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2013 Buick Encore Is The Authentic Crossover

December 14, 2012December 14, 2012Casey Williams

Despite what you might see at the local fashion mall or pissy bistro, there’s no law requiring anybody to spend a queen’s ransom for a luxury crossover. Between downsizing Boomers and their disaffected kids who just don’t give a damn, there’s a big trend towards unpretentious luxury. For them, there’s never been a crossover like the Buick Encore. [...]

2013 Infiniti G37 Convertible Conducts Itself Well

November 30, 2012Casey Williams

The G37’s styling says that you have class, but aren’t opposed to flipping back the power hard top, summoning Studio 54 on satellite radio, and having a go at the throttle. Just be careful to keep things out of the trunk: you could crunch a laptop — or a piccolo — in a heartbeat. [...]

2013 Dodge Dart Honors Its Italian Heritage But Embraces Its New Home

November 27, 2012Casey Williams 2

As nice as the Dart is to look at, though, my favorite part is the world’s easiest-to-use touchscreen and controls. A Barbie doll could program the nav system, change audio settings, or access climate control. [...]

With The 2013 Subaru Legacy, Subaru Explores Its Indiana Roots

November 15, 2012November 15, 2012Casey Williams

It was either by coincidence or divine love of the underdog that I happened to have the Subaru Legacy 3.6R the same weekend I was planning to tour the National Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana. Not only is the Subaru brand beloved by our community, but also the car is built in Lafayette, just 45 minutes north of Indianapolis. It felt right at home on Hoosier highways. [...]

2013 Chrysler 200 Flips Its Lid

November 13, 2012Casey Williams

Ever since Lee Iacocca ordered the roof off of a LeBaron for his summer enjoyment, Chrysler has been a leader in flip-top luxury touring machines. [...]

2013 Ford Mustang V6 Is No Sissy

October 30, 2012October 30, 2012Casey Williams 1

Once upon a time, ordering a Ford Mustang with a V6 signified that you were a secretary, a college student, or “worse”, a “man-loving sissy”. [...]

2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Is Hot Enough To Fight Off The Winter Blues

October 24, 2012October 24, 2012Casey Williams

I like autumn, but the 40-degree weather that signals the coming of winter and froze my sweet ass off at a recent football game, not so much. So, I said “eff-it” and hopped a plane to L.A., where winter is a concept locals only hear about on cable news. I figured a Mercedes C63 AMG would warm the chill, so I threw it down the Pacific Coast Highway to see if it would grip the curves or become a V8-powered cigarette boat. [...]

2013 Jaguar XF Supercharged Goes Back To School

October 16, 2012October 16, 2012Casey Williams

On the way to my favorite coffee shop in the XF Supercharged, I give a wave to a gentleman in a Jaguar E-Type. He nods back, acknowledging the passing of time and technology. Both cars are clearly Jaguars. I’m just happy to have the latest one for my 20th high school reunion. [...]

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 Crosses Over Its Heritage

October 10, 2012October 10, 2012Casey Williams 1

Mercedes-Benz is famous for its SL sports cars and S-Class sedans. The Gullwings are iconic, but so is the brick house G-Class SUV. Originally developed for the German military, it evolved into a posh mountain goat that can climb over almost anything with its three locking differentials. For similar style, but a more urban attitude, check the GLK350 crossover. [...]

2013 Dodge Charger Flexes Its Gay Muscle

October 9, 2012October 9, 2012Casey Williams

One of my favorite shows this summer was “In the Big House” on LOGO. In one scene, former mobster “Big Lou” tries to give his gay son, Luis, advice on building muscle mass. Luis points to his ripped abs and asks his dad what he’s talking about. His dad counters, “Yeah, but it’s gay muscle”. Point being, there’s powerful-beat-up-the schmuck-you’re-intimidating muscle and then there’s hey-I’m-sexy-and-pretty muscle. Both are hot, but the latter will get you in a lot less trouble. (Well, usually.) [...]

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