never managed to own one due to the right combination of performance options…
Exterior Detail: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S
Not long ago, my neighbor brought home a beautiful, black, 2017 Porsche Cayenne S. While admiring this beautiful vehicle and hearing the story of how it ended up in his driveway, the conversation turned to how he could keep it looking good. A few minutes later we agreed on a full exterior detail. I was…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Car Geek Style
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the entire planet, I felt it was time to do a little social distancing of my own; Car Geek style. Several weeks of long hours working from my official and home office in my basement left me stressed out and feeling cooped up. The weather had been appalling with…