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2013 BMW X1: Luxury On The Cheap

April 17, 2013April 17, 2013Casey Williams 1

BMW’s new X1 crossover wagon is supposedly the entry-level Ultimate Driving Machine for the upward-striding NQR40s (that’s Not Quite Rich, Under 40). The car starts at $30,650 without destination, but when our tester arrived, it stickered at $44,245! Hardly cheap. But, I’ll show you how to get a great little Bimmer much closer to the magic $30k threshold and put some money back into your skinny jeans fund. [...]

Auto Erotica: 5 Tips For Folks Who Insist On Mating & Motoring

April 12, 2013February 8, 2018Sam Gomez

Last month, we published a few common-sense tips for people who like to drive naked. To me, it was almost a throwaway piece. I mean, let’s face it: driving naked isn’t skydiving. It doesn’t require much preparation or research. But the next thing we knew, the story had been picked up and passed around like a well-endowed, badonka-donked hustler on Santa Monica Boulevard. [...]

New York Dealership Allegedly Fires Man For Being Gay, HIV-Positive

April 11, 2013April 11, 2013Richard Read

Jeffrey Villacampa is a 20-year veteran of the auto industry. He is also gay. The Manhattan resident has worked for numerous employers over the past two decades, none of whom has had a problem with his sexual orientation. [...]

2013 Ram 1500 Goes For Green

April 10, 2013April 10, 2013Casey Williams 1

I could recount all of the awards the Ram 1500 has hauled home – Motor Trend Truck of the Year, Texas Auto Writers Association’s Truck of Texas, etc., etc. – and you may or may not care. But what might color your opinion is all of the sexy tech this big boy brings to bear. [...]

2013 Lexus RX350 F-Sport: When Did SUVs Get So S&M?

April 5, 2013April 5, 2013James Hamel 1

Now, you may think an SUV that costs this much must have all the utility of a Victoria Beckham Range Rover Evoque Special Edition with Pink Diamond inlayed wheels — but you’d be wrong. This Lexus offers 40 cubic feet of space with the rear seats in place, doubling to 80 cubic feet when you fold the seats down. With that much room, you’ll be able to take your two 80-pound rescue dogs to the park and still have room for a Home Depot stop on the way home. (Just don’t leave the hounds in the car, please.) [...]

Tales Of A Jaguar From The Garden Of Good & Evil

April 2, 2013April 2, 2013Casey Williams 2

Since first visiting my college buddy in Savannah, Georgia early last year, I’ve made two more trips to what is arguably the most beautiful city in the South. I was there this March for the traditional greening of the fountain in Forsyth Park, saw Lady Chablis perform at Club One, drank coffee at Gallery, and ate my favorite shrimp n’ grits at Pirates House. It’s divine. [...]

Off-Topic But On Point: This Was A Huge Week For LGBT Americans

March 29, 2013March 29, 2013Richard Read 1

Lots of blogs cover LGBT issues, including this one. But since our staff is small and our focus is narrow — limited to cars, travel, insurance, and such — we usually let other sites report on general news affecting our community. Not today. [...]

2014 Lexus IS: Lexus Gets Into The Velociraptor Business

March 28, 2013March 29, 2013Sam Miller-Christiansen 2

In my youth, the movie Jurassic Park was everything to me. So, you’d think I’d relish the opportunity to be whisked over Austin, Texas in a helicopter, Jurassic Park-style. John Williams’ sweeping soundtrack from that 1993 blockbuster would dance in my head as we’d glide over the city, all smiles and wonder. [...]

2013 Acura ILX: A Civic In Drag For The NQR40s

March 26, 2013March 26, 2013Richard Read 2

During the next few years, no automotive segment will be more contested than the entry-luxury market. I’ve taken to calling these drivers the NQR40s, or not-quite-rich, under 40s. They’re young, not exceedingly wealthy, but they can certainly afford cars with above-average price tags. Like our own tribe, they tend to be tech- and design-savvy. Make it fun, urban-appropriate, and a bit daring, and you’ve got the perfect package for most folks in this demographic. (Or us, for that matter.) [...]

The 2013 Ford Fusion Is So Good You Can Eat It? Lettuce Explain

March 21, 2013March 21, 2013Sam Gomez

Soybeans, wheat straw, coconuts, and dandelion greens make for an interesting salad. They’re also key ingredients in one of the most outstanding cars of the year, the 2013 Ford Fusion. For those who truly want a green car, this baby more than qualifies. [...]