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# Gaywheels

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- [Mid-size Sedans  Are Where It's At for Style, Efficiency, and Value](https://gaywheels.com/2023/06/mid-size-sedans-are-where-its-at-for-style-efficiency-and-value/) - In the age before crossovers, mid-size sedans were the most popular wheels in American driveways. Epic battles between the Ford Taurus, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry were as fierce as today’s between Chevy, Ford, and Ram pickups. Since then, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda, and GM have mostly dropped sedans. But, if you’re looking for a combination
- [2023 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV Travels Far From Plugs With Panache To Spare](https://gaywheels.com/2023/06/2023-mercedes-eqs-450-suv-travels-far-from-plugs-with-panache-to-spare/) - Like many of you, I’m slowly getting used to driving electric vehicles. Running in the city, where chargers are plentiful, I have no concerns. But, my recent mission was to drive from Indianapolis, Indiana to Danville, Illinois and back to visit my grandmother with enough extra range to pick up lunch and make it home
- [Nissan's Vivid Brake Color Palette is More About Hitting the Raceway than Looking Sexy on the Runway](https://gaywheels.com/2026/08/nissans-vivid-brake-color-palette-is-more-about-hitting-the-raceway-than-looking-sexy-on-the-runway/) - As if in an art gallery, you may have stood curbside admiring the bright colors adorning Nissan brake calipers. They do add pops of color to what would otherwise be wholly functional devices engineered to halt a car’s rapid progression. Red, silver, gold – they all look nice. Unless you’re a Nissan designer, you probably
- [2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Starts the Good Kind of Trouble Your Entire Posse can Enjoy and Get Away Quickly](https://gaywheels.com/2026/08/2026-ford-mustang-mach-e-starts-the-good-kind-of-trouble-your-entire-posse-can-enjoy-and-get-away-quickly/) - If you want to start trouble, take a Mach-E to a Ford Mustang owner’s group and announce the electric crossover is your favorite pony of all time. You’ll likely get booed. I said something like that to my best friend while stoked with bourbon and riding in his new sinister black Mustang coupe. He’s still
- [From Chicken to Doritos and...Toyotas, Honey is Proving a Hot Trend](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/from-chicken-to-doritos-and-toyotas-honey-is-proving-a-hot-trend/) - From The Colonel’s chicken to Doritos, honey is steaming up culinary endeavors across the spectrum. Now, you can devour the glossy natural hue while eating trails in 2027 Toyota TRD Pro models as the automaker adds Honeycomb exterior paint to Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma along with Hot Honey for the mid-size 4Runner SUV. TRD Pro
- [2026 Traverse is the Sinister Self-Driving Crossover Fit for the Jet-Set, but Priced for the Chevrolet-Set](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-traverse-is-the-sinister-self-driving-crossover-fit-for-the-jet-set-but-priced-for-the-chevrolet-set/) - George Jones and Tammy Wynette famously sang a song about not being the jet-set, but as the Chevrolet-set. They never forget their working-class roots, but were clearly a few levels above. The same could be said for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT, a three-row crossover that spoils passengers while maintaining value appreciated by those who
- [2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss is the All-Terrain Electric Pickup for Those Who Claim They'd Never Give Up Gasoline](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-chevrolet-silverado-ev-trail-boss-is-the-all-terrain-electric-pickup-for-those-who-claim-theyd-never-give-up-gasoline/) - I know who you are because I hear from you all of the time. You like your gas-guzzling V8 engine and nobody’s going to tell you some weak little EV is ever going to replace it. Whatever. While I enjoy throttling my Corvette’s V8 on weekends, I prefer an EV for daily endeavors. Spend some
- [2026 Lexus TX: A Dreamboat That’s Big. Really Big](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-lexus-tx-a-dreamboat-thats-big-really-big/) - When it comes to large luxury SUVs, the 2026 Toyota TX is the most affordable pick of the litter, starting at less than $60K US. For the class, that really is considered affordable. There is almost 100 cubic feet of cargo room when you fold both the third and second row of seats down. You
- [The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander is a Relevant SUV in a Very Popular Segment](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/the-2026-mitsubishi-outlander-is-a-relevant-suv-in-ia-very-popular-segment/) - It has been five model years since its introduction. Yet, it has become their leading offering over at Mitsubishi. The Outlander compact SUV offers three rows of seats, a choice of drivelines, and a nice environment to drive around town of across the country. As with most vehicles, there had to be some changes. For
- [2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack and Durango R/T 392 Carry Your Little Dukes to Piano Lessons Without Sliding Through Air](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-dodge-charger-scat-pack-and-durango-r-t-392-carry-your-little-dukes-to-piano-lessons-without-sliding-through-air/) - If it was Friday night in the early 1980s, I was sitting in front of the television watching my favorite show: The Dukes of Hazard. And we car peeps know the star of the show was neither Bo nor Luke, and not even Daisy’s shorts in her white Jeep, it was the orange 1969 Dodge
- [2026 GMC Hummer: Not the Hummer of Y2K](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-gmc-hummer-not-the-hummer-of-y2k/) - Today’s 2026 GMC Hummer is indeed very different from the one that everyone, including Arnold Schwartznegger, was trying to drive some 20-odd years ago. Way back when, the H1 and H2 were the hottest monster trucks to ring in the new century. People loved them, even if they could not afford them and they were
- [2026 Subaru Solterra Crossover EV Drives Farther and Faster Without Losing Its Practical Utility](https://gaywheels.com/2026/07/2026-subaru-solterra-crossover-ev-drives-farther-and-faster-without-losing-its-practical-utility/) - It’s difficult to believe, but I first drove the Subaru Solterra, the brand’s first EV, over four years ago in Santa Barbara, California. It was smooth and quiet on city streets and surprisingly capable off-road on Catalina Island. It drove just as nice back home in Indianapolis. There was really nothing wrong with it beyond
- [2026 Buick Enclave Avenir is the Modern Luxury Wagon that can Carry Seven and Drive Itself on Long Highway Adventures](https://gaywheels.com/2026/06/2026-buick-enclave-avenir-is-the-modern-luxury-wagon-that-can-carry-seven-and-drive-itself-on-long-highway-adventures/) - I’ve been writing a special story about station wagons and summer travel and was pondering why some of my favorite Buicks like the 1970 Estate wagon from the movie The Way, Way Back, Corvette-powered 1994-96 Roadmaster wagon and recent German-built Regal TourX no longer exist. Then, I drive the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir and I
- [Next-Generation 2027 Chevy Silverado Debuts with Fresh Fits, Enhanced Power and Screens for All](https://gaywheels.com/2026/06/next-generation-2027-chevy-silverado-debuts-with-fresh-fits-enhanced-power-and-screens-for-all/) - Few model introductions receive more attention than the full-size pickups from GM, Ford and Ram, so the first look at the redesigned 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a big deal. Millions will be built. Memories will be made. Many will be handed down through generations. New forms, engines, and screens will become familiar. “Silverado has
- [2026 Mazda CX-5 Charms with Italian Style, Japanese Quality over a Spirited Driving Experience. It would be Even Better with a Proper Odometer and Radio Tuning.](https://gaywheels.com/2026/06/2026-mazda-cx-5-charms-with-italian-style-japanese-quality-over-a-spirited-driving-experience-it-would-be-even-better-with-a-proper-odometer-and-radio-tuning/) - Mazda has long built a reputation as a Japanese Alfa Romeo due to its flowing flanks, revvy engines, and taut suspensions. Think 90% of the joy of driving an Italian car, but with Japanese reliability. Or, in Mazda-speak, there’s a little Miata in every one. That mostly describes the 2026 CX-5 crossover. There’s a strong
- [Bearing a Familiar Name and Style, the 2026 Toyota C-HR Takes Electric into Edgier Dimensions](https://gaywheels.com/2026/06/bearing-a-familiar-name-and-style-the-2026-toyota-c-hr-takes-electric-into-edgier-dimensions/) - A few weeks ago, I drove the updated Toyota bZ electric crossover and thought it was excellent for families wanting to go electric without breaking the bank. But…, if I was buying something for myself, I’d like something a little sportier – maybe with edgier crossover coupe styling while still keeping all that made the
- [2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the Stylish Luxury Car that Makes High Gas Prices Vanish](https://gaywheels.com/2026/06/2026-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-is-the-stylish-luxury-car-that-makes-high-gas-prices-vanish/) - When an automotive journalist – mainly me – drives somebody else’s cars most of the time, the price of gas doesn’t really hit their wallet. However, when said journalist decides to visit relatives, state parks, and his old hometown over the recent Memorial Day weekend, gas prices matter. At a certain age, even jaded journalists
- [2026 Chevy Trax: A Solid ‘10’ for under $22K](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-chevy-trax-a-solid-10-for-under-22k/) - A subcompact that is always flying under the radar, the 2026 Chevy Trax is an affable, affordable small car that can perform basic everyday life functions, like going from Point Gay to Point See-you-at-Pride – and beyond. Car and Driver ranks the 2026 Trax as one of its 10 Best cars for the year, taking
- [2026 Mazda CX-70 is Much Like a Grown-up's Mazda3 Hatchback with Power and Luxury to Spare](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-mazda-cx-70-is-much-like-a-grown-ups-mazda3-hatchback-with-power-and-luxury-to-spare/) - One of my all-time favorite compact cars is the current Mazda3 Hatchback, a car that proves style and performance don’t have to be expensive. It takes a sporty stance, but the sensuousness of how the rear body wraps over the wheels and around its rump is seductive artistry. But, it’s not really large enough for
- [2026 Audi SQ5: The Speedy Gonzales of Compact SUVs](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-audi-sq5-the-speedy-gonzales-of-compact-suvs/) - The Audi nameplate is a current favorite with Gen Z and other young adults who politely call me ‘sir’ (as opposed to old fart, thank you), as well as with kids like you and others who might really enjoy the fun and nimbleness of the 2026 Audi SQ5, a Compact ‘Performance’ SUV that truly is
- [As Honda Celebrates the Accord's 50th Birthday, It Debuts a New Hybrid Concept that Previews the Model's Exciting Future](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/as-honda-celebrates-the-accords-50th-birthday-it-debuts-a-new-hybrid-concept-that-previews-the-models-exciting-future/) - Proclaimed in early advertisements as “The Big Honda”, Accord joined the Civic and eventually became America’s best-selling car. A Honda leader once described it as “the rice in our meal”. Fifty years on, crossovers surpass sedans for dominance in American driveways, but a fresh new hybrid by 2030 may elevate this sedan’s standing. The Bigger
- [2026 Toyota bZ and Lexus RX 550e Offer EV Value and Luxury on Opposite Ends of the Same Plug](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-toyota-bz-and-lexus-rx-550e-offer-ev-value-and-luxury-on-opposite-ends-of-the-same-plug/) - You may think EVs are expensive with limited range. Understandable, but what if there was an electric crossover that cost little more than a comparable gas-powered model? And it comes from an automaker renowned for battery and motor technology? Check out the 2026 Toyota bZ. As with the similar Subaru Solterra and Lexus RZ, the
- [2026 Toyota Corolla: Starting at $23K, ‘One of the Best for the Money’](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-toyota-corolla-starting-at-23k-one-of-the-best-for-the-money/) - Allow me to get the Bad and the Ugly out of the way before we get to the Good of the 2026 Toyota Corolla: The backseats can get a little ‘precious’, especially on trims with the hatchback, even if you do stick to your diet of mostly veggies and proteins. And to call this year’s
- [2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV Hits Gen-X Senses of Nostalgia While Creating a Cool Crossover that Resonates Across Generations](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-ev-hits-gen-x-senses-of-nostalgia-while-creating-a-cool-crossover-that-resonates-across-generations/) - I have to admit that when I first saw this car in photos, I thought it looked stupid. I mean, as a Gen-Xer I liked the ‘80s vibe, but it was a shock in a sea of sleek futuristic Teslas and Mercedes. Its platform-mate the Kia EV6 had a more advanced aesthetic. However, after seeing
- [2026 VW Tiguan: A Peppy, Spicy Compact SUV](https://gaywheels.com/2026/05/2026-vw-tiguan-a-peppy-spicy-compact-suv/) - One of the best on the road, the completely redesigned 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is a kickin’ little SUV that has a lot going for it, including up to 70 cubic feet of cargo space when needed. First off, let me state upfront that I am not a fan of Artificial Intelligence. In fact, I hate
- [2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid Crossover Dishes Style and Luxury No Matter Where You Romp](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-lexus-rx-450h-plug-in-hybrid-crossover-dishes-style-and-luxury-no-matter-where-you-romp/) - My mother-in-law has been on quite a journey to find her latest ride. She considered the Toyota Prius, appreciating its sleek style, utility and hybrid fuel economy. But…, it was small so she drove the much larger Toyota Crown hybrid. She liked it, but decided she wanted legit luxury, so the redesigned Lexus ES hit
- [2026 Subaru Outback XT is the Super Comfy All-terrain Turbo Wagon That Elicits Nostalgia of Volvos Past](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-subaru-outback-xt-is-the-super-comfy-all-terrain-turbo-wagon-that-elicits-nostalgia-of-volvos-past/) - One of my favorite cars from the late 1980s/90s is the Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon, a car once compared in advertising to a Lamborghini Countach hitching a trailer. For the time, it was fast, luxurious, and innately practical. It was understated and durable. Which, brings me to the car I’m driving this week: The redesigned
- [2026 Chevrolet Trax May Be GM's Least-expensive Model, Yet There's Nothing Cheap About How It Devours Drives Short and Long](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-chevrolet-trax-may-be-gms-least-expensive-model-yet-theres-nothing-cheap-about-how-it-devours-drives-short-and-long/) - My sister called a couple of weeks ago. Her Honda Odyssey that she loved and raised three kids was nearing its end…at over 250,000 miles! She still has tuition payments and dorm fees for my niece and nephews, so she needed a new car that was affordable, but also efficient, stylish and fun-to-drive. She found
- [2026 Toyota Camry: Hybrid Only, Still a Best of the Best](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-toyota-camry-hybrid-only-still-a-best-of-the-best/) - The 2026 Toyota Camry is a hybrid for 2026, and it is still an outstanding midsized sedan, earning the top ranking for hybrid cars from U.S. News and World Report. There is a lot to like about this car, so I will be a curmudgeon and get the ugly parts out of the way first:
- [While Killing Off Its Flagship LS Sedan, Lexus Finds a New Generation of Luxury Space](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/while-killing-off-its-flagship-ls-sedan-lexus-finds-a-new-generation-of-luxury-space/) - Lexus announced the discontinuation of its flagship LS sedan, the car that launched Toyota’s luxury brand in 1989. The original LS400 was enchanting, a car that could compete with the Mercedes S-Class at half the price and probably twice the quality. It set the entire luxury segment back on its wheels as storied brands scurried
- [2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: 30 MPG, Starts at $25K](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-30-mpg-starts-at-25k/) - The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is back again with its usual flair, but you’ll want to make sure that when you get the Cross, all you really want to do is be conservative on money and space. I say ‘conservative’ because in the truest sense of the word, that’s not a bad thing. I consider
- [Electric Vehicles, Luxury SUVs and A Celebration of America's 250th Dominate New York Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/electric-vehicles-luxury-suvs-and-a-celebration-of-americas-250th-dominate-new-york-auto-show/) - Here are eight stylish and capable new rides to get your motors revving: 2027 Subaru Getaway Subaru continues its EV roll-out with a three-row crossover joint-developed alongside the Toyota Highlander EV. All trims enjoy standard all-wheel-drive, 420 horsepower, 3,500 lbs. of towing, and ability to zip 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. Charge 10-80% in 30
- [2026 Lexus NX: This Compact Luxury Gem Checks All the Boxes](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-lexus-nx-this-compact-luxury-gem-checks-all-the-boxes/) - Even though I struggle to climb inside because I am more man than my endocrinologist wants me to be, I still love the compact luxury of the NX. And the 2026 Lexus NX is no exception. This is a small car, plain and simple, even though it is classified as an SUV. The boot pops
- [2026 Toyota Prius Hybrid: 47 City / 56 Hwy, Looks Like a Race Car](https://gaywheels.com/2026/04/2026-toyota-prius-hybrid-47-city-56-hwy-looks-like-a-race-car/) - The original American hybrid, the 2026 Toyota Prius still has some life to it, but admittedly, it has lost some of its original luster. You can get this year’s Prius as either a standard hybrid, where you don’t need to do anything other than drive it (my preference because I am a lazy arse) or
- [2026 Nissan Kicks SR is a Value-packed Compact Alternative to the Artsy-fartsy Murano](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/2026-nissan-kicks-sr-is-a-value-packed-compact-alternative-to-the-artsy-fartsy-murano/) - I’m a fan of the Nissan Murano, a luxurious mid-size crossover with artsy-fartsy turntable style. It swoops and sweeps over a beautiful interior layered with lush. It’s also expensive; the Platinum edition we just tested was over $57,000. If you’re perhaps a little younger and less financially flush than the typical Murano buyer, but still
- [2026 Nissan Murano Platinum Boasts Concept Car Style and Generations of Good Favor](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/2026-nissan-murano-platinum-boasts-concept-car-style-and-generations-of-good-favor/) - When people ask me if they should buy particular vehicle, I often reply, “If you bought the same model two or three generations ago, would you still like it?” I think back to the first-generation Nissan Murano I drove in 2003. If I still owned it, I’d enjoy it. Spending time with the fourth-generation 2026
- [Priced at Nearly $90K, the 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label is Very Continental](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/priced-at-nearly-90k-the-2026-lincoln-aviator-black-label-is-very-continental/) - In 1976, a top-of-the-line Lincoln Continental Mark IV Cartier was priced at $88,000. Elvis ate them like popcorn, but for the rest of America, it was one the country’s most expensive automobiles. A half-century later, we have the 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label, a three-row Explorer-based crossover with luxuries that make the old Continental seem
- [2026 Kia K4 Turbo is the Hot Hatch for Sporty Driving, Everyday Utility and Fuel Efficiency](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/2026-kia-k4-turbo-is-the-hot-hatch-for-sporty-driving-everyday-utility-and-fuel-efficiency/) - It’s difficult to beat a hot hatch for sporty driving, everyday utility and fuel efficiency, but most of them aren’t very pretty. I mean, the Volkswagen GTI is handsome, but it’s still basically two melted boxes on wheels. Same for the rest of them, but there’s something more special about the 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line
- [2026 Mazda 3: Zippy and Peppy for Happy Peppy People](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/2026-mazda-3-zippy-and-peppy-for-happy-peppy-people/) - I really like the Mazda 3, and the 2026 Mazda 3 is no exception (my husband Paul used to drive one). It is a happy peppy zippy zeppy little car, and assuming you don’t go nuts on the corndogs and the funnel cakes every weekend, you should be just fine getting in and out of
- [“The Devil's Mercedes” and Elvis' Limousine Foreshadow Re-booted Styling for the German Automaker's EVs, Crossovers and 2027 S-Class](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/the-devils-mercedes-and-elvis-limousine-foreshadow-re-booted-styling-for-the-german-automakers-evs-crossovers-and-2027-s-class/) - It’s 1948 and the owner of an armored 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770K, an icon of Third Reich and personal car of one Adolf Hitler, has his foot deep in the throttle with a supercharger so loud “as to force other motorists off the road”. Through thick bulletproof windows, he sees Pennsylvania countryside blur by at over
- [Unclutch Your Pearls; The Redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is Still a Crazy-capable Wagon](https://gaywheels.com/2026/03/unclutch-your-pearls-the-redesigned-2026-subaru-outback-wilderness-is-still-a-crazy-capable-wagon/) - I don’t want to like this car. Subaru decided to redesign its iconic Outback, a high-riding wagon that virtually invented the crossover segment, with boxy styling embracing SUVs and seemingly rejecting its wagon origins. However, if we peel away the new rugged suit, we find the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness doesn’t stray far from what
- [2026 Ford Maverick Lobo is a Slammed Performance Pickup Straight from The Factory](https://gaywheels.com/2026/02/2026-ford-maverick-lobo-is-a-slammed-performance-pickup-straight-from-the-factory/) - Automakers get some of their best ideas by watching what customers do to their vehicles…and what comes off of designers’ workstations when they feel inspired to play. Almost any type of vehicle can be their muse, but pickup trucks are especially fetching targets. Both of those inspired the Ford Maverick Lobo, a performance-oriented and urban-inspired
- [2026 GMC Acadia Denali Elevates Three-row Stealth Luxury with New Ultimate Style](https://gaywheels.com/2026/02/2026-gmc-acadia-denali-elevates-three-row-stealth-luxury-with-new-ultimate-style/) - GMC’s Denali sub-brand has been described as “stealth luxury”, vehicles for people who want comfort and style without ostentation. These upscale drivers can often afford the chrome badges of luxury makes, but prefer to stay below the radar of wealth. Flying ever so higher for 2026 is the three-row GMC Acadia Denali…Ultimate. Putting numbers to
- [2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X is the Comfy Cure for Tough Commutes and Glacial Convoys](https://gaywheels.com/2026/02/2026-nissan-armada-pro-4x-is-the-comfy-cure-for-tough-commutes-and-glacial-convoys/) - It’s been a tough winter, trudging through a foot of snow in Indiana before heading to Memphis to find 2-inches of ice and only one lane of slow-moving semis on Interstate 40. It’s really trying my patience, these arduous commutes and glacial convoys. But I may have the cure to these winter blues: The 2026
- [In Today's Challenging Times, Automakers Look to Surprising Sources for Colors that Both Remind Us of the Past and Inspire the Future](https://gaywheels.com/2026/02/in-todays-challenging-times-automakers-look-to-surprising-sources-for-colors-that-both-remind-us-of-the-past-and-inspire-the-future/) - In an episode of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”, Jerry Seinfeld picks up Jimmy Fallon in a Cascade Green 1956 Corvette that appears turquoise in the summer sun. Seinfeld declares it “absolutely the essence of American futuristic positivism of the post-war society at that time”. Fallon riffs, “That’s a beautiful thing. It’s beautiful. This is
- [2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Offers Technology and Capability to Blow Your Grandpa's Mind](https://gaywheels.com/2026/02/2026-gmc-sierra-ev-at4-offers-technology-and-capability-to-blow-your-grandpas-mind/) - A favorite memory with my grandfather was going with him to collect his brand-new 1984 GMC three-quarter-ton pickup – with four-wheel-drive, power windows and AM/FM radio. The single cab, long box body signaled real work, but cloth seats added luxury. Back then, it was the GMC truck to have, but I wish I could take
- [2026 Ford Expedition Tremor is a Bougie Explorer with Deeper Cleats](https://gaywheels.com/2026/01/2026-ford-expedition-tremor-is-a-bougie-explorer-with-deeper-cleats/) - Blame the Subaru Wilderness editions, but it seems every automaker now offers an enhanced capability all-roader wearing gold or copper accents. You see them with their dark wheels, blacked out trim, and deeper rubber cleats for exploring. If you have a large family or lots of friends, the bougie 2026 Ford Expedition Tremor might be
- [2026 Nissan Leaf Trades Ugly Duckling Style for Suave Crossover Elegance - All While Increasing Range and Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2026/01/2026-nissan-leaf-trades-ugly-duckling-style-for-suave-crossover-elegance-all-while-increasing-range-and-luxury/) - It’s Nashville, 2010, and I’m driving the first-generation Nissan Leaf at the press preview. It’s smooth and quiet if a little wobbly under its ugly duckling styling, and impressive with a five-passenger cabin, hatchback cargo area and…100 miles range. Unfortunately, if I could predict the future, the similar-sized Chevy Bolt will soon go 250 miles.
- [2026 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Is Not for Normal People, but Does Normal Things Better Than Ever](https://gaywheels.com/2026/01/2026-jeep-wrangler-sahara-is-not-for-normal-people-but-does-normal-things-better-than-ever/) - Jeep has been a part of our landscape for over eighty years. And while our 2026 Wrangler Sahara is clearly descended from the original, it has space, pace, and comforts unimaginable when GIs were using them to bang across Europe, route Commies from Korea, or employing them as farm tools back home. Jeeps have become
- [2026 Subaru Forester Goes More Confidently into the Wilderness with Surprising Comfort and Utility](https://gaywheels.com/2026/01/2026-subaru-forester-goes-more-confidently-into-the-wilderness-with-surprising-comfort-and-utility/) - Subaru knows its customers are not content to sit in suburbia, casually drinking mocha lattes. Even while slogging through daily traffic, they yearn to take their baby peeps and puppies to parks and trails for hiking, biking, and camping. It’s for these people Subaru created more confident Wilderness models, whether talking about the Outback, Crosstrek,
- [Cadillac's Unholy Devil Wagon Resurrected as the 2026 LYRIQ-V Electric Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/cadillacs-unholy-devil-wagon-resurrected-as-the-2026-lyriq-v-electric-crossover/) - One of my all-time favorite test cars was the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon, an unholy devil wagon that wrapped be-finned luxury around the Corvette’s supercharged V8 and adaptive suspension. It ripped 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds on the way to a 185-mph top speed. It even took my grandma and her walker to Easter
- [Last Call: 2025 Ford Maverick LOBO Truck is Ready for the Races](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/last-call-2025-ford-maverick-lobo-truck-is-ready-for-the-races/) - If you’ve been waiting for a small truck that is street-ready for your Tokyo Drift moments – or to just take to the track and let it rip – the 2025 Ford Maverick LOBO (a specialty trim) is your tricked-out truck. Sorta. Okay, not many people are just wanting around for a truck that is
- [Last Call: 2025 Toyota Tundra is a Solid Truck for Your Consideration](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/last-call-2025-toyota-tundra-is-a-solid-truck-for-your-consideration/) - The 2025 Toyota Tundra is once again a solid contender for those of you who need a truck, something that allows for plenty of room for work and / or family, easy clean-up and decent gas mileage, given that it weighs three tons. Assuming you are decent at personal navigation, this beast is easy to
- [Three Fantasy Rides with Whiffs of Nostalgia for Celebration, Travel and Sleighing](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/three-fantasy-rides-with-whiffs-of-nostalgia-for-celebration-travel-and-sleighing/) - We’ve worried enough this year, so let’s pretend money is of no concern, live it up, and buy whatever we want…automotively speaking. Whether you covet elegance for celebrating, luxury for traveling or sport for sleighing, one of these fantasies – with whiffs of nostalgia – should brighten your carpark this season. For Celebration: 2026 Rolls-Royce
- [Redesigned 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Reads from "The Book of Genesis"](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/redesigned-2026-hyundai-palisade-calligraphy-reads-from-the-book-of-genesis/) - Looking at the redesigned 2026 Palisade Calligraphy with its sleek Range Rover flanks and lush interior, you’d be forgiven for thinking it sings more from the book of Genesis than the brochure of Hyundai. It looks substantial and a week of driving and riding in it betrays nothing. If you want a legit luxury wagon
- [2026 Mazda CX-50 is the Uptown Crossover with a Downtown Price](https://gaywheels.com/2025/12/2026-mazda-cx-50-is-the-uptown-crossover-with-a-downtown-price/) - If I check sales figures, the Mazda CX-50 is not at the top of the charts for compact crossovers. But maybe it should be. It’s ruggedly handsome, endearingly comfortable, and drives like it was built in Germany. You can also get it as an efficient hybrid, with engineering by Toyota. All that, and it’s built
- [2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is Tall and Sweet with Prices Hard to Beat](https://gaywheels.com/2025/11/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-is-tall-and-sweet-with-prices-hard-to-beat/) - We can make this story tall and sweet. Take a durable Corolla hatchback, jack it up and stretch it out, then call it a crossover. That’s it. Tear it up and call it a day. While that’s mostly true, it would be selling the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, um, short. It does look a bit
- [2026 Mazda3 Carbon, Lexus UX300h are Sachets of Cachet with Touches of Sporty Spices](https://gaywheels.com/2025/11/2026-mazda3-carbon-lexus-ux300h-are-sachets-of-cachet-with-touches-of-sporty-spices/) - As we entered the new automotive season, the average price for a new vehicle crossed $50,000. Even with a far-above-average salary, that’s a lot of money. The good news, though, is both of these luxury compacts start well under average, and even with options checked, shimmy beneath the line. The question is, “Do you want
- [2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Beautifully Blends Crossover, Mini-van and the Future in Articulate Fashion](https://gaywheels.com/2025/11/2026-hyundai-ioniq-9-calligraphy-beautifully-blends-crossover-mini-van-and-the-future-in-articulate-fashion/) - It’s an automotive age of rapid change as we transition from cars to crossovers, gas to electric, and mini-van to luxury lozenge. It’s at this intersection we find the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 – a dramatically styled electric crossover that’s actually a mini-van with luxury fittings. Clear your mind; you’re going to like it. Unless
- [Brand-New 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: One of the Best SUV EVs so far](https://gaywheels.com/2025/11/brand-new-2026-hyundai-ioniq-9-one-of-the-best-suv-evs-so-far/) - The new darling on the electric SUV scene this season is the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9. He’s spacious but practical, smart but powerful, colorful yet subtle…. and all the car geeks can’t stop talking about him. This car has been named Germany’s Premium Car of the Year. Top Gear names it the best seven-seater of
- [2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the Beauty of an EV with None of the Worry](https://gaywheels.com/2025/11/2026-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-has-the-beauty-of-an-ev-with-none-of-the-worry/) - I’m a big fan of electric vehicles, but am wide-eyed about their advantages and demerits. On the plus side is effortless acceleration and easy recharging at home. I have a home charger, which makes them very convenient. Negatives include high price, limited range, and potential difficulty of charging when away. Especially with the demise of
- [2026 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup is the Big Toy for Kids Who Loved Hot Wheels](https://gaywheels.com/2025/10/2026-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-is-the-big-toy-for-kids-who-loved-hot-wheels/) - I was one of those kids who loved his Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. I had hundreds of them and spent days playing with them in my bedroom…or on the patio…or a pool table…or in the back of my parents’ Chevy Blazer. I’ll admit to still going down the toy aisle when shopping to pick
- [2025 Kia Sorento Turbo-Hybrid Plays the Blues Better than B. B. King On Beale](https://gaywheels.com/2025/10/2025-kia-sorento-turbo-hybrid-plays-the-blues-better-than-b-b-king-on-beale/) - W. C. Handy wrote a little song named Beale Street Blues that set artists like B. B. King, Rufus Thomas, and even Elvis Presley on the path to music salvation. If you’ve been there – or lived there – you know. You gotta feel it! The 2025 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige Hybrid’s luxury will have you
- [2025 Toyota GR Corolla Transforms a Practical Nerd into a Refined Athlete](https://gaywheels.com/2025/10/2025-toyota-gr-corolla-transforms-a-practical-nerd-into-a-refined-athlete/) - We probably all knew a smart sensible nerd from high school who went off to college, maybe joined a fraternity, and hit the gym with the transformation into a refined athlete complete. It’s kind of like that with the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla. Somewhere under all of the accoutrement is the body of a basic
- [2025 Infiniti QX80 Strives to Take a Place Among the World's Flagship Luxury SUVs](https://gaywheels.com/2025/10/2025-infiniti-qx80-strives-to-take-a-place-among-the-worlds-flagship-luxury-suvs/) - Infiniti has tried and tried hard to compete with the world’s flagship luxury SUVs – land jets like the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GLS and Range Rover. Despite delivering very nice vehicles, Infiniti never quite achieves sales success. Putting an upscale Asian spin on it, the 2025 QX80 Autograph touches glory. There
- [Nissan Will Not Sell Its Ariya Electric Crossover during 2026, but with the Sleek Murano Crossover and Affordable Leaf EV, You Won't Care](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/nissan-will-not-sell-its-ariya-electric-crossover-during-2026-but-with-the-sleek-murano-crossover-and-affordable-leaf-ev-you-wont-care/) - Nissan announced it will halt sales of the Ariya, its mid-size electric crossover, for 2026. I’ve driven it several times and like its future-tech style very much, but it faced stiff competition, tariffs, and expiration of the federal tax incentive for EV buyers. It’s OK because you’ll probably want the gas-powered Murano crossover or more
- [The E450 All Terrain is not Your Typical Mercedes, but It is All Mercedes](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/the-e450-all-terrain-is-not-your-typical-mercedes-but-it-is-all-mercedes/) - Sitting in a field at my grandmother’s with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E450 All Terrain wagon, the car is in Off-road mode that raises the air suspension about an inch for additional ground clearance. It’s not your typical E-Class. While it still prefers open highway to river bottoms, it’s a bit more comfortable getting to my
- [2025 Toyota 4Runner: Big, Affable, A lot of personality](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/2025-toyota-4runner-big-affable-a-lot-of-personality/) - The fully-redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner is an even tougher vehicle than last year. And now it can truly go off-road and off-script with a lot of power and prowess. Just make sure you are ready for it. The 4Runner is considered a midsize SUV yet it is built on a truck (not a car) platform.
- [2025 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is more Boutique Hotel than Family Fun Bus](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/2025-chrysler-pacifica-pinnacle-is-more-boutique-hotel-than-family-fun-bus/) - Chrysler may not have invented the mini-van, but it sure made its version ubiquitous during the 1980s. Seemingly everybody I knew owned a Caravan or Voyager back then. And when Chrysler looked to the future to reinvent the luxury car, it did so with a stretch mini-van, glitzed in woodgrain and leather, then named it
- [2025 Nissan Z is the Alternative for Corvette Fans Who No Longer See One as an Attainable Aspiration](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/2025-nissan-z-is-the-alternative-for-corvette-fans-who-no-longer-see-one-as-an-attainable-aspiration/) - My best friend and I are both Corvette fans. He owned a 1976 “C3” for a few years and I currently own a 1989 “C4” that’s been in my garage for a quarter-century. For the past decade, he’s driven a Camaro with sights set on a new Vette. He called the other night complaining about
- [2025 VW ID Buzz: The Classic VW Hippie Van is Back. Sorta.](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/2025-vw-id-buzz-the-classic-vw-hippie-van-is-back-sorta/) - Imagine an all-electric Scooby Doo Mystery Machine… and today, it now looks like the 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz. Sorta. Classified as a minivan, this is an all-new electric vehicle with plenty of room inside for people, lotsa space and cubbyholes for stuff, and an eye-catching appeal that masks a real-world driving range of less than
- [Who Wore It Best for Adventure: 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 or Hyundai Santa Fe XRT?](https://gaywheels.com/2025/09/who-wore-it-best-for-adventure-2025-land-rover-defender-110-or-hyundai-santa-fe-xrt/) - Retro-modern sleekness for the glampground comes in hard-edge British flair or family-friendly Korean chic. Pick the vehicle, price, and skills you desire. 2025 Land Rover Defender Among luxury SUVs, there are many pretenders that are far more in their element parallel parking at a downtown bodega than maneuvering through rugged mountain passes. They may look
- [2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 50 MPG for (maybe) $25K US](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-hyundai-elantra-hybrid-50-mpg-for-maybe-25k-us/) - There is much to be said about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra hybrid, and assuming you don’t need a pseudo-racecar, you are in luck. Easy Breezy, George and Wheezy is how I would describe its drive and its appeal (we aren’t talking The A Team here). The Elantra hybrid is an easy-to-maneuver, gad-about-town compact sedan, meaning
- [2026 Subaru Solterra goes Mile-high in Denver to Prove It's a Much-Improved Electric Crossover that takes City Streets, Mountain Trails, and Giant Moose with Equal Aplomb](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2026-subaru-solterra-goes-mile-high-in-denver-to-prove-its-a-much-improved-electric-crossover-that-takes-city-streets-mountain-trails-and-giant-moose-with-equal-aplomb/) - There was very little wrong with the Subaru Solterra EV that debuted in 2022 beyond range and charging times. At its California debut, it sliced through Santa Barbara traffic and proved its off-road chops on Catalina. It was a no-hassle city car and all-capable Subaru - as long as you didn’t have far to go
- [2025 Mazda CX-30: Best in Class, Featherweight Division](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-mazda-cx-30-best-in-class-featherweight-division/) - If you need something compact, easy-to-maneuver and relatively affordable, one of the standouts for the year is the 2025 Mazda CX-30. U.S. News and World Report calls this year’s CX-30 “thrilling,” something you almost never hear about a subcompact. The magazine ranked it as their Number 2 Subcompact of the Year. Indeed, there is a
- [2025 Toyota Corolla Cross: Simple Value and Reliability](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-toyota-corolla-cross-simple-value-and-reliability/) - In an age where power and prowess are all the rage, it can be tough to find love for the affordable and practical 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. This subcompact SUV is light on frills but powerful on value and efficiency. One of its standout features is mileage: 31 city / 33 highway. And if you
- [2025 Kia Telluride X-Pro Is About Half The Price Of The Six-Figure SUVs It's Meant To Emulate, So How Does It Compare?](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-kia-telluride-x-pro-is-about-half-the-price-of-the-six-figure-suvs-its-meant-to-emulate-so-how-does-it-compare/) - For those keeping track, and I’ve heard from you, I’ve tested three six-figure luxury SUVs during the past month – one with a performance sticker barking at Bentley bucks. So, I wondered, “What could we get for half that price?” Would anybody notice with badges removed? To that end, we drive a vehicle with ritzy
- [2025 VW Taos: Nimble and Efficient](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-vw-taos-nimble-and-efficient/) - The 2025 Volkswagen Taos might just be your perfect car if need something (sub)compact and you do follow doctor’s orders and eat a lot of vegetables and practical foods (read: no danish or donuts). This is a fun little car to drive. Admittedly, there is nothing spectacular about it, but in this case, that’s a
- [2025 Chevy Equinox Proves Ruggedly Handsome and High-tech Crossovers Don't Have to be Expensive](https://gaywheels.com/2025/08/2025-chevy-equinox-proves-ruggedly-handsome-and-high-tech-crossovers-dont-have-to-be-expensive/) - The first-generation Chevy Equinox that debuted for 2005 was the automaker’s first car-based crossover and offered a roomy interior that catered as much to rear passengers as those in front. It felt equal parts concept car and jacked up Malibu, but was immensely successful. Now in its fourth generation, and seemingly larger than the previous,
- [2025 Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade V Bring Back the Glitz, Glamour, and Muscle that Once Made American Luxury Autos Great](https://gaywheels.com/2025/07/2025-lincoln-navigator-cadillac-escalade-v-bring-back-the-glitz-glamour-and-muscle-that-once-made-american-luxury-autos-great/) - Back in the 1970s, automotive magazines routinely compared the Lincoln Continental Mark IV and Cadillac Eldorado, exclusive luxury cars meant to be noticed. Today’s equivalents are the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade, both recently updated. Whether you desire elegance or muscle, one of these should fit. 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve Lincolns have often been elegant,
- [Toyota Corolla is the Best-selling Auto Model of All Time and is Super Affordable, but also Pretty Natty in FX Trim](https://gaywheels.com/2025/07/toyota-corolla-is-the-best-selling-auto-model-of-all-time-and-is-super-affordable-but-also-pretty-natty-in-fx-trim/) - Most people probably think the best-selling automobile of all time is the Model T or Beetle. Nope. While Ford built over 15 million Model Ts and Volkswagen vended over 23 million Beetles, the ever-durable Toyota Corolla crossed 50 million a few years ago and kept on replicating. Whether you get the most affordable sedan with
- [2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-in is a Sensible Car for the Casual Jet-set](https://gaywheels.com/2025/07/2025-volvo-xc90-plug-in-is-a-sensible-car-for-the-casual-jet-set/) - Volvos were sensible cars for sensible people. Your uncle or quirky engineer down the street may have driven one. Those safe cars were incredibly well built as evidenced by so many of the boxy old 240s still on the road. Today Volvos, however, seems more like sensible vehicles for the jet set – vehicles like
- [2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT is like Riding a Trail-ready Electric Pony from the 1980s to Today](https://gaywheels.com/2025/07/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-xrt-is-like-riding-a-trail-ready-electric-pony-from-the-1980s-to-today/) - Korea’s first mass-produced and exported car was the Hyundai Pony, a compact hatchback that spanned the entire 1980s. The humble little car was based on a wedgy 1975 two-door concept penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who also designed the similarly edgy DeLorean DMC-12, Volkswagen Rabbit, Lotus Esprit, and BMW M1. It’s a significant car in Hyundai
- [2025 Toyota 4Runner Provides The Luxury of Refuge in Times of Trouble](https://gaywheels.com/2025/07/2025-toyota-4runner-provides-the-luxury-of-refuge-in-times-of-trouble/) - Last Wednesday, I was working out on my elliptical machine when it started thundering and pouring rain. A few seconds later, lights were flickering when I heard the unmistakable crack of a transformer dying. The lights – and air-conditioning – zapped. I spent the next days hopping between coffee shops seeking connections, cool air, and
- [2025 Audi A3 is the Affordably Bougie Alternative for Compact Volkswagen Lovers](https://gaywheels.com/2025/06/2025-audi-a3-is-the-affordably-bougie-alternative-for-compact-volkswagen-lovers/) - Since I started driving in the 1980s, I’ve been a fan of compact cars for their affordability, easy city driving, and fuel economy. In case you haven’t noticed, I also tend to enjoy German cars for their fast comfortable road manners. I’d like a Volkswagen Jetta or GTI just fine, but as I get older,
- [2025 Mazda CX-30 Compact Crossover Rivals Italian Exotics with Japanese Quality and Forms that Touch Your Soul](https://gaywheels.com/2025/06/2025-mazda-cx-30-compact-crossover-rivals-italian-exotics-with-japanese-quality-and-forms-that-touch-your-soul/) - I like a beautiful tight-driving Italian crossover as much as the next guy. I’ve tested many of them, several recently. However, if I look at Consumer Reports or J.D. Power’s 2025 Vehicle Dependability Survey, Italian vehicles tend to find low roads. So, I have a better option from a brand that ranks third in Power’s
- [2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, Redesigned 2026 RAV4 are Roomy Family Rides that Won't Leave Drivers Bored](https://gaywheels.com/2025/06/2025-toyota-grand-highlander-hybrid-max-redesigned-2026-rav4-are-roomy-family-rides-that-wont-leave-drivers-bored/) - Families with one or two kids can choose whatever crossover they want, but when they hatch three or even four offspring, choices narrow. They’re going to need three rows and a considerably larger barge. And, they’re not created equally. While some claim to have seven seats, the rear bench is often better left to babies
- [2025 Lincoln Nautilus is the Glitzy, Artful and Unabashedly American Crossover that Carries Its Rich History into The Future](https://gaywheels.com/2025/06/2025-lincoln-nautilus-is-the-glitzy-artful-and-unabashedly-american-crossover-that-carries-its-rich-history-into-the-future/) - While most luxury automakers copy BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Bentley, Lincoln just makes better Lincolns – vehicles that embrace the modern age, but share a collective memory of past icons. They’re a little bit glitzy, unabashedly American, and artfully styled. Take as evidence the 2025 Lincon Nautilus Black Label mid-size crossover. Ours wears the Jet Appearance
- [2025 Mercedes EQE 500 Provides a Lush Luxury Alternative to "The EVs with a T", Even if It Needs a Facelift](https://gaywheels.com/2025/05/2025-mercedes-eqe-500-provides-a-lush-luxury-alternative-to-the-evs-with-a-t-even-if-it-needs-a-facelift/) - The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has long been the go-to luxury car for those who are mildly wealthy, but perhaps not yet filthy rich. Your dentist or grandmother may have driven one. It fit the sweet spot between the compact C-Class and uber S-Class, evenly splitting the difference in performance and comfort. It’s in that spirit Mercedes
- [2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the Practical Italian Crossover with the Kiss of Ferrari](https://gaywheels.com/2025/05/2025-alfa-romeo-stelvio-is-the-practical-italian-crossover-with-the-kiss-of-ferrari/) - With all of the sporty mid-size crossovers available, why should anybody buy a crossover from Alfa Romeo. It’s probably most famous for the Spider sports car Dustin Hoffman drove in The Graduate. Like its iconic sports cars, there is something special about the Stelvio – like it received a kiss from Enzo Ferrari himself. Buy
- [2025 Ram 1500 RHO Pickup is a Sophisticated Brute Who can Knock Off Trails and Tow Massive Trailers, but Knows the Difference Between Eames and Saarinen](https://gaywheels.com/2025/05/2025-ram-1500-rho-pickup-is-a-sophisticated-brute-who-can-knock-off-trails-and-tow-massive-trailers-but-knows-the-difference-between-eames-and-saarinen/) - You can’t judge a brute by his muscles. The gentleman who bulks up at the gym and can pedal through mountains by his own legs may also be the quiet renaissance chap who enjoys the symphony, programs computers, listens to Dolly Parton on his custom audio system, and knows the difference between Eames and Saarinen.
- [2025 Ford Ranger Lariat Pickup is Somewhat Smaller, Definitely Luxurious and Surprisingly Capable](https://gaywheels.com/2025/05/2025-ford-ranger-lariat-pickup-is-somewhat-smaller-definitely-luxurious-and-surprisingly-capable/) - Ford seemingly builds trucks of every size, capability, and comfort from its compact Maverick through the mid-size Ranger, iconic full-size F-150, and super capable Super Duty pickups. Commercial buyers can even step up to the F-650 and beyond. Our subject here is on the smaller size, definitely luxurious and surprisingly capable. It’s the 2025 Ford
- [2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: Mighty Mouse Indeed!](https://gaywheels.com/2025/05/2025-hyundai-tucson-hybrid-mighty-mouse-indeed/) - Looking for compact, hybrid, easy breezy, lemon squeezy? The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is answering your call. I found this year’s Tucson Hybrid, solidly in the subcompact category, nice and easy to drive. You really can park it anywhere, even in that last spot near the courthouse just minutes before you need to be in
- [2025 Range Rover Sport PHEV Wafts to Grandma's and Back on a Cushion of Electric Lush with Space for Ham and Sides of Wealth](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/2025-range-rover-sport-phev-wafts-to-grandmas-and-back-on-a-cushion-of-electric-lush-with-space-for-ham-and-sides-of-wealth/) - My 93-year-old grandmother lives on the near side of Illinois and doesn’t get out much, so my family decides to spend Easter with her. I slave over a hot laptop to conjure up a Honey Baked Ham and fixin’s. All we need is our version of Uber Eats. Range Rover provides that in the 2025
- [What do You Think of Three-cylinder Compact Crossovers that Cost Nearly $50K?  The 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum may Change Your Mind](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/what-do-you-think-of-three-cylinder-compact-crossovers-that-cost-nearly-50k-the-2025-nissan-rogue-platinum-may-change-your-mind/) - What do you think about a luxury-focused compact crossover, powered by a three-cylinder engine and costing nearly $50,000? And, it doesn’t even carry a luxury badge! However, I suspect if you spend all of the time I have with the 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum, you’ll find the engine one of its best features. If I
- [2025 Trax, Silverado EV Travel from Opposite Ends of Chevy's Utility Spectrum](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/2025-trax-silverado-ev-travel-from-opposite-ends-of-chevys-utility-spectrum/) - No matter your budget, Chevrolet has a utility vehicle to impress. Whether you just need basic transportation that’s practical and enjoyable to drive or want a large-to-charge electric pickup that drives itself, one of these vehicles should get it. 2025 Chevrolet Trax LT For a recent drive from Indianapolis, Indiana to Bowling Green, Kentucky; Flint,
- [A Trip Through California Redwoods and Along Its Scenic Coast Proves the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Only Gains Capability and Comfort](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/a-trip-through-california-redwoods-and-along-its-scenic-coast-proves-the-2025-subaru-forester-hybrid-only-gains-capability-and-comfort/) - I pull off the highway and into an off-road park. My guide is motioning me to drive half-way up a steep, rutted dirt hill. I stop, wait for the signal, and gently tip into the throttle. As the all-wheel-drive system shifts power and finds its footing, I gently step further into the throttle. The vehicle
- [2025 Nissan Murano has the Grace, Pace, and Style of Lang Lang making Love to His Piano](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/2025-nissan-murano-has-the-grace-pace-and-style-of-lang-lang-making-love-to-his-piano/) - One evening, I was flipping through television choices, when I saw a Disney special of the Chinese piano virtuoso Lang Lang playing Walt’s famous songbook at London’s Royal Albert Hall. He seemingly made love to his piano as he affected song after song. So, when I saw he would be performing in Carmel, Indiana, fifteen
- [2025 Subaru WRX tS Does It All Toot Sweet - Even if It is a Little Blue](https://gaywheels.com/2025/04/2025-subaru-wrx-ts-does-it-all-toot-sweet-even-if-it-is-a-little-blue/) - Subaru claims the tS in the latest special WRX stands for “Tuned by STI”, which will warm Subie lover hearts as they dream of getting a little of the high-performance magic once delivered by the automaker’s in-house tuner. But, I like to think it really means the car will do it all toot sweet –
- [2025 VW Jetta: All-Around Practical and Simple](https://gaywheels.com/2025/03/2025-vw-jetta-all-around-practical-and-simple/) - Should you be in the market for a new (to you) vehicle, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is a smart, simple compact car that is short on jewels but great on practicality. All kinds of ugly things are happening in the new car market (and other parts of the human universe) right now, so I will
- [2025 Lincoln Corsair PHEV is the Luxury Crossover for Those Who Only Occasionally Want to Get Plugged](https://gaywheels.com/2025/03/2025-lincoln-corsair-phev-is-the-luxury-crossover-for-those-who-only-occasionally-want-to-get-plugged/) - A few weeks ago, I drove the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. I liked its style, size, luxuries, adaptive suspension, and ability to run daily from a plug. However, like many of your, I’m not quite sure I’m ready to forgo gasoline forever. I mean, I may want to drive across Montana or somewhere. Turns
- [2025 Ford Mach-E Rally Proves Going Electric with All-wheel-drive and a Few Extra Doors Makes a Sassier Mustang](https://gaywheels.com/2025/03/2025-ford-mach-e-rally-proves-going-electric-with-all-wheel-drive-and-a-few-extra-doors-makes-a-sassier-mustang/) - When the last horse left Ford’s stable last year, the all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover outsold the classic gas-powered coupe 51,745 to 44,003 vehicles. And, deservedly so. For way too long, the Mustang was little more than a stylish suit around big V8 and weak V6 engines. And for many owners, they were toys – not
- [2025 Nissan Kicks is a Fetching Little Devil with Brash Style and Affordable Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2025/03/2025-nissan-kicks-is-a-fetching-little-devil-with-brash-style-and-affordable-luxury/) - Sixteen years ago, I was looking for an affordable and efficient car that would serve me well both in the city, getting down tight side streets to parallel park, and on trips to the airport with luggage in the rear. That, and I wanted something unique. I bought a Smart ForTwo that’s been perfect for
- [2025 Buick Encore GX: Juuuust Right for your urban LGBT life](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-buick-encore-gx-juuuust-right-for-your-urban-lgbt-life/) - If comfort and cargo space and a bunch of standard features are your vibe, you will want to check out the 2025 Buick Encore. Starting at just over $27K US, this Mighty Mouse of a vehicle could be perfect if you are short on space, short on time, and (most importantly) short on easy cash.
- [2025 Ford Explorer Platinum is a Luxurious Performance-oriented Crossover that Likes It Hands-off](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-ford-explorer-platinum-is-a-luxurious-performance-oriented-crossover-that-likes-it-hands-off/) - The Ford Explorer has been a lot of things to a lot of people. It started out as an extended Bronco II that was based on the Ford Ranger pickup. By the early 2000s, it grew and gained an independent rear suspension – a big deal at the time. Its next generation grew more and
- [2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Isn't Classically Beautiful, But It's a Classy and Affordable Compact Sedan](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-kia-k4-gt-line-isnt-classically-beautiful-but-its-a-classy-and-affordable-compact-sedan/) - Any automaker wishing to sell compact sedans in a world full of small crossovers better offer something interesting. And, they might think twice about directly attacking the venerable Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Subaru Impreza without fashioning something truly unique. It may not be the prettiest car rolling, but there’s no doubt Kia
- [2025 Genesis G80: Move over, Lincoln Town Car, Crown Vic](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-genesis-g80-move-over-lincoln-town-car-crown-vic/) - The 2025 Genesis G80 is IMHO the ultimate in luxury sedans that are not too-too big and certainly not pint-size. Luxury and style abound with this gas-powered rolling luxury suite. U.S. News and World Report ranks this year’s G80 Number 1 in Luxury Midsize Car, noting its “smooth ride and upscale interior.” (Yes, it’s considered
- [2025 Chevy Silverado EV is a Texas-Sized Truck with California Sensibilities that Plods Both Sides of the Political Highway](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-chevy-silverado-ev-is-a-texas-sized-truck-with-california-sensibilities-that-plods-both-sides-of-the-political-highway/) - No matter where you land, politics have become harsh, dividing families and communities as if selecting teams for the Super Bowl. But we’re not going to have that this week because this is about a Texas-sized truck with California sensibilities that plods both sides of the political highway. It’s the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV RST.
- [2025 Lexus UX hybrid: Compact, Luxurious, Fun](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-lexus-ux-hybrid-compact-luxurious-fun/) - If at any point in your life you have been described as a Small Wonder, the 2025 Lexus UX hybrid may be just what you need to feel stylish yet zippy while being somewhat practical. 42 mpg average is the main draw here; right now, petrol may be affordable but, trust me, that won’t last
- [2025 Toyota Crown Hybrid: It has some potential](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-toyota-crown-hybrid-it-has-some-potential/) - The 2025 Toyota Crown is the new hybrid on the block, offering a nice and balanced ride, great handling and some great engine options. No longer is the Crown a Corolla, which it was last year. This year’s Crown is a larger sedan while the current Corolla is still considered a small car. 41 mpg
- [2025 Chevy Traverse Z71:  The Mean-looking Brute that Happens to Like Kids, Adventure](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/2025-chevy-traverse-z71-the-mean-looking-brute-that-happens-to-like-kids-adventure/) - When Chevrolet replaced three-row mini-vans with three-row crossovers about 15 years ago, it did so with the Traverse that looked as much mini-van as crossover. Three generations in, the 2025 Traverse looks nothing like a minivan, especially in Z71 trim. It’s a mean-looking brute that just happens to like kids and adventure. Does this look
- [Brand New 2025 Mazda CX-70: Just like the CX-90 w/o 3rd Row](https://gaywheels.com/2025/02/brand-new-2025-mazda-cx-70-just-like-the-cx-90-w-o-3rd-row/) - Brand New for model year 2025, the Mazda CX-70 (which is a lot like the CX-90 but without a 3rd row of seats) promises a nice smooth ride and is able to fit 4 or 5 average-sized adults with comfort and plenty of room for luggage. And for the most part, it does deliver! Considered
- [2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe Eats Drumsticks for Snack as It Slashes Winter Mess Enroute to a Firey Family Weekend at an Historic Inn](https://gaywheels.com/2025/01/2025-mercedes-amg-glc43-coupe-eats-drumsticks-for-snack-as-it-slashes-winter-mess-enroute-to-a-firey-family-weekend-at-an-historic-inn/) - Come snow or high water, a family must do its thing. For mine, we booked a room at Pokagon State Park, near the Michigan border, to escape January and warm our morsels in front of a fire in an historic inn. Of course, we also planned a couple of trips down the nearby toboggan run.
- [2025 Kia Sorento X-Line Hugs Highways and Byways with Style and Three Rows of Kinda Comfy Seats](https://gaywheels.com/2025/01/2025-kia-sorento-x-line-hugs-highways-and-byways-with-style-and-three-rows-of-kinda-comfy-seats/) - The 2003 Kia Sorento was the first from the Korean automaker that made me do a double-take and think, “This upstart is not the same purveyor of cruddy little compacts I thought it was.” No, the first Sorento looked like a Lexus RX, approached the reliability of its Japanese competitors, and posted affordable prices. It
- [2025 Buick Enclave Avenir offers Refined Style, Attainable Luxury...and It Drives Itself!](https://gaywheels.com/2025/01/2025-buick-enclave-avenir-offers-refined-style-attainable-luxury-and-it-drives-itself/) - With rare exceptions, Buicks are about refined style and attainable luxury. Designs look as though they could come straight from a concept car and models offer Cadillac features at more affordable prices. And, the brand has a long history of putting all of that in family-friendly wagons and crossovers. It’s never been better than with
- [2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is the Vehicular Heated Vest for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Urban Warriors](https://gaywheels.com/2025/01/2024-ford-ranger-raptor-is-the-vehicular-heated-vest-for-outdoor-enthusiasts-and-urban-warriors/) - Let’s discuss necessity. Probably like several of you, I got a heated vest for Christmas. I’m outside a lot, walking the Monon Trail in Indianapolis and shooting auto reviews. Is it necessary? No, but it sure makes cold weather more enjoyable. In that same vein, did Ford really need to make an all-capable Baja-ready Raptor
- [2024 Ford Bronco Big Bend is an All-Capable Four-Cylinder Icon that takes You Over The River, Through The Woods and over Interstates to Grandma's House](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/2024-ford-bronco-big-bend-is-an-all-capable-four-cylinder-icon-that-takes-you-over-the-river-through-the-woods-and-over-interstates-to-grandmas-house/) - Over the river, through the woods, or just across open Interstate, the 2024 Ford Bronco Big Bend is ready for adventure. Whether bounding over rough trails to a lake cabin, gobbling up potholes on the way to work, or soaking up long miles to grandma’s house, the big bad Ford delivers. It looks the part
- [Last Call: 2024 Buick Envista starts below $25K](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/last-call-2024-buick-envista-starts-below-25k/) - The brand-new 2024 Buick Envista, which closely mirrors the Chevy Trax, has a lot going for it should you be looking for a small car with value and some style. If you can still find a new one, you should be able to get it for around $22K US, which is a great price for
- [Stylish 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir Achieves Trifecta of Performance, Luxury & Affordability](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/stylish-2025-buick-encore-gx-avenir-achieves-trifecta-of-performance-luxury-affordability/) - It’s not difficult to find a peppy turbocharged crossover. It’s also not hard to find one that’s affordable. And, there are a plethora of luxury models from all the fancy brands. However, it’s not particularly easy to find all three in one package like the 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir. Premium Buick Luxury It actually
- [2024 Land Rover Defender 110, Kia Telluride Speak with British Accents - For Very Different Prices](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/2024-land-rover-defender-110-kia-telluride-speak-with-british-accents-for-very-different-prices/) - When it comes to all-road capability with saturating elegance, nobody beats the Brits. Check the Land Rover Defender 110 that traces its heritage to British Royalty but can take occupants to virtually any height. But what if your budget doesn’t tap a nation’s treasury? The Kia Telluride X-Line offers British-inspired style for the proletariat. 2024
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- [2025 Nissan Altima SR May Be The Snoop Dog Martha Stewart of Pleasantly Perfect Sedans](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/2025-nissan-altima-sr-may-be-the-snoop-dog-martha-stewart-of-pleasantly-perfect-sedans/) - I have to confess one of my recent guilty pleasures has been watching the Martha Stewart documentary, “Martha”, on Netflix. She’s as perfectly pleasant and prone to details as ever, but post-prison Martha has a bit more edge, hanging with Snoop Dog and dropping F-Bombs like garden flower ordinances. I like this Martha a lot,
- [2024 Audi Q8 e-Tron, 2025 Genesis GV70 Are The Ethereal Electric Crossovers That Remain Familiar](https://gaywheels.com/2024/12/2024-audi-q8-e-tron-2025-genesis-gv70-are-the-ethereal-electric-crossovers-that-remain-familiar/) - German automakers seem to be going through an identity crisis as they embrace electric vehicles. Mercedes don’t really look like Mercedes and BMWs are beyond hideous, but Audi has somehow introduced tech-forward models that still respect generations of heritage. Even with glass cockpits and ethereal powertrains, familiarity remains. A great example is the 2024 Q8
- [2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid is More Than Just Another Boring Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2024/11/2024-kia-sportage-hybrid-is-more-than-just-another-boring-crossover/) - When I was recently given the chance to review the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid, I thought, “Sure, whatever, another boring mid-size crossover. Not like I haven’t tested a hundred of those!” But then it arrived in Shadow Matte Gray paint looking like a $70,000 German autobahn bruiser. While it’s no Audi, the Korean Hybrid turned
- [2024 Subaru BRZ Sports Car Proves Some of the Best Cars Come from the Craziest Mix of Parents](https://gaywheels.com/2024/11/2024-subaru-brz-sports-car-proves-some-of-the-best-cars-come-from-the-craziest-mix-of-parents/) - Some of the greatest cars have been birthed by the craziest mix of parents. Who would have thought Toyota and Subaru could conjure one of the all-time best sports cars with a delightful brew of classic Celica, modern Supra, WRX rally car, and a pinch of Porsche Cayman. There’s even a little back seat to
- [2024 Fiat 500e is the Electric City Car Inspired by Beauty and a Heap of Heritage](https://gaywheels.com/2024/11/2024-fiat-500e-is-the-electric-city-car-inspired-by-beauty-and-a-heap-of-heritage/) - Let’s take a little trip back to Post-War Europe. We’re talking the big war that left the continent in ruins and its industries tattered. Enamored with the Vespa scooter, FIAT designers set about to create a four-wheeled version ideal for city life. Iconic Heritage Advanced Introduced in 1957, the 500 endeared drivers with cute round
- [2025 Toyota Camry SE, Crown Nightshade Earn Keys to The Magic Kingdom](https://gaywheels.com/2024/11/2025-toyota-camry-se-crown-nightshade-earn-keys-to-the-magic-kingdom/) - It’s fall break and my family is in California. We’re on our way to Hollywood, Disney, Pasadena and a week of relaxation and surfing in San Clemente. Gas is hovering near $5/gallon. I’m thinking a Prius would be perfect. Or…what about the redesigned hybrid-only 2025 Toyota Camry SE I see across the lot? It’s a
- [2024 Subaru Solterra Electric Crossover Is Short on Range, but Quicker at the Plug for More Joy Time Behind the Wheel](https://gaywheels.com/2024/10/2024-subaru-solterra-electric-crossover-is-short-on-range-but-quicker-at-the-plug-for-more-joy-time-behind-the-wheel/) - It’s been two and a half years since I first drove the then-new Subaru Solterra electric crossover at its press preview in California. It was quiet on city streets, peppy on the highway, and proved its off-road chops on Catalina. But it has taken all that time to get one back in Indiana. It was
- [2024 Mazda CX-30: Not Too Big, Not Too Small](https://gaywheels.com/2024/10/2024-mazda-cx-30-not-too-big-not-too-small/) - The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is kind of a Goldilocks car. Everything on this car is just about right, including its considerable interior space for families with maybe one or two infants and a small dog. It’s a joy to drive and is as nimble as a Crossover SUV can get. “Upscale interior, agile handling, potent
- [2024 Mercedes AMG CLA: Wow, What a Sportscar!](https://gaywheels.com/2024/10/2024-mercedes-amg-cla-wow-what-a-sportscar/) - I will admit, I loved driving the 2024 Mercedes CLA (specifically, I tested the CLA 250 4Matic). This is one of the nicest (and quite cramped) sportscars out there. It’s also the most affordable Benz on the lot, starting at ‘just’ over $45K US. Edmunds.com found the CLA size (both engine size and physical size)
- [2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is a More Approachable All-Roader that Adds Luxuries while Honoring Its Past](https://gaywheels.com/2024/10/2025-toyota-land-cruiser-is-a-more-approachable-all-roader-that-adds-luxuries-while-honoring-its-past/) - Back in 1999, Toyota took a 1967 FJ-45 Land Cruiser Wagon and married it to a 1999 Land Cruiser chassis and drivetrain that was customized by Rod Millen Motorsports in Huntington Beach, California. After it was cut and stretched, a 4.7-liter V8 was dropped inside. The showpiece cost $350,000 ($656,000 inflation-adjusted). You can do much
- [2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Takes Us Back to the Future Over Hill and Dale](https://gaywheels.com/2024/10/2024-toyota-tacoma-trailhunter-takes-us-back-to-the-future-over-hill-and-dale/) - As with a lot of car-loving kids from my generation, I was enamored with 1985’s Back to the Future movie. But it wasn’t about the DeLorean, which is super cool. No, I wanted Marty McFly’s black jacked-up Toyota pickup. It’s become so iconic in its own right that Toyota created a new concept version a
- [2024 Mazda Miata is the Pumpkin Spice Cure for Some Automotive "Me Time"](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2024-mazda-miata-is-the-pumpkin-spice-cure-for-some-automotive-me-time/) - Life is tough. With busy evenings, stressful work, and little respite for ourselves, we sometimes need a little “me time”. Whether you’re rolling into the office, going to collect friends, or connecting your music library for a wicked weekend two-lane adventure, driving an engaging automobile can only make “you time” better – especially when your
- [2025 Genesis GV80 Is the Luxury Crossover with a Touch of British Flair](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2025-genesis-gv80-is-the-luxury-crossover-with-a-touch-of-british-flair/) - Many of us would love to drive a Bentley Bentayga luxury crossover, but virtually none of us will ever rise to a station in life to afford one. Its big mesh grille, gleaming headlamps, chiseled bodysides, and giant wheels convey a sense of presence and potential. While I completely get it is no Bentley, the
- [2024 Fiat 500e: It’s Compact and Full of Life](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2024-fiat-500e-its-compact-and-full-of-life/) - If you’re looking for small, compact, peppy and electric, consider the 2024 Fiat 500e, which this year is a two-door gad-about-town. America hasn’t seen the 500 since 2019, and this year, the ‘500’ is all electric (no petrol-powered versions available). And for people who just need a small inner-city car to zip in and out,
- [2024 Nissan Rogue Is The 3-Cylinder Rental Crossover You'd Love To Own](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2024-nissan-rogue-is-the-3-cylinder-rental-crossover-youd-love-to-own/) - I usually have a string of test cars rotating through my driveway, but this week, I actually needed to rent a car for a work trip. I was about to take a Chevy Malibu before my 10-year-old daughter pointed at a silver 2024 Nissan Rogue SV and said, “Get that!” Who am I to argue?
- [2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Fun, Fun, Fun in a Fun- Size](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2024-alfa-romeo-stelvio-fun-fun-fun-in-a-fun-size/) - If you are looking for a snazzy Italian-number that has some utility-ness to it, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio may be worth a test drive. This is the ultimate in luxury on a small-scale (dare I say cramped, but I am not exactly a ‘demure’, whatever that is anymore). “Quick, accurate steering, precise handling, powerful
- [2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Proves Uniting Two Into One Ignites The Soul](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/2024-mercedes-benz-cle-450-proves-uniting-two-into-one-ignites-the-soul/) - Mercedes-Benz makes its money on crossovers and sedans, but its soul is defined by coupes. Sharing the basic chassis and powertrains with their more conservative siblings, coupes sit a little lower, slope a little sweeter, and cosset more personally. If sedans get kids to school and aspiring executives to work, then coupes encourage a little
- [Powerful, Sophisticated 2024 Chevy Colorado Z71 Makes You Wonder If You Really Need That Big, Giant...Pickup After All](https://gaywheels.com/2024/09/powerful-sophisticated-2024-chevy-colorado-z71-makes-you-wonder-if-you-really-need-that-big-giant-pickup-after-all/) - I love my dad, but he sometimes lives in the 1980s. He still believes he needs a full-size pickup to tow my parents’ camper and fishing boat. When I was a kid, he drove a 1979 Chevy C10 full-size pickup, with the 167 horsepower 5.7-liter V8. Towing capacity? Around 6,000 lbs. He could be forgiven,
- [2024 Kia EV6 is the All-Electric, Super-Zippy, Family-Friendly Performance Car Your Burbling Camaro-Loving Ancestors Never Imagined](https://gaywheels.com/2024/08/2024-kia-ev6-is-the-all-electric-super-zippy-family-friendly-performance-car-your-burbling-camaro-loving-ancestors-never-imagined/) - On the way to the grocery store the other night, I was sitting at a red light in the 2024 Kia EV6 GT AWD. Opposite me was a ’69 Camaro revving its engine, looking for a fight. As I sat in near silence listening to Aretha on the Meridian audio system, it occurred to me
- [Inflation Denting Your Budget?  Check One of These Ten Super Cool Rides for Under $25k!](https://gaywheels.com/2024/08/inflation-denting-your-budget-check-one-of-these-ten-super-cool-rides-for-under-25k/) - It seems like every new vehicle wears a $40k price tag, but you don’t have to spend nearly that much to buy some of the best vehicles for style, utility, and comfort – whether you want a pickup, crossover, or luxury car. Even at prices below $25,000, these are ones you’ll be proud to show
- [2024 Ford Bronco Sport Channels Its Fun '70s Vibe to go Free Wheeling](https://gaywheels.com/2024/08/2024-ford-bronco-sport-channels-its-fun-70s-vibe-to-go-free-wheeling/) - When I was a little kid, sometime around 1980, my dad bought me a Hot Wheels Ford Bronco with red, orange, gold, and yellow stripes down the side. I learned later it was a miniature version of the “Free Wheeling Edition” Bronco, F-Series pickups, and Econoline vans aimed at the era’s young drivers. Trying to
- [2024 Mercedes eSprinter Is A Big Electric Van that Carries Big Loads](https://gaywheels.com/2024/08/2024-mercedes-esprinter-is-a-big-electric-van-that-carries-big-loads/) - So, my friend asks, “Hey, Casey, what are you driving this week?” To which I reply, “One of the new Mercedes electric vehicles.” “Is it roomy?” “Oh yeah, lots of space. It’s like a bus inside!” My daughter overhears this conversation as we’re rushing out the door to my dentist appointment. I’m sure she imagines
- [Is the 2024 Mercedes EQS 450+ "The Best EV in the World"?](https://gaywheels.com/2024/08/is-the-2024-mercedes-eqs-450-the-best-ev-in-the-world/) - For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was recognized as the best car in the world. It’s carried kings, presidents, executives, celebrities, and even Miranda Priestly in Devil Wears Prada. But its throne is under attack. As did Lexus in the early 1990s, Tesla, Lucid, and even Cadillac are threatening its supremacy as we move into the
- [2024 Subaru Crosstrek Chooses Sport Over Wilderness](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/2024-subaru-crosstrek-chooses-sport-over-wilderness/) - I’ve been a big fan of the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness since I first drove one in Utah last summer and earlier this year back in Indiana. Its 9.3-inches of ground clearance, fortified black body cladding, and more powerful engine take it down almost any trail, but most of us don’t really need all of that
- [2024 Buick Envista Avenir Crossover Coupe is a Stunningly Gorgeous Automobile at a Disgustingly Affordable Price](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/2024-buick-envista-avenir-crossover-coupe-is-a-stunningly-gorgeious-automobile-at-a-disgustingly-affordable-price/) - It’s a crossover world in which the beautiful among us trade wagon backs for fastbacks and an athletic stance. These “crossover coupes” stand high and proud like their traditional brethren but have an air of exclusivity. Of course, they usually wear luxury brands like Audi, Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz with prices to match. Unless…, we’re talking
- ["Last Call" 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 and Affordable Dodge Hornet Lend a Sting to Performance Crossovers](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/last-call-2024-dodge-durango-srt-392-and-affordable-dodge-hornet-lend-a-sting-to-performance-crossovers/) - It’s been fifteen years since the divorce of Mercedes and Chrysler, but there are living remnants of those nuptials. Buried beneath swaggering muscle car bodies of the Dodge Charger and Challenger is basic architecture from the late-‘90s E-Class driven like demons by HEMI engines. They’ll be recognized as the best muscle cars of all time.
- [2024 Kia EV9 and Nissan Ariya Usher Electric Travel for Whomever You Consider Family](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/2024-kia-ev9-and-nissan-ariya-usher-electric-travel-for-whomever-you-consider-family/) - 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD There are many electric crossovers, ranging from Chevrolet to Maybach, but none have really lit up the three-row crossover segment to get all you consider friends and family to and fro. What to do if you want to go electric, but need to carry the entire tribe to baseball games
- [2024 Lexus NX: Practical on So Many (Luxury) Levels](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/2024-lexus-nx-practical-on-so-many-luxury-levels/) - Compact Luxury really is a thing, and few cars do it better than the 2024 Lexus NX. You can get the NX as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or a gasoline-only vehicle for 2024. You can even get it in the classic Toyota / Lexus F-Sport trim, if you want a Tracy Chapman (Luke Combs)
- [2024 Subaru WRX TR Slips On Its Track Shoes, But Still Gets The Kids To School On-time](https://gaywheels.com/2024/07/2024-subaru-wrx-tr-slips-on-its-track-shoes-but-still-gets-the-kids-to-school-on-time/) - Subaru knows its customers well. When adventurous Outback owners said they wanted more off-road capability, they received the Wilderness edition with 9.5” of ground clearance, dual-function X-Mode, and off-road tires. And, as WRX owners ask for enhanced track performance, especially those fond of weekend autocrossing, we get the 2024 WRX TR. But, can it still
- [2024 Ford Mustang GT Recasts Its Bust in Bronze](https://gaywheels.com/2024/06/2024-ford-mustang-gt-recasts-its-bust-in-bronze/) - I completely get the heritage of the Mustang that debuted in 1964 as an answer to a growing generation of Baby Boomers who wanted something more special than their parents’ full-size sedans and wagons. It was a car that would satisfy a secretary and ignite her boyfriend. Classic long hood, short deck proportions, most delicious
- [2024 Mercedes-Benz G550 Is Absolutey Ridiculous - And Charmingly Glorious For It](https://gaywheels.com/2024/06/2024-mercedes-benz-g550-is-absolutey-ridiculous-and-charmingly-glorious-for-it/) - The Mercedes-Benz G550 is absolutely ridiculous! Originally introduced forty-five years ago as the military-ready Geländewagen, it looks like a Jeep, pampers like an S-Class and costs more than a Maybach. It has steel cargo plates on its roof, for goodness sakes! G-Wagens found favor with celebrities like Cindy Crawford and Tina Turner. One even carried
- [2024 Lincoln Nautilus Reserves the Right to Luxuriate in Style and Performance.  It Can Also Drive Itself.](https://gaywheels.com/2024/06/2024-lincoln-nautilus-reserves-the-right-to-luxuriate-in-style-and-performance-it-can-also-drive-itself/) - Lincoln has long represented advanced American luxury. It pioneered aerodynamic styling with the 1936 Zephyr and the personal luxury car with the original 1940 Continental. The uber expensive 1956 Continental Mark II spoiled celebrities. Perhaps no car had as much influence on the brand as the 1961 Continental that eschewed tailfins for sleek slab sides
- [The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid May Not Be Sexy, But It Is a Seriously Sumptuous Way to Carry Your Posse from Coast to Bistro](https://gaywheels.com/2024/06/the-2024-chrysler-pacifica-plug-in-hybrid-may-not-be-sexy-but-it-is-a-seriously-sumptuous-way-to-carry-your-posse-from-coast-to-bistro/) - Look, I know nobody ever accused a mini-van of being sexy. But they are practical, offer surprising luxury, are pleasant to drive, and in the case of the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid, they may also be the perfect bridge between gasoline and the high-tech all-electric driverless domiciles we foresee. Whether connecting coasts or jumping
- [Versatile 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Makes You Feel Dirty](https://gaywheels.com/2024/05/versatile-2024-subaru-crosstrek-wilderness-makes-you-feel-dirty/) - I’ve driven it in the mountains, I’ve driven it on trails. I’ve driven it through snow, and I’ve creeped like a pack of snails. But, until now, I hadn’t driven it in Midwestern spring weather. I first met the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness at its preview in California wine country. Then, I put one through
- [2024 Hyundai Kona Crossover Steeped in Style, Performance to Earn Its Precious Price](https://gaywheels.com/2024/05/2024-hyundai-kona-crossover-steeped-in-style-performance-to-earn-its-precious-price/) - Like many of you, I’m acutely aware that the prices of new cars have ridden the inflation curve like a SpaceX rocket heading to Mars, but even then, I wasn’t completely prepared for the precious nearly $35,000 sticker on the 2024 Hyundai Kona. I mean, the Kona is one rung from the bottom of the
- [2024 Lexus RX450h+ is the Sumptuous Electric Crossover that Travels Near and Far](https://gaywheels.com/2024/05/2024-lexus-rx450h-is-the-sumptuous-electric-crossover-that-travels-near-and-far/) - A well-respected automotive journalist recently went on a rant about plug-in hybrids. To his point, they’re not efficient. When running as an EV, they must tote around an unnecessary gas engine. And, when running in gas mode, it’s lugging heavy batteries. I’m all in with his logic…until I have to plug in somewhere away from
- [Redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester Reaches For Horizons, But Pack Your Patience](https://gaywheels.com/2024/05/redesigned-2025-subaru-forester-reaches-for-horizons-but-pack-your-patience/) - Have you ever been to Montana? As I found for my first visit recently, it’s a big place – the kind of wide open, horizon-to-horizon, nestling mountains, and wide-open Interstates kind of place where you just want to drive, drive, and drive. Turns out, it was the perfect place to meet the redesigned 2025 Subaru
- [2024 Genesis GV60 Electric Crossover Brings Unexpected Freedoms - Despite Limited Range and Lofty Sticker Price](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/2024-genesis-gv60-electric-crossover-brings-unexpected-freedoms-despite-limited-range-and-lofty-sticker-price/) - It seems when we talk about electric vehicles, it’s mostly a conversation about limiting freedoms. But I don’t see it that way. EVs can be about enhancing freedom of design, freedom of performance and freedom from fossils. By completely changing technology, Genesis was able to completely change what we appreciate in compact luxury crossovers. Unfortunately,
- [2024 Lexus TX350 Provides Sass and Luxury for Your Posse in Three Rows of Comfort](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/2024-lexus-tx350-provides-sass-and-luxury-for-your-posse-in-three-rows-of-comfort/) - Lexus was one of the first luxury automakers to introduce a crossover when it launched the stylish RX in the late 1990s. Through multiple generations, the RX has become an anchor of the brand. But Lexus never had a proper three-row crossover, essential for attracting upscale clans and their peeps. It needed a luxury version
- [2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Offers 33 Miles All-Electric Range and Refined Swedish Luxury, But at a Price](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/2024-volvo-xc90-recharge-offers-33-miles-all-electric-range-and-refined-swedish-luxury-but-at-a-price/) - Volvo recently introduced the EX90, a full-size all-electric luxury crossover that, by all accounts, is a very well-engineered machine with 300 miles range and all of the features today’s upscale drivers demand. However, if you’ve ever tried to find a charger away from your garage or place of employment, you may wish for an easier,
- [2024 Hyundai Kona: Mighty Mouse Indeed!](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/2024-hyundai-kona-mighty-mouse-indeed/) - If you need a small car to get around town, the 2024 Hyundai Kona is truly worth your consideration. Fortunately, many LGBTQ+ can still afford to live in big cities, which by-and-large still allow people to live their lives as they choose, even in Red States. Many of us (like me), still live in a
- [2024 Toyota Crown Dresses Up Full-size Sedans with Hybrid Power and Future-tech Styling](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/2024-toyota-crown-dresses-up-full-size-sedans-with-hybrid-power-and-future-tech-styling/) - All automakers are facing the challenge of how to keep their sedans relevant. It’s a crossover world, ya’all. So, to stand out from the boring three-box masses, they must innovate without squandering the handling and comfort for which sedans are known. When Toyota replaced its long-standing Avalon full-size sedan, it could have just given us
- [BMW Conjures An Ultimate Driving Crossover From Its 2024 X5 M60i](https://gaywheels.com/2024/04/bmw-conjures-an-ultimate-driving-crossover-from-its-2024-x5-m60i/) - Back in the waning days of the last century when the BMW X5 began production in South Carolina, the vehicle was intended to be an “ultimate driving machine” marinated with American spirit – an SUV that could go flat-out on the Autobahn…or Eisenhower’s Interstate. Through four generations, the X5 has been a staple of the
- [2024 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid Makes Casey's Short List](https://gaywheels.com/2024/03/2024-ford-maverick-lariat-hybrid-makes-caseys-short-list/) - I drive a lot of new cars, but like most automotive journalists, I always keep a short list of vehicles I would buy for myself if circumstances changed and I needed a vehicle for everyday use. I want vehicles that are easy to drive, get great gas mileage, carry the family, and don’t cost a
- [2024 Land Rover Defender 110S County Proves Capability Is Its Own Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2024/03/2024-land-rover-defender-110s-county-proves-capability-is-its-own-luxury/) - In the beginning, way back in 1948, pos-war Land Rover had one model cribbed from the American Jeep. Its aluminum-intensive body covered a chassis engineered for war, farms, and crawling across deserts. Seventy-six years on, we have the more luxurious Discovery series and the stupid-exclusive Range Rover, but if you still want an all-capable SUV
- [2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in is the Dodge Hornet's Alla Moda Italian Sibling](https://gaywheels.com/2024/03/2024-alfa-romeo-tonale-plug-in-is-the-dodge-hornets-alla-moda-italian-sibling/) - If the Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce compact crossover looks a little familiar to you, it’s because it shares most of its body, interior, and architecture with the Dodge Hornet. Don’t get me wrong, both harbor accomplished bits straight from Italy. Our little Alfa goes further with a proper plug-in hybrid powertrain that optimizes efficiency while
- [2024 Lincoln Corsair Is The Plug-In Crossover With A Touch Of Elvis Glitz](https://gaywheels.com/2024/03/2024-lincoln-corsair-is-the-plug-in-crossover-with-a-touch-of-elvis-glitz/) - On August 6, 1956 while on tour in Miami, Elvis Presley bought a Continental Mark II. The white over beige leather luxury coupe was one of the most expensive cars in America that year and Elvis, per usual, bought it on a whim. But the guy who barely kept cars long enough to change their
- [Affordable 2024 Buick Encore GX Travels From Indianapolis to Memphis in Search of Patsy Cline](https://gaywheels.com/2024/02/affordable-2024-buick-encore-gx-travels-from-indianapolis-to-memphis-in-search-of-patsy-cline/) - On March 5, 1963, Country music legend Patsy Cline, along with her manager Randy Hughes plus fellow Opry stars Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas, crashed their small single-engine plane into a valley about seventy miles east of Memphis, near Camden, Tennessee. Cline was just 30 years old. With a little extra time on my way
- [2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE Is a Hammer That's as Gentle as a Suede Glove](https://gaywheels.com/2024/02/2024-mercedes-amg-eqe-is-a-hammer-thats-as-gentle-as-a-suede-glove/) - Deep in the Lilburn, Georgia garage of Jonathan Hodgman sits a one-off Mercedes AMG E-Class wagon built in the 1980s with a 6-liter 32-valve V8 engine. Known as “Hammers”, AMG modified about 50 E-Class sedans, coupes, and wagon for a price of $160,000 – or $445,000 today, Rolls-Royce money then and now. I guess that’s
- [2024 Kia Telluride X-Line Prestige Slays Dinner Dates](https://gaywheels.com/2024/02/2024-kia-telluride-x-line-prestige-slays-dinner-dates/) - It’s going to be one of those nights. My daughter’s grandmother, who lives two hours away near Louisville, offered to take my family to dinner. Sounds yummy, but we’ll need a comfortable ride to get across Indianapolis and travel an hour south on I65. Since my daughter needs to “slay”, she would not arrive in
- [Bespoke:  When A Six-Figure Car Is Not Exclusive Enough and Nearly Any Wish Can Be Granted](https://gaywheels.com/2024/02/bespoke-when-a-six-figure-car-is-not-exclusive-enough-and-nearly-any-wish-can-be-granted/) - Imagine commissioning a car like ordering a custom suit – an automobile tailored specifically to the client. You may think of Rolls-Royce and Bentley with veneers and hides and artful stitching, but as Cadillac raises its new electric flagship, the menu from which wealthy drivers dine includes a dose of mid-century allure. At Rolls-Royce, Anything’s
- [2024 Ford F-150 Tremor Adds a Little Fashion to the Worksite](https://gaywheels.com/2024/02/2024-ford-f-150-tremor-adds-a-little-fashion-to-the-worksite/) - Last year, I drove the Ford Maverick Tremor and thought it was very cool with its gold accents, black wheels, and enhanced off-road capability. But, let’s be honest, the Maverick is essentially a compact crossover with a bed that’s better suited to light lawn duty than heavy hauling. For that, we step up to the
- [2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Loves To Play](https://gaywheels.com/2024/01/2024-subaru-crosstrek-wilderness-loves-to-play/) - The last time I drove the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, it was 95 degrees in Utah where we were driving through desert and mountain trails. That bliss couldn’t be further extinguished as I woke to 3” of snow and zero degrees in Indiana this morning. It’s all good; the Subie loves to play no matter
- [2024 Chevy Trax RS Is a Seriously Excellent and Affordable Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2024/01/2024-chevy-trax-rs-is-a-seriously-excellent-and-affordable-crossover/) - Chevrolet has a sordid history with entry-level compacts – some excellent (Nova), others not (Vega), and a few unfairly maligned (Corvair, Cavalier). My first car was a 1989 Geo Spectrum, built by Isuzu and sold through Chevrolet, that served me well through high school and college. Chevrolet no longer builds small cars, but none compared
- [2024 Nissan Sentra SR Channels Classic Sport Sedans For Modern Commutes](https://gaywheels.com/2024/01/2024-nissan-sentra-sr-channels-classic-sport-sedans-for-modern-commutes/) - You may think of sport sedans as high-revving, turbocharged monsters that can tear up Germany’s famed Nürburgring, but I do not. My favorite classic sport sedans are cars that are lightweight, engaging to drive, and can still carry kids and friends to and fro. Affordability is key. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta, BMW 2002, and Datsun
- [Zippy 2024 Subaru Outback Touring Mixes A Touch Of Luxury With Renowned Capability](https://gaywheels.com/2023/12/zippy-2024-subaru-outback-touring-mixes-a-touch-of-luxury-with-renowned-capability/) - Since it was introduced with wacky Crocodile Dundee advertising in the late ‘90s, the Subaru Outback has set the standard for all-capable station wagons, predicting the wave of crossovers that have drowned out family sedans and mini-vans. Over the generations, they have become more refined, more capable, and in the case of our 2024 Touring
- [2024 Kia Seltos Adds Upscale Vibe To Affordable Crossovers](https://gaywheels.com/2023/12/2024-kia-seltos-adds-upscale-vibe-to-affordable-crossovers/) - Like many automotive journalists, the Kia Telluride full-size crossover is high on my list of vehicles for its upscale British style and lush luxury interior. While an excellent value against its competition, if you’ve priced a Telluride, you know they aren’t exactly affordable for many drivers. The Kia Sorento and Sportage are also stylish, but
- [Book Review: Glamour Road Takes Us On A Drive To The Intersection of Mid-Century Style, Fashion, and Exuberant Autos](https://gaywheels.com/2023/12/book-review-glamour-road-takes-us-on-a-drive-to-the-intersection-of-mid-century-style-fashion-and-exuberant-autos/) - Imagine it’s the 1950s and you’re living the post-war dream at the intersection of mid-century modern architecture, vibrant fashion, creative advertising, and a young generation of women who had yet to fully join their husbands in the workforce. All of this conspired to determine the cars America drove through the 1960s. A book titled Glamour
- [2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Bridges the Trail Between Gas and Electric](https://gaywheels.com/2023/12/2024-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-4xe-bridges-the-trail-between-gas-and-electric/) - Jeep will soon introduce production versions of the all-electric Wagoneer S and Recon concepts. However, I suspect there are more than a few Jeep traditionalists who are open to electrification, but given the difficulty in finding plugs en-route, aren’t quite ready to go all-in. For them, the plug-in 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe bridges the
- [2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve Strives To Earn Its Lofty Six-Figure Window Sticker](https://gaywheels.com/2023/11/2023-lincoln-navigator-reserve-strives-to-earn-its-lofty-six-figure-window-sticker/) - I’m going to do something I’ve never done before – give you the price tag of our fly whip up front: $107,390. That’s for a regular length 2023 Lincoln Navigator with the Reserve package. That’s pretty heady pricing against the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Lexus LX, but is it worth it?
- [2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Altitude Takes Families The Long Way](https://gaywheels.com/2023/11/2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-altitude-takes-families-the-long-way/) - It’s getting that time of year when we gather our loved ones and hit the road to see more of our loved ones. My family and I had that experience last weekend when we traveled four hours round-trip to visit my adopted in-laws. It’s an easy drive with hours on the Interstate book-ended by narrow
- [2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6: An EV Stand-Out, and then some](https://gaywheels.com/2023/11/2023-hyundai-ioniq-6-an-ev-stand-out-and-then-some/) - Considered one of the best and truly ‘out’-standing in the electric car field, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is an EV you can’t miss – literally, because it is that unique. Just take a look at this stylish stretched-out VW Beetle. Sci-Fi movies and cartoons of years past had floating cars that looked like this,
- [2023 Lexus RZ 450e Is High On Style, Light On Distance](https://gaywheels.com/2023/11/2023-lexus-rz-450e-is-high-on-style-light-on-distance/) - Lexus took its own sweet time to introduce a proper electric vehicle. While BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Genesis, and even Cadillac were introducing EVs, Lexus continued to focus on the range and efficiency of hybrids. That may yet turn out to be smart as EVs struggle to find a foothold, but Lexus has finally seen fit
- [2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Looks Beautifully Upon Its Plug](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2024-mazda-cx-90-plug-in-looks-beautifully-upon-its-plug/) - We gays who are raising kids have a challenge. How do we maintain our fabulous lifestyles while carrying about offspring - adopted or from our own blood? My sister drives a mini-van, and while I have mad respect for that automotive breed, my husband and I want something more stylish and fun to drive. Having
- [2023 Dodge Hornet: Spunk, Spice, Naughty, Nice, Fun!](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2023-dodge-hornet-spunk-spice-naughty-nice-fun/) - The 2023 Dodge Hornet is one of those spunky little SUVs that really packs a punch, yet it can get you all around town safely so that you can get your errands done easily. All the while at the same time it can make you feel like there is still a bit of kick to
- [2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid Is Simply Beautiful](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2023-toyota-prius-hybrid-is-simply-beautiful/) - It’s sleek, fuel efficient, advanced beyond belief, and imminently practical, but absolutely nobody would call the Toyota Prius beautiful. Until now. Looking for ways to keep the hybrid Prius relevant in an EV world dominated by Tesla, designers went back to their clay models and design programs to create a Prius that looks like a
- [Brand-New 2023 Genesis ‘Electrified’ GV70: It’s a Stunner](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/brand-new-2023-genesis-electrified-gv70-its-a-stunner/) - There is a lot to be said for the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, the hot new entry into the luxury compact / crossover field. Style. Class. Elegance. Considerable interior room for a compact car. The starting sticker price is $65,850 US, so, well, there’s that. The EPA-estimated driving range on one charge is only
- [2023 Nissan Versa: Solid, Affordable @ $16K US](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2023-nissan-versa-solid-affordable-16k-us/) - One of the most affordable and best ‘compact’ cars you can buy, even today, is still the 2023 version of the Nissan Versa sedan. It starts at $15,980 US (for a very basic model) and goes up to about $20K for a fancier trim that gives you a few more amenities. Works for me. You
- [2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Trades Well On Its Famous Name](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2023-toyota-corolla-cross-trades-well-on-its-famous-name/) - Scroll through web pages from major automakers and you’ll quickly realize compact sedans are in short supply. Haven’t looked for a while? Good luck! Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi have all waved adios to a segment they once dominated. While the Toyota Corolla still sells in respectable numbers, its maker recognizes buyers are shifting to
- [2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Gets All Campy At Utah's Zion National Park](https://gaywheels.com/2023/10/2024-subaru-crosstrek-wilderness-gets-all-campy-at-utahs-zion-national-park/) - I woke up in a tent this morning with coyotes howling near Zion National Park in Utah thinking about the day ahead. If you’ve never been to Zion, it’s extraordinary with valleys of sheer rock high and deep. Eating dinner beneath the stars and moon last night with mountains reflected beneath was stunning, but I
- [2023 Genesis GV70 Electrifies Luxury Compact Crossovers](https://gaywheels.com/2023/09/2023-genesis-gv70-electrifies-luxury-compact-crossovers/) - I’m as much into modern minimalism as anybody, but sometimes I’d like a little less being less and a little more being more. Take, for instance, a popular electric luxury compact crossover bearing a name that starts with the last name of a 19th Century innovator and ends with a letter we last explored on
- [2023 VW Taos: A Good Small Car with Plenty of Room Inside](https://gaywheels.com/2023/09/2023-vw-taos-a-good-small-car-with-plenty-of-room-inside/) - If you are looking for a solid small car with decent room inside and aren’t hung up on luxurious appointments all around, then the 2023 Volkswagen Taos might be a match for you. The Taos debuted in 2022 and wasn’t seen right away as something worthwhile in the economy segment, but it caught on quickly,
- [Examining The Mercedes "W123" E-Class, "The Finest Saloon Car of the 20th Century"](https://gaywheels.com/2023/09/examining-the-mercedes-w123-e-class-the-finest-saloon-car-of-the-20th-century/) - On November 6, 1979, my grandmother bought a new Mercedes-Benz 280E and paid $22,943 for the privilege. I know because I have the invoice. That’s over $80,000 in today’s money for a car with AM/FM radio, vinyl seats, and hubcaps. But, Grandma owned the best car in the world – a car named 1977 Import
- [Embracing All The Wheels From "Red White & Royal Blue"](https://gaywheels.com/2023/09/embracing-all-the-wheels-from-red-white-royal-blue/) - I’m a lush for a good romance novel, so when Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston was recently made into a Prime movie, I was in. Without revealing too much, the story is about the romance of Prince Henry, spare to the British throne, and Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the American president. What
- [2024 Dodge Hornet Slaps An Historic Name On Its Stingin' Little Crossover Self](https://gaywheels.com/2023/09/2024-dodge-hornet-slaps-an-historic-name-on-its-stingin-little-crossover-self/) - It dominated NASCAR, boogied through the ‘70s, starred in countless movies, and is now enjoying a trip from Italy dressed as a boisterous American tourist. No, this isn’t an A-list actor from classic Hollywood, though “Doc Hudson” Hornet in Pixar’s “Cars” was voiced by Paul Newman. Hornet reappeared on fenders in the ‘70s after Hudson
- [2023 Nissan Z Is What The Corvette Used To Be](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2023-nissan-z-is-what-the-corvette-used-to-be/) - If you read my articles often, you know I’m a big fan of the Corvette. I’ve appreciated its heritage, style, acceleration, handling, daily comfort, long-distance luggage space, and frugal fuel economy for decades. In fact, I have a 1989 C4 with the six-speed manual transmission in my own garage. While I covet the current-generation mid-engine
- [2023 Mercedes Benz EQS SUV: This One is Nice!](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2023-mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-this-one-is-nice/) - If you have more than $100,000 US lying around and really want to be on the cutting edge of luxury electric vehicles, the brand-new 2023 Mercedes Benz EQS SUV will put you right at the height of fashion, coolness and a few other nosebleed corners of style in the automotive world. I really, really like
- [2024 Subaru Impreza RS, Crosstrek Sport Make You Turn Around](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2024-subaru-impreza-rs-crosstrek-sport-make-you-turn-around/) - My daughter and I are finishing our avocado toast when she asks if we can go to the bookstore. When a nine-year-old wants to put down screens and read, parents dare not resist. But since we’re in the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS, I suggest we take the long way. She can pick the music. Giggles
- [2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid: worth a look](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2023-toyota-venza-hybrid-worth-a-look/) - In its somewhat new incarnation since the pandemic, the 2023 Toyota Venza is a smaller (sorta) version of the RAV4 and is a decent hybrid SUV that excels in the luxury category. It’s certainly a lot smaller and more agile than the old Venza from a decade ago. The name Venza is a based on
- [2023 Mazda CX-30: Good Choice for a Sub-Compact](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2023-mazda-cx-30-good-choice-for-a-sub-compact/) - When I reviewed the Mazda 3 last week, I said that it’s basically the same as the 2023 Mazda CX-30. That’s not totally true. The Mazda CX-30, ranked No.1 in Subcompact SUV at U.S. News and World Report, is indeed an SUV. It sits a bit taller and has a bit more room inside. It
- [2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Is Full Of Contradictions](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2024-mercedes-benz-gle450-is-full-of-contradictions/) - It would seem easy to understand the updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 crossover. Placed between the compact GLC and full-size GLS crossovers, echoing Mercedes’ traditional C/E/S line-up, the GLE should have more luxury and space than the GLC and less than the GLS. One would also expect it to handle better and have more advanced interiors
- [Let's Go Cruising In Barbie's Movie Dream Cars](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/lets-go-cruising-in-barbies-movie-dream-cars/) - My daughter spent last week at her grandparents’, but when she came home, there was only one thing on her mind: Seeing the Barbie movie with her dads. I’d heard set designers basically ran the world out of pink paint and had to see it for myself. Beyond that, Ryan Gosling is a handsome guy
- [2023 Mazda 3: Great for Urban LGBT Life](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/2023-mazda-3-great-for-urban-lgbt-life/) - If you live in the city and your family consists of just you and your partner or your dog or a cat who likes to go for drives (just kidding, cats hate to get in the car), the 2023 Mazda 3 just may be your ticket to freedom. And maybe paradise. Starting at $33,550 US
- [Gen-Friendly 2023 Honda HR-V Is A Whole Lotta Crossover For $25k](https://gaywheels.com/2023/08/gen-friendly-2023-honda-hr-v-is-a-whole-lotta-crossover-for-25k/) - Twenty-five thousand dollars may still be a lot of money to most of us, but it is a pittance for a new automobile. At that price, one should normally expect many compromises in terms of quality, features, and engineering. Automakers rarely make their best effort for drivers in the cheap seats, but the redesigned 2023
- [2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Is Ready For A Summer Day Away](https://gaywheels.com/2023/07/2023-nissan-frontier-pro-4x-is-ready-for-a-summer-day-away/) - I realized this week that summer is quickly flying by and my daughter will soon be back in the classroom and piano lessons. So, I took the day off and made quick plans to travel to a local state park where we could hike, eat lunch at the inn, relax in the nature center, and
- [2024 Subaru Crosstrek Is Better Than A Stolen Swiss Army Knife](https://gaywheels.com/2023/07/2024-subaru-crosstrek-is-better-than-a-stolen-swiss-army-knife/) - I’m often asked what would be a good affordable car that can carry all of someone’s stuff, get decent gas mileage, carry family and friends, handle winter weather and…last forever. That sounds like the stolen Swiss Army Knife of cars, able to do everything and cost nothing. But, the Subaru Crosstrek often comes to mind
- [2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk Is A More Approachable Hiking Partner](https://gaywheels.com/2023/07/2023-jeep-compass-trailhawk-is-a-more-approachable-hiking-partner/) - When an automaker says a vehicle is “more approachable”, that usually means it costs less as a concession to its poorer clientele. But, being more approachable can also apply to size, maneuvering, fuel economy, and handling. When I tested the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk a couple of weeks ago, I liked it very much, but
- [2023 Nissan Ariya EV Crossover Brings Turntable Style To Gasoline-free Driving](https://gaywheels.com/2023/06/2023-nissan-ariya-ev-crossover-brings-turntable-style-to-gasoline-free-driving/) - My favorite magazines as a kid were Car and Driver issues from the late ‘80s with all of the glossy concept cars. The 1986 Buick Wildcat, 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport, and 1988 Pontiac Banshee had the sleekest next-century style. The Wildcat even flashed a flatscreen instrument cluster while the Trans Sport ported a laptop in
- [2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4XE Scouts For Fossils Without Disturbing Them](https://gaywheels.com/2023/06/2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-trailhawk-4xe-scouts-for-fossils-without-disturbing-them/) - The blue stripe on the hood signifies this is a Trailhawk, the most trail-capable of the Jeep breed but the turquoise tow hooks identify this Grand Cherokee as a 4xe plug-in hybrid. It’s the luxury wagon that can get you deep into the muck (or mall) to find fossils (or clothes) without burning them to
- [2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Is A Big Bad Posse-hauling Trail Wagon](https://gaywheels.com/2023/06/2023-land-rover-defender-130-is-a-big-bad-posse-hauling-trail-wagon/) - Land Rover makes an array of fancy and capable SUVs from the entry-level Defender Sport to the Billionaire class Range Rover. But, the one that traces its roots to 1948 and gained popularity after World War II is the classic Defender that first appeared as Britain’s take on the Jeep. Aluminum bodied and loaded for
- [2023 Kia Niro EV Surfs Long Waves On Its Cool Urban Vibe](https://gaywheels.com/2023/05/2023-kia-niro-ev-surfs-long-waves-on-its-cool-urban-vibe/) - I like traveling to California. I enjoy the warm weather, cool architectural vibe, surfing the waves, and of course, imbibing all of the latest electric cars. When I’m tired from a day in the sun, I grab dinner on a restaurant patio before cruising the Pacific Coast Highway with windows and sunroof open. If I
- [2023 BMW 760i xDrive Gets a Radical Makeover That Includes Its Own Theater](https://gaywheels.com/2023/05/2023-bmw-760i-xdrive-gets-a-radical-makeover-that-includes-its-own-theater/) - It seems about every twenty years, BMW gets radical with the 7-Series. Remember back a couple of decades to the 2003 model that debuted the iDrive infotainment system and “Bangle butt” raised trunklid, named for former BMW design chief, Chris Bangle. Eventually, though, BMW’s competitors copied the car’s controls and rump. As BMW configures the
- [Chic, Affordable 2023 Ford Maverick Causes A Tremor](https://gaywheels.com/2023/05/chic-affordable-2023-ford-maverick-causes-a-tremor/) - Ford’s crossover-based Maverick pickup comes standard as an 42-MPG hybrid starting at $22,595. It even looks great in its standard steelie wheels with a cloth interior. Good luck getting one, though, because the order books are closed for 2023. Still, some may want a bit more attitude and capability than base models provide. For them,
- [2023 Lexus UX Hybrid: Great for getting around town](https://gaywheels.com/2023/05/2023-lexus-ux-hybrid-great-for-getting-around-town/) - If you need and want a luxury compact car for getting around town – and your really don’t need much interior room – the 2023 Lexus UX is worth checking out…. With the added bonus of an average 39 miles per gallon. It’s pure Lexus inside: nice and plush, all the materials are solid yet
- [Affordable, Future-Tech 2023 Nissan Leaf EV Deserves A Second Look](https://gaywheels.com/2023/04/affordable-future-tech-2023-nissan-leaf-ev-deserves-a-second-look/) - I have to admit I didn’t give this second-generation Nissan Leaf EV a fair shake. I went to the media preview of the first-generation Leaf a decade ago and was impressed with the effort, but a wobbly oddly-styled compact that could only go 75 miles on a charge wasn’t going to lure many out of
- [2023 Cadillac CT4: The Stylish Driver's Car With Its Own Chauffeur](https://gaywheels.com/2023/04/2023-cadillac-ct4-the-stylish-drivers-car-with-its-own-chaufeur/) - For way too long, Cadillac built cars better suited to riding than driving. But over the last twenty years, GM’s luxury brand kept a grip on its opulent heritage while engineering truly world-beating sport sedans. The CTS-V, STS-V, and current CT5 Blackwing are a few examples. But just as Cadillac put its German competitors to
- [All-new 2024 Subaru Impreza Is The Sports Car For Everyday Life](https://gaywheels.com/2023/04/all-new-2024-subaru-impreza-is-the-sports-car-for-everyday-life/) - Spring has finally come to California wine country and I’m clipping through tight two-lane roads through vineyards and wineries around Paso Robles. I’m doing my best to keep eyes on the road, but the greenery and mountains are simply magical. Yet, the roads and this car demand attention lest I end up a visitor center
- [2023 Genesis G90 Is A $100,000 Fusion Of Rock And Opera](https://gaywheels.com/2023/04/2023-genesis-g90-is-a-100000-fusion-of-rock-and-opera/) - Following his band’s iconic performance during Live Aid at London’s Wembley Stadium, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury had an idea. He wanted to perform a concert in Barcelona with Montserrat Caballe, one of the world’s premiere opera singers. Barcelona-born Caballe was an unlikely duet partner for flamboyant Zanzibar-born Mercury, but this welding of rock and opera
- [2023 Honda HR-V: Cozy but Cool and Cash-Efficient](https://gaywheels.com/2023/04/2023-honda-hr-v-cozy-but-cool-and-cash-efficient/) - “The all-new 2023 HR-V enhances the lifestyle of young, active buyers with sleek new design, and a modern, roomy, and feature-rich interior.” This is how Honda press materials are pitching the new (for model year 2023) ‘subcompact’ HR-V, which is a rather incredible car that could work well if it’s just you and your cat,
- [With New Car Prices Approaching $50k, These Stunners Are Available For Half That Price](https://gaywheels.com/2023/03/with-new-car-prices-approaching-50k-these-stunners-are-available-for-half-that-price/) - The average new vehicle price approached $50,000 at the end of 2022, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend that much to get a car with much. Putting a cap of $30,000, and many far below that, these ten vehicles provide impressive style and technology for surprisingly little coin. 2024 Chevrolet Trax An all-new
- [Volvo Builds A Better Turbo Wagon In The 2023 Cross Country B5 AWD](https://gaywheels.com/2023/03/volvo-builds-a-better-turbo-wagon-in-the-2023-cross-country-b5-awd/) - When I was a car-obsessed kid back in the ‘80s, one of my favorites was the Volvo Turbo Wagon, made iconic in an advertisement showing it sitting next to a Lamborghini Countach pulling a trailer. The comparison was apt – a superwagon with no penalties of a supercar. That infatuation is probably why I’ve owned
- [2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Puts The Affordable In Luxury Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2023/03/2023-hyundai-palisade-calligraphy-puts-the-affordable-in-luxury-crossover/) - I’m betting when you think of a luxury three-row crossover, models from Audi, Cadillac, Lincoln, Jeep, and Mercedes-Benz are front of mind. So, you may be surprised to find one of the most comfortable and stylish crossovers comes from Korea – more specifically Hyundai and its 2023 Palisade Calligraphy. Calligraphy is the top trim in
- [Sexy Little 2023 Mazda CX-30 Crossover Is Easy To Recommend](https://gaywheels.com/2023/03/sexy-little-2023-mazda-cx-30-crossover-is-easy-to-recommend/) - It’s not often that I get to spend time in an auto that I both recommended to a close friend and that I would own myself, but the 2023 Mazda CX-30 fits that bill. About a year ago, my friend’s old Chevy Impala, with nearly 200,000 miles on the clock, bit it. She has a
- [Stylish 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Gets 47-MPG](https://gaywheels.com/2023/02/stylish-2023-toyota-camry-hybrid-gets-47-mpg/) - You should have seen the look on my husband’s face when I rolled up in the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid. There’s never a question about the Camry’s quality or durability, but he’s not terribly excited. I don’t care; look at a list of the best-selling and highest quality cars for the past three decades and
- [2023 Mazda CX-9 Three-row Crossover Bears Its Sporty Miata Soul](https://gaywheels.com/2023/02/2023-mazda-cx-9-three-row-crossover-bears-its-sporty-miata-soul/) - If every Mazda is created around its own piece of Miata soul, then the CX-9 three-row crossover receives a bigger helping than most. But, by now, it is only a bridge to the first-ever CX-90 crossover that recently debuted for 2024. Whether you buy now or later, there could be a very beautiful and practical
- [2023 Lexus RX350 Is A Super Comfy Mother-In-Law Suite](https://gaywheels.com/2023/02/2023-lexus-rx350-is-a-super-comfy-mother-in-law-suite/) - Unlike some of you, I love my mother-in-law. She actually introduced me to my husband. So, when she came to me about her next new car, I was in for the chase. She wanted a car of the highest quality, durability, and comfort, but it also had to be easy to drive. Fuel economy was
- [2023 Kia Niro Hybrid Finds Its Efficient Hybrid Soul](https://gaywheels.com/2023/01/2023-kia-niro-hybrid-finds-its-efficient-hybrid-soul/) - It didn’t look like much from the outside, but the first generation Kia Niro became a smash success, employing hybrid and EV technology far more advanced than its simple two-box shape would indicate. But it always seemed to while away in the shadow of its more flamboyant and taller sibling, the Soul. Not anymore. A
- [2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro Bombed The Holiday Cyclone](https://gaywheels.com/2023/01/2023-kia-telluride-x-pro-bombed-the-holiday-cyclone/) - When weathercasters predict something called a “bomb cyclone”, one should probably pay attention. I didn’t really…because there were still Holiday parties to attend and grandparents to see. “It’s going to be -9 tonight,” I hear. And a foot of snow, too? Just great. Fortunately, the 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro was the bomb ride in which
- [2023 Mercedes EQE Is An Electric Sedan Even Grandma Would Like](https://gaywheels.com/2022/12/2023-mercedes-eqe-is-an-electric-sedan-even-grandma-would-like/) - Back in 1976, Mercedes-Benz threw its entire engineering book at a new generation “E-Class” that won Motor Trend Car of the Year. Known among Mercedes enthusiasts as the W123, it’s perhaps the best car ever made. My grandmother bought a baby blue one in 1979. She paid an inflation-adjusted $75,000 for a car with AM/FM
- [Fantasy Sleighs To Make Santa As Jolly As Their Jolly Little Elf](https://gaywheels.com/2022/12/fantasy-sleighs-to-make-santa-as-jolly-as-their-jolly-little-elf/) - One imagines Santa has access to some pretty fancy sleighs, being the owner of a centuries-old toy-making enterprise and all. However, he would also have some special requirements. Any grounded conveyance piloted by this world traveler would need to be comfortable, warm, and able to dust off snowy roads. No problem - he can have
- [2023 Nissan Pathfinder Gets Back To Its Rugged Family Roots](https://gaywheels.com/2022/12/2023-nissan-pathfinder-gets-back-to-its-rugged-family-roots/) - The original Pathfinder was a pretty hard-core off-roader based on Nissan’s rugged hardbody compact pickup. First available with only two doors, but later four, it helped lead America away from station wagons and into family-friendly SUVs. Subsequent generations became ever softer, eventually looking like a pudgy blimp only the Brady Bunch would love. That is
- [2022 Mach-E Is The Ford Mustang For EV Crossover Lovers](https://gaywheels.com/2022/11/2022-mach-e-is-the-ford-mustang-for-ev-crossover-lovers/) - For some of you, the idea of a five-door Ford Mustang galloping with electricity may be sacrilegious. For others, they may welcome the ability to carry kids, get through snow, and not spend a dime on gasoline. I fall in the latter and think many of the former will eventually join me in welcoming all
- [2022 Mercedes EQB Circuits Electricity For A Better Luxury Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2022/11/2022-mercedes-eqb-circuits-electricity-for-a-better-luxury-crossover/) - There’s a certain feel to a Mercedes. They’re smooth, sure, but with a heaviness that imbues a sense of quality and safety. Styling evolves over time so one generation doesn’t completely obsolete the previous one. Interiors provide the technology and authentic touches upscale buyers appreciate. Mercedes could have delivered an entirely different type of vehicle
- [2022 Volvo C40 Recharge EV Could Have Been The World's Safest Supercar](https://gaywheels.com/2022/11/2022-volvo-c40-recharge-ev-could-have-been-the-worlds-safest-supercar/) - Take a look at the Volvo C40 Recharge. It’s extra handsome with its substantial crossover coupe styling, but there’s a world-class supercar hiding within. “Recharge” means its all-electric, and while it won’t outrun the fastest Teslas or even the quickest gas-powered Corvette, it would have thirty years ago. That’s how far we’ve come and how
- [2022 Toyota GR86 Sports Car Is A Sexy Little Sphinx](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-toyota-gr86-sports-car-is-a-sexy-little-sphinx/) - As Toyota confronts the end of the gasoline era, it goes all-in with Subaru to produce the second generation of two nearly identical sports cars that revel in their classic heritage. Think of the GR86 as a front-engine MR2 or scaled down Supra, crisp to the touch and pleasing to the eye. Toyota will not
- [2023 Genesis GV60 Is A Lush EV Fan Favorite](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2023-genesis-gv60-is-a-lush-ev-fan-favorite/) - One of my favorite test cars this year was the Kia EV6. While driving it, I realized the world had changed. It’s everything we expected in a future-think EV, but there’s always room for more style, more technology, and a total upscale makeover. For that, we get the 2023 Genesis GV60 from Hyundai/Kia’s luxury brand.
- [2022 Ford Escape PHEV Makes EVs Normal](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-ford-escape-phev-makes-evs-normal/) - This year will go down as the year during which electric vehicles hit critical mass and became normal. Auto buyers are engaged in all they offer, but many are not quite ready to throw away normalcy for an advanced all-electric future. They might like an EV that still cradles a gasoline engine for longer drives
- [2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Changes...and Charges...Everything](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-changes-and-charges-everything/) - When we look back on the transition from gas to electric vehicles, this will be the one that changed everything. General Motors gets credit for the first modern electric vehicle with the EV1 a quarter-century ago, and Tesla showed the world a way towards mass adoption, but Ford will get credit for taking them truly
- [2022 Lexus LX600 Is Ideal For Bougie Bourbon Bar Crawls](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-lexus-lx600-is-ideal-for-bougie-bourbon-bar-crawls/) - My friends and I are ready for our annual bourbon run to northern Kentucky, or what’s in reality nothing more than a bougie bar crawl that usually requires a luxury conveyance equal our quest for distilled, barrel-aged corn liquor. And boy, did we get the right one this time in the 2022 Lexus LX600 that
- [2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Plants Fat American Tires On Luxury Crossovers](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-mercedes-benz-gle450-plants-fat-american-tires-on-luxury-crossovers/) - Mercedes-Benz once built its reputation on rock solid sedans that ate German Autobahn for snack. Of course, the traits that made them great at speed also made them delightful family cars and executive perks for Americans. A quarter-century ago, the German automaker debuted its first crossover – built in Alabama. While the plant will soon
- [2023 Mazda CX-50 Is Ready For Fall Frolicks](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2023-mazda-cx-50-is-ready-for-fall-frolicks/) - It’s my favorite time of the year. The weather is cooling, pumpkins are ripening, and soon, leaves will be falling. Urbanites make their way to the country to enjoy harvest while country mice go into the city for shopping and patio dining. Whether you’re going on a date, picking up crates of apples, or taking
- [2022 Lexus UX: Worth a Look](https://gaywheels.com/2022/10/2022-lexus-ux-worth-a-look/) - If you are in the market for a compact luxury SUV, the 2022 Lexus SUV (while still available) is truly worth a look. Fuel economy is probably the one thing that stands out the most: 29 city, 37 highway. And for ‘starter’ luxury, $33,450 US is good place to start. (The base trim is called
- [2022 F-Type Joins Jaguar's Classic Past To Its Electric Future](https://gaywheels.com/2022/09/2022-f-type-joins-jaguars-classic-past-to-its-electric-future/) - Change has come to the British Empire. We knew it was inevitable, but is sad nonetheless. It is hard to replace an icon that’s beloved by millions across the realm. The next one will be a worthy successor, but will neither sound nor drive the same. It’s a different world. Yep, Jaguar is going electric
- [2022 Kia Forte GT Kicks It German-style...with Value](https://gaywheels.com/2022/09/2022-kia-forte-gt-kicks-it-german-style-with-value/) - If you take a look at the Kia Forte GT and think it could just have easily been a Volkswagen or Audi, your mind isn’t cloudy. A good portion of Kia’s design team and engineering gnomes come from The Fatherland. And, that rapid insolence carries over on the road where the car kicks it like
- [2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Is The 'Tweener For Aspiring EV Fans](https://gaywheels.com/2022/08/2023-kia-sportage-hybrid-is-the-tweener-for-aspiring-ev-fans/) - When I recently drove the Kia EV6 electric crossover, I suggested it was a car from 2030 available today. But I realize not all of you are ready to make the full journey to the future and still worry a lot about driving range. I get it, and may have a better choice that takes
- [2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-X Goes Farther Than Expected](https://gaywheels.com/2022/08/2022-nissan-frontier-pro-x-goes-farther-than-expected/) - Not every pickup truck must be four-wheel-drive. When I was growing up too long ago, my father owned four successive Chevy pickups, in snowy Indiana, and not one had four-wheel-drive. They rode better, handled better, delivered better fuel economy, and still had enough ground clearance to handle hunting duties. That said, none of my dad’s
- [Brand-New 2022 Genesis GV70: The New Compact-Luxury Car on the lot](https://gaywheels.com/2022/08/brand-new-2022-genesis-gv70-the-new-compact-luxury-car-on-the-lot/) - When the Genesis GV70 showed up for me to test drive, my neighbors dialed me up for a ride. Clearly, the popularity of the brand is very much alive, as if the first ones are still being minted as I type. Genesis is the new kid on the lot, and the GV70 is the long-awaited
- [2022 Acura RDX: A Smart Luxury Compact for Your Family](https://gaywheels.com/2022/08/2022-acura-rdx-a-smart-luxury-compact-for-your-family/) - Acura has always been the way-in for those who wanted the luxury of the higher-end nameplates like Mercedes and BMW (without the price) and still want some practicality and affordability. The RDX is a nice combination for families who need a reliable SUV with just a touch a class, something you can kinda take off-road
- [2022 Kia EV6 Sends A Postcard From 2030](https://gaywheels.com/2022/07/2022-kia-ev6-sends-a-postcard-from-2030/) - Kia sends you a postcard from 2030. While several automakers are plotting plans to convert their internal combustion line-up to all-electric by then, the Kia EV6 is already driving there. Its sleek muscular profile covers a swift and silent powertrain that gives passengers every opportunity to luxuriate in a tech-laden cabin. It’s the car we
- [2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Hitches To A Star](https://gaywheels.com/2022/07/2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-hitches-to-a-star/) - In the Jeep galaxy of stars, there are none brighter than the classic Grand Wagoneer that even today is as popular in The Hamptons as The Badlands. It’s staggering how these archaic chromed-over bricks command near six-figures at auction, but they clearly resonate with collectors. Clearly, Jeep wanted in on that coin and re-establish itself
- [2023 Nissan Z Drives Greg Brady and George Jetson Together](https://gaywheels.com/2022/07/2023-nissan-z-drives-greg-brady-and-george-jetson-together/) - Too many automakers have tried to update classic designs with a retro flair to put an amber light on their boring product line. That’s not the case with the 2023 Nissan Z. While design references the original 1970 Z, and the chassis dates to the last Z, absolutely nothing about the driving experience or technology
- [2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Drives Itself To A Gas-free Future](https://gaywheels.com/2022/07/2022-chevy-bolt-euv-drives-itself-to-a-gas-free-future/) - It’s Saturday afternoon and I find myself traveling on the highway while drinking a soda, eating a sandwich, and casually watching the road. My daughter spent the night with her grandparents sixty miles away, so my husband and I are retrieving the little princess, all of her stuffed animals, roller bags, and whatever haul grandma
- [2022 Subaru WRX Click-Clicks, Turbo-Kicks Down Fast Roads](https://gaywheels.com/2022/07/2022-subaru-wrx-click-clicks-turbo-kicks-down-fast-roads/) - It seems all of the news about cars these days focuses on the latest electric vehicles and automated driving, so it’s refreshing to drive the redesigned 2022 Subaru WRX. It’s a larger car, a more mature car, but it retains all of the click-click, turbo-kick that’s shoved it down the road for decades. It’s the
- [2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, EQS Redefine "S-Class"](https://gaywheels.com/2022/06/2022-mercedes-benz-gls450-eqs-redefine-s-class/) - For me, the Mercedes-Benz S-class will always be defined by the 560SEL, a car from the late ‘80s that still commands respect from valet stands and left lanes of the world’s superhighways. The big sedan defies its age and is a joy to drive, but today’s luxury buyers – especially in America - prefer large
- [2022 Kia Niro EV Doesn't Care About High Gas Prices, Long Commutes](https://gaywheels.com/2022/06/2022-kia-niro-ev-doesnt-care-about-high-gas-prices-long-commutes/) - I have a pretty long commute – about 35 miles each way. And as I noticed while picking up soda at the gas station last weekend, 87 octane was $4.65 per gallon. Premium and diesel were uncomfortably over $5. I own a Smart car and have test cars most of the time, so gas prices
- [Funky 2022 Nissan Kicks Crossover Has Big Personality](https://gaywheels.com/2022/05/funky-2022-nissan-kicks-crossover-has-big-personality/) - What kind of car do you really need? My husband thinks he needs a twin-turbo German rocket wagon to get his kicks, but our budget determines otherwise. What we need is an affordable compact crossover with style, technology, fuel efficiency, and enough interior space for four and their luggage. Like many of you, we need
- [2022 Chevy Equinox RS, GMC Terrain AT4 Mix Cayenne Pepper Into Vanilla Frosting](https://gaywheels.com/2022/05/2022-chevy-equinox-rs-gmc-terrain-at4-mix-cayenne-pepper-into-vanilla-frosting/) - Peel off the skin to find the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS and GMC Terrain AT4 are virtually identical – same platform, engines, and basic driving characteristics. But, look even deeper and you’ll find the siblings have very different personalities and attitudes. See which you prefer. Chevy Equinox RS Is A Spicier Crossover The 2022 Chevrolet
- [2023 Solterra Is The Electric Subaru For Subaru People](https://gaywheels.com/2022/04/2023-solterra-is-the-electric-subaru-for-subaru-people/) - Subaru knows its people, who are among the most loyal to any automotive brand. They love their Outbacks, Foresters, Ascents, and WRXs. They are also among the most environmentally conscious, dog-friendly, off-roading auto owners around. They take their kids to school and hike on the weekends. What they haven’t had until now is an electric
- [2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 Takes Us To Texas](https://gaywheels.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-1794-takes-us-to-texas/) - I’d like to believe the 2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 takes its moniker from the year a hearty bunch of patriots staged their Whiskey Rebellion against revenuers. They’re my kind of people, but it’s more likely a nod to the Tundra’s assembly location near San Antonio, Texas that’s built where a ranch was founded by Juan
- [2022 BMW M4 Competition Is An Arrow, Niece Approved](https://gaywheels.com/2022/04/2022-bmw-m4-competition-is-an-arrow-niece-approved/) - Let me tell you about my niece. She’s still in high school, but is an archery master. Last weekend, I stood beside her as she put arrow after arrow into a far-away bulls-eye as if she was born to do nothing else – a virtuoso of the backyard target stand. I’ve also been with her
- [2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Answers The Right Questions](https://gaywheels.com/2022/04/2022-hyundai-santa-cruz-answers-the-right-questions/) - You may think the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz answers questions nobody asked, but if that’s true, somebody should have asked. A car-based pickup is not a new idea. Chevrolet and Ford offered the El Camino and Ranchero over sixty years ago, Subaru had the Baja two decades hence, and Ford currently offers the sold-out Escape-based
- [2022 Toyota Corolla Crosses Over](https://gaywheels.com/2022/03/2022-toyota-corolla-crosses-over/) - The Toyota Corolla is a fine automobile, even if not particularly exciting with its affordable price, frugal gas mileage, and renowned durability. You don’t buy one to be fancy; you buy one because it is a smart way to spend your money. The latest one looks quite handsome as a sedan and hatchback, but today’s
- [2022 Honda Civic Si Takes Us Back To Our Commutes](https://gaywheels.com/2022/03/2022-honda-civic-si-takes-us-back-to-our-commutes/) - Honda Civics are durable and efficient, the kind of cars you buy for commuting to work and back while dropping Jr. and Little Miss off at early band practice. But, unlike some of their competitors, they also have souls, the kind of cars you buy for a little you time on a twisting two-lane with
- [2022 Lexus NX 350 Is A Small Nip Of Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2022/03/2022-lexus-nx-350-is-a-small-nip-of-luxury/) - My friends and I are at it again. There is bourbon aging and Kentucky is not far away. How could this go unanswered, especially with a comfy little crossover at our disposal? Whether erasing Interstate, or carving up Kentucky backroads, the 2022 Lexus NX 350 is a small nip of luxury worth savoring. When we
- [2022 Kia Telluride:  A Luxury Cape With An Economy Label](https://gaywheels.com/2022/03/2022-kia-telluride-a-luxury-cape-with-an-economy-label/) - Last week, I drove a very nice three-row crossover with a century-old badge on the grille. It was quite lush with soft leather seats, twin-panel sunroof, captain’s chairs in the rear, and an audio system to rival God’s cherubs. It could tow a fairly heavy trailer too. While that one was nearly $70,000, Kia proves
- [2022 Cadillac XT6 Platinum Marinates In Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2022/03/2022-cadillac-xt6-platinum-marinates-in-luxury/) - There’s no question the Cadillac Escalade is an incredible SUV, able to move passengers and all their stuff in three rows of splendor. But, most luxury buyers don’t need a full-size truck capable of pulling a 30-foot RV or coastal yacht. For them, the 2022 Cadillac XT6 Platinum might be a better choice that still
- [2022 BMW X3 M Competes For Your Attention](https://gaywheels.com/2022/02/2022-bmw-x3-m-competes-for-your-attention/) - It’s a conundrum. Do you buy the fast obnoxious sport coupe or a proper luxury crossover for your family? On one side of the driveway, you want a car that can provide weekend thrills and elevate your standing in the corporate carpark. On alternate concrete, though, you really need space and comfort when taking little
- [Racing Pride Expands To North America](https://gaywheels.com/2022/02/racing-pride-expands-to-north-america/) - Just like the rest of the sports world, the motorsports arena is mostly heteronormative. In a few places, you will find us. It does take a deeper dive to do so. However, there is a place where LGBTQ+ motorsports athletes, organizations, and fans can connect and support each other. That organization is called Racing Pride.
- [2022 BMW M440i Shows A Nose For High Style, Rapid Travel](https://gaywheels.com/2022/02/2022-bmw-m440i-shows-a-nose-for-high-style-rapid-travel/) - We all make questionable fashion choices. For me, it’s an old sweater from high school and a certain pair of heels from Only Maker. For the 2022 BMW M440i, it might be its giant schnoz that looks menacing, but also suggests it may be sucking a sour tart. Hopefully a little time will make all
- [2022 Ford Bronco Black Diamond Is A Wild Beast Of Pleasure](https://gaywheels.com/2022/01/2022-ford-bronco-black-diamond-is-a-wild-beast-of-pleasure/) - Riding a Mustang hard and putting it away wet may be a sexy saddle, but it’s a little tight in the stall given two doors and a tight back seat. And, don’t even think about taking your date away from smooth pavement. If your idea of adventure stretches from to the gayborhood café to a
- [2022 Wrangler 4xe Finally Sticks Jeep's Finger In A Light Socket](https://gaywheels.com/2022/01/2022-wrangler-4xe-finally-sticks-jeeps-finger-in-a-light-socket/) - One might argue it has taken Jeep way too long to embrace the coming age of electric vehicles, especially since Chrysler has offered a plug-in mini-van for years. But, Jeep’s electric star is about to shine as previewed by the recent all-electric Magneto concept. And while the plug-in 2022 Wrangler 4xe we have here is
- [Auto Sales Up in 2021, But Not By A Lot](https://gaywheels.com/2022/01/auto-sales-up-in-2021-but-not-by-a-lot/) - In 2021, automotive sales went up by 3.4% from a dismal 2020. It was projected that total U.S.A. automotive and light truck sales would just stop short of 14.9 million. The final number had it scaling just over 15 million. These figures are below the pre-pandemic annual sales figures by two million units. There were
- [Electric Vehicles From GM, Stellantis, VinFast Take Center Stage At CES](https://gaywheels.com/2022/01/electric-vehicles-from-gm-stellantis-vinfast-take-center-stage-at-ces/) - Remember when the CES show in Las Vegas meant “Consumer Electronics”? First, it was the home computer – the big attraction during the late 1980s. Then came the big screen televisions, video games, interactive technology, and so forth. We got excited when the latest Nintendo system or Sony PlayStation would be featured at this show,
- [Think Cars Are Too Expensive?  Buy One Of These For Under $25,000!](https://gaywheels.com/2022/01/think-cars-are-too-expensive-buy-one-of-these-for-under-25000/) - Average new car prices topped $45,000 during 2021, but you can buy one of these excellent models for under $25,000. See if you prefer a hybrid pickup, sporty crossover, or fast-driving compact. Ford Maverick The blockbuster Maverick comes standard as a hybrid, achieves 42-MPG city. Or, go for the 250 horsepower turbo-four. Edgy interiors add
- [2022 Mercedes-Benz E450 All Terrain Wagon Masters Geography](https://gaywheels.com/2021/12/2022-mercedes-benz-e450-all-terrain-wagon-masters-geography/) - Mercedes-Benz had a pretty crazy strategy when it introduced the jacked-up All Terrain E-Class wagon in Europe, home of fast cars and faster highways, and left crossover-crazy America with the more boring Rodeo Drive version. I mean, hadn’t they learned the basic lesson of the Subaru Outback? Americans want to look ready for adventure whether
- [2022 VW Jetta: A good value, a good drive](https://gaywheels.com/2021/12/2022-vw-jetta-a-good-value-a-good-drive/) - Starting at $20,195 US, the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta is once again proving to be a smart economical small (midsized? family?) sedan that I feel would be a good car to consider if you are looking to buy new. There is plenty of room inside, assuming your family needs are few and you really only need
- [2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx:  The Three-row Crossover For Cool Families](https://gaywheels.com/2021/12/2022-subaru-ascent-onyx-the-three-row-crossover-for-cool-families/) - Subaru introduced a very competent and capable three-row crossover in the Ascent, but it was not especially exciting or unique – more of a step-up vehicle for Subaru enthusiasts. Sure, it comes with standard all-wheel-drive and 8.7” of ground clearance for topping snow or handling light trails to a weekend cabin, but it lacked the
- [Mercedes-Benz S580 Lights A Fire On The Gasoline Era](https://gaywheels.com/2021/12/mercedes-benz-s580-lights-a-fire-on-the-gasoline-era/) - Mercedes-Benz, the company that invented the modern automobile in 1886, will have introduced its last gas-powered car by the middle of this decade. There’s a good chance it will no longer be selling gas-powered cars at all by 2030. In their places will be full electrics like the EQS and EQE sedans. Until then, though,
- [2022 Kia Carnival: Another Winner for Kia](https://gaywheels.com/2021/11/2022-kia-carnival-another-winner-for-kia/) - Kia Motors has this uncanny ability for showing up late to the party as the negligible wallflower in the corner, and then somehow, magically, it keeps introducing these cars that really make reviewers like me take notice. This year’s brand-new Carnival, a family-minivan for all your duties as a newly-minted or tried-and-true LGTBQIA++ head of
- [2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid:  The Serious, Stylish Pickup For Urban Dwellers](https://gaywheels.com/2021/11/2022-ford-maverick-hybrid-the-serious-stylish-pickup-for-urban-dwellers/) - I’m trying to imagine the conversation in Ford’s boardroom several years ago when some enterprising executive lofted this nuggie: “Let’s take our Ford Escape crossover, replace its aft half with a bed, slap on the name of a sub-par compact from the ‘70s, and use it to replace our compact sedans. We’ll make it a
- [2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Moves To Italy, Sprouts Extra Length](https://gaywheels.com/2021/11/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-moves-to-italy-sprouts-extra-length/) - We always knew the previous generation Jeep Grand Cherokee would be a tough act to follow. Co-developed with Mercedes, it always drove like a big German SUV that three bulldozers couldn’t move off-course. Its liftable air suspension, bougie interiors, and choice of powerful V6 and V8 engines were a potent combination. An all-new larger Grand
- [2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Targets Flamboyant Adventure-Getters](https://gaywheels.com/2021/10/2022-subaru-forester-wilderness-targets-flamboyant-adventure-getters/) - I’ve been driving for hours, slogging supposed roads that are more like rock-strew moonscapes with moguls that sometimes leave only three wheels touching earth. The scenery is heavenly though, with snow-capped peaks dotting the distance and vast prairies of pine trees between. I’m in Bend, Oregon driving the 2022 Forester Wilderness - the latest of
- [2021 Lexus UX 250h: Your Compact Magic Carpet Ride (wand wave, please) is Here!](https://gaywheels.com/2021/10/2021-lexus-ux-250h-your-compact-magic-carpet-ride-wand-wave-please-is-here/) - Fans of Sordid Lives will recall how Leslie Jordan’s Brother Boy character is often described as “short as fuck”. Yeah, that’s kinda mean, but even Mr. Jordan is in on the joke and makes it work to his advantage. The 2021 Lexus UX 250h (hybrid) is often described as an ultra-small crossover SUV (in a
- [All-New 2022 Infiniti QX55 Compact SUV: Thumbs Up!](https://gaywheels.com/2021/10/all-new-2022-infiniti-qx55-compact-suv-thumbs-up/) - Taking most of its cues from the QX50, the new kid to the lineup is making quite the entrance this fall – and so far, the response has been mostly positive. All-Wheel Drive is standard and you will notice the 20-inch wheels when you first lay your eyes upon this looker. The sportiness is there
- [2021 Toyota Supra Rides Proud Of Its German Heritage](https://gaywheels.com/2021/10/2021-toyota-supra-rides-proud-of-its-german-heritage/) - When you think of the Toyota Supra, you probably imagine the quintessential Japanese sports car designed, engineered, and built in Japan. But, after a two-decade hiatus, the current generation 2021 Supra was designed in Japan, engineered in Germany, and built in Austria. As strange as that seems, it worked out pretty well. The tangled breeding
- [2022 Genesis GV70 Enjoys A Good Spanking](https://gaywheels.com/2021/09/2022-genesis-gv70-enjoys-a-good-spanking/) - I am a big fan of Genesis, but was not loving its new GV70 compact crossover from photos. The swoopy rear windowline and bubble rump didn’t look especially menacing, even if the rear echoes the classic Porsche 928. It looked handsome enough from the front with its car-grater grille, but nothing special against other sexy
- [Finding Pride in Two Small Communities](https://gaywheels.com/2021/09/finding-pride-in-two-small-communities/) - As are get closer to National Coming Out Day and Spirit Day, LGBTQ Pride is still being celebrated in smaller communities across the U.S.A. These celebrations continue to go on, even in the face of the growing number of cases of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. The continuing pandemic already forced the closure
- [We Tailgate Like You Do!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/09/we-tailgate-like-you-do/) - With the last vestiges of summer, we prepare ourselves for fall. With the arrival of fall comes the return of football. As LGBT folks, we have an interesting relationship with sports. In some places, we are welcomed with open arms into the stands as we cheer for our favorite team or athlete. Yet, there are
- [The Future is Electric - in Washington, DC](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/the-future-is-electric-in-washington-dc/) - The future is electric. At least that’s what we gathered from a recent media event we attended in Washington, DC. While the West Coast leads in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle registrations, the battleground for vehicle acceptance and regulatory standards is actually in Washington, D.C. – the nation’s capital. It is the place where policy
- [Green Lighting Your Drive](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/green-lighting-your-drive/) - What if you knew whether the next traffic light was green or red? How can you make sure you can make all of your traffic lights safely? As an outgrowth of driver assistance technology is another layer of safety that will enable drivers to know what the next traffic light will be and how safely
- [The 2020 Subaru Legacy Debuts at The Chicago Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2020-subaru-legacy-chicago-auto-show/) - One of our favorite brands made the biggest splash at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. We know Subaru for our love of the Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek. Some of us may own Imprezas and even WRXs and BRZs. But, how many of us can say that own – and love – our Legacy? That might
- [The Year in Auto Sales: How 2018 Trended For Us](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/the-year-in-auto-sales-how-2018-trended-for-us/) - If you care about numbers, then read on. Otherwise know that 2018 ended on a mixed note for everyone in the automotive business. In all, U.S. auto sales tallied over 17.3 million units for the year. This industry clearly take into consideration what the concept of selling is service can do for businesses (if done
- [The Friendliest Bear in the Auto Retail Business](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/the-friendliest-bear-in-the-auto-retail-business/) - Meet the friendliest Bear in the automotive retail business! Normally, that would describe a Bear-identified gay, bisexual, or trans man who might be a top salesperson, parts person, or a service lane greeter. He could be a sales manager. Maybe someone who runs a department inside of the dealership. We probably know someone - or
- [A Return To Customer Vehicle Ordering at Dealerships](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/a-return-to-customer-vehicle-ordering-at-dealerships/) - Are you sad that you can’t find anything at your local dealer lot? Ford announced that they will ask their dealers to start taking orders for their customers on the vehicles they want. The supply chain issues manufacturers are dealing with are one of the reasons cited for this return to ordering new vehicles. When
- [The Next New Player On The American Automotive Scene Is...](https://gaywheels.com/2020/09/the-next-new-player-on-the-american-automotive-scene-is/) - Are we ready for a new brand of vehicle in the next couple of years? We’re not talking about an electric vehicle startup. Or, a brand that has sold in the country before, but left some decades ago. We’re talking about a brand of vehicles assembled in the U.S.A. developed in a country we thought
- [Ride Along With Pride - in a 1969 Camaro](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/ride-along-with-pride-in-a-1969-camaro/) - LGBT automotive enthusiasts are indeed a reflection of our community at large. Indeed, we are the most diverse culture in American society – encompassing race, age, gender, identity, body type, physical and mental capacity, and so forth. We are also equally diverse in the kind of vehicles we are enthusiastic about. If you scan the
- [Two New Hybrid Models Join Toyota's Lineup for 2021](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/two-new-hybrid-models-join-toyotas-lineup-for-2021/) - Twenty years ago, Toyota and Honda introduced us to the future of sustainable transportation. By combining an electric motor with an internal combustion engine, the Hybrid showed us that you can achieve higher fuel economy and lower emissions with a shared power source. Toyota’s parallel system became the standard for other manufacturers to follow. The
- [FCA Introduces Fifth-Generation Infotainment System](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/fca-introduces-fifth-generation-infotainment-system/) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been a leader in infotainment systems for over a decade. Their systems have always been easier to use, reliable, quick, and informative. However, there are parts of the latest UConnect system that needed some work. FCA went back to the drawing board and created the new fifth-generation UConnect system. Their aim
- [Our Vehicles of the Decade](https://gaywheels.com/2019/12/our-vehicles-of-the-decade/) - The 2010s were a decade of progress for LGBT people. Our visibility and representation increased multi-fold with major strides made by our government, our lives, and our culture. Our community broke through many barriers that are still challenged today. Yet, we got married legally. We saw more Trans visibility. And, we saw our automotive industry
- [The Gifts That Keep On Giving: The GayWheels.com 2019 Holiday Gift Guide](https://gaywheels.com/2019/12/the-gifts-that-keep-on-giving-the-gaywheels-com-2019-holiday-gift-guide/) - From Black Friday to the night before Christmas, you have no doubt been wondering what to give the ones you loved for the holiday gift giving season. Yes, this kind of post comes up every year from almost every website out there. You've probably seen plenty suggesting you Buy neon lights, personalized gift mugs, and
- [Improving The Infotainment Experience on the 2020 Lexus RX](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/improving-the-infotainment-experience-on-the-2020-lexus-rx/) - In 1998, Lexus introduced an entirely new kind of luxury automobile. The SUV reigned supreme in the 1990s. Every luxury brand either sold one or had one in development to be introduced in short order. While a lot of these luxury SUVs were capable and can take families and executives to the cabin by the
- [Having a Supra Day With The 2020 Toyota GR Supra](https://gaywheels.com/2019/10/having-a-supra-day-with-the-2020-toyota-gr-supra/) - Our attendance at the Midwest Automotive Media Association's Fall Rally this year had a specific mission in mind. A mission that would require some leaps of faith, including taking a track "novice" onto the Autobahn Country Club’s North Circuit to see whether the hype is real for one of the biggest stars of the 2020
- [The Fargo You Should Know](https://gaywheels.com/2019/08/the-fargo-you-should-know/) - When you think of Fargo, your first impression would be the Coen Brothers film starting Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Sadly, your visions of snowy wasteland, funny accents, and quirky characters are far from the truth. Fargo is a city that defies convention for North Dakota. It is progressive, welcoming, and full of fun times.
- [A Concours By Lake Minnetonka](https://gaywheels.com/2019/08/a-concours-by-lake-minnetonka/) - The summer Concours season is reaching its climax next month with the Monterey Car Week. In the weeks rolling up to one of the most prestigious automotive weekends in the U.S.A. are smaller events that follow similar tenets of a top-shelf automotive exhibition, but with their own special atmosphere. The Concours season actually begins in
- [Discover Pride in a Small Community This Year!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/discover-pride-in-a-small-community-this-year/) - The crowds are now filing out of New York after a month of celebration over a bar on Christopher Street in the West Village of Manhattan. World Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The build-up was astounding with stories from June 28, 1969 being retold and new stories added to bridge the
- [Celebrate Pride, Take a Road Trip!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/celebrate-pride-take-a-road-trip/) - June is busting all over, thanks to LGBT Pride celebrations scheduled throughout the month. This particular June is of huge importance to our community. It marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City. On that late June night, in the wake of Judy Garland's funeral, our community had
- [Don't Fly Over Iowa...Drive Into It!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/dont-fly-over-iowa-drive-into-it/) - There are those who believe that by flying over the state of Iowa – you are not missing anything. Those people are incorrect. Why? Iowa has a lot of offer for LGBT tourists. Sometimes, we often think of places like Iowa as unwelcoming and indifferent to us. That is where your perceptions may be challenged.
- [Many Ways To Be Charmed In Baltimore](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/baltimore/) - Baltimore is simply more than just John Waters and his film legacy. Although, that is how we LGBT folks associate the city with Waters, Divine, and the trailerload of camp that went along with it. The city has plenty of history, for which Waters, Divine, and company are definitely a part of. It has a
- [Road Trip Ideas For This Spring](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/road-trip-ideas-for-this-spring/) - Spring is here. In some places, you might not see it, but it is here. With the temperatures rising, your cure for spring fever is within grasp. In just an hour or so, you can be on a highway going somewhere fun. But, what do you consider fun? There are plenty of responses to that
- [Our Own "Green Book"](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/our-own-green-book/) - If you watched the Academy Awards recently, you saw that "Green Book" won Best Picture. For some critics, it was a stunning surprise. But, for supporters of the film, it was a well-deserved Oscar. The movie was based on the story of Don Shirley, a jazz and classical pianist who was driven by his bodyguard
- [Car Sharing Is Just a Zip Away](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/car-sharing-is-just-a-zip-away/) - Car sharing has become very popular in recent years through the rise of Uber and Lyft. It's causing a lot more people to look into ride share car insurance and is slowly changing the way people commute. With all this buzz, it seemed clear we would have to discuss it at some point! We are
- [Taking The Train For a Small City LGBT Experience](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/amtrak-lacrosse/) - "There's something about a train that’s magic." This was the first line from a jingle that encouraged travelers to ride the rails on Amtrak. Since 1971, Amtrak serves as the intercity passenger rail service that traverses the U.S.A. It runs over 21,400 miles of track serving over 31 million passengers annually. Certainly, we have choices
- [Head To Your Nearest State Fair!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/08/head-to-your-nearest-state-fair/) - It is state fair season! And, we love a state fair, don’t we? We love going to eat fried items on a stick to our heart’s content.
- [The Challenge of Vehicular Life In The Age of COVID-19](https://gaywheels.com/2020/03/your-vehicle-your-health-and-covid-19/) - With every news cycle that comes through on COVID-19, it feels as we're being bombarded with various levels of information all at once. Our freedom of movement seems like we're being curtailed. We’re all working at home because the government told us to. Yet, we're fighting to create VPNs in our home to efficiently get
- [No Pride During The Pandemic? No Problem!](https://gaywheels.com/2020/04/no-pride-during-the-pandemic-no-problem/) - What if we told you that a new kind of pride celebration will be happening in a suburb of Chicago? One that fits within the framework of what we are dealing with during this health crisis. Whilst we've all got used to the idea of staying at home, you might have been thinking about celebrating
- [FCA Celebrates Pride Virtually Without Cancellation](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/fca-celebrates-pride-virtually-without-cancellation/) - This year, LGBT Pride will be much different than before. Pride celebrations scheduled for May and June have either been cancelled or postponed to a much latter date. Some of these Pride celebrations have moved to a more virtual space, ior have been reinvented through other engaging means. That has not stopped many companies and
- [FCA Lights a Beacon of Purple from Auburn Hills](https://gaywheels.com/2019/10/fca-lights-a-beacon-of-purple-from-auburn-hills/) - What did your company do to celebrate National Coming Out Day? What is your company doing to mark National Spirit Day? And, what is your company doing to honor your fellow LGBT employees, customers, vendors, and the community at large? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are covering all of the bases at their Auburn Hills, Michigan corporate
- [A New LGBT Employee Resource Group Begins in Automotive Retail](https://gaywheels.com/2019/12/a-new-lgbt-employee-resource-group-begins-in-automotive-retail/) - The notion of celebrating and engaging LGBT employees in the automotive industry has been seen widely among manufacturers and some suppliers. We are now keenly aware of their presence from the assembly line to the marketing department, in the design office to the boardroom. Where we are growing in presence and position is on the
- [An Electrifying Experience: The Volkswagen ID.4](https://gaywheels.com/2021/03/an-electrifying-experience-the-volkswagen-id-4/) - The ID.4 is a compact SUV/crossover that fits between the Tiguan and the upcoming new small SUV, the Taos. Its size would be considered “just right” for LGBT couples and families to enjoy a vehicle offering a comfortable space and solid performance.
- [A New Milestone for Automotive Retail: LGBT Ownership](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/a-new-milestone-for-automotive-retail-lgbt-ownership/) - Over the past 25-plus years, the automotive industry has recognized the economic power of the LGBT community. Some of which are based in some stereotypes that are becoming less valid over the same period of time. Look at our households these days. We have children. We are dealing with our aging population. We are also
- [Pride in 2021: We're Ready To Go...Almost](https://gaywheels.com/2021/06/pride-in-2021-were-ready-to-go-almost/) - During this pandemic, we have anxious about whether we should travel or not. So far, we have actually taken to the skies, on the rails, and on the road. We have done our best to follow local, national, and institutional guidelines. There are various justifications for our pandemic travel – for business, vacation, even splitting
- [Pride Continues Into October](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/pride-continues-into-october/) - With Pride Month done for 2021, companies and organizations have transitioned their social media icons and avatars from their rainbow motif back to normal (or, a more patriotic one for the 4th of July). During June, there were some communities that observed the month of Pride with their own set of activities. They ranged from parades
- [Acura Connects LGBTQ Owners With Like-Minded Enthusiasts](https://gaywheels.com/2021/09/acura-connects-lgbtq-owners-with-like-minded-enthusiasts/) - Automotive enthusiasm can be measured in many ways. In social media, that means engagement through impressions, reactions, and comments. As LGBTQ people, we live on social media whether we like it or not. This past June, Acura adapted their “Tuned by Culture” social media campaign to include LGBTQ automotive enthusiasts. In particular, automotive enthusiasts who
- [2021 Ford Bronco Sport OBX Handles Its Bourbon](https://gaywheels.com/2021/09/2021-ford-bronco-sport-obx-handles-its-bourbon/) - It takes a special kind of vehicle to handle its bourbon. No, I don’t mean drinking it. And, I would never suggest a human driver should imbibe behind the wheel. Not cool. But, there are vehicles that enjoy a good run to Bourbon Country near Frankfort, Kentucky – both for a safe sampling and to
- [2021 Nissan Rogue Is Confused For A Volvo](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/2021-nissan-rogue-is-confused-for-a-volvo/) - “Are you driving the new Volvo out in the parking?” asked my co-worker as he walked into the building. “Nah, that’s the redesigned Nissan Rogue,” I replied. “Looks good!” True that, and it’s easy to understand why the uninitiated might confuse the 2021 Nissan Rogue with a Volvo. Especially in Platinum trim, it’s handsome, luxurious,
- [2021 Lexus NX Hybrid: Worth a Look](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/2021-lexus-nx-hybrid-worth-a-look/) - Admittedly, the reviews are mixed on this year’s Lexus NX, clearly a luxury vehicle that is a compact SUV. The hybrid fairs a bit better because of its fuel economy. For a small-ish vehicle, there is plenty of interior room for you and your passengers. Mileage on the hybrid (as designated by the ‘h’) comes in
- [Ford Ranger Tremor, Maverick Are Opposites To Attract Urban Drivers](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/ford-ranger-tremor-maverick-are-opposites-to-attract-urban-drivers/) - Ford builds the best-selling truck in the world, the F-150, but not everybody wants or needs a full-size pickup with immense capability. Whether you prefer something smaller for trail carving or an affordable hybrid for urban yard duties, Ford has you covered with these two extremes of compact pickups. 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor Eats Potholes
- [‘A Very Sordid Wedding’ Stage Show coming to Dallas Sept 24 – Oct 3](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/a-very-sordid-wedding-stage-show-coming-to-dallas-sept-24-oct-3/) - The Sordid Lives saga continues with Brother Boy, Aunt Sissy, LaVonda, Latrelle, Ty, Wardell, Odell, Noleta and all the crazy misfits of Winters TX as they once again take the stage in Dallas this fall under the direction of Del Shores, who created all these looney west Texas people. This will be the first stage production of
- [2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: Seems like the perfect car for 2021](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/2021-honda-accord-hybrid-seems-like-the-perfect-car-for-2021/) - One of the big debates currently is whether or not US President Joe Biden will get Americans to drive all-electric vehicle fully in the next 50 years. A better bet might be that more Americans will be driving more hybrids than gasoline-only vehicles. If that’s the case, a clear winner in that race just may be
- [General Motors Takes Us Super Cruisin'](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/general-motors-takes-us-super-cruisin/) - General Motors envisions an automotive future filled with autonomous electric vehicles. A certain California-based automaker has shown that can be a perilous road, but the big automaker from Detroit is taking a more pragmatic approach with its hands-off Super Cruise system that will be deployed widely in the near future. Super Cruise enlists Google Maps,
- [2021 Buick Envision Casts Off The Frump](https://gaywheels.com/2021/08/2021-buick-envision-casts-off-the-frump/) - If you still think of Buick as the frumpy sedan-wielding brand your grandmother adored, you’ve had your head in the drink for too long and need to cast those thoughts aside. Gone are the sedans and wagons of your parents’ youth, replaced by a range of sporty crossovers that rise from the urban-friendly Encore and
- [2021 VW Jetta GLI: Still Fun Fun Fun – and Practical](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-vw-jetta-gli-still-fun-fun-fun-and-practical/) - The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is indeed a specific type of Jetta. The really fun one, if you will. Not that the regular Jetta is not fun. All VWs get the turbo treatment, and over the years, this has proven to be a real gasser for all cars big and small, especially the small which often get
- [2021 BMW 330e: Luxury Meets Green and Clean(er)](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-bmw-330e-luxury-meets-green-and-cleaner/) - If you really like your luxury cars and are really into electric cars, this new and improved sedan from BMW may be the car for you. Yes, there is still a gasoline engine attached, so technically it is still a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle). I found you still have to be careful how far
- [2021 BMW 430i: Hard Top or Soft?](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-bmw-430i-hard-top-or-soft/) - This year’s BMW 430i xDrive really is the classic sportscar. You can get it as a coupe or as a convertible, the only two trims available. Basically, it’s just two doors and you can have it with a year-round hard top or a soft top. Dare I say, anymore, this is a classic American sportscar, though
- [2021 Ford Bronco Sport: The Urban Icon That Enjoys Adventure](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-ford-bronco-sport-the-urban-icon-that-enjoys-adventure/) - Many vehicles have worn the iconic Bronco badge over the decades from the original compact off-roader in 1965 to the F-150 derived second generation most famous for carrying O.J. Simpson and the Ranger-based Bronco II in the 1980s. A new all-capable edition based on the current Ranger is imminent, but Ford also stretched the bucking
- [2021 Chevy Malibu Covers The Basics Beautifully And Efficiently](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-chevy-malibu-covers-the-basics-beautifully-and-efficiently/) - On a recent trip to Seattle, I walked out to the rental car zone to pick my ride. There sat an array of roomy crossovers and well-equipped compacts, but amongst them was an entry-level Chevy Malibu with silver paint and little wheels. I’ve driven the Malibu many times, but usually get the luxed-out version with
- [2021 Audi A6: Definitely worth a look](https://gaywheels.com/2021/07/2021-audi-a6-definitely-worth-a-look/) - There is certain cache when it comes to Audi. It is brand loyalty, among other things, that has carried it throughout the world. They are great cars, indeed. Refined. Elegant. More than just a touch of class. Their numbering system is simple. The ‘6’, which I will discuss here, is considered midsized, but really, it is large enough
- [2021 Lexus ES: More Affordable Than You Think](https://gaywheels.com/2021/06/2021-lexus-es-more-affordable-than-you-think/) - Starting at $40K US, the Lexus ES is a smart stylish midsized luxury sedan that gets a surprising combined 44 miles to the gallon. Luxury is getting less and less affordable, as are most things in life. Of course, it depends on how you define luxury. But at a starting price of $40K, this is something
- [2021 VW Atlas Cross Sport: A Whole New Atlas](https://gaywheels.com/2021/06/2021-vw-atlas-cross-sport-a-whole-new-atlas/) - Just to clarify, this is a whole new Volkswagen Atlas. Whereas the traditional Atlas (as if there really is such a thing) is bigger and bulkier and is more for your ‘soccer mom’ needs, the Cross Sport is more ‘athletic’, if you will. It is still an Atlas, to be sure. And it is still roomy
- [2021 Mercedes Benz E450: Not for the faint of heart](https://gaywheels.com/2021/06/2021-mercedes-benz-e450-not-for-the-faint-of-heart/) - Just in case you don’t already know, you need money to consider owning (or even leasing or renting) a Mercedes E Class car. A standard bearer, to be sure, the E Class is a symbol of luxury throughout the world. Just because the coronavirus pandemic has changed and upended everything, the good news is that it
- [HYUNDAI TUCSON, VELOSTER N ARE SERIOUSLY ENGAGING](https://gaywheels.com/2021/06/hyundai-tucson-veloster-n-are-seriously-engaging/) - For a long time, Hyundai has stood for quality cars with handsome styling and value pricing. But, they weren’t especially engaging. That’s been changing recently and is especially apparent with the completely redesigned 2022 Tucson compact crossover and 2021 Veloster N hot hatch. 2022 Hyundai Tucson Delivers Affordable Panache Given all of the creases, bulges,
- [2021 Toyota RAV4, Venza:  Two Suits, Same Hybrid Closet](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2021-toyota-rav4-venza-two-suits-same-hybrid-closet/) - It’s good to have a well-stocked closet with clothes for a night on the town and for hiking with your date. Even better if your closet is a garage and there are two efficient Toyota’s residing inside. Get your mid-size hybrid crossover looking like it just rolled off the trail as with the RAV4 or
- [2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible Finds Detroit Through Ohio](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2021-lexus-lc500-convertible-finds-detroit-through-ohio/) - When driving to Detroit, all roads apparently go through Ohio. Or, so the Lexus LC500 Convertible’s navigation system would have me believe. I went to school in Michigan and never traveled through Ohio to get there, but every time I disagree with navigation, I live to regret it. It plots a course, putting me at
- [2022 Subaru Outback Goes Deeper Into The Wilderness](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2022-subaru-outback-goes-deeper-into-the-wilderness/) - Subaru Outback customers know what they want: Reliable family transport, all-road capability, fuel efficiency, long-term durability and plenty of space for all their stuff. Judging by sales numbers, people are pretty pleased with their jacked-up Outbacks. But some owners upfit their Outbacks to go further away from civilization. For them, we drive the just released
- [2021 Toyota Corolla: Still a good compact car](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2021-toyota-corolla-still-a-good-compact-car/) - A half-century later, the Toyota Corolla is still a very affordable car worth a look for meeting your basic day-to-day needs when buying used is an option you’d rather not take. Listed base price is currently $20,025 US, but as we all know by now, the current car market is anything but normal. The main culprit
- [2021 Genesis G80 Wears Its Britishness Like A Bentley](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2021-genesis-g80-wears-its-britishness-like-a-bentley/) - If I showed you this car and told you we had the all-new, just released mid-size Bentley, you might believe me…for a few seconds. The Genesis G80 is clearly not a Bentley, but there is a certain Britishness to its design and refinement. It radiates an aura of expensive. That initial visage continues when you
- [2021 Mazda3 Hatch Looks Like Sculpture, Drives Like A Scalpel](https://gaywheels.com/2021/05/2021-mazda3-hatch-looks-like-sculpture-drives-like-a-scalpel/) - Mazda makes some of the most beautiful and enchanting cars available today. It’s as if a team of Japanese engineers had improper relations with Italian artisans. The Miata may be the case example, but other vehicles like the Mazda6 sedan, CX-30 compact crossover, and CX-9 three-row crossover are also pretty suave. My favorite, though, is
- [2021 Cadillac Escalade: Turn-of-the-(21st)-Century Largess and Style](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-cadillac-escalade-turn-of-the-21st-century-largess-and-style/) - Ever since it hit the scene, The Cadillac Escalade has been the ride to get if you want to get noticed. It’s big, it’s splashy, and – to be perfectly honest – it’s loud. And that’s the whole point: You make an entrance in the Escalade, and just because it’s 2021 and golden toilets and
- [2021 Lincoln Corsair Distills Classic Style Into A Smaller, Modern Package](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-lincoln-corsair-distills-classic-style-into-a-smaller-modern-package/) - In the century since Henry Ford purchased Lincoln, the automaker has been true to its mission of offering distinguished exterior styling, sumptuous interiors, and a driving experience that’s uniquely American. Think about the Continental, Mark V, and Town Car. These autos are whisper quiet and ride smooth, all while spoiling passengers rotten. Lincoln’s current icon
- [2021 Acura TLX: Midsized Sedan 21st Century Luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-acura-tlx-midsized-sedan-21st-century-luxury/) - At just under $40K US, this year’s TLX is worth consideration and only comes with one notable downside IMHO: there really is almost no room in the backseats. That said, the interior luxury cannot be overstated. There really is wood and aluminum that combine with the interior cloth materials to make the cabin a true elegant
- [2021 Mini Countryman Plugs Into Cool](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-mini-countryman-plugs-into-cool/) - I have long been a fan of the Mini, a fun little zipper with classic British looks that can fillet cars way above its weight class. About ten years ago, my family even bought a first-generation Countryman crossover. It was underpowered, but drove like a BMW, got good gas mileage and had the best Harman
- [2021 Mazda3: Affordable, Practical, Right for the Job](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-mazda3-affordable-practical-right-for-the-job/) - Prices start at $20,650 US for the sedan. Mileage is 28 city / 36 highway. Drowsy driver alert, lane-keep assist and frontal-collision mitigation are standard. Whenever are trying to decide what to buy, there is always a give and take. You Can’t Always Get What You Want, as The Rolling Stones used the sing, and believe
- [2021 Chevy Trailblazer: Not your father’s Trail Blazer](https://gaywheels.com/2021/04/2021-chevy-trailblazer-not-your-fathers-trail-blazer/) - The Chevy Trailblazer is back – but in name only. Chevy decided to bring the nameplate back after a long absence. The new incarnation is a small crossover SUV that really does have a lot of pep, more ground clearance, more aggressive styling and a lot more about it that says, ‘this is not your father’s truck-based
- [2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Puts The Personal Back In Luxury Coupe](https://gaywheels.com/2021/03/2021-mercedes-amg-gle63-s-puts-the-personal-back-in-luxury-coupe/) - After the muscle car era, automakers turned their attention to over-fluffed personal luxury coupes. Mercedes-Benz took an understated approach by putting E- and S-Class coupes against Continentals and Eldorados until tastes and regulations killed them too. Proportions are changing again as personal luxury coupes, stoked with performance that would blush 1960s icons, are more likely
- [2021 Honda Odyssey: For All Your Family. And most of all – You.](https://gaywheels.com/2021/03/2021-honda-odyssey-for-all-your-family-and-most-of-all-you/) - About the only downside to the 2021 Honda Odyssey is that you have to remove the second row of seats to get maximum cargo space from the vehicle. That said, unless you are in need of using all of its 145 cubic feet of interior room (which is nice to have available), you will still
- [2021 Subaru Crosstrek Enjoys Hiking, Cafes](https://gaywheels.com/2021/02/2021-subaru-crosstrek-enjoys-hiking-cafes/) - Whenever the history of Subaru is written, it’s the Outback that’s heralded as the successor to early DL and GL wagons from the ‘70s and ‘80s. My family drives an Outback, and it’s an excellent automobile that I’d gladly buy again, but that’s not the entire story. Early Subarus were compact four-wheel-drive cars, not nearly
- [2021 Chevy Trailblazer Expresses Its Sunny Personality](https://gaywheels.com/2021/02/2021-chevy-trailblazer-expresses-its-sunny-personality/) - “I love the color of your car,” yells a guy in a mini-van on my way home from work. “What color is that?” “Oasis Blue,” I reply. “That is a cool car!” I may need sunglasses to look it in the face, but the bright baby blue hue definitely expresses the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer’s sunny
- [Ford Mustang EcoBoost Is Not Just For Gearheads](https://gaywheels.com/2021/01/ford-mustang-ecoboost-is-not-just-for-gearheads/) - Ford is relaunching the legendary Mustang Mach 1 for 2021. I’m excited for it and can’t wait to throttle its big powerful V8 engine. I’m also a fan of the demonic Shelby GT500 and its 760 horsepower supercharged V8. Both grace the dreams of gearheads. But the Mustang we have here will find love beyond
- [2021 Volvo XC60 Recharges Its Automaker's Reputation](https://gaywheels.com/2020/12/2021-volvo-xc60-recharges-its-automakers-reputation/) - Volvo has a well-earned reputation for building autos that protect their passengers, but the automaker is expanding its compassion for humans to include the environment. It has launched its Polestar electric vehicle division and offers an all-electric XC40 compact crossover, but plug-in versions of its traditional models will add juice to the plans. The 2021
- [2021 Land Rover Defender Is Committed](https://gaywheels.com/2020/12/2021-land-rover-defender-is-committed/) - If you’ve watched television during the last few weeks, you likely saw commercials for a new Land Rover. You know, the one that fords water, rips across desert, rescues a ditch-bound truck, and even races horses and elephants. When it comes to adventure, it’s committed. It looked so chic that we invited it for a
- [A Trio Of Fantasy Sleighs Put A Sparkle On 2021](https://gaywheels.com/2020/12/a-trio-of-fantasy-sleighs-put-a-sparkle-on-2021/) - It’s been a rough year during which many of us thought Christmas would never come. While the Grinch of COVID present has certainly tried, the holiday season has arrived right on time. As Santa prepares for his vast winter ride, we look at three fantasy sleighs – a sedan, SUV, and supercar - that will
- [2020 Toyota Highlander: When you need a little help](https://gaywheels.com/2020/12/2020-toyota-highlander-when-you-need-a-little-help/) - The Toyota Highlander, once consider the ultimate soccer mom car, has truly come a long way when it comes to coolness. Yes, it is still practical. It can still do everything, just like Wilma Flintstone and June Cleaver can, only in a modern 21stCentury way that is easy on your budget and doesn’t eat too much
- [2020 Mazda CX-30: Starting at $22K, This Car is You!](https://gaywheels.com/2020/11/2020-mazda-cx-30-starting-at-22k-this-car-is-you/) - …And with mileage of 25 city / 33 highway, this maybe is just what your pandemic strapped budget is demanding. The CX-30 is, for all intents and purposes, the Mazda 3, only an SUV, kinda sorta, and a smidge bigger than its baby sister, the CX-3. It is considered a subcompact SUV. Reminds of the 1960s when
- [2020 Toyota Camry Gets Kissed By TRD](https://gaywheels.com/2020/11/2020-toyota-camry-gets-kissed-by-trd/) - I had a nice sunny day and decided to go for a drive. Apexes were being clipped, highways were getting slayed, and I was as one with a tight-handling sport sedan that inhales inspiration from its NASCAR siblings. The car looks the part too with all kinds of ground affects and aero trickery. Step down
- [Hummer Makes Its Return As A Big Buff Electric Truck](https://gaywheels.com/2020/10/hummer-makes-its-return-as-a-big-buff-electric-truck/) - Facing an onslaught of electric trucks from Rivian, Tesla, and Ford, GMC adopted the Hummer brand for an all-new super truck packing 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb.-ft. of torque, and the ability to zap 0-60 mph in 3 seconds. As the first General Motors product on an all-new electric architecture that will also underpin larger EVs
- [2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Is A Four-Door Typhoon](https://gaywheels.com/2020/10/2021-mercedes-amg-gle63-is-a-four-door-typhoon/) - Back in 1991, one of the fastest vehicles you could buy was the GMC Typhoon – a high-performance version of the Jimmy, stoked with a 280 horsepower turbocharged V6 engine and electronic all-wheel-drive that could run 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It kept pace with contemporary Corvettes and spoiled passengers with a leather-lined luxury interior.
- [Meet the new kid on the block, the 2020 Hyundai Venue](https://gaywheels.com/2020/10/meet-the-new-kid-on-the-block-the-2020-hyundai-venue/) - Hyundai has added a new "urban compact" to its SUV mix—the 2020 Venue. Even though the vehicle is the teeniest offering by the manufacturer, slipping in right below its sis, the Kona, it is still categorized as a five-seater. The lil bugger has a 99-inch wheelbase and a 159-inch overall length, measurements that make it
- [2020 Chevy Corvette Changes Its Orientation](https://gaywheels.com/2020/09/2020-chevy-corvette-changes-its-orientation/) - Kids have been hanging out of car windows screaming, grown adults stopping in my driveway to take photos, and minions asking lists of questions at gas stations. Any number of fellow drivers waved their hands for me to roll down my window. “Is that the new Corvette?” they screamed! When I confirm it is, the
- [The 2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport is class and sass](https://gaywheels.com/2020/09/the-2020-lexus-ls-500-f-sport-is-class-and-sass/) - The luxury class category typically represents the leading edge of performance, comfort, styling, safety, and technology. Once you've gotten behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle, you are spoiled for life! Bottom line, a luxe ride is all about refinement. The 2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport incorporates plenty of class and with a dash
- [2020 Cadillac CT4 Beats The Germans Without Selling Its Sassy Soul](https://gaywheels.com/2020/09/2020-cadillac-ct4-beats-the-germans-without-selling-its-sassy-soul/) - I once had a rousing debate with a respected General Motors PR rep about why Cadillac could never seem to compete with the Germans. There have been exceptions: The original ’76 Seville, ’92 STS, and any number of V-Series among them, but as a whole, Cadillac never quite got there. And worse, it seemed Cadillac
- [2020 Fiat 500X Sport Is The Affordable Exotic Italian Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/2020-fiat-500x-sport-is-the-affordable-exotic-italian-crossover/) - So I’m driving along, thinking about life, and contemplating all of the affordable Italian crossovers I’d love to own. I mean, there’s the Lamborghini Urus. Yeah, right, it starts over $200,000. Then, there’s the Maserati Levante and its Ferrari V8. The last one I drove cost $170,380. So, maybe the Alfa Romeo Stelvio? It costs
- [The 2020 Acura MDX is all that and then some](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/the-2020-acura-mdx-is-all-that-and-then-some/) - The 2020 Acura MDX is ALL that and then some—comfy and capable! The crossover SUV is a solid vehicle with enough of everything to satisfy the finickiest set. True dat, the MDX has not changed much since last year but why should it drift from a well-constructed storyline of great styling, plenty of comforts, space,
- [2020 Ford F-350 Causes A Tremor](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/2020-ford-f-350-causes-a-tremor/) - Almost nobody needs a Super Duty pickup that’s capable of towing a small yacht or taming the roughest terrain, but it sure is comforting to know you have that capability. A truck like that is especially tempting when it’s dressed up for a night on the town while kicking out its boots as if it
- [2020 Mazda 3: At $21,500, this will work just fine!](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/2020-mazda-3-at-21500-this-will-work-just-fine/) - There might indeed be pandemic weight gain on my part….. …..but I did find it a bit more challenging to get in and out of this year’s Mazda3, an all-around excellent small car – assuming you can get in and out of it comfortably. Starting at $21,500 US, you will get a combined mpg of
- [2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is a fuel sipper with fun factor](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-limited-is-a-fuel-sipper-with-fun-factor/) - Hyundai just keeps upping its game and wanting to turn heads, and the 2020 Sonata Hybrid Limited keeps the tradition going. The next-gen model has been completely spiffed up to make you look. It has undoubtedly traded the typically stodgy proportions of mid-size sedans for a cool and sleek style all its own. The 8th-generation Sonata Hybrid
- [2020 Cadillac XT6 Is The Stylish Transport For You And Your Posse](https://gaywheels.com/2020/08/2020-cadillac-xt6-is-the-stylish-transport-for-you-and-your-posse/) - Cadillac has long hosted fashion shows with acres of flat sheetmetal, glistening chrome, and cabins drenched with all the finest materials. This once meant block-long sedans, but people aren’t buying sedans – they’re buying SUVs. Until recently, Cadillac’s runway was threadbare with only the mid-size SRX and truck-based Escalade hosting the SUV party. Now, there’s
- [2020 Lexus LC500 Asks, "Am I A Supercar?"](https://gaywheels.com/2020/07/2020-lexus-lc500-asks-am-i-a-supercar/) - I was online doing research about the 2020 Lexus LC500 and saw a post that asked, “Is the Lexus LC500 a supercar?” I had to stop and think for a moment. A decade ago, the answer would have been a resounding yes. But today? The LC500 is blisteringly fast, but not in the same league
- [2020 Hyundai Venue: A newborn that’s spunky and agile](https://gaywheels.com/2020/07/2020-hyundai-venue-a-newborn-thats-spunky-and-agile/) - As if cars could not get any smaller…… The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a brand-new model and it is five-inches shorter than its slightly older and longer sister, the Kona (a car I really, really like). It is technically and Compact SUV but it’s really a small car designed for us city slickers who live
- [2020 Chevy Bolt Is GM's Electrified Bridge To The Future](https://gaywheels.com/2020/07/2020-chevy-bolt-is-gms-electrified-bridge-to-the-future/) - It seems the future is always getting further away. One man’s atomic-powered starship is another’s supercharged muscle car. My first brush with the future came when I drove the infamous GM EV1 electric car back in 1996. It was smooth, quiet, and lickety split fast, posting 0-60 mph times to rival contemporary Camaro Z28s. GM
- [2020 Toyota Yaris Speaks Fluent Cool](https://gaywheels.com/2020/07/2020-toyota-yaris-speaks-fluent-cool/) - I read stories all of the time about how expensive cars are getting. Sure, if you look at large three-row rolling rumpus rooms with video monitors, surround-sound audio, and enough gadgets for the vehicle to virtually drive itself, cars are expensive. But, it’s also possible to buy a very stylish little car that handles well,
- [2020 Subaru Legacy: Indeed, What a Legacy!](https://gaywheels.com/2020/07/2020-subaru-legacy-indeed-what-a-legacy/) - What’s not to love about the Subaru Legacy, now celebrating its 31st birthday, depending on who’s counting. (Yeah, well, I think it’s been around since Melissa Ethridge was straight, or at least since k.d. lang was singing country western music.) Prices start at $22,745. Mileage can (depending on engine) get up to 27 city / 35 highway (base trims get
- [2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Is Adept At Hiking - And Cruising](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/2020-toyota-rav4-trd-is-adept-at-hiking-and-cruising/) - I didn’t expect much when the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD arrived. I knew it would be a well-behaved, and well-built compact crossover, but it’s always had an image of being a bit, um, “chic”. But, the latest generation sports sheet metal and style that’s clearly designed to masculate the model. Yet the idea that Toyota’s
- [2020 Mazda CX-30 Hangs On The Road](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/2020-mazda-cx-30-hangs-on-the-road/) - Mazda has some of the most talented designers on the planet. Based on the brand’s Kodo “Soul of Motion” design philosophy, its cars appear taut and sculpted, expressing exactly what they’re like to drive. The Mazda3 hatch is one of my favorite cars at any price, so a crossover based on it must be good.
- [The Car As A Bedroom Of Last Resort](https://gaywheels.com/2013/05/the-car-as-a-bedroom-of-last-resort/) - Over the past few weeks, we've published articles about the joys of driving naked and having sex behind the wheel. All over the web, you can find many videos of people doing the dirty in their vehicles, and as we've said before, it's usually a pretty great time. Just for balance, I'm going to talk
- [2020 Kia Soul: You Can Afford This LGBTQ+ Gem](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/2020-kia-soul-you-can-afford-this-lgbtq-gem/) - Editor’s Note: the test-drive of this vehicle was conducted pre-pandemic. $17,490. 27 city / 33 highway. Groovy AF (not Air Force). I have a friend in San Diego who was looking for his ultimate SoCal bounce-around Hillcrest (Gay Town) car – and the 2020 Kia Soul was on his short list. He ultimately wasn’t crazy about the boxy
- [2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: A Solid, Small-to-Midland SUV](https://gaywheels.com/2020/06/2020-volkswagen-tiguan-a-solid-small-to-midland-suv/) - Editor’s note: This test-drive was conducted before any lockdowns for coronavirus went into effect. The 2020 VW Tiguan is small, kinda midsized SUV that can slide right into the middle-of-the-road of all the SUVs that are out there on the market right now. It’s unassuming in so many ways, and that’s a good thing. The car
- [2020 Cadillac XT5, Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Express Their Darker Sides](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/2020-cadillac-xt5-mercedes-amg-glc43-express-their-darker-sides/) - 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport Cadillacs once had an edgy glamorous style directly linked to the derelicts of rock and roll. They were big, flashy, powerful, luxurious, and for as long as anybody could remember, befinned. Over the decades, the brand’s image has matured into that of a middle-age musician. There was clearly room to give
- [2020 Toyota Sienna: If you have dependents, you need a vehicle like this](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/2020-toyota-sienna-if-you-have-dependents-you-need-a-vehicle-like-this/) - I gotta tell ya, I like the Toyota Sienna. Sure, it struggles for love. It’s a minivan, long and short of it. It’s a classic, and here in the days of sportier and faster SUVs that look younger and prettier and are all the rage – even with the geriatric set – minivans get little to
- [2020 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve Flaunts It With Attitude](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/2020-nissan-armada-platinum-reserve-flaunts-it-with-attitude/) - You could strut into any number of automaker showrooms and go home with a luxuriously appointed sassmobile with heated bun warmers, saturating audio, and the underpinnings to hike through mountains. While it might not be the first club on your list, the Nissan Armada flaunts its butch style and proves you don’t have to be
- [Elegant 2020 BMW 840i Knows How To Butter Your Rolls](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/elegant-2020-bmw-840i-knows-how-to-butter-your-rolls/) - I’ve been craving a grilled chicken sandwich and rolls from the Beef House Restaurant near Covington, Indiana. With a BMW 840i in the driveway, an 80-mile drive for a yummy snack no longer seemed excessive. Given too many days locked down with COVID-19 restrictions, I just wanted some road time and a great meal. I
- [Brand-New 2020 Kia Telluride: Good Terms and Big Deals Available](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/brand-new-2020-kia-telluride-good-terms-and-big-deals-available/) - Editor’s Note: This vehicle was tested before the coronavirus restrictions were in place. Life goes on regardless of what else is going on out there, whatever out there is. You may need to get a new car, one that can accommodate your family and all their needs. If that is the case, one of the best
- [The COVID-19 Quake from Croatia](https://gaywheels.com/2020/05/the-covid-19-quake-from-croatia/) - This is an article by our friend Zach from Croatia. As always, he's asked that we use only his first name to prevent abuse from some of his homophobic countrymen. 2020 hasn't been been so great here in Croatia. As our Italian neighbours were fighting the ruthless battle against COVID-19, we, the citizens of Zagreb,
- [2020 Honda Pilot: Various online financing options now available](https://gaywheels.com/2020/04/2020-honda-pilot-various-online-financing-options-now-available/) - I will admit, I have had difficulty writing about cars during the coronavirus pandemic. Dealerships are closed, 2020 inventory is drying up, manufacturers are (kindly) shifting gears to make ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment…… It’s a rough world out there. Should you even be thinking about buying a new car right now? Some of you may
- [2020 Hyundai Sonata Is The Star Of The Show](https://gaywheels.com/2020/04/2020-hyundai-sonata-is-the-star-of-the-show/) - Back in December, I attended the Indianapolis Auto Show. I was walking around the floor, wondering where all the good cars went, when I spotted, right in the middle of the Hyundai display, a sedan I hadn’t seen before. That’s not exactly accurate; I had seen the redesigned Sonata in photos, but there under the
- [2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Is Ready For Anything](https://gaywheels.com/2020/03/2020-chevy-silverado-trail-boss-is-ready-for-anything/) - As we are in the middle of an historic event, it’s time we get a vehicle that’s ready for the occasion. It should be all-weather capable, comfortable, and apparently able to haul vast quantities of toilet paper. As an Eagle Scout, I can dig a trench and wipe with leaves, but many seem to need
- [2020 Subaru Legacy Tops Consumer Reports](https://gaywheels.com/2020/03/2020-subaru-legacy-tops-consumer-reports/) - So, I’m flipping through the April 2020 issue of Consumer Reports - the Auto Issue - and slowed down at the “Top 10” list. When I came to the mid-size sedan, I kind of expected to see the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or Hyundai Sonata – all excellent cars. But instead, was listed the Subaru
- [The 2020 Lincoln Navigator is Big and Luscious](https://gaywheels.com/2020/03/the-2020-lincoln-navigator-is-big-and-luscious/) - Lincoln has always maintained its grip in the auto industry as a luxury vehicle producer, and the 2020 Navigator helps to solidify their rep. The high-end nameplate will get you through rough weather, hold umpteen folks, and will do so in comfort and style. No matter what your definition of an SUV, the Navigator is
- [2020 Jeep Wrangler and Diesel Go Together Like Grace and Frankie](https://gaywheels.com/2020/02/2020-jeep-wrangler-and-diesel-go-together-like-grace-and-frankie/) - One of my guilty pleasures for the last few years has been Netflix’s series Grace and Frankie starring Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin. Individually, the two are icons. Together, they are a match made in Heaven – a delicious concoction that delights at every turn. It’s the same with the Jeep Wrangler and its new
- [2020 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Is A Handsome Little Devil](https://gaywheels.com/2020/02/2020-genesis-g70-3-3t-sport-is-a-handsome-little-devil/) - Since driving the original Hyundai Genesis sedan a decade ago, I could tell the Korean automaker’s upscale brand had serious potential. I’ve met many Genesis owners who love their cars. Now a stand-alone brand, Genesis is becoming a serious competitor to the world’s luxury automakers. If you think I’m nuts, you haven’t driven the Genesis
- [2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Thumbs Up on Entry Price and Fuel Economy](https://gaywheels.com/2020/01/2020-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-thumbs-up-on-entry-price-and-fuel-economy/) - Never heard of Mitsubishi? Thought they only made aluminum foil or electronics? You can hardly be blamed for not knowing that they make cars and have a presence in the United States and throughout the world, limited as it may be, other than Japan. The company best known for products other than automobiles has struggled
- [Future Roads Lead to CES In Las Vegas](https://gaywheels.com/2020/01/future-roads-lead-to-ces-in-las-vegas/) - During January, all roads once led to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show. With that glittering display downsized and relocated to June this year, all roads instead led to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where automakers showed a round of concepts and advanced technology that rival the good old days
- [Like Liza, The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Is One Brash Italian](https://gaywheels.com/2020/01/like-liza-the-2020-alfa-romeo-stelvio-quadrifoglio-is-one-brash-italian/) - Like Liza Minelli’s father, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Italian. It quite literally wears that fact on its fenders with the four-leaf clover, or Quadrifoglio, from the brand’s racing team. Look beneath the skin for a track-tuned barnstormer with Ferrari-derived engine, adjustable chassis, and the moves of a quick turn through Tuscany. This is a
- [2019 Genesis G80 Weds Its Sexy Wheels To California](https://gaywheels.com/2019/12/2019-genesis-g80-weds-its-sexy-wheels-to-california/) - I despise winter: The icy roads, chilly mornings, and especially, the long dark nights. It all just leaves me California dreaming of cranking the Beach Boys and watching the sun set over the Pacific from a surfboard. When my niece announced she was getting married near San Diego…during December…I was revving my jets to go.
- [2020 Toyota Corolla Goes From Matronly To Macho](https://gaywheels.com/2019/12/2020-toyota-corolla-goes-from-matronly-to-macho/) - I’ve said many times the Toyota Corolla is a great car for grandmothers. Before you give me grief, hear me out. It’s actually a complement to grandmothers. The Corolla is durable, affordable, efficient, roomy, well equipped, and with a footprint that’s easy to drive and park. There’s much to like, but usual vanilla styling won’t
- [2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Bucks Crossover Trend](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/2020-volvo-v60-cross-country-bucks-crossover-trend/) - One of my good friends, who owns a Mercedes C-Class wagon with nearly 200,000 miles, recently asked what vehicle she should buy next. She really wants a new C-Class wagon, but alas, they are no longer imported to the U.S. She’s not a fan of crossovers, though she could use their soft-road capabilities while keeping
- [First Look: 2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport Hits It ‘Outta Da Park’](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/first-look-2020-vw-atlas-cross-sport-hits-it-outta-da-park/) - Volkswagen scored a big consumer win with the introduction of the midsized Atlas SUV a few years back, and with the introduction of the 2020 Atlas Cross Sport this autumn, I think they have another American winner on their hands. This new dynamo is, to be sure, an Atlas, which is a midsized family SUV
- [2020 Kia Telluride Revels In Its Refined Britishness](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/2020-kia-telluride-revels-in-its-refined-britishness/) - I wish I could buy a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the most bombastically British SUV dump trucks of money can buy. It invigorates like a Miami Beach nightclub, rides like an all-terrain cloud, luxuriates with scar-free leather, and stages grand exits from center-opening carriage doors. I was imagining the Cullinan while driving the Kia Tellluride – a
- [Ford  Mustang Begins Second Chapter With 2021 Mach-E Crossover](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/ford-mustang-begins-second-chapter-with-2021-mach-e-crossover/) - Lee Iacocca introduced the Ford Mustang on April 17, 1964 at the New York World's Fair. In its first full year of production, it sold 559,451 units as it was propelled up the sales charts by Baby Boomers seeking their first real taste of freedom. Iacocca pegged it perfect. "Our market researchers confirmed that the
- [The 2020 Toyota Sienna is a family hauler to peep](https://gaywheels.com/2019/11/the-2020-toyota-sienna-is-a-family-hauler-to-peep/) - Minivans tend to appeal to growing families; they’ve enjoyed a rep for being the ultimate family vehicle. These practical haulers are spacious and offer convenience, and sadly, there are fewer models to choose from these days. Scorned by a few but beloved by many, minivans still occupy a cozy place in the hearts of those who
- [RIVIAN PREVIEWS ITS ELECTRIC TRUCKS NEAR NORMAL, IL FACTORY](https://gaywheels.com/2019/10/rivian-previews-its-electric-trucks-near-normal-il-factory/) - What can travel 400 miles without gasoline, runs 0-60 mph in 3 seconds, and can grille dinner for a week? It can also ford three feet of water, tow 11,000 pounds, and haul 1,764 lbs. of payload. It's the all-electric Rivian R1T pickup that was previewed recently in Normal, Illinois near where the trucks will
- [The 2020 Acura RDX is just all kinds of good](https://gaywheels.com/2019/10/the-2020-acura-rdx-is-just-all-kinds-of-good/) - There are very few vehicles that provide an overall feeling of sheer gratification but the 2020 Acura RDX manages to do so and very well. The crossover blends luxury and bespoke tailoring with very capable driving dynamics; it's just all kinds of good! Since the RDX was revised last year for its second-gen, there were
- [2019 M2 Competition Sets BMW Straight](https://gaywheels.com/2019/10/2019-m2-competition-sets-bmw-straight/) - When BMW began using the tagline “The Ultimate Driving Machine” decades ago, it was not referring to over-wrought luxury models like the X5 and 7-Series that have become the brand’s recent hallmarks. No, it was referring to spirited little coupes like the 2002 and original 3-Series – cars best represented by today’s 2-Series. It’s a
- [2019 Mazda3 Is Simply Beautiful](https://gaywheels.com/2019/09/2019-mazda3-is-simply-beautiful/) - Photos really do not do this car justice. It’s a designer’s car. It’s an engineer’s car. And, most importantly, it is a driver’s car. And, if you’re just a happy grandma looking for an efficient way to get your groceries home or a middle-age man surviving the daily commute, it’s also your car. I made
- [2019 Maserati Levante Is A Very Grand Touring Machine](https://gaywheels.com/2019/09/2019-maserati-levante-is-a-very-grand-touring-machine/) - I doubt the cornfields in Jefferson County, Indiana have ever heard the high wail of a Ferrari V8. My daughter and I are clipping corners and leveling hills as we blitz to Clifty Falls State Park in the Maserati Levante Trofeo. I barely slow down as we pass a Methodist Church, in which worshippers surely
- [2019 Ford Ranger Is Better Than Its Reviews](https://gaywheels.com/2019/09/2019-ford-ranger-is-better-than-its-reviews/) - I recently read a review of mid-size pickups in one of the auto magazines where the editors ranked the 2019 Ford Ranger at the bottom of the list against competitors like the Jeep Renegade, Chevy Colorado, and Honda Ridgeline. I thought, “If it is that bad, I need to drive one.” Let’s be clear: It’s
- [Sinful 2019 Ford Shelby GT350 Is No Normal Mustang](https://gaywheels.com/2019/09/sinful-2019-ford-shelby-gt350-is-no-normal-mustang/) - Racing is embedded in the Ford Mustang’s DNA, reaching nearly to its inception and wholly amplified through Ford’s association with the late Carroll Shelby. In recent years, Shelbys have come with the stickiest tires, biggest wings, and all the power necessary to make them ideal dates for track days. Looking at the car before us,
- [2019 VW Jetta GLI Would Please Ron Popeil](https://gaywheels.com/2019/08/2019-vw-jetta-gli-would-please-ron-popeil/) - Go ahead and guess the price of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition. Nope, it’s not $49,999. It’s not even $44,999 nor $39,999. It’s not 34,999 nor $29,999 either. Get ready for a Ron Popeil-worthy price on this very competent German sport sedan. Especially given other cars in its segment, there’s much to
- [2019 VW Golf Redefines "Basic"](https://gaywheels.com/2019/08/2019-vw-golf-redefines-basic/) - In the old days, a basic compact car would feature hubcaps, a vinyl bench seat, and if you were lucky, an AM radio. Forget air-conditioning. But those days are distant memories as today’s basic cars usually come with power windows, A/C, alloy wheels, and bucket seats as standard. Buy a 2019 Volkswagen Golf SE and
- [Video: Casey Explains The 2020 C8 Corvette](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/video-casey-explains-the-2020-c8-corvette/)
- [Subaru Builds A More Stylish All-Capable 2020 Outback](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/subaru-builds-a-more-stylish-all-capable-2020-outback/) - Subaru could have radically changed the Outback for 2020. The design team explored options from super sleek wagons to upright crossovers that would make the proverbial outhouse look aerodynamic. Yet, when they discussed what current and potential owners wanted, it was obvious the shape should look like, well, an Outback. Sure, drivers expected all of
- [Thinking small?  Here are 4 things to like about the 2019 Kia Forte](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/thinking-small-here-are-4-things-to-like-about-the-2019-kia-forte/) - Road behemoths are not for everyone. Some folks prefer more petite packages when it comes to their vehicles. So, if you’re in the market for a solid compact, then the redesigned 2019 Kia Forte is a good pick to peep. Here are four reasons why the Forte should be considered when shopping for a compact.
- [2019 BMW X2 M35i Is A Bit Intense](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/2019-bmw-x2-m35i-is-a-bit-intense/) - BMWs are usually delightful cars to drive, but some of the M editions can be a bit intense with their stiff suspensions, tight steering, and right-now throttle response. One could argue that’s exactly how a performance car should behave, and if you don’t like it buy something else, but should a compact crossover be that
- [The 2019 Ford Edge is still holding its own](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/the-2019-ford-edge-is-still-holding-its-own/) - The 2019 Ford Edge has quite a ‘tude and rightly so; even after 13 years, it is still a visual standout in its segment. For 2019, the Ford Edge comes in four flavors--SE, SEL, Titanium, and the performer ST. Design-wise, Ford has modified the crossover SUV’s styling for the current model year. The midsizer’s conspicuous
- [Can the 2019 Chevy Silverado Make Hay With A Four-Cylinder Engine?](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/can-the-2019-chevy-silverado-make-hay-with-a-four-cylinder-engine/) - My father, who has owned seven General Motors pickups, meets me in the driveway. It’s hard to miss my big red Silverado as I roll up for a visit. He takes a walk around, looks at the big gnarly schnoz, peers inside, then asks the question I know is coming: “What’s under the hood?” “A
- [Mazda’s 2019 CX-9 is zooming baby!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/07/mazdas-2019-cx-9-is-zooming-baby/) - It seems everyone is looking to step up into an SUV these days; they are truly becoming the darlings of the automotive world. Sedans appear to be falling by the wayside. Every automaker offers an SUV these days and these vehicles, for the most part, are brawny, roomy, and stylish. Mazda’s 2019 CX-9 is the
- [2019 Infiniti Q50 3.0t - A Rhapsody In Red](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/2019-infiniti-q50-3-0t-a-rhapsody-in-red/) - For too long, Infiniti built very comfortable sedans and coupes that instilled little passion in their drivers or the driving experience. That changed with the “G”, the first Japanese sport sedan that could truly hold court with BMW and Mercedes, and it’s especially true with the third-generation “Q50” model in 3.0t Red Sport trim. Slide
- [2019 Nissan Maxima Is The 4-Door Stealth Cruiser](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/2019-nissan-maxima-is-the-4-door-stealth-cruiser/) - Since the 1990s, Nissan pawned the Maxima as “The 4 Door Sports Car”. It is not a sports car; it’s a full-size luxury sedan loaded to the dual-pane moonroof with every conceivable comfort and safety feature. What it looks like is a four-door stealth fighter and feels a little like a C6 Corvette when looking
- [2019 Nissan Kicks: A kick in the pants without emptying your wallet](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/2019-nissan-kicks-a-kick-in-the-pants-without-emptying-your-wallet/) - Picture it: any fabulous weekend in the 21st Century, but…. You need a new car because your ‘friend’ just totaled your beat-up old reliable vehicle because he was singing along to the pretend karaoke in his head. Now you are screwed. You don’t want to get a used vehicle because of all the repairs you had to make
- [2019 Jaguar I-Pace Does Electric Elegantly](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/2019-jaguar-i-pace-does-electric-elegantly/) - Going back to company patriarch Sir. William Lyons, Jaguar did sporty differently: With a sense of elegance, luxury, and sweeping style that caused weepy cries from driving enthusiasts. I’m thinking about cars like the XK, E-Type, XJ6, XJ220, and today’s F-Type. They were fabulously quick conveyances for those who appreciate all that is right about
- [The petite 2019 Volvo XC40 has some growing up to do](https://gaywheels.com/2019/06/the-petite-2019-volvo-xc40-has-some-growing-up-to-do/) - Don’t get it twisted, Volvo’s premium compact SUV, the 2019 XC40 is not a shrunken version of its larger siblings the XC60 and XC90. Keeping in step with the Swedish automaker’s typical flair for styling, the XC40’s exterior design falls on the funky side with a muscular stance and soft geometric appearance that is eye-catching.
- [2019 Cadillac XT4, Chevy Equinox Are So Extra](https://gaywheels.com/2019/05/2019-cadillac-xt4-chevy-equinox-are-so-extra/) - When my five-year-old daughter gets especially sassy and demanding of life’s luxuries, we tell her she’s “so extra”! It’s both a compliment and a nod to her attitudinal ridiculousness. Cadillac is showing similar behavior with the XT4, a compact crossover that’s taking the brand into a broader array of vehicles. From grille to fins, it’s
- [The 2019 Lexus IS 300 will make you feel like a youngin'!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/05/the-2019-lexus-is-300-will-make-you-feel-like-a-youngin/) - Granted, there is nothing you can do to halt the passage of time but you can feel youthful again every time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle that makes you feel unapologetically daring! The 2019 Lexus IS 300 will get your heart pumping in a feel-good way. The IS 300's sheet metal looks
- [2019 Ram 3500 Can Do Anything You Want](https://gaywheels.com/2019/05/2019-ram-3500-can-do-anything-you-want/) - “What am I going to do with that,” I ask while looking at the 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab…with four-wheel-drive, dual rear wheels, and long box? “Anything you want,” was my co-worker’s response! “Yeah, but that barn-sized truck won’t even fit in my driveway,” I replied. “It’s not for decorating your driveway,” snarked
- [2019 Audi S5 Cruises Like A Comfy Missile](https://gaywheels.com/2019/05/2019-audi-s5-cruises-like-a-comfy-missile/) - I fly way too much, but sometimes the destination can be reached by car - preferably a very fast and comfortable one. It’s a great challenge. Which car to drive? A large luxury SUV would be great, but they’re not fun fast. A sports car is fast, but not very comfortable. Coupes can be comfy
- [2019 Brings Final Edition Of VW Beetle](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/2019-brings-final-edition-of-vw-beetle/) - It’s a sad day. This is likely my last review of a Volkswagen Beetle – mainly because the Volkswagen Beetle will be discontinued after 2019. It’s an especially sad day because I have very fond memories of the car. I’ve of course driven many over the years, but I remember riding in the back of
- [The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is for drivers who want to have fun](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/the-2019-mazda-cx-5-is-for-drivers-who-want-to-have-fun/) - In a segment packed with heavy hitters, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has quite a lot to offer finicky car buyers; it is practical, very easy on the eye and frankly, is one of the best picks on the market in its category. If you prefer vehicles that are fun to drive then the add the
- [2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Looks Fab In Dark Highland Green](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/2019-ford-mustang-bullitt-looks-fab-in-dark-highland-green/) - A Millennial co-worker of mine saw the Mustang Bullitt sitting in the carpark and said, “I’d buy it if it was blue.” Blasphemy! Young man, step back! There is only one color for the Bullitt and that’s Dark Highland Green metallic. Ford also offers it in Shadow Black, and I must admit it looks slick,
- [The 2019 Honda Pilot is a refined driving companion](https://gaywheels.com/2019/04/the-2019-honda-pilot-is-a-refined-driving-companion/) - Honda has stuck to a classic and winning formula for their 2019 Pilot-- comfort, room, safety and reliability that works for this main choice for buyers seeking a refined driving companion. The midsized SUV is a top-ranking vehicle and for good reason. The current model year Pilot has a new ‘tude with looks that have
- [2019 Ford F-150 Limited:  Navigator's Soul, Raptor's Heart](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/2019-ford-f-150-limited-navigators-soul-raptors-heart/) - What makes a luxury truck? Is it a glitzy exterior? Coddling interior? Or, is it the capability to go or tow almost anything? While the name of Ford's ultimate luxury pickup implies limits, you'll be hard-pressed to find them. From style and luxury fit for a luxury SUV to a powertrain cribbed from the almighty
- [2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Is A Turbocharged Parade Of Style](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-is-a-turbocharged-parade-of-style/) - You can’t look in two directions without seeing another mid-size crossover, so why would Hyundai think it can make a dent in the segment? What can it contribute? Well, since its beginning, the Santa Fe has been known for pushing boundaries in style among normally conservative colleagues while delivering a value-focused price and enjoyable driving
- [The 2019 Toyota C-HR has fun factor appeal](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/the-2019-toyota-c-hr-has-fun-factor-appeal/) - The 2019 Toyota C-HR is in its second year. At first glance, you are instantly reminded of the Nissan Juke but the C-HR is a bit funkier. It is a bulbous, tall/small vehicle that is sharply angled and steeply raked with bulging wheel arches. The C-HR’s total styling is, well, aggressive, expressive, and appealing. Even
- [2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF: This Sportster may cause a riff in your marriage](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/2019-mazda-mx-5-miata-rf-this-sportster-may-cause-a-riff-in-your-marriage/) - Just to be clear, this is the car your BETTER half advises you not to get. It’s small: there are only two seats, and they are cramped. There is barely enough room for your thoughts; just look at that trunk, or whatever that cubbyhole is. And while doing the daily tasks that come along every day
- [2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch Has A Bottle Rocket In Its Pocket](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/2019-toyota-corolla-hatch-has-a-bottle-rocket-in-its-pocket/) - Toyota has always built great cars, but they’ve rarely been engaging, stylish, and a hoot to wail down the road. High quality? Yes! Fun to drive? No, not really. The Supra and Celica have been exceptions, and so was the Scion iM - a Corolla hatchback disguised as a member of Toyota’s youth brand. Back
- [2019 Lexus UX200 Is Not Ugly](https://gaywheels.com/2019/03/2019-lexus-ux200-is-not-ugly/) - “That car is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen!” I didn’t hear that. I said it – when I first saw photos of the Lexus UX compact crossover. I seriously thought an F-117A stealth fighter copulated with a Toyota C-HR and this is what flew out the hatchback. Now, it’s been in my driveway and
- [2019 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV): What a Blast!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2019-mini-cooper-se-countryman-all4-phev-what-a-blast/) - I will admit, I thoroughly enjoyed driving the 2019 MINI Cooper Countryman, as evidenced by all the snow and dirt on the car in the photos here. This is one of those smallish cars this is like your teacup pet that thinks it’s a Doberman, the one that perks up at your command and doesn’t
- [2019 VW GTI Flies Like A Rabbit](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2019-vw-gti-flies-like-a-rabbit/) - A rabbit is a rascally creature, able to accelerate, turn, jump, and cuddle its bunnies virtually simultaneously. It can park its tail almost anywhere, bulks up for winter, and really enjoys summers when it can run free with abandon. Back in the 1970s, Volkswagen had a hopped up Rabbit that it showed getting air in
- [The 2019 Kia K900 Will Give You LIFE!](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/the-2019-kia-k900-will-give-you-life/) - After experiencing the 2019 Kia K900, I had to ponder why the sedan is so very seldom seen on the road? Why are folks falling asleep on the Korean luxury sedan? Sales figures in the U.S. last year for the stunner were surprisingly abysmal, 354, but in places like South Korea, China, and the Middle
- [2019 Volvo S60 R-Design Sports Out America](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2019-volvo-s60-r-design-sports-out-america/) - If it’s a Volvo, it’s safe. That’s a given, but Volvos often looked like the cargo containers in which they crossed over from Sweden. Well, Volvos no longer look like boring boxes…and not all come from Sweden. Want proof? Check out the 2019 S60 T6 R-Design with its sporty style. You won’t believe where it’s
- [2019 Acura MDX A-Spec w/ Tech: Family-friendly meets sporty and spunky](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2019-acura-mdx-a-spec-w-tech-family-friendly-meets-sporty-and-spunky/) - Acura is a luxury brand that considers itself a down-to-earth family car company with a lot of get-up-and-go in every car it makes. The luxury of an Acura can't be denied: every inch of all their alphabet soup cars are premium, while at the same time being functional, especially for breeders (well, I guess we
- [2019 Mazda CX-5 Is Neatly Tailored](https://gaywheels.com/2019/02/2019-mazda-cx-5-is-neatly-tailored/) - Fashion is more than clothes – it’s about presence, a sense of refinement, and elegance of design and materials that can be appreciated by the wearer and those he or she encounters. And, there’s no reason a crossover must be two ugly high-riding boxes welded together. Taking the best of its Japanese heritage and American
- [2019 Toyota Highlander: Still a Family Favourite](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/2019-toyota-highlander-still-a-family-favourite/) - Just like in the Academy Award-nominated movie The Favourite,where two young women are hilariously competing to be a queen’s favourite, this year’s Toyota Highlander is also competing to be your favorite and it has a lot to offer families who don’t have a real queen but a lot of day-to-day needs that demand a hard-working vehicle
- [2019 GMC Sierra AT4 Loves Hiking Anywhere](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/2019-gmc-sierra-at4-loves-hiking-anywhere/) - GMC is blowing the redesigned 2019 Sierra pickups off of dealer lots as if they were the latest smartphone, and the most elusive of the new models is the AT4 – the Sierra with all the hiking gear. Nobody needs all of the capability and style that comes with the muscular Sierra, but go for
- [Drive a 2019 Mercedes E450 to the Moon and back](https://gaywheels.com/2019/01/drive-a-2019-mercedes-e450-to-the-moon-and-back/) - Legendary founder of Automobile Magazine, David E. Davis, Jr., once said he’d drive the ‘90s Mercedes-Benz 500E to the moon and back. Assembled by Porsche and packing a 325 horsepower V8 engine, it was among the world’s fastest cars, as at home in the left lane of Germany’s famed autobahn as America’s valet stands. A
- [2019 Ford Edge ST Is A Better Taurus SHO](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/2019-ford-edge-st-is-a-better-taurus-sho/) - Ford had a really good idea back in 1989. It commissioned Yamaha to conjure a high-revving V6 engine for what became the Taurus SHO, a sport sedan that could take the family to church, and afterwards, kick dad and mom into twisty two-lane backroads for a very spirited Sunday drive. Family cars are typically stereotyped
- [2019 Ram Longhorn Is All About The Key Fob](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/2019-ram-longhorn-is-all-about-the-key-fob/) - All you need to know about the 2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab can be derived from its key fob. It’s a robust and functional piece of engineering, but adorned with a glimmer of faded gold around its edges. It tells people your ride can get the job done, but is just a little bit
- [What’s not to like about the 2019 Honda Odyssey?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/whats-not-to-like-about-the-2019-honda-odyssey/) - The top-ranked Odyssey has got the looks department on lock.
- [New Book Shines Light On GM's Maestro Of Fins, Harley Earl](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/new-book-shines-light-on-gms-maestro-of-fins-harley-earl/) - General Motors’ legendary leader Alfred Sloan devised a strategy of offering “a car for every purse and purpose”, delineating price and features between the automaker’s divisions. But, Sloan knew he also needed to differentiate his brands, and General Motors itself, through design. He eventually lured Harley Earl, who cut his teeth designing custom bodies for
- [Updated 2019 Edge Helps Move Ford Away From Cars](https://gaywheels.com/2018/12/updated-2019-edge-helps-move-ford-away-from-cars/) - Ford recently announced it is planning to discontinue virtually all of its cars, save the iconic Mustang. And, a reasons it is planning that move are excellent car-based crossovers like the Escape, Explorer, and Edge – vehicles that sell far better than their sedan siblings. Given the Edge’s strong position in Ford’s future line-up, it
- [2019 Subaru Forester Owners Get What They Want](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/2019-subaru-forester-owners-get-what-they-want/) - Subaru owners have no problem telling their favorite automaker what they like and dislike. I’m guessing they had a few thoughts about the Forester during its redesign. They likely told designers not to stray too far from a shape that’s worked for several generations. Update the infotainment system and elevate interior luxury. Go ahead and
- [2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 is a double-take](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/2018-hyundai-genesis-g80-is-a-double-take/) - Don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that Hyundai has undoubtedly turned the corner with their quality vehicles. The chuckles have been laid to rest as the Korean automaker continues to impress the masses with their premium products such as the company’s double-take, the 2018 Genesis G80. Athletic, elegant, with stylish lines, long hood
- [Are You <i>Really</i> Ready for Winter?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/are-you-really-ready-for-winter/) - It is no wonder why we love to live in or visit places, such as Palm Springs and South Florida, during the winter. Half of the nation gets to deal with snow, ice, sleet, and colder temperatures. We either love it or hate it. Others love the fantasy of "walking in a winter wonderland." It
- [2019 Lexus ES, Toyota Avalon Embrace Our Emotions](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/2019-lexus-es-toyota-avalon-embrace-our-emotions/) - 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport Plays To Emotions I once almost died in a 2002 Lexus ES when a landscaping post bounced off of a passing trailer and into its grille, but that’s probably the most emotional experience I’ve ever had in the front-drive luxury sedan. The car was beautiful, comfortable, and equipped with the
- [2019 Kia Forte Is An Audi A3 With A Big Discount](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/2019-kia-forte-is-an-audi-a3-with-a-big-discount/) - The Audi A3 is a fine little car, looking handsome in its German suite as it spoils passengers in comfy cabins and glides over all forms of roads. It’s nice, but is a bit pricey for what it is. So, what if you could get most of what makes A3 owners giddy with a big
- [Lambda Car Club Remains Strong Among LGBT Enthusiasts](https://gaywheels.com/2018/11/lambda-car-club-remains-strong-among-lgbt-enthusiasts/) - For as long as we loved the automobile, there is a place for us. That place is called the Lambda Car Club International. What the Lambda Car Club International does is to connect its members across the USA and internationally for their love of the automobile. There are 32 active regions across this country, with
- [Finding Your LGBT Automotive Tribe On a Sunday Drive](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/finding-your-lgbt-automotive-tribe-on-a-sunday-drive/) - How do we fulfill our enthusiasm for the automobile? There are really two choices. One, you can work on your vehicle for it to “strike a pose” at the local car meet or on the car show circuit. Or, just drive the vehicle you love. Automobiles are meant to be driven, right? That is what
- [2019 GMC Sierra Denali Recalls Classic Suburban Pickups](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2019-gmc-sierra-denali-recalls-classic-suburban-pickups/) - Back in 1955, GMC introduced the Suburban pickup, a companion to the luxurious Chevy Cameo fleetside that was essentially a show truck for the streets, stoked with GM’s new small block V8 engine. It was the Cadillac of pickups. Sixty-four years later, GMC launches the redesigned 2019 Sierra Denali. Sierra Denali embraces the look of
- [2018 Ford EcoSport: A Brand New Sub-Compact friend that really is versatile](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-ford-ecosport-a-brand-new-sub-compact-friend-that-really-is-versatile/) - New in the sub-compact sport utility category this year is Ford’s EcoSport, a petite version of the Ford Escape that handles well in the inner city while taking all that a rough terrain in The Wild West may throw at it. This car is for people who want an SUV but really don’t have the
- [2018 Hyundai Kona Is A Slick Little City Surfer](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-hyundai-kona-is-a-slick-little-city-surfer/) - If Hyundai really wants a piece of the sub-compact crossover segment, it better come ready to throw down amongst about a billion competitors. Some boring little two-box aberration won’t do. It would need stand-out style, ample performance, and a cozy little interior. Go ahead and name it after some tropical paradise, too. No doubt, the
- [That’s So Gay: Yes, Mary, the 2018 Ford Expedition is Big and it’s Beautiful!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/thats-so-gay-yes-mary-the-2018-ford-expedition-is-big-and-its-beautiful/) - Leading the pack in the Best Large SUV categorythis year is the 2018 Ford Expedition, according to U.S. News and World Report I like what they have to say because they aren't just speaking their minds, they are compiling the opinions from top journalists from the around the web. I think it's a sign of
- [The 2018 Ford EcoSport is wee biggy](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/the-2018-ford-ecosport-is-wee-biggy/) - There aren’t many wee SUV’s that are can pull off a double—small in overall size and big as far as cabin spaciousness. The 2018 Ford EcoSport certainly doubles as a vehicle that can do both. In a class that is pretty crowded with SUV’s that are on the wee side, the EcoSport is 16.8 inches
- [2018 Kia Niro: A nice little hybrid that uses fuel wisely](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-kia-niro-a-nice-little-hybrid-that-uses-fuel-wisely/) - A quick look at the Monroney sticker for the 2018 Kia Niro and the number 105 in big black bold letters jumps out at you. That’s the MPGs (miles per gallon) that fueleconomy.gov has determined you can get from this year’s Kia Niro if you use a combination of gas and electric power. The other
- [2018 Infiniti QX60: Everyone loves this car, including breeders!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-infiniti-qx60-everyone-loves-this-car-including-breeders/) - Seems like everyone and their non-conforming relatives love the 2018 QX60, which is a midsized SUV in the luxury category and priced accordingly. Not that there is a car that has everything for everyone, but if there was, this car comes pretty close. With this year’s QX60, there is luxury inside and out. Leather upholstery, beautiful
- [That’s So Gay: 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Boasts 133 mpg](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/thats-so-gay-2018-toyota-prius-prime-boasts-133-mpg/) - Look carefully at the Monroney Sticker for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime and you will see that Toyota is promising, with the backing of fueleconomy.gov, that you will get combined electricity and gasoline mpg of 133 when you drive this car off the lot, and you will get a mere 54 mpg if you use
- [2018 Ford Mustang GT Is A Brilliant Talent](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-ford-mustang-gt-is-a-brilliant-talent/) - So, I was sitting in my office a few days ago, with my back to the window, when I received a call that my car was waiting outside. That’s when I looked up and noticed an eerie orange glow on my wall. When I turned towards the window, it grew every more brilliant, nearly blinding
- [Got Road Rage?  Take the Quiz and Find Out](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/got-road-rage-take-the-quiz-and-find-out/) - Road rage is even more common than you think. According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, about 8 million drivers admit to some pretty extreme behaviors when they get behind the wheel of their vehicles. Such extreme behavior behind the wheel could result in a traffic ticket or having to attend traffic school.
- [2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Channels Her Inner Loretta Lynn](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-ford-f-150-diesel-channels-her-inner-loretta-lynn/) - Loretta Lynn once sang, “If you’re looking at me, you’re looking at country.” And, that she is, although her new album “Wouldn’t It Be Great” proves through crafted lyrics and expert musicianship that the 86-year-old is also a pretty sophisticated songwriter and all-around classy lady. She’s been at this nearly 60 years and all of
- [2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium, the down and dirty.](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-toyota-4runner-trd-off-road-premium-the-down-and-dirty/) - It would be safe to say that most of us have a fond memory about the Toyota 4Runner. As I prepared for this review, I started thinking about my experiences with the 4Runner; it wasn’t hard to recall a plethora of 4Runner memories. Back in the late 80s I lived in Huntington Beach, just a
- [Working The Experience at The 2018 MAMA Fall Rally](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/working-the-experience-at-the-2018-mama-fall-rally/) - Some of us are lucky to be a part of activities that benefit our work. These activities may range from media preview drives, world premieres of future vehicles, auto show press days, and media association events. They require some travel, nights in hotels alone, presentations, and other banter with colleagues and manufacturer representatives. I am
- [2018 Ram 3500 Diesel Works Hard...and Pampers Passengers](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/2018-ram-3500-diesel-works-hard-and-pampers-passengers/) - Let’s be clear: One does not buy a Ram 3500 for casual weekend play. It’s absolutely huge, especially with the crew cab and eight-foot bed. Click boxes for four-wheel-drive and the Cummins diesel to really get your chores on. But, if you’re going to haul heavy loads, you might as well do it in Lear
- [The 2019 Buick Envision is a tidy, mighty road tripper](https://gaywheels.com/2018/10/the-2019-buick-envision-is-a-tidy-mighty-road-tripper/) - Family road trips can be hands down hectic, and the planning and packing for one can really send your brain into overdrive! On the flip side of road-travel-preparation-madness is family bonding and memories that will remain forever and a day. Road tripping is especially fun when traveling in a vehicle that makes the adventure even
- [2018 Toyota Corolla: She Works Hard For The Money (So You Better Treat Her Right)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/2018-toyota-corolla-she-works-hard-for-the-money-so-you-better-treat-her-right/) - My first car was the Toyota Corolla: The Toyota Corolla Tercel, to be specific. Sure, I was just looking for a cheap car that I could drive cheaply. I paid $5,000, with monthly payments of about $111, and even then, my sister still complained that I paid too much. But I didn’t care. It was a
- [2018 Dodge Challenger GT AWD: Fierce enough to slay winter](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/the-2018-dodge-challenger-gt-awd-fierce-enough-to-slay-winter/) - Based on the 1971 inspired design, the 2018 Dodge Challenger has some true heritage as an American muscle car. It's also versatile. (Right, and how many times have we heard that…but this case, it’s true!) The Challenger can play many roles with all the options available. At the Top of the pack, the baddest of the
- [Scratching The Surface of Kansas City](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/scratching-the-surface-of-kansas-city/) - Quick – name the most prominent city located closest to the center of the country – meaning the core 48 states of the union? This is a city that has a metropolitan area spilling into two states. Omaha is one guess. So is Kansas City. However, Kansas City is the correct answer for the purpose
- [Audi Goes Fully Electric With The New e-tron](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/audi-goes-fully-electric-with-the-new-e-tron/) - Audi just threw its hat into the electric vehicle ring – and this one could send shockwaves across the marketplace. The unveiling of the e-Tron crossover/SUV in San Francisco signals a new chapter for the company's electrification strategy. Audi's entry came on the heels of Mercedes-Benz's announcement of their new EV – the EQC. Along
- [GMC Yukon Denali is an Upscale Limo for All You Call Family](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/gmc-yukon-denali-is-an-upscale-limo-for-all-you-call-family/) - My neighbors must have thought the governor, a professional football player, or perhaps some long-lost wealthy relatives were at my house this week. It’s not because I live in a grande maison or throw lavish parties, but rather because there was a ginornous glitzy black SUV hulking the driveway. There was no missing the GMC
- [2019 Ascent Crossover Adds Pride to Subaru Showrooms](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/2019-ascent-crossover-adds-pride-to-subaru-showrooms/) - LGBT-friendly Subaru continues to reach new heights, primarily boosted by loyalty to popular crossovers like the sporty Crosstrek, compact Forester, and iconic Outback. But, the brand was left at the ropes of the large three-row crossover segment when the failed Tribeca bowed out. So, in developing the first-ever Ascent, Subaru stayed close to the stage
- [The 2018 Kia Rio Hatchback is more than a cutie patootie](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/the-2018-kia-rio-hatchback-is-more-than-a-cutie-patootie/) - Most of the time, car shoppers will spot compact vehicles and typically offer “it’s so cute” comments about them, and then just mosey along. Surprisingly, there is a vehicle that although categorized as small, is big in so many ways. The 2018 Kia Rio Hatchback is a vehicle that offers not only value but also
- [The Warmest Welcome in America? The Twin Cities!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/09/the-warmest-welcome-in-america-the-twin-cities/) - When it comes to LGBT-friendly cities in the U.S.A., which ones come to mind? There are the usual destinations that come to mind, such as New York City and San Francisco. South Florida, Palm Springs, Chicago...the list goes on. If you are of a certain LGBT generation, you had a Damron guide – or something
- [2018 VW Golf R is an Adult's Instrument of Travel](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/2018-vw-golf-r-is-an-adults-instrument-of-travel/) - I've had a pretty good summer with compact Volkswagens. Over Memorial Day Weekend, I drove a base Golf from Indianapolis to Illinois, back to Indy, to Northern Indiana, and back again. Then, in July, I drove the GTI and took the 2019 Jetta on a round-trip jaunt from Indianapolis to Pennsylvania and back. Now, I'm
- [In Search of the Big Gay Dealership](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/in-search-of-the-big-gay-dealership/) - Is it tough to find an auto dealership that wants to work with us? For the example, my significant other, Jason, needed to replace his aging Mercury Mystique with a newer vehicle. He asked me to help him find a car that he would be happy to own for the long run. While finding the
- [Automotive Book Review:  The Prototype By Sam Mitani](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/automotive-book-review-the-prototype-by-sam-mitani/) - The Prototype by Sam Mitani, a long-time writer for Road & Track magazine, begins as an insight to the world of pampered automotive journalists and quickly evolves into an international action thriller. The opening scene, dominated by a chase between the star journalist and unknown pursers, sets the pace that's only briefly interrupted by inflections
- [Mercedes dials 2018 S-Class back to 560](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/mercedes-dials-2018-s-class-back-to-560/) - Mercedes aficionados know some numbers are more special than others when it comes to the marque’s most revered models: 770, 300, and 600 top the list. But, if the 1980s, as proposed by Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine, is Mercedes’ best decade, then the high point of that decade raises another number: 560 – affixed to the
- [2018 Land Rover Discovery is a Junior Range Rover](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/2018-land-rover-discovery-is-a-junior-range-rover/) - In old Land Rover world, the Range Rover was the brand’s ultra-luxury ride while the Discovery was its down-market, all-capable sibling. While the Range Rover has moved even further upscale, the Discovery is now more of a junior Range Rover than a hard-core off-roader, though its off-road capability is still formidable. Stoke it with a
- [Car air fresheners can make you sick](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/car-air-fresheners-can-make-you-sick/) - Many car owners purchase air freshening products with scents that run the gamut from flowers, to powder, to lavender, to make their vehicles smell good but at what cost? Researchers contend that synthetic air fresheners can emit toxic fumes that may increase the risk for a number of medical ailments and some are even life-threatening
- [2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is easy on the wallet](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-is-easy-on-the-wallet/) - Let’s face it, SUV’s are pretty expensive. You’d be hard-pressed to find a hauler these days with an available third-row that won’t make you break out in a sweat after peeping the sticker price. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport offers quite a bit of bang for the buck. It is roomy, easy on the eye,
- [With the 2018 Lexus RX 350L, longer is better](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/with-the-2018-lexus-rx-350l-longer-is-better/) - Our society teaches our little brains that longer is better, whether we’re talking about hot dogs, vacations, or, um, car hoods. But, longer is not always better. Nobody needs a longer workday, dentist visit, or hurricane. But, a longer Lexus RX crossover with a third-row seat? Yeah, that’s definitely better. The RX L projects the
- [Redesigned 2019 VW Jetta is a swell alternative to crossovers](https://gaywheels.com/2018/08/redesigned-2019-vw-jetta-is-a-swell-alternative-to-crossovers/) - You may have noticed as compact and sub-compact crossovers have grown in popularity, so have their prices. I recently tested a popular model, based on an inexpensive car that cost $28,000. That’s without any crash avoidance systems, but with cloth seats and manual climate controls. Only a Bose audio system and power sunroof kept it
- [2018 Chevy Trax Crosses the Redline](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/chevy-trax-crosses-the-redline/) - The compact crossover segment is red hot, but most of the models are plain vanilla. They usually look like they’re wobbling on tall roller skates above the little commuter cars on which they’re based. While it looks sturdy, and is pleasant to drive, that’s definitely been the case with the Chevy Trax. To remedy its
- [That’s so gay: All-new 2018 Buick Regal TourX is a stylish wagon with utility](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/thats-so-gay-all-new-2018-buick-regal-tourx-is-a-stylish-wagon-with-utility/) - It looks like it rides low to the ground, but it actually has some decent ground clearance. When the seats are down, you have 73 and ½ cubic feet of space. And it’s nice and luxurious. That pretty well sums up the brand-new 2018 Buick Regal TourX, the first wagon that Buick has made in
- [2018 BMW 740e: An expensive classic with a new social responsibility](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-bmw-740e-an-expensive-classic-with-a-new-social-responsibility/) - It was inevitable, I reckon. The big classic luxury cars for which Bavarian Motor Works came to be known had to, at some point, jump on the twenty-first bandwagon and offer cars that use less gasoline to power the joyrides of the rich and famous and those who simply have the money to pretend that
- [2018 BMW i3s: The little electric luxury car that’s really going places](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-bmw-i3s-the-little-electric-luxury-car-thats-really-going-places/) - Battery only. 180-miles total. That's not bad, but, yeah, well, call me old-fashioned.... That's not going to take me very far in my gas-guzzling life. I drink a lot and get a lot of gas, and I'm still trying to figure out how to charge an electric car. I figure that's probably quite important when
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Honda Fit is the car that fits into your LGTQIB+ life](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/thats-so-gay-2018-honda-fit-is-the-car-that-fits-into-your-lgtqib-life/) - If there is one car that really is a gem no matter where it goes for whatever reason, it’s the Honda Fit--despite its lackluster name. It’s the car that can fit everything inside: your present, your past, and your future, which we all have, even though sometimes it doesn’t feel like we do. Handling is great--something
- [2018 Toyota Sequoia: For when you need to move more than just four adults](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-toyota-sequoia-for-when-you-need-to-move-more-than-just-four-adults/) - The Toyota Sequoia is just like its namesake: big and strong, but can take you down if you are not careful. Well, this Sequoia would never take you down and never take you for a frivolous ride unless that’s what you want. It’s one of the few vehicles out there that can safely and comfortably
- [2019 Volvo XC40 Crossover:  Like a geek in a Swedish rumpus room](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/volvo-xc40-crossover-like-a-geek-in-a-swedish-rumpus-room/) - Volvos were like the nerdy little kid you knew in elementary school who was incredibly smart and sensitive, dressed like a geek, and was overly-protected by his parents – a reliably safe kid who seriously needed to have some fun. Over the last decade, through ownership by China’s Geely, Volvo kept all you loved about
- [Elon Musk apologizes for thinly veiled homophobic tweet (but still donates to people who hate us)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/elon-musk-apologizes-for-thinly-veiled-homophobic-tweet-but-still-donates-to-people-who-hate-us/) - Stop me if you've heard this one before: we've got a bit of good news/bad news with Elon Musk. The good news is that after a massive backlash from the public and investors, Tesla's fiery CEO has apologized for a now-deleted tweet in which he called man a "pedo". (It didn't help Musk's case that
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Nissan Armada is Big Gay Al’s perfect Big Gay Ride](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/thats-so-gay-2018-nissan-armada-is-big-gay-als-perfect-big-gay-ride/) - I love all things big and strong, even if I can’t handle them. In my U.S. Army days, there was no soldier that could top me, mostly because none of them tried. That gave me way too much confidence when it came to cars, so when I first met the Nissan Armada, I wasn’t afraid
- [2018 Range Rover HSE elevates life](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-range-rover-hse-elevates-life/) - Life becomes elevated in a Range Rover. Press a button, raise the suspension, and it will take you almost anywhere: up a mountainside, through rivers, or to your winter chalet. Arriving in a Range Rover demonstrates your elevated social status, too. It’s the vehicle you take to your kids’ soccer game or to your private
- [2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI tears up the American Autobahn [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-volkswagen-golf-gti-tears-up-the-american-autobahn-video-review/) - Over the Memorial Day weekend, I drove a base Volkswagen Golf, with a five-speed manual transmission, all across Indiana and Illinois to visit family and friends. It rode comfortably, handled well, and generally enjoyed the left lane at whatever speed I chose. But, I had to think how much more I might have liked all
- [Tab Hunter, auto enthusiast](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/tab-hunter-auto-enthusiast/) - The following story was first published in Metrosource Magazine in 2010. We’re reprinting it to honor Tab Hunter, who passed away on July 8, 2018 at the age of 86. Tab Hunter is not a fan of labels, although he has earned many: Movie Star, Recording Artist, Heartthrob, Author, Businessman, Horse Trainer, Ice Skater, and
- [2018 Nissan Leaf with ProPILOT Assist Technology: Worth a close look](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-nissan-leaf-with-propilot-assist-technology-worth-a-close-look/) - Nissan proudly boasts that the Leaf is the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the world in all promotional materials related to the Leaf. It’s been completely redesigned for 2018 and now has a battery range of 150 miles, and that’s a huge jump from when it was first introduced and seemingly could barely keep enough
- [2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 Crewmax: Butch meets beautiful!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-toyota-tundra-1794-crewmax-butch-meets-beautiful/) - I still say trucks are for work, and if you want a truck to go glam and be beautiful, you have your meds all mixed up. And yet..if you really do want a beautiful truck that can take it like a top and pamper you like you are the new Stormy Daniels, has Toyota got
- [2018 Subaru WRX STi RA bears its golden wheels on the Nurburgring](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/2018-subaru-wrx-sti-ra-bears-its-golden-wheels-on-the-nurburgring/) - If you’re going to attempt to break lap records on Germany’s famed Nurburgring, you better come with a big gold set of wheels and a large rear wing! A fortified chassis and powertrain are essential too. This is the track of legends and giants – and apparently, Subarus. In honor of the car that set
- [That’s so gay: Brand-new 2018 Hyundai Kona is one of the best new cars of the year](https://gaywheels.com/2018/07/thats-so-gay-brand-new-2018-hyundai-kona-is-one-of-the-best-new-cars-of-the-year/) - You’ll pay through the nose for 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee, but the brand-new 2018 Hyundai Kona is a bargain. Starting at just under $20,000, the Kona is rich, tasteful, and hot like a lava flow. This car has just about everything a phat, rad, gnarly, groovy, urban LGBTQ hipster-lite could want in a baby SUV--and
- [2008 Audi R8](https://gaywheels.com/2008/03/2008_audi_r8/) - Gaywheels Drives the 2008 Audi R8 With Lamborghini in its corner, Audi takes on the Porsche 911--and rocks. by Marty Padgett The mission is simple: get behind the wheel of the Audi R8 on the only snowy day in Atlanta so far this year. Drive it enough to get a feel for its raucous power,
- [2018 Nissan Rogue: If you can vogue, you can Rogue](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-nissan-rogue-if-you-can-vogue-you-can-rogue/) - Not that you should ever start describing the love of your life by listing all known faults, but allow me to jump right in and mention the two things I don’t like about the 2018 Nissan Rogue: tight seats and poor visibility. There. Now, on to the good stuff…. The Nissan Rogue has become the
- [The 2018 Honda Accord is a youthful, sexy biaaatch](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/the-2018-honda-accord-is-a-youthful-sexy-biaaatch/) - Ohhh, the 2018 Honda Accord is back on the block in a major way. Designers gave the previous ho-hum-looking Accord a swift kick to the curb and have now injected it with youngun’ juice. The 10th-gen sedan is a youthful sexy biaaatch that makes you want to take her for a ride. The Accord sedan
- [Donald Trump fans flames of trade war with Germany and...Harley Davidson?!?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/donald-trump-fans-flames-of-trade-war-with-germany-and-harley-davidson/) - Donald Trump thinks trade wars are awesome, but he's not such a fan of German automakers (or Germany in general). That has the folks at BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen--not to mention their investors--very worried. The Washington Post reports: Yet, despite healthy profits, all is not well for the automakers. The Volkswagen diesel-emissions scandal tarnished the reputation
- [2018 Jeep Compass: Off-roading on a budget](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-jeep-compass-off-roading-on-a-budget/) - So here's the Deal or No Deal (without Duchess Megan Markle): if you like to off-road and really do go off-road a lot (be honest), the 2018 Jeep Compass is a reliable SUV to take over hill and dale and to enjoy in all its roughness. If enjoy thrills and spills and don't mind getting
- [Uber driver was watching The Voice just before fatal self-driving car crash](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/uber-driver-was-watching-the-voice-just-before-fatal-self-driving-car-crash/) - The police in Tempe, Arizona, have now called the deadly collision "entirely avoidable": A 318-page report from the Tempe Police Department, released late on Thursday in response to a public records request, said the driver, Rafaela Vasquez, repeatedly looked down and not at the road, glancing up just a half second before the car hit
- [Elon Musk emailed Tesla leaker/whistleblower after lawsuit was filed](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/elon-musk-emailed-tesla-leaker-whistleblower-after-lawsuit-was-filed/) - Do Musk's lawyers know? Or are they, like Trump's lawyers, just powerless to stop the guy from running his mouth? The Washington Post reports: Hours after Tesla sued its former employee on charges he had stolen company secrets, and days after chief Elon Musk had called him a saboteur, the Silicon Valley automaker made a
- [2018 Dodge Durango R/T is a Challenger for the sensible driver](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-dodge-durango-r-t-is-a-challenger-for-the-sensible-driver/) - Who wouldn’t want a Dodge Challenger with a big, hulking HEMI engine? They're a blast to drive with their big engines and Mercedes-derived architecture. But, what if you want to pick up friends and hit the clubs? Or drop off a couple of smidgens and their peeps at school for band or sports practice? Yeah,
- [J.D. Power Initial Quality Study: Genesis, Hyundai, and LGBT-unfriendly Kia earn top marks](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/j-d-power-initial-quality-study-genesis-hyundai-and-lgbt-unfriendly-kia-earn-top-marks/) - If you're looking for a new ride, one of the best sources of information about current models is J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study. Every year, it polls tens of thousands of consumers to find out what kinds of problems they've had with their new cars, trucks, and SUVs during the first 90 days of ownership.
- [Another thing that Tesla and Trump have in common: Leaks](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/another-thing-that-tesla-and-trump-have-in-common-leaks/) - At first glance, you'd probably assume that Tesla and the Trump administration are polar opposites. One's based in California and is beloved by eco-friendly liberals; the other's in Washington, D.C. (and, on the weekends, Florida), admired by the sort of people who bash big government while relying heavily on government support for their healthcare, housing,
- [2018 Ford F-150 Platinum is a butch queen's parade float: Casey's complete video review](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-ford-f-150-platinum-is-a-butch-queens-parade-float-caseys-complete-video-review/) - Pickups have the reputation of being the realm of jerky-chewing, tobacco spitting manly men, but in Platinum trim, the Ford F-150 can not only pull parade floats, but would also be a the perfect, flashy ride for any queen. Ford’s big truck has been the best-selling vehicle in America for decades, but it’s about to
- [Croatia's Pink Wing road rally](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/croatias-pink-wing-road-rally/) - Have you ever heard of Pink Wing? It might sound like a challenge from RuPaul's Drag Race, but it's actually a road rally involving high-end cars, fantastic food, and some of Croatia's most amazing scenery. It's not specifically a gay event, but it is most definitely fabulous. Its goal is to to promote the Adriatic
- [Apple is poaching top talent to win the self-driving car race](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/apple-is-poaching-top-talent-to-win-the-self-driving-car-game/) - Word about Apple's self-driving car program--dubbed project Titan--broke years ago, but the company has been pretty coy about Titan's plans, and even whether it exists. However, recent developments suggest that Titan is going full-steam, and it's poaching experts in the field of autonomous vehicles to leapfrog ahead of competitors. Fast Company reports: Apple has reportedly
- [What does LGBTQ America look like today?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/what-does-lgbtq-america-look-like-today/) - Buzzfeed recently partnered with research firm Whitman Insight Strategies to conduct a wide-ranging poll of LGBTQ Americans. Some of the results were a bit surprising--for example, nearly half of those surveyed (46%) identified as bisexual, and if the findings are accurate, we don't have nearly as much sex as straight people think. Also, Whitman found
- [2018 Nissan Rogue Sport: Perfect for adventures big and small](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-nissan-rogue-sport-perfect-for-adventures-big-and-small/) - The first-generation Nissan Rogue Sport (which is technically the second-generation Nissan Qashqai) is a street-savvy, versatile crossover that's nicely equipped for life’s daily activities or routine-breaking grand adventures. With its modern design and stylish, sports car-inspired looks, the Sport is ready for crack-of-dawn carpooling or a late night on the town. The interior has a
- [Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee flub IIHS safety test](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/ford-explorer-jeep-grand-cherokee-flub-iihs-safety-test/) - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published findings from its latest crash tests on midsize SUVs, and it looks as if Ford and Jeep may need to go back to the drawing board. On the upside, Volkswagen's new Atlas performed well, as did the Kia Sorento. (Just remember: Kia is the only automaker in
- [Tesla Autopilot update issues more warnings to death-wish drivers](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/tesla-autopilot-update-issues-more-warnings-to-death-wish-drivers/) - "To nag or not to nag?" That is the question. For Tesla, the answer is: "We'd rather not, but some of you refuse to do things the right way." And so, the latest iteration of Tesla's semi-self-driving Autopilot software does a little more nagging. That's mostly to ensure that drivers keep their hands on the
- [2018 Volkswagen Golf makes smiles on long rides [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-volkswagen-golf-makes-smiles-on-long-rides-video-review/) - So, here was the mission over Memorial Day Weekend: Drive to see my grandma and uncle, have lunch, zip across the state to visit my parents at a state park, spend the night in their rolling condo so I can watch the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, and then high-tail it back home to greet
- [NTSB: Autopilot steered Tesla Model X toward barrier in fatal California crash](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/ntsb-autopilot-steered-tesla-model-x-toward-barrier-in-fatal-california-crash/) - The National Transportation Safety Board has completed a preliminary review of the fatal crash that killed 38-year-old Walter Huang in California last March. And...well, it's complicated. Huang died when his Tesla Model X collided with a crash attenuator--one of those barriers that looks like a crumple zone, often placed between an interstate and an exit ramp.
- [2018 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD: The perfect vehicle for Statler and Waldorf](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-nissan-murano-platinum-awd-the-perfect-vehicle-for-statler-and-waldorf/) - Remember the two codgers that sat in the audience of The Muppet Show? Created by the late Jim Henson, Statler and Waldorf were known for their cantankerous opinions as they hurled heckles from their balcony seats. The elderly characters consistently jeered the entire cast of The Muppet Show, which has aired almost continuously somewhere in the universe
- ["We live diversity!": Daimler touts LGBT-friendly values at Pride events worldwide](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/we-live-diversity-daimler-touts-lgbt-friendly-values-at-pride-events-worldwide/) - June is Pride month, y'all! In the coming weeks, we'll see colorful parades, a handful of homophobes making ill-advised tweets, and dozens of companies telling everyone how much they value their LGBT employees. The first of those companies is Daimler, which issued a press release about all the Pride parades its workers are riding in:
- [Volkswagen will stop using animals in diesel exhaust experiments (and it's about damn time)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/volkswagen-will-stop-using-animals-in-diesel-exhaust-experiments-and-its-about-damn-time/) - In January, we learned that BMW, Daimler (parent to Mercedes-Benz), and Volkswagen were funding lab tests that forced monkeys and humans to breathe diesel fumes. Why? To undermine a 2012 decision by the World Health Organization that classified diesel exhaust as a carcinogen. All three companies produce huge numbers of diesel vehicles, so of course, they
- [2018 Mercedes Benz GLE 550e 4MATIC Plug-In Hybrid: A safe, sumptuous SUV](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-mercedes-benz-gle-550e-4matic-plug-in-hybrid-a-safe-sumptuous-suv/) - The GLE is Mercedes-Benz's midsized luxury SUV, and while it's always been praised for its styling and elegance, mileage has remained anemic, recently rated at just 23 mpg combined. So, Mercedes addressed that issue by developing a hybrid version. Now, with a combination of gas and electricity, fuel economy is almost doubled at 43 mpg,
- [Saudi Arabia begins issuing driver's licenses to women!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/saudi-arabia-begins-issuing-drivers-licenses-to-women/) - Saudi Arabia probably isn't the first place you think of when you hear the words "human rights"--unless those words are preceded by a few others, like "terrible record on". Though there are reports of thriving LGBT communities in some corners of the country, same-sex relationships are technically forbidden by law and punishable by death. But
- [2018 Nissan Armada Reserve: Mass-market battle tank wears silk gloves](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/2018-nissan-armada-reserve-mass-market-battle-tank-wears-silk-gloves/) - Take your pick of three-row, mass-market battle tanks that are designed to take you and your tribe cross-country on a wild adventure--or just cross-town to a ripping restaurant. Open the menu to the Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, Toyota Sequoia, and Dodge Durango. If you feel the need to indulge in one of these
- [Waymo and Fiat Chrysler may sell self-driving cars to the public](https://gaywheels.com/2018/06/waymo-and-fiat-chrysler-may-sell-self-driving-cars-to-the-public/) - Earlier today in Balocco, Italy, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne gave something of a farewell address. But instead of looking backward, as you might expect of an outgoing executive, Marchionne laid out FCA's plans for the future. Those plans center on Jeep, Ram, and Dodge but make little/no mention of Chrysler or Fiat. Before
- [Trump may be targeting German automakers with new import tax](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/trump-may-be-targeting-german-automakers-with-new-import-tax/) - Either someone's off his meds, or he's found Roseanne's stash of Ambien. CNBC reports: Citing several unnamed U.S. and European diplomats, the weekly business magazine reported that Trump told French President Emmanuel Macron last month he would maintain his trade policy with the aim of stopping Mercedes-Benz models from driving down Fifth Avenue in New York. The
- [2018 BMW X2: Station wagon meets luxury, and it's impressive](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-bmw-x2-station-wagon-meets-luxury-and-its-impressive/) - In almost every ad for the 2018 BMW X2, you'll see the X2 bathed in this honey Dijon color that’s officially called Galvanic Gold Metallic, which, well, okay…. It’s a color that makes it easy to find in the Menards parking lot but, I don’t know if I’d want it 24/7. Still, it’s an attractive
- [What's with all these Tesla Autopilot crashes?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/whats-with-all-these-tesla-autopilot-crashes/) - Yesterday, as many of you were making the Home Alone face at a WTF tweetstorm from conspiracy theorist/actress Roseanne Barr, a Tesla Model S plowed into a parked police car in California: The driver, a 65-year-old from Laguna Niguel, Calif., told officers that he had engaged the car’s partial self-driving system, called Autopilot. “He told
- [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid isn't (only) your grandmamma's car: video review](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-isnt-only-your-grandmammas-car-video-review/) - The Toyota Camry has the reputation of being a boring car for old people. That’s disrespectful for both the car and older drivers. I think if you spent time with the 2018 Camry Hybrid, you’d agree this is no longer just your grandmamma’s car. Designers knew they needed to spice up the styling, making it
- [Someone put a real engine in a Barbie car, and it's hungry for blood](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/someone-put-a-real-engine-in-a-barbie-car-and-its-hungry-for-blood/) - Remember Barbie Jeep Girl? She only wishes that she had this whip: a goddess-forsaken mashup of a Barbie Power Wheels Ford Mustang, a dirt bike engine, and lots of sticky pedals. It's apparently a death trap, and loads of fun. Until it kills you, that is. In case the video above fails to load, here
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is compact fun, sun, and vroom](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/thats-so-gay-2018-volkswagen-golf-gti-is-compact-fun-sun-and-vroom/) - I love driving the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI! This a spirited car that goes all over the country with a muscular 2.0-liter engine cranking out 220 horses. Few small cars can pull that off, much less do it well. The Golf GTI does it beautifully--and impressively when you consider that this car is easy to
- [Uber's no-good, very-bad week in Arizona](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/ubers-no-good-very-bad-week-in-arizona/) - Uber's long, long list of problems got a little longer this week. First, the National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber and a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona confirmed what we already knew: the software powering Uber's autonomous cars is deeply flawed. Which could lead to more people getting involved
- [2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: The best Mitsubishi on the lot, and yet….](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-the-best-mitsubishi-on-the-lot-and-yet/) - I can tell you unequivocally that the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is the best Mitsubishi you can buy this year. Starting at $24,000, it's one of the least expensive (I did not say "cheap") compact SUVs to offer three rows of seating. If you need a third row for your burgeoning but not-completely-grown family, the Outlander
- [Elon Musk freaks out following unflattering Tesla headlines](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/elon-musk-freaks-out-following-unflattering-tesla-headlines/) - I get it, I get it: creating things is hard work. And after you've spent hours or weeks or years building something from nothing--whether that something is an electric car or an oversized ego--it's frustrating to watch other people criticize it. But that doesn't mean that such criticisms are unwarranted, untrue, or part of a
- [Automakers tell Trump "climate change is real" (but do they believe it?)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/automakers-tell-trump-climate-change-is-real-but-do-they-believe-it/) - A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about the auto industry's uncanny ability to speak from both sides of its mouth when talking about emissions regulations. To the public, automakers proudly state that they're doing everything they can to develop attractive, affordable, zero-emission cars that cut greenhouse gasses and slow the pace of global warming.
- [Consumer Reports snubs "difficult-to-use" Tesla Model 3](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/consumer-reports-snubs-difficult-to-use-tesla-model-3/) - ...but surprisingly, Elon Musk didn't throw a fit about it. Hmmm, I never thought Grimes would be a calming influence. Strange braking patterns were a major problem during tests, but the Model 3's in-car controls were nothing to write home about either. Consumer Reports explains: Another major factor that compromised the Model 3’s road-test score was
- [2018 BMW 340i is like driving your buddy](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-bmw-340i-is-like-driving-your-buddy/) - When BMW first started talking about building “Ultimate Driving Machines”, they weren’t talking about three-row crossovers or exuberantly large luxury sedans. No, they were talking about cars like the 3-Series sedans--cars that could collect three friends, but remain loyal buddies for weekend backroad romps. The latest iteration ranges from efficient to obscene, but I’d make
- [On the eve of new driving law, Saudi officials label women "traitors" for promoting gender equality](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/on-the-eve-of-new-driving-law-saudi-officials-label-women-traitors-for-promoting-gender-equality/) - After years of being denied driver's licenses for all kinds of crazy reasons, Saudi Arabian women will finally be allowed to get behind the wheels of their cars next month. Many women in the country are ecstatic, but the government is taking action against those pushing for additional reforms. The BBC reports: Just weeks before Saudi
- [First drive: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has a new appeal which is just as charming as its old appeal](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/first-drive-2019-volkswagen-jetta-has-a-new-appeal-which-is-just-as-charming-as-its-old-appeal/) - The Volkswagen Jetta has never been one of those ‘wow’ cars, and that's been by design. It was always meant to be an average car for the average family who needed something average but with a kick to it--sorta like putting cilantro on your chicken-fried steak while shaking your maracas. If you want to impress
- [2018 Ford Edge: On the edge of glory](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-ford-edge-on-the-edge-of-glory/) - It’s not that cool to admit in motoring circles, but I do love a big SUV. I’m a big guy, and I need space! So, I was understandably thrilled to test out the new Ford Edge, Ford’s answer to the Audi Q5, BMW X5, and Volvo XC60. (That being said, it’s only new to those
- [How many self-driving car crashes is too many?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/how-many-self-driving-car-crashes-is-too-many/) - So, we have bad news, good news, bad news, and worse news. Bad news: late last week, another Tesla Model S crashed while Autopilot was (allegedly) engaged. Good news: the driver wasn't seriously hurt, and didn't need to contact a car accident attorney, even though the car was traveling 60 mph when it rear-ended a
- [2018 Kia Stinger GT is a Porsche Panamera for the working class (too bad it's not LGBT-friendly)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-kia-stinger-gt-is-a-porsche-panamera-for-the-working-class-too-bad-its-not-lgbt-friendly/) - Editor's note: Kia is the only major automaker in America that doesn't offer benefits or protections for its LGBT employees. We encourage you to consider that when making your next car purchase. Four-door coupes are all the rage among Europe's luxury automakers. Think about the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Audi A5 Sportback, Aston Martin Rapide, and BMW
- [Automakers claim to believe in climate change, but they don't really want to address it](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/automakers-claim-to-believe-in-climate-change-but-they-dont-really-want-to-address-it/) - So, you know how car companies brag about how much they're doing to improve the environment and slow climate change? Funny thing is, that's a bunch of bull. Or at least it is when those same automakers are behind closed doors, chatting with the president and his (allegedly) ethics-challenged EPA chief, Scott Pruitt, urging the
- [Study: 20% of Americans would like an electric car, please](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/study-20-of-americans-would-like-an-electric-car-please/) - This week, AAA released its latest consumer survey, which shows that demand for electric vehicles is on the rise. Among those surveyed, 20% said that they planned to go electric when they buy their next car. That's a significant jump from the 15% who said the same thing in last year's poll. To be sure,
- [2018 Audi Q5 is one smooth operator...and full of gusto](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-audi-q5-is-one-smooth-operator-and-full-of-gusto/) - It’s often not the wrapper, but what’s inside that counts. That’s not to say Audi doesn’t make some pretty suave wrappers, because it does. Following in the Bauhaus tradition, Audis are understated and elegant. But, it’s the brand’s exquisite interiors and smooth driving dynamics that really set it apart. Put four aboard and head to
- [Fatal crash of Uber's self-driving car was due to flawed software](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/fatal-crash-of-ubers-self-driving-car-was-due-to-flawed-software/) - In March, one of Uber's self-driving vehicles hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. This is terrifying considering that this was a self-driving car. It's enough to make you want to avoid self-driving cars (as you might be thinking that they are more dangerous now). However, accidents will always happen, even if a person
- [Gaywheels.com’s Top 10 from the 2006 North American International Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2006/02/gaywheelscoms_top_10_from_the/) - By Scott Corlett This past January, most of the Gaywheels gang gathered in Detroit to partake in the North American International Auto Show. This was the first auto show that Gaywheels.com has covered and, hopefully, we brought our unique, occasionally irreverent, but always car-loving perspective to this, the most important show of the automotive calendar.
- [General Glamour](https://gaywheels.com/2006/03/general_glamour/) - GM Cars, Hollywood Stars Cruise the Runway By Dan Prescott Hollywood is all about hot celebrities, cool cars, high fashion and jammin' parties– especially during the Academy Awards season. One of the most anticipated parties is put on by... General Motors! Yes... the world's largest automaker shows its hip, wild side in a high-energy pre-Oscars
- [BMW Ads in Gay Media](https://gaywheels.com/2006/03/what_is_the_german_word_for_hy/) - What is the German Word for Hypocrisy? by Joe LaMuraglia Note: This article was originally published in March, 2006. BMW has since changed their polices and is on the gay-friendly list. You can read the article HERE. Many of you saw the most recent issue of either OUT or The Advocate. If not, you missed
- [NY Auto Show - Top 5](https://gaywheels.com/2006/04/ny_auto_show_top_5_1/) - by Scott Corlett Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Have a big posse to storm West Hollywood? Look no further than the four-door version of the Jeep Wrangler, which will hit dealer lots this fall. Shed the 4-D’s three-piece top, slide on the big Prada shades, and grab the double-decaf-soy lattes and you’re ready to tango with the
- [Car Buying Tips](https://gaywheels.com/2006/05/car_buying_tips/) - by Dean Evans As the resident gay car geeks, we often get questions from friends, family and even strangers about the car buying process. With that in mind, we've put together a few steps to make the process easier and of course, more gay friendly! Step 1: Decide which car or truck you want If
- [Gay-Friendly Drop Tops for Summer 2006](https://gaywheels.com/2006/05/gayfriendly_drop_tops_for_summ_1/) - By Gaywheels.com Staff Writers The editorial staff at Gaywheels.com is always being asked for advice on car buying. With summer on its way, the talk inevitably turns to those versatile vehicles that we seem to love so much - the convertible. Once a rare breed on American roads, they’ve reappeared in numbers and variations once
- [Design Blog by Gay Car Designer](https://gaywheels.com/2006/08/gay_design_blog/) - We don't know where he finds the time, but gay auto designer Bryan Thompson has a blog on Bravotv.com. Most auto geeks like classic convertibles, exotics or muscle cars. Bryan has a thing for honey -- Datsun Honey Bees to be exact. Seems he is obsessed with other odd Japanese cars as well. He talks
- [Gay-Friendly Fuel Sippers](https://gaywheels.com/2006/08/gayfriendly_fuel_sippers_1/) - By Scott Corlett Is your wallet getting squeezed by the ever-rising cost of gasoline? Do you have to delay the purchase of those ass-hugging new jeans in order to pay your gas card? Would you prefer to fill your savings account rather than your fuel tank? Do you think money is better spent on Prada
- [Atlanta Gay Pride Video](https://gaywheels.com/2006/08/atlanta_gay_pride_video/) - Gaywheels.com and Pontiac were sponsors of the 2006 Atlanta Gay Pride Festival and Parade. The video below shows the festival attendee's reaction to Pontiac's and Gaywheels.com's presence and support. We were honored to have Judy Shepard ride in a 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible in the parade. Video filmed and edited by Matteo LaMuraglia
- [Christopher Webb - GM Designer](https://gaywheels.com/2006/09/chistopher_webb_gm_designer/) - Name: CHRISTOPHER J. M. WEBB Place of Birth: TORBAY, ENGLAND Age: 30 Occupation: DESIGNER Employer: GENERAL MOTORS Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1980 something……FORD FIESTA What did you want to be when you grew up? FASHION DESIGNER or TEACHER How long have you worked in the auto industry? 6 YEARS What do
- [GM Launches New Warranty](https://gaywheels.com/2006/09/gm/) - DETROIT--September 6, 2006-- General Motors has been on a winning streak lately. Their Saturn Sky earned the top position in our Top 10 Most Researched list, their Pontiac G6 and Solstice made a huge splash at Atlanta's Gay Pride event and their Chevrolet Aveo is one of the top-selling subcompacts this year. Today GM announced
- [Marty Padgett - Journalist](https://gaywheels.com/2006/09/marty_padgett_journalist_1/) - Name: Marty Padgett Place of Birth: Washington, D.C. Age: 36 Occupation: Writer, Editor, Producer Employer: TheCarConnection.com Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1984 Ford Thunderbird What did you want to be when you grew up? I suppose I thought I'd be a teacher or a writer, since sports were a total nonstarter. How
- [Michael Auchter](https://gaywheels.com/2006/09/michael_auchter_1/) - Name: Michael Auchter Place of Birth: Reading, PA Age: 44 Occupation: Manufacturing Engineering Director Employer: Inalfa Roof Systems, Auburn Hills, Michigan Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1976 Buick Regal Landau - sweet What did you want to be when you grew up? An engineer or a singer How long have you worked
- [VW Passat Commercial](https://gaywheels.com/2006/09/vw_passat_commercials/) - Tell us what you think about the latest commercial from VW about the crash-worthiness of their vehicles. In this spot, two women are talking about the previous commercials that VW aired featuring their new "Safe Happens" campaign.
- [Top 5 Picks from the Paris Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/top_5_picks_from_the_paris_aut/) - by Scott Corlett Our intrepid reporter, Scott Corlett, took time from his comparative studies of the European gay male to represent Gaywheels.com at the Paris Auto Show. Here are the top five vehicles relevant to the U.S. market plus one that we are begging to arrive sooner. Street Smarts The American automotive IQ will soon
- [Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles - 3rd Quarter 2006](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/top_10_most_researched_vehicle_1/) - Posted October 10, 2006 Toyota Yaris Replaces Saturn Sky as Most-Researched The economical Toyota Yaris has knocked the Saturn Sky out of the #1 position on Gaywheels.com’s latest Most-Researched list. Continuing the quarterly reporting started early this year, our data shows specifically which vehicles are the most popular when our users research vehicles on the
- [BREAKING NEWS!](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/breaking_news/) - Logoplasty - The First Step? Atlanta, GA – Perhaps caught up in all the exciting news of a new model year, change is also in the air at Gaywheels.com, the web’s only automotive website targeted specifically to the gay marketplace. Rumors are confirmed that the Gaywheels.com logo has indeed undergone a facelift. After a nip
- [Frank Markus - Journalist](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/frank_marcus_journalist/) - Name: Frank Markus Place of Birth: Chicago, IL Age: 43 Occupation: Automotive Journalist for 15 years, 12 at Car and Driver, three at Motor Trend. I studied engineering in college (BS & MS in mechanical engineering), and helped design Neons, LH cars and 2nd-gen minivans at Chrysler for six years before that. Employer: Motor Trend
- [Gay Car Clubs](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/gay_car_clubs_1/) - Why a Gay Car Club? by Doug Buhrer Lambda Car Club Why a gay car club? Why not a gay bowling league, a gay rodeo, or a gay church? Oh, that's right … all of those things exist, too! If you're gay with a specific interest, it's more rewarding and more fun to hang out
- [Logoplasty Confirmed](https://gaywheels.com/2006/10/logoplasty_confirmed/) - Atlanta, GA – Rumors are confirmed that the Gaywheels.com logo has indeed undergone a facelift. The logo was seen in public with post-operative surgical gauze and more recently hiding behind "Jackie O's". What would drive the popular Gaywheels.com website to undergo a severe logoplasty? What will the new brand icon look like? Insiders hint at
- [Jodi Meade - Real Estate Executive](https://gaywheels.com/2006/11/jodi_meade_real_estate_executi_1/) - Name: Jodi V. Meade, SCSM, CCIM Place of Birth: WLA/Beverly Hills, CA Occupation: Real Estate Executive Employer: CB Richard Ellis Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1972 280 C Mercedes Benz What did you want to be when you grew up? An oral surgeon How long have you worked in the auto industry?
- [Nissan and Infiniti are Gay-Friendly](https://gaywheels.com/2006/11/nissan_and_infiniti_are_gayfri/) - Gaywheels.com Adds Two Additional Car Brands to Gay-Friendly List ATLANTA, GA – Gaywheels.com, the only website designed for the GLBT automotive consumer, has updated its listing of gay-friendly car companies to include two brands previously on its non-gay-friendly list – Nissan and Infiniti. Both brands are sold in the U.S. by Nissan North America (NNA)
- [David McCarthy - Corporate Communications](https://gaywheels.com/2006/12/david_mccarthy_corporate_commu_1/) - Name: David McCarthy A.K.A. Macca Place of Birth: Warragul, Australia Occupation: Senior Manager, Corporate Communications. I manage internal and external communications for Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, smart, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Freightliner, Sterling and Fuso in Australia Pacific Employer: DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1962 Austin Freeway, a six cylinder compact
- [Top 5 Autos from the LA Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2006/12/top_5_autos_from_the_la_auto_s_1/) - Your Gaywheels.com reporters suffered the weather, glamor and overall fabulousness of Los Angeles to bring you the 411 on the new cars and trucks introduced by gay-friendly brands at the Los Angeles International Auto show. We did our best not to be distracted by the hot male talent employed to accentuate the vehicles and compiled
- [4 Cylinder+6 Cylinder+8 Cylinder = 10 Percent?](https://gaywheels.com/2006/12/4_cylinder6_cylinder8_cylinder/) - Our friend Ben over at OutFrontBlog (http://www.outfrontblog.com/) just posted some interesting comments about his recent visit to the LA Auto Show. Check it out and chime in with your comments. Excerpt from the Post: Car show season has begun. Maybe you wouldn’t think a gay man would know that, but you’d be wrong. The Advocate
- [Community](https://gaywheels.com/2006/12/community_1/) - Gaywheels.com forms relationships with gay-friendly business and advertisers so you don' t have to think twice when interacting with them. We are happy to announce this Community page which features our other partners including our new Music Store and coming soon, a Merchandise store. Support us by visiting our stores and our friends. Blogs and
- [MINI and Rolls-Royce Added to the Gay-Friendly Ranks](https://gaywheels.com/2006/12/mini_and_rollsroyce_added_to_t_1/) - by Joe LaMuraglia Earlier this year, we wrote a story about BMW of North America's ads in the gay media . In that story, we commented on the fact that BMW actively advertised in the GLBT media despite their lack of same-sex domestic-partner benefits. To say it caused a stir would be an understatement. The
- [Detroit Auto Show Report](https://gaywheels.com/2007/01/detroit_auto_show_report_1/) - Musings From MoTown We've arrived in Motor City for the North American International Auto Show and have decided to try something different. Rather than wait to produce an article after the fact, we are going to give you daily updates on the show as we see it. Don't worry, we'll still publish a Top 10
- [Top 10 From Detroit Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2007/01/top_10_from_detroit_auto_show_1/) - by Scott Corlett The Gaywheels.com gang was in Motown for the 2007 North American International Auto Show this past week. We braved all the entertainment, free alcohol and attractive models to bring you the Top 10 introductions from the show floor. And if you hear any stories about our editor falling over when an especially
- [J. Paul Brearey - Product Planning Manager, Vehicle Personalization](https://gaywheels.com/2007/01/j_paul_brearey_sr_product_mark/) - Name: J. Paul Brearey Place of Birth: Austin, TX Occupation: Product Planning Manager, Vehicle Personalization Employer: Ford Motor Company Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1978 Subaru 4WD Station Wagon (slow and ugly but would go anywhere) What did you want to be when you grew up? Own my own Car Dealership How
- [Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles - 4th Quarter 2006](https://gaywheels.com/2007/01/top_10_most_researched_vehicle_2/) - Posted January 23, 2007 Toyota Yaris Maintains Top Spot, Toyota Camry Moves to #2 Position The entry-level Toyota Yaris has maintained the top spot in Gaywheels.com’s most-researched list for the fourth quarter of 2006. Its brand mate, the Toyota Camry moved up the ranks to the second slot in the list, displacing the Dodge Caliber.
- [Ron Westheimer - Internet Sales Manager](https://gaywheels.com/2007/02/ron_westheimer_internet_sales/) - Name: Ron Westheimer Place of Birth: Vero Beach, Florida Occupation: Internet Sales Manager Employer: Classic Cadillac and Subaru of Atlanta, GA Year, Make and Model of your first car/truck: 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback What did you want to be when you grew up? Veterinarian How long have you worked in the auto industry? 11 years
- [Top 5 From the Chicago Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2007/02/top_5_from_the_chicago_auto_sh/) - Your friendly neighborhood gay car geeks at Gaywheels.com suffered through the bitter cold to bring you the latest from the Chicago Auto Show. Pontiac G8 Pontiac designers and engineers have gone to therapy, figured out who they want to be and have started introducing sexy cars that people want to drive. The G8 is the
- [Gaywheels.com Adds Dealer Locator Service](https://gaywheels.com/2007/02/gaywheelscom_adds_dealer_locat/) - February 20, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Directory Will Highlight Gay-Friendly Dealerships ATLANTA, GA – Gaywheels.com, the only website designed for the GLBT automotive consumer, continues to grow with a major new section: the web’s first gay-friendly automotive dealership locator. Among Gaywheels.com users, a dealer directory is the most frequently requested service. The new dealer
- [Cars, Stars and Fashion - GM Does Hollywood](https://gaywheels.com/2007/02/cars_stars_and_fashion/) - GM Rocks Hollywood Oscars Week with TEN Fashion Show By Dan Prescott The beautiful people were out in droves, surrounded by gorgeous automobiles at the sixth annual GM TEN fashion show. Each year, as Hollywood gears up for the Academy Awards, one of the most anticipated pre-Oscar galas is produced by General Motors in the
- [Bret Scott - Product Manager](https://gaywheels.com/2007/03/bret_scott_product_manager/) - Name: Bret Scott Place of Birth: Pontiac, MI Occupation: Product Manager for Trucks and Midsize Cars at VW of America in Auburn Hills, MI. Prior to that I was a research director at VW's Electronics Research Lab in Palo Alto, CA. I started my career as a co-op student at GM, and worked there for
- [Land Rover Driving School](https://gaywheels.com/2007/03/land_rover_driving_school/) - Play Queen for a Day Joe LaMuraglia In the world of automotive marketing, luxury cars are oft referred to as “aspirational vehicles”. Not all of us can afford them but many of us set our sites on them and aspire to own one. The first part of the process of owning a luxury car is
- [BMW Ad in West Hollywood - Your Opinion Please!](https://gaywheels.com/2007/04/bmw_ad_in_west_hollywood_your/) - We received a Google Alert today when the blog
- [Top 5 Autos From the NY Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2007/04/top_5_autos_from_the_ny_auto_s/) - We've just returned from the New York Auto Show and as is our custom, have chosen the top vehicles with you in mind. Infiniti G37 Newly gay-friendly Infiniti introduced a beautiful successor to their popular coupe. The new name, G37, reflects the larger 330 hp version of their glorious VQ engine and the new design
- [Saab at 60](https://gaywheels.com/2007/04/saab_at_60/) - By Joe LaMuraglia and Dan Weil We were recently invited to a unique birthday party. The event didn’t involve balloons, cake or even booze yet it was one of the best parties we’ve been to in a long time. It was in celebration of Saab’s 60th anniversary as a car company and fittingly it was
- [Only in Europe!](https://gaywheels.com/2007/05/only_in_europe/) - And the Demographic Is??? Europe has long been known for their acceptance of more "creative" messaging in their advertising. The most famous example from an automotive perspective is probably Hyundai's "Boy Toy" commercial that won the Gayest Commercial of All Time" Award in 2001. Well it seems that Daihatsu is going for the "Gayest Automotive
- [McDreamy is a McRacer!](https://gaywheels.com/2007/05/mcdreamy_is_a_mcracer/) - 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Behind Wheel Of Corvette By Paul Kelly Indianapolis Motorspeedway Actor Patrick Dempsey will drive the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Pace Car at the 91st Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27. Dempsey will bring the field of 33 starters to the green flag at the start of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the
- [The Story Behind Fagbug.com](https://gaywheels.com/2007/06/on_april_18_2007_erin/) - An interview by Scott Corlett On April 18, 2007, Erin Davies left her Albany apartment for work. When she reached her street-parked VW Beetle, she found the car tagged with homophobic slurs. Erin's immediate reactions were the usual shock and hurt. But what Erin did after that was anything but typical. GW: Erin, in April,
- [Tech Talk](https://gaywheels.com/2007/06/tech_talk_1/) - HD Radio By Cocoa Efficient Music is to the gay community what pasta is to Italians: to think of one without the other borders on heresy. And since we take our music everywhere, it explains why the newest technology in car and home audio holds such promise. If you haven’t heard of HD Digital Radio,
- [Pride at the Pump](https://gaywheels.com/2007/06/pride_at_the_pump/) - Are you ‘fueling discrimination’? By RYAN LEE - "This article originally appeared in Southern Voice and is posted with permission." As many Americans search high and low for the cheapest gas prices, Allen Cornelison fills the 27 gallons in his Dodge Durango at $3.19 per gallon without blinking an eye. “I don’t even know what
- [Gaywheels.com Part of First Openly Gay Rally Team](https://gaywheels.com/2007/07/gaywheelscom_part_of_first_ope/) - At Gaywheels.com, we consider it our duty to provide a great resource for our users as well change peoples' perception of the community by educating and informing. We do this by shedding light on contributions made by LGBT people in the auto industry and publishing data that generally dispels stereotypes. We're happy to announce that
- [Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles - 2nd  Quarter 2007](https://gaywheels.com/2007/07/top_10_most_researched_vehicle_4/) - Posted July 18, 2007 Toyota Yaris Holds Top Spot; Infiniti Debuts ATLANTA, GA – Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the second quarter of 2007. For the fourth straight quarter, the entry-level
- [Top 10 Commentary](https://gaywheels.com/2007/08/top_10_commentary/) - Our Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles article is consistently the most popular article on the site. We are often asked why certain cars made it to the list and while we cannot get inside our users' heads, we can make educated guesses. With that in mind, we asked our own Joe Tralongo to give his
- [Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles - 3rd  Quarter 2007](https://gaywheels.com/2007/10/top_10_most_researched_vehicle_5/) - Posted October, 30 2007 Toyota Yaris and Saab 9-3 Still at the Top, VW Hops Ahead Nashville, TN – Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the third quarter of 2007. For the
- [2007 Los Angeles Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2007/11/2007_los_angeles_auto_show/) - I can't believe it, but it is November already and we are in Los Angeles to cover the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto show. We won't be giving you up-to-the-second updates (for that, check out The Car Connection) but rather a daily recap and then a few days later our Top Vehicles list. Wednesday, November
- [Top 5 From the LA Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2007/11/top_5_from_the_la_auto_show/) - In its second year taking place in November, the Los Angeles International Auto show is establishing itself as a important event for the industry. We forced ourselves to go to all the parties and fabulous events in the city of Angels. The result? Our picks for the Top 5 notable introductions from gay-friendly manufacturers. 2008
- [Back in Black - 2008 Saab Turbo X](https://gaywheels.com/2007/11/back_in_black_2008_saab_turbo/) - by Joe LaMuraglia Saab invited us to Boston this week to be a part of the North American reveal of the 2008 Saab Turbo X. With a yearly volume of only 600 in the U.S. and a price tag north of $40K, one might ask why Gaywheels.com was amongst the few to be part of
- [A Car for Every Gay Stage](https://gaywheels.com/2007/12/a_car_for_every_gay_stage/) - By Joe Tralongo The automobile industry spends millions of dollars researching the average consumer’s needs during various life stages. Depending on our age and position in life, our cars say a lot about us, our desires and the image we wish to project. Of course, we of the homosexual persuasion have a slightly different set
- [Let’s Talk: 2008 Buick Enclave](https://gaywheels.com/2007/12/lets_talk_2008_buick_enclave/) - How fabulous is that? At Gaywheels.com, our mission is to bring you the latest on gay-friendly cars, their owners and the companies that build them. But sometimes we get the chance to experience vehicles in the way their owners would. Recently, we did just that when we attended a fabulous event with Buick in Napa,
- [Gaywheels Picks the Best of 2007](https://gaywheels.com/2007/12/gaywheels_picks_the_best_of_20/) - New cars and trucks with a family flair rule. Each year, the editors of Gaywheels.com drive hundreds of new cars (and some old ones, too) to find the best new vehicles for you, your partner, your family, and sometimes for ourselves too. For 2007, some clear winners emerged from the field of new and redesigned
- [BMW Joins the Gay-Friendly Ranks](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/bmw_joins_the_gayfriendly_rank/) - Last year we announced that the MINI and Rolls-Royce brands were being added to our gay-friendly list. Since then, many readers have written in demanding to know why BMW wasn't on the same list and how we could call ourselves automotive journalists if we didn't know that BMW owned MINI and Rolls-Royce. The first few
- [Gaywheels Detroit Auto Show Preview!](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/gaywheels_in_motown_detroit_auto_show_preview/) - We head for the Motor City and the best auto show on earth. Maybe you don’t associate Detroit with words like “fabulous,” “glamorous,” or “must-see,” but one visit to the city’s annual auto show turn will turn that vaguely uppity notion on its head. You’ll be dazzled during the annual January event by more new
- [It's Electric: GM Plugs in with Chevrolet Volt](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/its_electric_gm_plugs_in_with/) - A new plug-in concept heads closer to the showroom. by Scott Corlett We may never know who really killed the electric car--maybe it was Mr. Mustard in the library with a copy of Mame on DVD? But we do know who is trying to resurrect it. Oh, you say, that must be Toyota, the maker
- [Putting the Mo in Motown](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/putting_the_mo_in_motown/) - Saturday, January 19, 2008 Our Top 10 Moments from the Detroit Auto Show article is live. Trust me, you won't read a Top 10 list like this anywhere else. It contains the 10 hottest new vehicle introductions from gay-friendly manufacturers described in ways only a gay man could. Enjoy. Final note: While we've reviewed the
- [Scion's xB Goes to 5.0](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/scions_xb_goes_to_50/) - There's a new Scion in town, and Toyota's youth division says the new xB Release Series 5.0 is headed to showrooms in a few weeks. The xB special edition is the first from Scion in 2008, and if you're into the foxy, boxy shape that is the current xB, you'll love it wearing Gold Rush
- [Detroit Auto Show: Top Ten Moments](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/detroit_auto_show_top_ten_mome_1/) - By Scott Corlett January is that time of year when the intrepid reporters of Gaywheels.com brave Detroit's bitter cold to bring you the best new vehicles from the North American International Auto Show. Listed below, in no particular order, are the best new production vehicles from the gay-friendly manufacturers for 2008: Bulls Will Be Bulls
- [Nick Kurczewski - Automotive Journalist](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/nick_kurczewski_automotive_jou/) - Name: Nick Kurczewski A.K.A. I’m always ‘Nicholas’ here in France, since Nick sounds way too close to a very nasty French swearword. Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Age: 29 Year, Make and Model of Your first car/truck: I wanted a very rough 1988 Jaguar XJS V-12 Coupe when I was 17 years old. But I
- [We Didn't Say It - Dodge Did](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/we_didnt_say_it_dodge_did/) - Did Dodge come out of the closet? by Joe LaMuraglia We here at Gaywheels.com get queried constantly about what makes a car "gay." Whether in person at a press event or on radio and telephone interviews, the question inevitably comes up. Our standard answer is, we don't go there. It's not up to us to
- [Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles - 4th  Quarter 2007](https://gaywheels.com/2008/01/top_10_most_researched_vehicle_6/) - Posted January 30, 2008 MINI Cooper Debuts on Most-Researched List Nashville, TN – Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the fourth quarter of 2007. The entry-level Toyota Yaris and the Saab 9-3
- [Superbowl Auto Ads](https://gaywheels.com/2008/02/superbowl_auto_ads/) - Ok, I admit it, I watch the Superbowl for the commercials (and the hot men in tight uniforms!). It wasn't a blockbuster year for innovative ads but we thought there were a few standouts in the Automotive category. Here are the Gaywheels.com picks of best automotive ads from Superbowl 42 - in no particular order.
- [Chris Doane - Spy Photographer](https://gaywheels.com/2008/02/chris_doane_spy_photographer/) - Name: Chris Doane Place of Birth: Saginaw, MI Age: 28 Year, Make and Model of Your first car/truck: I1990 Dodge Spirit. My parents put a car with a turbo’ed 4 banger and a 5 speed in the hands of a 16 year old. What could go wrong there…? Occupation: Spy photographer, “regular” photographer, writer and
- [Gaywheels Picks: Chicago Auto Show’s Top 5](https://gaywheels.com/2008/02/gaywheels_picks_chicago_auto_s/) - Chicago’s auto show may play a distant second to Detroit when it comes to new cars and trucks. But in the Windy City this year, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler brought new family haulers--and one ass-hauler--while Volkswagen finally rejoined the minivan market after years of absence. The highlights from this year’s Chicago show, in no
- [2008 BMW M3 at Laguna Seca](https://gaywheels.com/2008/02/2008_bmw_m3_at_laguna_seca/) - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - I am in Monterey, CA on a BMW event and I just spent the morning driving a 2008 BMW M3 on the Laguna Seca race track. I spent a few laps with a professional instructor and thought you might want to get a feel for what it is like to
- [Lexus Launches Second Season Of 'It Got Better', Featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Portia De Rossi, Andrew Rannells, RuPaul, Janet Mock, Nate Berkus](https://gaywheels.com/2015/05/lexus-launches-second-season-of-it-got-better-featuring-rosie-odonnell-portia-de-rossi-andrew-rannells-rupaul-janet-mock-nate-berkus/) - Luxury automaker Lexus and its six-year-old YouTube channel, L/Studio, have kicked off the second season of "It Got Better". The video series features LGBT celebrities talking about their personal experiences of coming to terms with their sexual orientation and gender identity. It's produced in partnership with Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky’s Is Or Isn’t Entertainment
- [Our List Of Gay-Friendly Automakers Vs. HRC's Corporate Equality Index](https://gaywheels.com/2015/05/our-list-of-gay-friendly-automakers-vs-hrcs-corporate-equality-index/) - Recently, someone contacted us via the Gaywheels Facebook page to ask about Mercedes-Benz and its policies toward LGBT employees. He was confused by a discrepancy between our list of gay-friendly automakers and HRC's Corporate Equality Index, which ranks companies on a range of LGBT issues, like anti-discrimination policies, whether they offer health benefits to same-sex spouses, and so
- [Can Top Gear Survive Without Homophobic Douchebaggery?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/05/can-top-gear-survive-without-homophobic-douchebaggery/) - Like soft drinks, fragrances, and other consumer goods, well-known celebrities have easily identifiable brands. Ellen DeGeneres is cute and quirky and self-deprecating. Madonna is voluptuous and sexual and remote. George Clooney is all of the above. The hosts of Britain's Top Gear worked hard to establish their brands, too. Jeremy Clarkson is a brash, aging schoolboy.
- [London Cab Driver Gets Ready For Pride With The City's First Rainbow Taxi Wrap](https://gaywheels.com/2015/05/london-cab-driver-gets-ready-for-pride-with-the-citys-first-rainbow-taxi-wrap/) - If you've been to London -- and even if you haven't -- you're probably familiar with the city's traditional black cabs. When you need a taxi, most Londoners will tell you that black cabs are the best way to get where you want to go, without getting jerked around. According to GayTimesUK, one London cab driver is
- [Fantasy Road Trip: San Francisco To Portland, Taking The Scenic Route, Day 1](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/fantasy-road-trip-san-francisco-to-portland-taking-the-scenic-route-day-1/) - Technically speaking, those of us in the northern hemisphere still have a few weeks of spring to enjoy. But to me -- and I don't know whether to blame global warming, cabin fever, or the release of Mad Max: Fury Road -- it already feels like summer has arrived. And you know what summer means,
- [Brace Yourselves](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/brace-yourselves/) - So, we've got a bit of unpleasantness to take care of here at Gaywheels. Stuff on the back end. Website stuff, I mean. Due to some scheduling issues, it looks like that's going to have to take place on Monday, June 8, so we may be indisposed that day. We hope it goes more like the
- [Motor City Pride Features A Rainbow-Wrapped 2016 Fiat 500X (And Bears In Speedos!)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/motor-city-pride-features-a-rainbow-wrapped-2016-fiat-500x-and-bears-in-speedos/) - On June 28, 1969, a group of gays, lesbians, drag queens, and transfolk in a tiny bar in New York's West Village decided they'd had enough -- enough hiding, enough ridicule, enough harassment. During what should've been a (sadly) routine police raid at the Stonewall Inn, our elders fought back. It wasn't the first act
- [Fantasy Road Trip: San Francisco To Portland, Taking The Scenic Route, Day 2](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/fantasy-road-trip-san-francisco-to-portland-taking-the-scenic-route-day-2/) - After our long, winding first day on the road, the three of us felt like we could sleep in a bit -- and we did. We had a lazy start to the day, with a leisurely breakfast of leftovers from our grocery store visit, and a round or two of farewell head-butts from Peanut Butter and
- [Bigoted Michigan Auto Shop Owner Brian Klawiter Is Still A Bigot & Should Probably Stick To Fixing Cars](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/bigoted-michigan-auto-shop-owner-brian-klawiter-is-still-a-bigot-should-probably-stick-to-fixing-cars/) - Remember Brian Klawiter, owner of the diesel repair shop DIESELTEC in Grandville, Michigan? The oh-so-media-savvy guy who announced on television that he'd happily refuse service to LGBT customers but give a discount to any straight person who walked in carrying a gun? Well, he's still around, and late last week, he tried to milk a
- [Fiat Chrysler Is The First Automaker To Applaud The SCOTUS Marriage-Equality Ruling](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/fiat-chrysler-is-the-first-automaker-to-applaud-the-scotus-marriage-equality-ruling/) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is the first car company to respond to this morning's hugely important Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality throughout the U.S. Here's the statement in full, straight from FCA's mouth: FCA US has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, and respects the belief that everyone should be treated equally under the law
- [Fantasy Road Trip: San Francisco To Portland, Taking The Scenic Route, Day 4](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/fantasy-road-trip-san-francisco-to-portland-taking-the-scenic-route-day-4/) - And so we came to the last day of our four-day road trip. This was a different sort of day -- one that took us back to well-traveled, densely populated areas of the country, and to get there, we had to spend part of our time on well-traveled, four-lane, could-be-anywhere interstate. But there were still
- [Thunderhead Software Wants Car Salesmen To Suck Their Beefy Pecs. Or Something.](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/thunderhead-software-wants-car-salesmen-to-suck-their-beefy-pecs-or-something/) - Lots of companies sell products designed to improve customer relationships. In fact, there's currently a boom in software that skims data from clients' public profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Google, and elsewhere to show their likes, dislikes, personal relationships, and more. But none of those companies -- at least none that we've ever seen -- promise to drop a Braveheart/Beowulf
- [Did The Supreme Court Hurt Or Help LGBT Americans With Yesterday's License Plate Ruling?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/did-the-supreme-court-hurt-or-help-lgbt-americans-with-yesterdays-license-plate-ruling/) - Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling involving free speech and specialty license plates. (If you missed it, wrote about it for TheCarConnection.com.) In a 5-4 decision, the majority found that license plates are state speech, not personal speech, and that states therefore have the right to control the plates' messages. Personally, I'm a little conflicted about
- [Thursday Read: "Why Are All 'Girls Working On Cars' Photos So Freaking Terrible?"](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/thursday-read-why-are-all-girls-working-on-cars-photos-so-freaking-terrible/) - As a kid, I was never into cars. Sure, I loved tinkering, taking things apart, seeing how they worked, putting them back together. I could spend hours fiddling with watches or computers or the ancient light board that sat backstage at my high school. (Yup: theatre nerd.) Given those tendencies, you'd think that cars would've
- [Fantasy Road Trip: San Francisco To Portland, Taking The Scenic Route, Day 3](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/fantasy-road-trip-san-francisco-to-portland-taking-the-scenic-route-day-3/) - The first day of our road trip from San Francisco, California to Portland, Oregon was all about acclimating our Southern selves to the foggy, majestic Pacific coastline and the twisting, turning Pacific Coast Highway. The second day was about moving inland for a bit of sun, some slightly warmer weather, and considerably longer straightaways. Day
- [This Is The Worst Idea For Airplane Seating Ever -- And It's Patented](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/this-is-the-worst-idea-for-airplane-seating-ever-and-its-patented/) - A company called Zodiac Seats France has patented what is perhaps the dumbest -- or at least the most unpleasant -- airplane seating configuration of all time. Wired has the scoop. The goal of the design is "to increase cabin density while also creating seat units that increase the space available at the shoulder and
- [The Ten Commandments of Being a 21st Century Premium Luxury Auto Brand](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/the-ten-commandments-of-being-a-21st-century-premium-luxury-auto-brand/) - On the 7th day the Lord did two things. He rested and he thought up his Ten Commandments that every luxury automaker now must follow because in order to truly rest the most powerful being in the Universe knew he would need a stretch Maybach with individual massage chairs, custom champagne glasses and a built
- [Provincetown Bear Week Travel Guide: What To Eat, Who To See, Where To Dance](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/provincetown-bear-week-what-to-eat-who-to-see-where-to-dance/) - Today's special Bear Week travel guide is brought to you by writer, photographer, Provincetown know-it-all, and my husband, John d'Addario. * * * * * Bear Week in Provincetown, Massachusetts is a lot like summer camp, only with more body hair and camo cargo shorts. I'm sure you've seen the week's antics on social media
- [MINI Pitches To Pet-Owners With Its Adorable K-9 Showroom](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/mini-pitches-to-pet-owners-with-its-adorable-k-9-showroom/) - We have four dogs. Not tiny, pocket-sized pups, though I like those guys, too. These are mostly pit bull mixes, with the biggest topping out around 120 pounds. The majority are deaf. I love them as much as I've loved any creature on Planet Earth. If there's a toy or a treat or anything that
- [Yes, Virginia, You Can Drive Away Without Getting Your Car Repaired](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/yes-virginia-you-can-drive-away-without-getting-your-car-repaired/) - We've all experienced a car breakdown before. We've all gone to start our car in the morning but it just won't work. Or maybe you've broken down in the middle of nowhere and had to call one of the local tow trucks Rustburg to help you. But, have you ever arrived at a mechanic and
- [Light-Up Smiley Face On Your Rear Window: The End Of Road Rage Or The New 'Baby On Board'?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/light-up-smiley-face-on-your-rear-window-the-end-of-road-rage-or-the-new-baby-on-board/) - No one likes "that guy" (or "that gal"). You know the one -- the one who clearly sees the construction signs, the one who obviously understands the need to merge ASAP. And yet, he zooms along in the lane that's about to end, hoping to cut ahead of some good Samaritan or big rig. Occasionally, though,
- [Nissan Shares A New Graphic For Marriage Equality](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/nissan-shares-a-new-graphic-for-marriage-equality/) - In case you missed it, Nissan spoke out loudly and proudly in favor of Friday's Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. In fact, in keeping with its A+ rating from HRC, Nissan issued not one, but two pro-marriage-equality statements -- one for its mass-market brand, Nissan, and one for its luxury marque, Infiniti. And then came
- [BMW, General Motors, Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru Cheer SCOTUS Marriage-Equality Ruling](https://gaywheels.com/2015/06/bmw-general-motors-infiniti-nissan-subaru-cheer-scotus-marriage-equality-ruling/) - Fiat Chrysler may have been first out of the gate, but several more automakers have sent us their comments on this morning's historic Supreme Court ruling that brings marriage-equality to all 50 states: BMW As a global company that advocates diversity and inclusion, BMW Group in the U.S. affirms the Supreme Court decision as it
- [In Case You Missed It: AutoZone Slapped With $185 Million Fine For Discrimination (And It Won't Appeal)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/in-case-you-missed-it-autozone-slapped-with-185-million-fine-for-discrimination/) - Where there's smoke, people say, there's fire. And in the case of corporations, where there's one kind of discrimination, there's probably more. As proof, look no further than AutoZone, which scores a dismal 15 out of 100 points on HRC's Corporate Equality Index. The company prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation but not gender identity,
- [Dude. Dude. DUDE. Are You Too Drunk Or Stoned To Drive? Canary App Can Tell You](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/dude-dude-dude-are-you-too-drunk-or-stoned-to-drive-canary-app-can-tell-you/) - Since the debut of the iPhone in 2007, startups have been dreaming of ways to help drivers determine whether they're too drunk or high to get behind the wheel. No matter what in most people's eyes you should never get behind the wheel of a car after having a drink or a smoke, no matter
- [Looking For That Once-In-A-Lifetime Vacation? Follow One Of These 12 Great Literary Roadtrips](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/looking-for-that-once-in-a-lifetime-vacation-follow-one-of-these-12-great-literary-roadtrips/) - Richard Kreitner and Steven Melendez at Atlas Obscura have put together a gorgeous, interactive map of 12 great American literary roadtrips. From A Walk Across America to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, they've detailed each author's route and each pit stop along the way: The above map is the result of a painstaking
- [Did The EEOC Make LGBT Protections The Law Of The Land In America?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/did-the-eeoc-make-lgbt-protections-the-law-of-the-land-in-america/) - Late last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a ruling that could help end workplace discrimination against LGBT Americans -- including those in the auto industry. The ruling stemmed from a complaint against U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, which was filed by an air traffic control specialist in Florida. The EEOC determined that employers can't discriminate against
- [How Should You Remove Pets From A Stranger's Locked Car?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/how-should-you-remove-pets-from-a-strangers-locked-car/) - I love my dogs. Given a choice between curling up with them and napping away the afternoon or taking a Maserati Quattroporte out for a spin with Hugh Jackman -- complete with makeout stops at scenic overlooks -- I would have have a very hard time deciding. So naturally, it pisses me off to see people leave their pets in
- [Homophobe Fired By Ford Last Year Finally Sues For Damages (And Is Probably Doomed To Lose)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/homophobe-fired-by-ford-last-year-finally-sues-for-damages-and-is-probably-doomed-to-lose/) - Earlier this year, we told you about Thomas Banks, a product engineer employed by Rapid Global Business Solutions who had been contracted to work for Ford Motor Company. Things went fine for about three years, but then last summer, Banks read an article on Ford's intranet about the automaker's efforts to become more LGBT-friendly. In response, he posted a hate-filled, homophobic comment.
- [Ford, Toyota Among The Most Trans-Friendly Companies In The U.S.](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/ford-toyota-among-the-most-trans-friendly-companies-in-the-u-s/) - The HRC's Corporate Equality Index gives us a good idea of how LGBT-friendly a company may (or may not) be. These days, those that come up short usually stumble on the "T" part of the acronym. Statistics bear that out: as of December 2014, a whopping 89% of Fortune 500 firms included sexual orientation in their non-discrimination
- [Uber Karaoke Video: Did That Guy Really Get Into The Car Shirtless? Something Smells Funny](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/uber-karaoke-video-did-that-guy-really-get-into-the-car-shirtless-something-smells-funny/) - Uber is the company we love and love to hate. On the one hand, using Uber is super convenient -- way more convenient than hailing a ride with most car services and cab companies. On the other hand, Uber's top brass seem like a bunch of dicks. And despite the fact that this is a gay
- [Nissan Sponsors The 39th Annual Gay Softball World Series In Columbus, Ohio](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/nissan-sponsors-the-39th-annual-gay-softball-world-series-in-columbus-ohio/) - Nissan hasn't always been the best at creating an LGBT-friendly workplace. As recently as 2012, the automaker scored a fairly lousy 30 on the HRC Corporate Equality Index, while Chrysler, Ford and Toyota earned perfect marks (and GM wasn't far behind.) By 2013, though, Nissan had completely overhauled its employment policies, and it landed at
- [The Best, Most Fabulous Car Crash Ever: BUtterfield 8](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/the-best-most-fabulous-car-crash-ever-butterfield-8/) - It's Friday and it's the middle of August and everyone at every car company in America seems to have gone on vacation. Apart from a massive Volkswagen recall, there's not much auto news to report. Instead, I encourage you to feast your eyes on this clip that I posted to YouTube a few years ago. It's
- [Can You Handle A Stick? The Basics Of Driving A Standard In About 5 Minutes](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/can-you-handle-a-stick-the-basics-of-driving-a-standard-in-about-5-minutes/) - If you're on the green side of 30, chances are good that you don't know how to drive a car with a standard transmission, that's unless you've already had some of the Driving Lessons Newcastle has on offer. Once upon a time, "learning a stick" was a rite of passage. The price difference between standards
- [Off-Topic, On-Trend: 3D-Printed Cars Are Coming!](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/off-topic-on-trend-3d-printed-cars-are-coming/) - 3D printing is big news these days. Though there are still plenty of kinks to work out, the technology promises to upend the way that many things are produced, from clothing and furniture to food and medicine. Also on that list: cars. As Fast Company reports, a start-up called Divergent Microfactories is trying to take the
- [Before You Take That Zero-Percent Loan, Do The Math](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/before-you-take-that-zero-percent-loan-do-the-math/) - So, you're in the market for a new ride. You see a commercial for your favorite car brand or dealership advertising zero-percent financing. That gets your attention, right? But don't be so hasty. As Detroit News reports, not only are zero-percent loans harder to get, but oftentimes, they're not the best deal for consumers: Before
- [LGBT Consumers Shop More, Spend More Than Straights & We Really Love Book Stores (The Regular Kind)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/lgbt-consumers-shop-more-spend-more-than-straights-we-really-love-book-stores-the-regular-kind/) - Sometimes people ask us, "Why does the world need an LGBT car and travel site? Don't gays and lesbians and transfolk want the same things in a vehicle or a vacation as their cisgendered, heterosexual neighbors?" Yes and no. Just like our straight friends, we're always on the lookout for deals, and we'd rather spend
- [Want The Biggest Bang For Your Vacation Buck? Be A Size Queen & Choose Quantity Over Quality](https://gaywheels.com/2015/07/want-the-biggest-bang-for-your-vacation-buck-be-a-size-queen-choose-quantity-over-quality/) - You've got about one month left, people -- one month to plan, pay for, and embark on that last-minute vacation. The question is: should you? I'm not being facetious. Not all vacations are built the same. Some are truly relaxing. Others are more like side jobs that end with you returning to your regular job and a
- [BMW Shows That Automakers Have A Long Way To Go On Civil Rights](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/bmw-shows-that-automakers-have-a-long-way-to-go-on-civil-rights/) - Given the Supreme Court's recent decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which brought marriage equality to same-sex couples across the U.S., it would be easy to think that the fight for LGBT rights is winding down. Charges leveled at BMW, however, hint that it's not. Yesterday, BMW agreed to pay a $1.6 million settlement and hire
- [This Week's Read: "Baby We Won't Drive Our Cars: The Future Of Automotive Transportation"](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/this-weeks-read-baby-we-wont-drive-our-cars-the-future-of-automotive-transportation/) - The auto industry is experiencing a period of rapid change. You hear that all the time, right? Like, every year? But this time, it's totally true. In fact, you could argue that car companies haven't been faced with this much flux and uncertainty since the industry's early days, 100 years ago. The cause? Technology -- lots
- [Barbie Jeep Girl Is Like Donald Trump For College Students](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/barbie-jeep-girl-is-like-donald-trump-for-college-students/) - There are many things I don't understand. I don't understand why people wear camouflage in public, where it has exactly the opposite of its intended effect. If people really wanted to blend in, they'd have better luck dressed as Mayor McCheese. I don't understand people who guzzle shots of liquor. That's only "drinking" in the same
- [Toyota Sienta Ad Is One For The World's Dog-Lovers](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/toyota-sienta-ad-is-one-for-the-worlds-dog-lovers/) - Sometimes, as you're impatiently waiting for a big holiday weekend to arrive, you need a little break from your 9-to-5 routine. You need something to reassure you that, yes, relief is just around the corner. Then again, sometimes, you just need to see a cute dog in a car commercial. The above clip for the Toyota
- [Handsome Australian Daddy Has An Important Message For Drivers](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/handsome-australian-daddy-has-an-important-message-for-drivers/) - North American auto safety advocates could take a lesson or two from their colleagues in Australia and New Zealand, who've launched several impressive campaigns over the last couple of years. This latest clip from Victoria is too staged to hold up against the beautifully conceived, magnificently shot, gut-punching "Mistakes" clip from 2014, but it still makes
- [This Is What Your Driver's License Will Look Like In 10 Years. Well, Maybe.](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/this-is-what-your-drivers-license-will-look-like-in-10-years-well-maybe/) - Yes, it's true: Iowa is testing a digital driver's license that exists only on smartphones. The state that's given us so much already -- including pre-Obergefell marriage equality, Leslie Hall, and a crapton of corn -- is also ushering us toward that glorious day when we'll be able to wear our Bonobos without fear of unsightly wallet
- [Elon Musk's Hyperloop? Totally Happening, Probably](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/elon-musks-hyperloop-totally-happening-probably/) - Remember Elon Musk's Hyperloop? That crazy mass transit project that puts people in tubes like the ones you used to use at drive-through banks? (Or maybe you still do. I don't know your life.) Anyway, Musk basically unveiled the damn thing two years ago and said, "Hey, here's this awesome idea. Have at it. I've
- [Like To Drive Naked? Tips For Taking Road Trips In The Raw](https://gaywheels.com/2015/08/like-to-drive-naked-tips-for-taking-road-trips-in-the-raw/) - Ed note: We originally published this article in March 2013. Because it's one of our most visited posts, and because opportunities for summer road trips -- nude or otherwise -- are fast drawing to a close, we decided to repost it today. Happy, sexy travels! Believe or not, it's perfectly legal to drive naked in
- [ICYMI: 2.1 Million Audi Vehicles Dragged Into Volkswagen's Web Of Diesel Lies](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/icymi-2-1-million-audi-vehicles-dragged-into-volkswagens-web-of-diesel-lies/) - Grab the popcorn, Louise. Volkswagen's diesel drama is turning into an epic miniseries. (Side note: Do networks even make epic miniseries anymore? Remember Molly Ringwald in The Stand? Sigh.) It appears that the Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, and Passat aren't the only models loaded up with sinister, emissions-test-cheating software. According to Car & Driver, the code
- [Own A Volkswagen? There's A Ridiculous New Website, Just For You](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/own-a-volkswagen-theres-a-ridiculous-new-website-just-for-you/) - Are you ready to be appalled? No, really, are you? Because this is appalling. As if Volkswagen's lies about its "clean diesel" vehicles weren't bad enough -- and hoo-boy, they are -- the company has launched a new website for diesel owners to answer questions they may have -- and hoo boy, they do. This
- [2016 Passat Unveiling: Chicken Little, The Sky Is Not Falling Because Volkswagen Lied](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/2016-passat-unveiling-chicken-little-the-sky-is-not-falling-because-volkswagen-lied/) - Alright people, I will get right to the point. The Volkswagen emissions scandal (A.K.A.—Dieselgate) is not by any stretch of the imagination the “largest scandal in the history of auto manufacturing” nor is it any more of a “betrayal of the trust of it customers” than any previous recall in history where there were attempts
- [Apple & Google: What You Need To Know About Their Autonomous Cars](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/apple-google-what-you-need-to-know-about-their-autonomous-cars/) - Take a look at the auto news headlines, and you'll see something interesting. The old is being trounced by the new. Specifically, Volkswagen -- the same old Volkswagen that pooh-poohed the EPA's fuel economy goals because they ignored the value of clean diesel vehicles -- is being rightfully tarred and feathered in the press, on
- [Why Can't Tesla Sell The Model S In Germany?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/why-cant-tesla-sell-the-model-s-in-germany/) - Here, in the U.S., bold, brash Tesla Motors and its matching CEO Elon Musk are cherished and adored. They are admired for the innovation and disruption they've brought to a staid auto industry. Beyond our borders, though, response can be a little more tepid. It's no secret that Tesla has been having trouble in China, which is Planet
- [Volkswagen & Apple CarPlay Patch Up Bland Bromance Between Michael Pena & Adam Scott](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/volkswagen-apple-carplay-patch-up-bland-bromance-between-michael-pena-adam-scott/) - We've been waiting a long, long time for Apple's CarPlay to arrive -- over two years, in fact. The service was announced in 2013 at Apple's annual Worldwide Developer's Conference, but due to a host of delays, it's just now beginning to appear in vehicles. (Coincidentally, Android Auto is running on roughly the same timeline.) Despite
- [Monday Morning Man-Candy: Formula One's Nico Hülkenberg, Plus B'day Boy Ben Cohen](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/monday-morning-man-candy-formula-ones-nico-hulkenberg-plus-bday-boy-ben-cohen/) - Because it's Monday, and we all need a little something extra to get us going, here are a couple of shirtless (but SFW) pics of Formula One driver Nico Hülkenberg washing his own car, which he tweeted out late last week: Working at the #carwash ?! Grandpa & Dad taught me "ur car has to look
- [Many Pet Crates & Carriers Fail During Crashes: Here Are The Best Ones For You](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/many-pet-crates-carriers-fail-during-crashes-here-are-the-best-ones-for-you/) - If you live with a pet - especially a dog - or are thinking about getting one (here is a great article about a newer mixture of dog you could welcome into your family) chances are, you take your four-legged friend for a ride in the car now and then. But do you make sure
- [Is Uber Going To Take Over Our Roads Or Not?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/is-uber-going-to-take-over-our-roads-or-not/) - We all know that Millennials prefer taking Ubers and Zipcars to buying their own rides. (At least that's what we're told.) That sounds like a recipe for success for both companies, but Uber in particular is having a tough time of it. Much of the problem revolves around Uber's internet-based, smartphone-centric business model. Like the
- [Journalists Break Into The Tesla Gigafactory -- Using A Jeep, Of Course](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/journalists-break-into-the-tesla-gigafactory-using-a-jeep-of-course/) - From Nevada comes a report of two assholes idiots journalists employed by the Reno Gazette Journal who broke into Tesla's new Gigafactory. Stealthy and clever, they were not: The vehicle belonging to the two trespassers was a Jeep marked with RGJ decals on both doors. The two individuals were later identified as RGJ employees. The
- [Helpful Hint: Don't Live-Tweet Getting Drunk & Driving Like This Florida Woman Did](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/helpful-hint-dont-live-tweet-getting-drunk-driving-like-this-florida-woman-did/) - It happened in Florida, of course: Multiple concerned citizens called Lakeland Police Department in Florida on Saturday evening when a woman, later identified as 23-year-old Whitney Beall, was live-streaming using the app Periscope and driving while intoxicated, WTSP reports. Her live stream was titled "Drunk girl driving".... Throughout the 11-minute video, Beall admits to being
- [ICYMI: Volkswagen Chief Michael Horn's Testimony Before Congress [VIDEO]](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/icymi-volkswagen-chief-michael-horns-testimony-before-congress-video/) - If you have two hours and twenty minutes on your hands, here's the entire video of Volkswagen's Michael Horn testifying before the U.S. Congress about the automaker's emissions-cheating software, which is found on roughly 11 million VW, Audi, Porsche, and Seat vehicles worldwide. If you don't have that much time -- and really, who does?
- [This Is What Autonomous Driving Will Look Like...](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/this-is-what-autonomous-driving-will-look-like/) - ...according to Volvo, anyway. Personally, I like this approach because it makes the technology optional. Despite a good bit of real-world data showing just how safe autonomous cars can be, many people are nervous about handing the keys to HAL. By making the autonomous system opt-in, it gives motorists a chance to accept and adapt to
- [Volkswagen's Diesel Death Toll, James Bond Destroys $36 Million In Luxury Cars, And Other News You May Have Missed](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/volkswagens-diesel-death-toll-james-bond-destroys-36-million-in-luxury-cars-and-other-news-you-may-have-missed/) - Some parts of the country -- particularly South Carolina -- had a rough weekend. Other parts -- like here in New Orleans -- were beautiful, giving us our first taste of fall. But everywhere there was news, including lots of news you may have missed. Here are a few of the auto-related stories that caught
- [VW's Worst News Yet, GM's Autonomous Vehicles, GPS Nightmares, And More Stories Of The Week](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/vws-worst-news-yet-gms-autonomous-vehicles-gps-nightmares-and-more-stories-of-the-week/) - Sometimes, folks who write about the auto industry find themselves grasping at straws, struggling to find anything that merits a blog post. Some weeks, the news crawls by. This is not one of those weeks. This is the opposite of those weeks. There have been so many news items in the past few days, it's as
- [Tesla Model X Crossover Officially Unveiled; Boasts 250-Mile Range & Protection From Weaponized Smallpox](https://gaywheels.com/2015/09/tesla-model-x-crossover-officially-unveiled-boasts-250-mile-range-protection-from-weaponized-smallpox/) - Three important things have happened in the past 24 hours: Kim Davis -- Christian anti-hero and future star of the live-action comic-strip sitcom Cathy: The Later Years -- claims she had a meeting with the pope. Things continue to go very, very, badly in the Middle East, proving, among other things, that The Princess Bride was right: Never
- [Say Goodbye To Your Mom & Pop Auto Shop: It's Probably Closing](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/say-goodbye-to-your-mop-pop-auto-shop-its-probably-closing/) - A survey of small businesses found that indie garages aren't faring so well, and more than half want to shut their doors for good in the next five years: One-third of owners in the automotive services and repair industry consider their financial situation worse in 2015 than it was a year earlier. More than half
- [Would You Give Up Your Car For A Bike? How About An Electric Bike?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/would-you-give-up-your-car-for-a-bike-how-about-an-electric-bike/) - Commuting in the city can be very difficult. You either have to walk, take the subway, call a cab, drive, or bike - and all of them have their pros and cons. Walking is easiest but takes a long time and can be too much effort if your workplace is a long-distance away. The subway
- [This Halloween, Volvo Wants To Decorate Your Car In The Scariest (And Greenest) Way Possible](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/this-halloween-volvo-wants-to-decorate-your-car-in-the-scariest-and-greenest-way-possible/) - If you're the sort of person who means it when you say, "I'm not mad at you, I'm mad at the dirt!", I suggest you stop reading here and click over to Buzzfeed or Reddit or whatever your favorite source of soothing cat gifs may be. That's because Volvo has launched a social campaign encouraging
- [Photographer Freddy Fabris Uses Garages & Mechanics To Restage Classic Works Of Art](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/photographer-freddy-fabris-uses-garages-mechanics-to-restage-classic-works-of-art/) - Freddy Fabris is a meticulous photographer, attentive to every minute detail. He's also a devoted fan of cars and car culture, which provided inspiration for a recent series of images that recreate (and reinvent) famous works of art: Sometimes in life, fate arrives to give you a little push in the right direction. This was the case
- [Today's Disturbing Read: "Why Self-Driving Cars Must Be Programmed to Kill"](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/todays-disturbing-read-why-self-driving-cars-must-be-programmed-to-kill/) - Yesterday, the MIT Technology Review addressed some of the ethical issues associated with autonomous cars. In the process, it raised some uncomfortable questions, like: "Will self-driving cars be more rational and morally upright than we are?" (Hint: yes, if we can figure out how to code them that way.) A taste: Here is the nature of the dilemma.
- [Attention Tinkerers & Tuners: Congress Is Trying To Prevent You From Working On Your Car](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/attention-tinkerers-tuners-congress-is-trying-to-prevent-you-from-working-on-autonomous-cars/) - Jim Webb's performance in last Tuesday's presidential debate was terrible. He was unlikable, awkward, and wore a snap-on Lego hairdo. But when Webb bowed out of the race earlier this week, he said one thing that made quite a few heads nod in agreement. In a parting shot that suggests Webb may run as an independent -- which, you
- [Consumer Reports: American Cars Are Mostly Terrible (Except For Buick)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/consumer-reports-american-cars-are-mostly-terrible-except-for-buick/) - Consumer Reports has released its annual Auto Reliability Survey, and the findings...well, if you keep up with car news, the findings won't come as much of a surprise. The CliffsNotes version is pretty simple: Asian brands are mostly great (Acura and Infiniti excepted). Toyota earns top honors, nabbing the #1 and #2 spots with Lexus
- [My Trip To Frankfurt, Stuttgart, And Munich](https://gaywheels.com/2015/10/my-trip-to-frankfurt-stuttgart-and-munich/) - Greetings from Croatia, my dear Gaywheels readers. I haven't written for a while, but recently I visited Frankfurt and its famous IAA show. All the automotive elite were there, presenting their shiny new models, so I decided to share some of the pictures with you. Also, I visited the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart (my favorite
- [Happy Thanksgiving, Y'All: Eat Well & Celebrate Air Fresheners](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/happy-thanksgiving-yall-eat-well-celebrate-air-fresheners/) - To our American readers: happy Thanksgiving! To all others: happy Independence Day (Albania, Barbados, Mauritania, Panama), National Day (Benin, Poland), or St. Andrew's Day (Scotland). We're taking off the rest of this week to enjoy the stress and strain of cooking a decadently large meal for family members who question our "homosexual lifestyle", devour everything
- [HRC Equality Index: Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen Earn Perfect Scores](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/hrc-equality-index-ford-general-motors-nissan-tesla-toyota-volkswagen-earn-perfect-scores/) - The Human Rights Campaign has just released its 2016 Corporate Equality Index, which grades companies across the U.S. on their LGBT-friendliness. The good news is that HRC changed some of its scoring criteria this go-round, raising expectations for employers. And yet, despite the higher bar, more companies than ever received top marks. The bad news
- [This Is What Autonomous Cars See](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/this-is-what-autonomous-cars-see/) - Looks a lot like the videogame Rez to me. (If any of you get that reference, I'll be really happy.) From Fast Company: Most of the autonomous vehicles being built today—by Google, BMW, Ford, and others—navigate the roads using a scanning system called lidar. Lidar captures an extremely accurate 3-D model of the surrounding scenery, but
- [Parallel Park It Like A Boss: In A MINI Cooper, In Reverse, With A 270-Degree Spin [Video]](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/parallel-park-it-like-a-boss-in-a-mini-cooper-in-reverse-with-a-270-degree-spin-video/) - Somehow, we missed the fact that yesterday was Guinness World Records Day. We totally would've sent flowers. Stunt driver Alastair Moffatt, however, was fully aware of the day's significance. He took part in the festivities by parallel parking a MINI Cooper like an A-grade badass -- while flying down a track backwards, executing a 270-degree turn, and
- [Humpday Podcast: Atari Founder Says Human-Controlled Cars Will Be Outlawed In 20 Years & UPS Will Follow Uber Model](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/humpday-podcast-atari-founder-says-human-controlled-cars-will-be-outlawed-in-20-years-ups-will-follow-uber-model/) - Last Friday, USA Today's "Tech Deep Dive" podcast had a sit-down with Nolan Bushnell, the man who founded both Atari and Chuck E. Cheese. Basically, he created the 1980s. As a visionary, Bushnell's exactly the kind of person you want to ask about the future. And Bushnell's vision of the future -- specifically, 2035 -- includes cities teeming with
- [Ford Foundation: "We Are Reducing Our Investments In Our LGBT Rights Program"](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/ford-foundation-we-are-reducing-our-investments-in-our-lgbt-rights-program/) - The Ford Foundation was created in 1936 by Henry Ford and his son, Edsel. What began with $25,000 in seed money has since blossomed into a massive, $12.4 billion philanthropic force for good. Today, the Foundation donates more than $500 billion each year to initiatives focused on social justice and human achievement. Earlier this week, the Foundation's
- [Video: Letting A Tesla Model S Drive Itself Through NYC Traffic Is Terrifying & Awesome](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/video-letting-a-tesla-model-s-drive-itself-through-nyc-traffic-is-terrifying-awesome/) - By now, we've all seen plenty of videos about Tesla's new autopilot feature. Some of those clips appear to show the Model S going off the rails, but in other cases, the real trouble is the human driver, who's unwilling to give up control of the vehicle and let the autopilot just do its damn thing.
- [Weekend Read: Driverless Cars Will Make Suburbs Cool Again (But What About Our Gay Ghettos?)](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/weekend-read-driveless-cars-will-make-suburbs-cool-again-but-what-about-our-gay-ghettos/) - I'm no city planner, but I know three things about population trends: The "white flight" that created America's suburban sprawl throughout the 1950s and 1960s has fully reversed itself. In the 1970s and 1980s, young adults began rediscovering the urban neighborhoods their parents left behind, renovating abandoned Victorians and converting warehouses into open loft condos.
- [Tesla Wants You To Stop Doing Dumb Things With Autopilot](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/tesla-wants-you-to-stop-doing-dumb-things-with-autopilot/) - We've all read the stories and seen the videos. (If not, check the one above.) It's clear that Tesla's new "autopilot" feature has a few kinks to work out. What's also clear is that Tesla owners are asking the autopilot system to do more than it's meant to. And so, since you people won't stop
- [Gaywheels' Most Popular Posts Of 2015](https://gaywheels.com/2015/12/gaywheels-most-popular-posts-of-2015/) - New Year's Eve is a terrible holiday. Why? Let us count the ways: Everyone is expected to party his/her butt off -- no exceptions. Yeah, sure, whooping it up is fine, but being pressured into partying takes all the fun out of it. Remember how much fun everyone told you the prom was going to
- [Santa Spans The Globe To Deliver Fantasy Sleighs](https://gaywheels.com/2015/12/santa-spans-the-globe-to-deliver-fantasy-sleighs/) - When thoughts turn to Santa Claus, Frosty, and Rudolph, boys and girls begin dreaming of fantasy sleighs. Not the ones with reindeer or Clydesdales -- the ones with blown engines, swift acceleration, crystal jewelry, and private cabins. We'd be very, very happy to find any of these under (or next to) the Christmas tree this
- [Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Winter Tires Are Better Than All-Season Tires In Extreme Temperatures](https://gaywheels.com/2015/12/baby-its-cold-outside-winter-tires-are-better-than-all-season-tires-in-extreme-temperatures/) - You’re all set for winter – or are you? Last century, drivers kept two sets of tires on hand: snow tires for winter and regular tires for the rest of the year. The reasons were simple: snow tires had extra grooves and traction which proved better at gripping the road and stopping the car in
- [Volkswagen Uses A Variation On The "Gay Panic" Defense To Blame The U.S. For Dieselgate](https://gaywheels.com/2015/12/volkswagen-is-using-diesel-panic-defense-to-blame-the-u-s-for-dieselgate/) - In courtroom cases involving gay-bashings and murders of LGBT individuals, defense attorneys often trot out "gay panic" or "trans panic" to justify their clients' actions. The typical scenario goes something like this: allegedly straight dude is at a bar, gay guy flirts with him, allegedly straight guy meets the gay guy in a parking lot
- [After Numerous Rejections, Sergio Marchionne & Fiat Chrysler Finally Swipe Left On General Motors](https://gaywheels.com/2015/12/after-numerous-rejections-sergio-marchionne-fiat-chrysler-finally-swipe-left-on-general-motors/) - Back in May, the New York Times revealed that Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne was desperate to hook up with with General Motors -- so desperate that he sent his rival a completely unsolicited merger proposal. Via email. Which went directly to GM's CEO Mary Barra. Whom he'd never met. Anyone else hearing the theme song from
- [Pop Quiz: Which State Lets You Drive While Drinking & Watching A DVD?](https://gaywheels.com/2015/11/pop-quiz-which-state-lets-you-drive-while-drinking-watching-a-dvd/) - Is it legal for me to drive while pregnant? Will I get ticketed if my car is missing its front bumper? Is it okay to drive barefoot? If you've ever started a Google search with, "Can I drive...", you're in for a treat. The folks at JustPark.com have pulled together a handful of the most
- [Faraday Future Debuts 1000HP Concept Supercar at CES: Is This The Electric Car You're Looking For?](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/faraday-future-debuts-1000hp-concept-supercar-at-ces-is-this-the-electric-car-youre-looking-for/) - The semi-mysterious start-up known as Faraday Future made a rare appearance at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, and with it came an all-electric, 1000-horsepower supercar called the FFZERO1. As you can see from the renderings and CGI footage in the video above, the FFZERO1 is clearly a concept. (The lack of side-view mirrors is always a dead giveaway.)
- [Tesla Model X: Now Vegan-Friendly](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/tesla-model-x-now-vegan-friendly/) - Full disclosure: I'm a vegan. A casual one, but a vegan nonetheless. One of the reasons I'm not a super-duper serious vegan (whatever that is) is because I know there are certain times, certain occasions when I'm going to fail at that. I'm going to have to eat a few spoonfuls of my mom's soup,
- [Automakers Outshine Oil Companies When It Comes To LGBT-Friendly Policies](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/automakers-outshine-oil-companies-when-it-comes-to-lgbt-friendly-policies/) - The U.S. auto industry is a pretty good place to be openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual (and to a lesser degree, trans). Every American car manufacturer, including Tesla, scored a 100 on the HRC's most recent Corporate Equality Index, and most other foreign-based companies have at least minimal protections on the books for LGBT employees
- [Volkswagen 'Trailer Assist': It Doesn't Fix The Diesel Cheating Scandal, But It's Fun To Watch](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/volkswagen-trailer-assist-it-doesnt-fix-the-diesel-cheating-scandal-but-its-fun-to-watch/) - Here's a new publicity stunt from the German automaker currently being investigated by governments around the world over 11+ million illegally rigged diesel vehicles. The video above doesn't do anything to fix Volkswagen's cars or their not-so-clean emissions, but hey, it's fun to watch. Via Mashable: Volkswagen is promoting its semi-autonomous Trailer Assist system with
- [LGBT Cab Service Launches In India, Offering Jobs & Accepting Environment](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/lgbt-cab-service-launches-in-india-offering-jobs-accepting-environment/) - India has an iffy record on gay and lesbian rights. In part because of its status as a former British colony, Indian law prohibits homosexuality and punishes homosexual acts. There was hope that the law might be overturned back in 2009 when a court found it unconstitutional, but four years later, India's Supreme Court said, "Nope, still
- [Breaking: Jeremy Clarkson Is Still A Homophobic, Transphobic Douchebag](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/breaking-jeremy-clarkson-is-still-a-homophobic-transphobic-douchebag/) - Jeremy Clarkson -- Britain's gearheady answer to Donald Trump, minus the billions in net worth, the Oompa-Loompa tan job, and the origami-esque comb-over -- has succeeded in making an ass of himself again. And just as he'd planned, we're giving him exactly what he wants: attention. Sometimes, we hate ourselves: Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson
- [General Motors Runs A Lame, Vaguely Homophobic Opel Ad In Germany](https://gaywheels.com/2016/01/general-motors-runs-a-lame-vaguely-homophobic-opel-ad-in-germany/) - Well, this is weird: one of Gaywheels' European readers reports that General Motors' Opel brand has run a very strange, potentially homophobic ad in Germany's Stern magazine. According to our tipster, the largest text in the advertisement above reads, "Nothing against gays, but..." The line below it translates as, "Stop, before it bangs/hits/collides". ("Knallt" is a slang
- [Homophobes Target Super Bowl Advertisers Like Toyota, Buick, Audi, MINI](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/homophobes-target-super-bowl-advertisers-like-toyota-buick-audi-mini/) - Every group along the political spectrum has a ratings system for corporations these days. We maintain our own list of gay-friendly automakers, and of course the Human Rights Campaign has its Corporate Equality Index, which does something similar for Fortune 1000 companies. Faith Driven Consumer (which is missing a hyphen in "Faith-Driven", but whatever) recently decided to enter
- [Beyonce Won The Super Bowl, But MINI Won The Advertising Game](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/beyonce-won-the-super-bowl-but-mini-won-the-advertising-game/) - In case you missed it, yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday. The game itself wasn't that interesting, at least not while the ball was in play. But there were three especially memorable moments during the broadcast: 1. Lady Gaga singing the national anthem. A decade or two ago, Gaga's loud-and-proud support for the LGBT community would've doomed
- [Even NASCAR hates HB2 (well, kinda)](https://gaywheels.com/2016/04/even-nascar-hates-hb2-well-kinda/) - If you were asked to talk about LGBT-friendly sports, NASCAR might not be the first to come to mind. The stereotypical NASCAR fan is, after all, conservative, Christian, and straight. But rest assured, there are thousands of LGBT NASCAR fans across the U.S. and around the world. And that may be one reason that NASCAR chair
- [Honda issues short statement on North Carolina's homophobic HB2](https://gaywheels.com/2016/04/honda-issues-short-statement-on-north-carolinas-homophobic-hb2/) - Honda North America has published a brief, two-sentence statement about North Carolina's HB2. On the off-chance that you've been too busy to notice HB2, it's a hateful, homophobic law that prohibits North Carolina cities from enacting stricter non-discrimination protections than those that exist at the state level. So, for example, Charlotte had passed a city-wide ordinance
- [Automakers Get Real At The New York International Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2016/03/automakers-get-real-at-the-new-york-international-auto-show/) - There are a few glitzy concepts at this year's New York International Auto Show, but the big deal is all of the factory-fresh production models shining under the lights. From a gull-winged SUV to a Nissan supercar and an unholy Camaro, here are some of the show's highlights. (Click any pic to see it in
- [60 major companies support the Equality Act, but none are automakers](https://gaywheels.com/2016/03/60-major-companies-support-the-equality-act-but-none-are-automakers/) - Only 18 states protect LGBT Americans from discrimination. That means 32 states have no such laws on the books. That could change if the U.S. Congress passes a bipartisan bill known as the Equality Act. This very important piece of legislation would, among other things, ensure that LGBT workers couldn't be fired or denied housing
- [The World's Fastest Electric Car Comes From An LGBT-Friendly Automaker In Croatia](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/the-worlds-fastest-electric-car-comes-from-an-lgbt-friendly-automaker-in-croatia/) - Hi everyone, it's Zach again, from Croatia, the land from which the fastest electric car comes! Yes, you read that right: Rimac Automobili's Concept One has been confirmed as the fastest electric car on the planet. The company has generated huge buzz in the automobile world with its spectacular production model. The Geneva Motor Show is
- [Noted Homophobe Jeremy Clarkson Apologizes For Being A Jerk, Settles Suit From BBC Producer](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/noted-homophobe-jeremy-clarkson-apologizes-for-being-a-jerk-settles-suit-from-bbc-producer/) - The belligerent, bellicose bully and former Top Gear host is finally feasting on crow: Jeremy Clarkson has apologised to the Top Gear producer he punched after settling a £100,000 racial discrimination and injury claim. Oisin Tymon launched the action against the presenter and the BBC after a "fracas" last March that left Mr Tymon with a
- [Uh-Oh: Ford Motor Company Is Fighting Against LGBT Equality In Missouri](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/uh-oh-ford-motor-company-is-fighting-against-lgbt-equality-in-missouri/) - For the past several years, Ford Motor Company has earned perfect scores on HRC's Corporate Equality Index, so you'd think that the automaker would be a staunch advocate for LGBT equality. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case in Missouri, where two business groups oppose amending the state's Human Rights statute to prevent discrimination on
- [Valentine's Day Quiz: What's The Perfect Car For You?](https://gaywheels.com/2016/02/valentines-day-quiz-whats-the-perfect-car-for-you/) - Valentine's Day is a terrible holiday -- always has been. It started as a pagan celebration of slaughter, nudity, and fertility, was eventually co-opted by Christians and turned into a feast of saints, and gradually morphed into the sickeningly sugary spectacle of pink hearts, roses, and chocolate we know today. Singles hate Valentine's Day because
- [Lesbians and Subaru: A brief history](https://gaywheels.com/2016/06/lesbians-subaru-and-one-thoughtful-ad-campaign/) - When we think of stereotypical "gay cars", we often think of the Mazda Miata, the Volkswagen Beetle, the Fiat 500--small, flashy rides that stand in flamboyant contrast to the sober, "manly" pickups and sedans that our fathers might love. (Which is ironic, because the most popular reviews here at Gaywheels.com usually involve full-sized trucks. Go figure.) When
- [Orlando](https://gaywheels.com/2016/06/orlando/) - As an LGBT website with an LGBT staff of writers, it would be impossible to let the events of yesterday pass without mention. But as often happens, others expressed our sentiments -- namely sadness, frustration, and hope -- far better than we could. If you haven't read the Detroit Free Press' editorial on the murders
- [Honda issues third attack on HB2, but defends doing business in North Carolina](https://gaywheels.com/2016/05/honda-issues-third-attack-on-hb2-but-defends-doing-business-in-north-carolina/) - Honda has just issued a third statement about North Carolina's HB2, the hateful, transphobic, homophobic, so-called "bathroom bill" that was signed into law by GOP Governor Pat McCrory to address a problem that doesn't exist. As you'll see below, the statement makes it clearer than ever that Honda opposes HB2 and wants to see the
- [Product review: Firestone’s Firehawk all-season performance tire is indeed impressive](https://gaywheels.com/2016/05/product-review-firestones-firehawk-all-season-performance-tire-is-indeed-impressive/) - A performance tire that is also all-season sounds a bit odd, if not fake. When it comes to tires, all-season tires can be a smart way to go, assuming you live in a climate where the temperature extremes are not all that extreme. If you live where the sun shines and the roads are not
- [Product review: Bridgestone’s DriveGuards run 50 miles flat, worth a look](https://gaywheels.com/2016/05/product-review-bridgestones-driveguard-run-50-miles-flat-worth-a-look/) - We’ve all been here: You’ve been at a drag / leather contest all night, you’re tired, you’re cranky and you haven’t eaten all day just so you could squeeze into your chaps or chiffon ensemble. It’s after midnight and you swing through the drive thru for chili fries, a triple-chocolate shake and a kale salad,
- [Honda issues another statement against North Carolina's HB2 after Jonas & Lovato cancel concerts](https://gaywheels.com/2016/04/honda-issues-another-statement-against-north-carolinas-hb2-after-jonas-lovato-cancel-concerts/) - Last week, Honda issued a brief statement about North Carolina's homophobic HB2. Yesterday, the company published another one -- this time, in support of Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato, who've cancelled concert appearances in Charlotte and Raleigh over the hateful new law. (In case you're wondering about the connection, the Jonas/Lovato tour is sponsored by Honda.
- [A short video tour of the Tesla Gigafactory](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/a-short-video-tour-of-the-tesla-gigafactory/) - Construction of Tesla's massive, battery-producing Gigafactory is well underway in the middle of the Nevada desert. So far, CEO Elon Musk and others in the company have been reluctant to give the press much access to the site, but as you can see from the video above, Wired was given a short, sneak peek: The Gigafactory
- [New use for the Porsche Cayenne: beach waterslide](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/new-use-for-the-porsche-cayenne-beach-waterslide/) - Beaches are breeding grounds for dangerous pastimes. Flyboarding, freediving, kite-surfing: as if the sea weren't already trying to kill you with sharks and irukandji, it clearly instills death-wishes in all who draw near its sandy shores. As yet another example of dumb things people do at the beach, check out this video from Volgograd, Russia. In a
- [Steer clear of summer road rage: remember to ‘woosah’ during hot weather driving](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/steer-clear-of-summer-road-rage-remember-to-woosah-during-hot-weather-driving/) - Baby, it is blisteringly hot outside! When the thermometer rises, tempers tend to shoot through the roof and if you're a motorist and someone tailgates you, suddenly swerves in front of your vehicle, or prevents you from changing lanes, you will probably get a little hot under the collar of your Lauren crisp summer white
- [Travel guide: A car-photographer's paradise in the Adriatic Sea](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/travel-guide-a-car-photographers-paradise-in-the-adriatic-sea/) - Hello to all Gaywheels readers from very hot Croatia! Today, it's my day off from work, so I decided to pour myself a huge glass of lemonade (no, I am not Beyonce fan) and write a brief travel guide to Pag--an island that you may not have heard about, but one that should be on your short
- [Fiat Chrysler wants your MILF money](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/fiat-chrysler-wants-your-milf-money/) - On Friday, people across North America were preparing for a weekend full of fireworks and meat products when we were all reminded of Fergie who looks hot as fuck as usual, she'd rock a porn shoot at websites similar to maturesexmovies.xxx if she wanted too. Not gingery Sarah, Duchess of York, ex-wife of Britain's Prince
- [8 Instagram accounts for car & travel fans](https://gaywheels.com/2016/06/8-instagram-accounts-for-car-and-travel-fans/) - Stuck at your 9-to-5 job, wishing you could ditch the desk and dash off to weekend auto show or take a refreshing road trip? The bad news is, we can't do anything to help you get outta town. Sorry, being an adult sucks. The good news is, we've found a workaround: living vicariously through Instagrammers.
- [Where are the women at Honda, Kia, Nissan, Toyota?](https://gaywheels.com/2016/06/where-are-the-women-at-honda-kia-nissan-toyota/) - Yesterday at TheCarConnection, I wrote about a new website that ranks companies according to their gender diversity--specifically, by the number of women who sit on their executive teams and boards of directors. Here's an excerpt: Today, it's generally agreed that diversity is beneficial for businesses. In fact, there's a good bit of data to suggest that the more
- [Safe strategies for drivers with night blindness](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/safe-strategies-for-drivers-with-night-blindness/) - Millions of drivers have difficulty seeing well when the sun goes down. Diagnosis: night blindness or nyctalopia! Driving at night can pose a risk for even the most seasoned motorist, but when someone's vision is impaired in dim light, the traffic death rates are three to four times greater, according to the National Highway Traffic
- [Attention, attention: Madonna's 2002 Mini Cooper S is up for auction](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/attention-attention-madonnas-2002-mini-cooper-s-is-up-for-auction/) - So, here's a bit of interesting news: Madonna can drive (see image above). Madonna can drive a right-hander (ibid). The 2002 Mini Cooper S that Madonna drove around London during her marriage to Guy Ritchie is now up for auction. The top of the auction estimate is £11,000 ($14,378). A few more details from the auction
- [Mecum Collector Car Auction isn't for the meek](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/mecum-collector-car-auction-isnt-for-the-meek/) - The Denver Convention Center recently played host to the second-annual Mecum Collector Car Auction. The eye-candy in the form of all the vintage cars was lovely to look at. This place is heaven for car enthusiasts so if you're the type to have sports car prints on your wall or have your jaw drop to
- [Study: Uber has had no effect on drunk driving...yet](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/study-uber-has-had-no-effect-on-drunk-driving-yet/) - Despite Uber's frequent claims, a team of researchers suggests that the company has had little to no impact on drunk driving rates or alcohol-related traffic deaths: The actual number of Uber drivers is still too small to make a dent in the 10,000 people who die annually in the United States in drunk driving accidents.
- [Study: Toyota Prius is the cheapest car to maintain (Ford Mustang, on the other hand...)](https://gaywheels.com/2016/07/study-toyota-prius-is-the-cheapest-car-to-maintain-ford-mustang-on-the-other-hand/) - Car buyers are often so focused on sticker prices that they forget about longer-term maintenance costs. And when it comes to maintenance, data collected from YourMechanic's network of garages proves that not all cars are created equal: Cars that initially seem inexpensive don’t always remain a bargain. Low-end makes Hyundai and Kia require the least
- [Toyota says 70% of employees are moving to new Plano, Texas headquarters](https://gaywheels.com/2016/10/toyota-says-70-of-employees-are-moving-to-new-plano-texas-headquarters/) - Back in 2014, Toyota announced that after more than half a century in California, the company was relocating its headquarters to Plano, Texas in order to centralize and consolidate its work in the U.S. Administratively, the move made plenty of sense, but we weren't so sure that it would benefit Toyota's LGBT employees, who'd been
- [Trump's comments about women should offend all LGBT Americans](https://gaywheels.com/2016/10/trumps-comments-about-women-should-offend-all-lgbt-americans/) - On Friday, the Washington Post published a hot-mic conversation recorded in 2005 during which Donald Trump and Billy Bush discussed the joys of sexual assault. Among other things, Trump bragged about how he could grab random women "by the pussy" simply because he was famous. Over the past three days, folks on both sides of the
- [Finally: Hyundai adds protections for LGBT workers!](https://gaywheels.com/2016/09/finally-hyundai-adds-protections-for-lgbt-workers/) - At long last, we're happy to report that Hyundai has joined Gaywheels' list of gay-friendly automakers. Technically speaking, Hyundai has offered protections to LGBT employees for several years. As you might recall, the company even earned a score of 75 on the HRC's 2015 Corporate Equality Index, and last year, it landed a very impressive
- [The best cars, trucks, and SUVs from the 2016 Rocky Mountain Drive Experience](https://gaywheels.com/2016/09/the-best-cars-trucks-and-suvs-from-the-2016-rocky-mountain-drive-experience/) - The Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa--located in Tabernash, Colorado near Winter Park--recently played host to the 2016 Rocky Mountain Drive Experience, presented by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. This annual event provided a terrific opportunity for me and my fellow auto journalists to meet up with automotive partners, product line managers, experts, and media
- [Seriously WTF new ad for the Opel Astra Tourer is all about men's underwear](https://gaywheels.com/2016/09/seriously-wtf-new-ad-for-the-opel-astra-tourer-is-all-about-mens-underwear/) - Sometimes, a press release flies into our inbox, and we really don't know what to do with it. This is one of those times. So, at the risk of botching Opel's 100% WTF new marketing campaign for the Astra Tourer, we'll let the vaguely homophobic video and press release speak for themselves. Watch that clip
- [Montana Nissan dealer promises to kick transgender customers out of his bathrooms](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/montana-nissan-dealer-promises-to-kick-transgender-customers-out-of-his-bathrooms/) - UPDATE: The clip mentioned below and most of Allen's other videos have been removed from YouTube. (Can't imagine why.) Allen did, however, post a kind of rebuttal to his haters, which offers a taste of what he's all about. On the internet, people can express a wide range of views--even hurtful, misinformed, and discriminatory ones.
- [This. Just this.](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/this-just-this/) - Today, all we ask is that you spend three minutes and fifty seconds to watch this. (If you can't see the video above, click here.)
- [Homoto, Russia's only gay motorcycle club](https://gaywheels.com/2016/08/homoto-russias-only-gay-motorcycle-club/) - We missed this story about Homoto, Russia's only gay motorcycle club, when it ran in Vice a few weeks ago, but we're so happy that a Gaywheels reader brought it to our attention. (Thanks, Tom!) It's exciting to see such bold examples of activism in a country like Russia, where homophobia has recently been fueled
- [Brands bail on Breitbart, but Nissan stays put](https://gaywheels.com/2016/12/brands-bail-on-breitbart-but-nissan-stays-put/) - One of the biggest disappointments of 2016 has been the rise in prominence of Breitbart News. That's in part because Breitbart is appallingly partisan, and personally, I like my news to be as spin-free as possible, no matter which direction it's spinning. I find MSNBC just as suspect as Fox. Unfortunately, the traffic-grabbing headlines at outlets
- [Finally, something to celebrate: 9 automakers earn perfect scores on HRC's 2017 Corporate Equality Index](https://gaywheels.com/2016/12/finally-something-to-celebrate-9-automakers-earn-perfect-scores-on-hrcs-2017-corporate-equality-index/) - 2016 has been a terrible year. Every year has its tragedies--natural disasters, civil wars, the continued fertility of Duggars, Kardashians, and Jenners--but 2016 has been among the worst in recent memory. It's been especially bad for the LGBT community. Homophobic rhetoric has been ratcheted up in 2016 thanks to the rise of Donald Trump and
- [Trump wins. Who loses?](https://gaywheels.com/2016/11/trump-wins-who-loses/) - President Donald Trump. That's a phrase that many Americans never thought they'd hear, much less have to say with a straight face. The coming days and weeks will involve lots of analysis of yesterdays' election results. Much of that analysis will focus on the working class and their under-representation in the polls. This piece from
- [Avoid autumn road emergencies!](https://gaywheels.com/2016/10/avoid-autumn-road-emergencies/) - In autumn, depending on where you live, everywhere you look could be a Kodak moment. Changing leaves with their beautiful hues are a sight to see, but once they fall to the ground, or get wet, they can become dangerous. Although they can create pretty pictures, the best thing that people can do when the
- [Great, now Richard Hammond's the homophobe](https://gaywheels.com/2016/12/great-now-richard-hammonds-the-homophobe/) - How are you holidays so far? If they're anything like ours, they've been a curious mix of pleasure and pain: the pleasure of seeing loved ones from far-flung places, the pain of having to endure thinly veiled barbs from newly emboldened right-wingers who feel their day has come. (Don't worry, we have a hunch that
- [Croatia: The land of "It Makes No Sense"](https://gaywheels.com/2017/01/croatia-the-land-of-it-makes-no-sense/) - Ed note: From time to time, we post updates from Zach, a gay man, a devoted car nut, and one of Gaywheels' biggest fans in Croatia. He's asked that we not use his full name because while the situation for gays in Croatia is better than in many places in eastern Europe, it's far from
- [Oh brother, where art thou: the return of the Chevrolet Trailblazer](https://gaywheels.com/2017/01/chevrolet-trax-equinox-traverse-trailblazer-the-present-future-of-gm-suvs/) - The 2017 Detroit Auto Show featured a plethora of exciting vehicles, including many from Chevrolet. Its parent company, General Motors, rose from the ashes of its 2009 bankruptcy/bailout a few brands lighter, with a renewed goal to tighten the lineups of its remaining four brands. GM's focus has been seen with a more cohesive design
- [Toyota opens new HQ in Plano, Texas, and the timing couldn't be more ironic for LGBT employees](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/toyota-opens-new-hq-in-plano-texas-and-the-timing-couldnt-be-more-ironic-for-lgbt-employees/) - In 2014, Toyota told the world that it was ditching its longtime home in California and relocating its headquarters to Plano, Texas. The news was undoubtedly alarming to some, especially Toyota's LGBT employees, wary of their rights in the conservative Lone Star State. Toyota promised that it would maintain its longstanding LGBT-inclusive employment policies after
- [Tour Zagreb in an electric Ford Model T](https://gaywheels.com/2017/06/tour-zagreb-in-an-electric-ford-model-t/) - Planning a summer trip to Europe? If Croatia is on your itinerary, be sure to include a sightseeing tour of beautiful Old Zagreb in fully electric replicas of the legendary Ford Model T. You'll experience the city's long history and get a taste of the Roaring Twenties, when cars were still new and pedestrians in
- [Oregon becomes first state to offer a third gender option on driver's licenses](https://gaywheels.com/2017/06/oregon-becomes-first-state-to-offer-a-third-gender-option-on-drivers-licenses/) - America's LGBT community has changed dramatically over the past few decades--mostly for the better. Despite pushback from some conservative quarters, we've achieved more than many thought possible, making jaw-dropping strides toward equality. As we've done so, folks who were once on the fringes of our community--people who don't strictly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
- [Once again, Fiat Chrysler was a lead sponsor of Detroit Pride](https://gaywheels.com/2017/06/once-again-fiat-chrysler-was-a-lead-sponsor-of-detroit-pride/) - Apart from Kia, every automaker doing business in the U.S. has implemented policies to protect LGBT employees from discrimination in the workplace. But some companies like Fiat Chrysler go the extra mile--literally--to make LGBT workers feel welcome. This year, a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider served as the grand marshal vehicle for the Detroit Pride parade,
- [2018 Volkswagen Atlas ad features straight people getting busy in the backseat...](https://gaywheels.com/2017/03/2018-volkswagen-atlas-ad-features-straight-people-getting-busy-in-the-backseat/) - ...which leads me to wonder: Since when are Volkswagen's back seats big enough to bang in? Don't these sad, overly fertile people have a sex dungeon like normal people? Normal people have sex dungeons, right? If the ad were aimed at LGBT shoppers, would it just stop at the Beetle? Given Germany's reputation for turning
- [Airbnb promotes marriage equality in Australia with new ad campaign](https://gaywheels.com/2017/04/airbnb-promotes-marriage-equality-in-australia-with-new-ad-campaign/) - There are plenty of reasons to dislike Airbnb. Community activists argue that the company destroys neighborhoods by encouraging short-term rentals over long-term residents. And hundreds of travelers have been burned by misleading property descriptions on Airbnb's website. But you can't say that the company doesn't understand its target audience--an audience that tends to be young, fairly adventurous,
- [Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai pull ads from The O'Reilly Factor following harassment charges (updated)](https://gaywheels.com/2017/04/mercedes-benz-hyundai-pull-ads-from-the-oreilly-factor-following-harassment-charges/) - UPDATE: Hyundai, Lexus, and Mitsubishi join the exodus. Automakers are among the advertisers kicking conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly to the curb following accusations that the Fox News fixture sexually and verbally harassed female staffers. These are just the latest in a long list of allegations that depict a culture of rampant misogyny at Fox. As far
- [Australian dad turns his Holden Ute into a roving billboard for marriage equality](https://gaywheels.com/2017/04/australian-dad-turns-his-holden-ute-into-a-roving-billboard-for-marriage-equality/) - Australia has a marriage equality problem. You know it, I know it, even Airbnb knows it. You know who else knows it? Geoff Thomas, a Vietnam veteran, retired plumber, and proud father of a gay son. He's gone the extra mile for marriage equality by turning his Holden Ute into a badass, roving billboard for the
- [Study: As expected, Uber & Lyft are causing a Carpocalypse](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/study-as-expected-uber-lyft-are-causing-a-carpocalypse/) - For years, automakers, industry analysts, and more than a few studies have suggested that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft will take increasingly larger bites out of the auto market. (The effect is magnified by self-driving tech, in case you were wondering.) Yesterday, another study seconded that theory. Details about it are scant at the
- [Congress kills border tax (oh, and that healthcare thing failed, too)](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/congress-kills-border-tax-oh-and-that-healthcare-thing-failed-too/) - This has been an up-and-down week for LGBT Americans. On Wednesday morning, out of the blue, president Trump tweeted that transgender people will not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military. (It appears he may have been oblivious to the fact that as many as 15,500 transmen and transwomen already do.) Later that day,
- [RuPaul rules Pirelli 2018 calendar](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/rupaul-rules-pirelli-2018-calendar/) - Pirelli is known for its magnificent, performance-friendly tires. Since the 1960s, however, the Italian company has also been making hugely popular calendars. Not so long ago, those calendars were targeted at straight, white men--greasemonkeys and gearheads who wanted to enjoy a little T&A with their tires. In recent years, however, the images have gotten edgier,
- [Conceptual artist imagines our cyborg future, uniting cars & drivers](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/conceptual-artist-imagines-our-cyborg-future-uniting-cars-drivers/) - A new exhibition opens today at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It's called "The Roadable Synapse" (terrible name, I know), and it was developed in partnership with Hyundai. In a nutshell, the artist, Jonathon Keats, has envisioned a cyborg car--not an artificially intelligent car that thinks for itself and is separate from the
- [Tesla-killing Porsche Mission E electric car arrives in 2019, and the price isn't terrible](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/tesla-killing-porsche-mission-e-electric-car-arrives-in-2019-and-the-price-isnt-terrible/) - Are you in the market for an all-electric luxury sedan? If so, you've probably taken a long, hard look at the Tesla Model S and...well, that's about it. Plenty of so-called "Tesla killers" are in the works, but none have hit showrooms yet. That's likely to change within the next two years, as Porsche rolls
- [Watch out, Uber: Alphabet may invest $1 billion in Lyft](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/watch-out-uber-alphabet-may-invest-1-billion-in-lyft/) - Bloomberg reports that Google's parent company, Alphabet, is mulling a $1 billion investment in Lyft. Why is that big news? Well, once upon a time, Alphabet had a close relationship with Lyft's biggest competitor in the U.S., Uber. That partnership had been devoted to the co-development of autonomous vehicles. Unfortunately, the partnership has tanked due
- [What is a vehicle history report, and do you really need one?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/what-is-a-vehicle-history-report-and-do-you-really-need-one/) - ADVERTISEMENT With the average price of a brand new car clocking in above $34,000, many folks can't afford a just-off-the-lot vehicle. The obvious alternative is to purchase a used car, but that can lead buyers to a series of unnerving questions. Did the previous owners take care of the car? Was it involved in any
- [Be safe out there this Labor Day weekend, especially if you're driving a Jeep](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/be-safe-out-there-this-labor-day-weekend-especially-if-youre-driving-a-jeep/) - Today is the official start of the Labor Day weekend, and many of you will be driving to beaches, mountains, or one of America's great gay meccas for some last-minute summer fun. (If you're coming to New Orleans for Southern Decadence, be sure to say "hi"!) Before you head out, though, please make sure that
- [Trump has a self-driving car council, too. Want to guess how well it's working?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/trump-has-a-self-driving-car-council-too-want-to-guess-how-well-its-working/) - After taking office in January, president Donald Trump put together a number of advisory councils to solicit input on important topics and build relationships with America's movers and shakers. Then came the deadly protest in Charlottesville, Virginia and Trump's bungled response to the white nationalists behind it, which was followed by an even more confusing
- [Two new campaigns want to convince drivers that self-driving cars are super](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/two-new-campaigns-want-to-convince-drivers-that-self-driving-cars-are-super/) - People have a problem with self-driving cars. The problem has nothing to do with driving the things, obviously. Nor is it related to buying an autonomous vehicle, as no fully self-driving cars have made it to market yet (though Teslas could be there soon). We all still have to go through the same process to
- [Traffic fatalities rose again in 2016, but there's some good news among the bad](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/traffic-fatalities-rose-again-in-2016-but-theres-some-good-news-among-the-bad/) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released fatality statistics for 2016. As many had feared, not only did the total number of deaths increase last year, but so did the fatality rate (i.e. the number of deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled). That's even more troubling than it might've been because there was
- [GM begins transitioning to a life without gas (or diesel)](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/gm-begins-transitioning-to-a-life-without-gas-or-diesel/) - America's biggest automaker has seen the future, and it's free of gas pumps. To be sure, General Motors isn't putting the brakes on internal combustion engines just yet, but it's preparing for the day when electrics become the norm. The Washington Post reports: The acceleration to an all-electric future will begin almost immediately, with GM
- [Aston Martin is building a fancy submarine for James Bond wannabes](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/aston-martin-is-building-a-fancy-submarine-for-james-bond-wannabes/) - That headline pretty much says it all. Here's the story, courtesy of Aston Martin: Aston Martin is proud to announce a creative collaboration with Triton Submarines LLC, the acclaimed manufacturer of state–of-the-art submersibles. Codenamed Project Neptune, the venture enables Aston Martin to further enhance and grow the brand into new aspects of the luxury world,
- [Trump who? California considers banning the sale of gas & diesel vehicles by 2040 (or sooner)](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/trump-who-california-considers-banning-the-sale-of-gas-diesel-vehicles-by-2040-or-sooner/) - Throughout Europe and Asia, a growing number of countries are gearing up to ban sales of gas and diesel vehicles. They're doing so to lower emissions, slow global warming, and--let's face it--spur investment and consumerism on the green energy front. Here in the U.S., our president and his anti-science EPA chief have been moving federal
- [Saudi Arabia finally agrees to let women drive](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/saudi-arabia-finally-agrees-to-let-women-drive/) - Great news, fellow feminists: at long last, one of the biggest players in global politics has decided to allow women behind the wheel. CNN reports: Saudi Arabia is easing restrictions on women driving, finally allowing almost half its population to get behind the wheel. A royal decree has been issued that will allow women in
- [Former Tesla employee claims he was harassed, fired for being gay](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/former-tesla-employee-claims-he-was-harassed-fired-for-being-gay/) - On October 5, long-hidden reports of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misdeeds began making headlines. Since then, dozens of women and men have come forward with their own stories of being propositioned, assaulted, and raped by film industry types. But rest assured, reports of sexual assault and harassment can be found in every industry, and the auto
- [There's been another sighting of Apple's self-driving car tech](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/theres-been-another-sighting-of-apples-self-driving-car-tech/) - This time, Apple's self-driving prototype was spotted by a guy living in Google's hometown of Mountain View, California. As it turns out, MacCallister Higgins (great name for a Scottish Bond villain, BTW) knows a thing or two about autonomous vehicles, because he helps deploy them for a company called Voyage. Going to need more than
- [Cell phones may be a bigger problem than U.S. fatality stats suggest](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/cell-phones-may-be-a-bigger-problem-than-u-s-fatality-stats-suggest/) - Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published official fatality figures for 2016. As we noted at the time though, the agency provided little explanation for why stats improved in some areas (e.g. distracted driving) and worsened in others (e.g. nearly every other category). Over the past few days, Bloomberg has done some
- [So, I guess LED roadways are going to be a thing?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/so-i-guess-led-roadways-are-going-to-be-a-thing/) - Every other week, it seems as though someone's tinkering with our roads. I'm not talking about the bajillion-dollar infrastructure investment promised by our current president, which would fill potholes and shore up crumbling bridges. I'm talking about new materials for roads that allow them to do new things: harvest sunlight, charge electric cars, and so
- [Waymo has told us a lot about its self-driving cars](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/waymo-has-told-us-a-lot-about-its-self-driving-cars/) - Late last week, Waymo issued a report on its self-driving cars. Given the length of time that the company has been testing autonomous vehicles (eight years) on public roads (3.5 million miles) and in labs (2.5 million simulated miles in 2016 alone), there's a lot of info to sift through. As you might imagine, some
- [Paris will say 'adieu' to diesels by 2024, gas models by 2030](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/paris-will-say-adieu-to-diesels-by-2024-gas-models-by-2030/) - In July, French officials announced plans to ban the sale of gas and diesel vehicles by 2040. We were told, however, that fossil-fueled cars and trucks sold before 2040 would still be allowed to roam French roads. That second bit may be true in most parts of the country, but not in Paris. Mayor Anne Hidalgo
- [Today's read: giving self-driving cars the right of way](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/todays-read-giving-self-driving-cars-the-right-of-way/) - Despite the hype around self-driving cars, it's going to be decades before every last human driver gives up her keys. In the meantime, we're all going to have to share the road. How's that gonna work? Fast Company has published a handy overview of one proposal from the Madrona Venture Group that could be an interesting
- [Waymo pulls semi-self-driving features because people like you can't be trusted](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/waymo-pulls-semi-self-driving-features-because-people-like-you-cant-be-trusted/) - Many folks--including many of you, probably--are wary of self-driving cars. "Autonomous, schmatonomous!" you say, your fist raised in the air like Grandpa Simpson. "I can drive better than a computer any day of the week!" But here's the thing: no, you can't. Although having a Driving Lesson in Dublin from an expert driving instructor would
- [Consumers don't think the auto industry is especially diverse](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/consumers-dont-think-the-auto-industry-is-especially-diverse/) - Market research firm Owler has released the findings from its 2017 Perceptions of Leadership Team Diversity study, and it appears the auto industry has a way to go on the diversity front--at least in terms of showing that side of itself to consumers. Pollsters asked nearly 12,000 people about their perceptions of diversity across many industries
- [Would you buy your next car on Facebook?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/would-you-buy-your-next-car-on-facebook/) - ...because that's about to become a thing: Marketplace, which lets people sell new and used stuff locally, is adding more detailed US listings of used cars, one of the categories Facebook said has been most active. In the coming weeks, the platform will include filters allowing people to search for year, make, model, mileage, vehicle type
- [Tesla brings solar panels and Powerwalls to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/tesla-brings-solar-panels-and-powerwalls-to-puerto-rico-following-hurricane-maria/) - One of the remarkable things about Tesla CEO Elon Musk is his ability to see the big picture. While some automakers might be content to build beautiful electric cars (or even ugly ones), Musk's has no intention of stopping there. He sees EVs as just one in a series of massive changes that will shift
- [Self-driving car guru Anthony Levandowski is now building an AI god](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/self-driving-car-guru-anthony-levandowski-is-now-building-an-ai-god/) - You might not know Anthony Levandowski by name, but you probably know him by reputation. He's the self-driving car guru in the lead role of the courtroom drama playing out between Google, Waymo, Uber, and Otto. (If that doesn't ring a bell either, you can skim this recap I wrote for The Car Connection.) Bottom
- [Self-driving tech on the 2018 Cadillac CT6 sounds awfully sweet](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/self-driving-tech-on-the-2018-cadillac-ct6-sounds-awfully-sweet/) - The new Cadillac CT6 seems awfully snazzy. Not only is there less of the aggressive sheetmetal creasing that's turned off some folks in previous years, but the 2018 model also comes with Super Cruise, which is as close as today's consumers can get to fully self-driving software. Mashable recently got its hands on the latest
- [Waymo's fully self-driving cars drive themselves around Phoenix](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/waymos-fully-self-driving-cars-drive-themselves-into-phoenix/) - Last week, we told you that Waymo was ditching semi-autonomous or "assisted self-driving" features in its vehicles. That's because in tests, it found that drivers weren't paying attention to the road, meaning that they weren't prepared to take control of the car should the need arise. Yesterday, the company made good on its promise. In
- [How will self-driving vehicles change your hometown?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/how-will-self-driving-vehicles-change-your-hometown/) - Autonomous vehicles offer tantalizing possibilities for commuters, tourists, and the environment, but the technology is still so new, it's hard to separate pipe dreams from hard realities. The only way to determine the real effect that self-driving cars will have on our urban (and rural) landscapes is to test them. Cities around the globe are
- [Keeping cars and pedestrians apart](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/keeping-cars-and-pedestrians-apart/) - Every year, we read fatality stats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and every year, it seems that the number of pedestrians killed by automobiles ticks up a bit further. In 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths hit a high not seen since 1990. As a driver, it is important to keep your eyes
- [GM takes on smartphones (again): Marketplace lets you order food, reserve tables, pay for gas from your dashboard](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/gm-takes-on-smartphones-new-features-let-you-order-food-reserve-tables-pay-for-gas-from-the-dashboard/) - For decades, automakers assumed that they were in control of our dashboards. Then, smartphones arrived. Unlike aftermarket stereos and other one-off devices that had nibbled away at car companies' bottom lines for decades, smartphones presented a major opportunity for money-making--one that left automakers out in the cold. A large part of this was simply due
- [Uber is buying 'tens of thousands' of Volvos for its self-driving fleet](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/uber-is-buying-tens-of-thousands-of-volvos-for-its-self-driving-fleet/) - If you were planning to live our your golden years driving for Uber, we have good news and bad news. The good news is, you won't be spending your retirement cleaning up bachelorette-party puke from the back seat of your Corolla. The bad news is, you won't be spending your retirement cleaning up bachelorette-party puke
- [Automakers aren't giving up on gas just yet--just ask their lobbyists](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/automakers-arent-giving-up-on-gas-just-yet-just-ask-their-lobbyists/) - It's 2017, and every car company on Planet Earth knows that the future of automobiles is electric. (Well, nearly every car company. Looking at you, Mazda.) But here's the funny thing: while many of us are eager to see a future full of battery-powered EVs and even fuel-cell vehicles, car companies understand that the switch
- [Elon Musk upstages semi reveal with a new Roadster](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/elon-musk-upstages-semi-reveal-with-a-new-roadster/) - Yesterday's big auto news was supposed to center on the unveiling of Tesla's new, all-electric 18-wheeler. But the company's charismatic CEO, Elon Musk, borrowed a page from the Steve Jobs Playbook and offered folks in attendance "one more thing": a new Tesla Roadster. The original Roadster was Tesla's first model and was produced from 2008
- [Tesla, Uber rocked by allegations of racism, sexual assault](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/tesla-uber-rocked-by-allegations-of-racism-sexual-assault/) - Tesla and Uber are under fire--again. The former is accused of being "a hotbed for racist behavior", while Uber passengers allege that they were sexually assaulted by drivers. Uber The claims against Uber are shocking, but sadly, they may not surprise anyone who's familiar with the company's recent troubles. The past year in particular has
- [Faraday Future's prospects are poor](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/faraday-futures-prospects-are-poor/) - On paper, electric car start-up Faraday Future looks like a big winner. Its funders have deep pockets, it's attracted some very talented employees, and most importantly, it's based in China, which is not only the world's largest auto market, but is also aggressively pushing the development and adoption of electric vehicles--you know, like the kind
- [FCA, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VW earn perfect marks on LGBT rights](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/fca-ford-gm-hyundai-nissan-subaru-tesla-toyota-vw-earn-perfect-marks-on-lgbt-rights/) - Every year around this time, the HRC publishes its Corporate Equality Index. The CEI ranks America's Fortune 500 companies on ten different criteria related to rights, protections, and benefits offered to LGBT employees. A perfect score of 100 means that a company's gay, lesbian, bi, and trans workers are on equal footing with their straight
- [Yikes: Subaru may have falsified mileage ratings](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/yikes-subaru-may-have-falsified-mileage-ratings/) - So, there's bad news and good news for Subaru fans. We'll start with the bad. Like Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai, it appears that Subaru may have fudged fuel economy figures for its new vehicles. There's no word yet on which models might have been affected or how inaccurate the numbers may have been. And
- [Toyota will offer electric versions of all Lexus and Toyota models by 2025](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/toyota-will-offer-electric-versions-of-all-lexus-and-toyota-models-by-2025/) - Despite one world leader's absurd denial of climate science, many countries and CEOs are preparing for a kinder, gentler, emissions-free future. In fact, much of Planet Earth's business community sees the green revolution as an opportunity to make big, green bucks. Among those businesses is Toyota, which has become known for eco-friendly automobiles thanks largely
- [Oh, joy: The Uber/Waymo conflamma is now at the center of a federal investigation](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/oh-joy-the-uber-waymo-conflamma-is-now-at-the-center-of-a-federal-investigation/) - That Uber driver's face in the pic above says it all--at least to the three of you still following this convoluted, never-ending story. AP reports: A recent letter from the U.S. Attorney’s office confirms that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation connected to allegations that a former Uber executive stole self-driving car technology
- [Can self-driving vehicles flip off bad drivers?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/can-self-driving-vehicles-flip-off-bad-drivers/) - In November, a self-driving shuttle bus began roaming the Las Vegas strip. Within hours, it was involved in a fender-bender. The autonomous car wasn't to blame for the accident, but the whole thing might've been avoided if the vehicle had simply honked at the human driver of the other vehicle. Oddly enough, it wasn't programmed
- [Can't afford a Tesla? Just hack grandma's electric mobility scooter [video]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/cant-afford-a-tesla-just-hack-grandmas-electric-mobility-scooter-video/) - Want to give the octogenarians in your life a little something special this holiday season? Follow the example of these enterprising Hungarians who hacked an electric mobility scooter, giving it a lot more oomph. Based on the title of the video embedded above, the scooter appears to top out at around 60mph, so Elon Musk
- [California legislature could outlaw gas & diesel vehicles by 2040](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/california-legislature-could-outlaw-gas-diesel-vehicles-by-2040/) - Remember when Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt began the process of overturning EPA rules that would force U.S. automakers to design increasingly efficient cars? Remember California governor Jerry Brown's response to that move, which was basically, "Screw you guys, we'll set out own efficiency standards, thank you very much"? And then Brown expressed interest in altogether
- [Ford pickup owners sue over excessive diesel emissions](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/ford-pickup-owners-sue-over-excessive-diesel-emissions/) - Add Ford to the long list of automakers being sued for excessive diesel emissions. And as with the suits filed against Fiat Chrysler, this one centers on America's beloved pickups. (Oh, and Volkswagen's partner in crime, Bosch, is implicated, too.) Bloomberg reports: Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests,
- [3 ways to be at your best on long winter drives](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/3-ways-to-be-at-your-best-on-long-winter-drives/) - With Thanksgiving and Christmas now in the rearview mirror, motorists might be inclined to relax and let down their guard, but not so fast. Winter driving can be challenging at the best of times, and it's doubly so when the roads are crowded. AAA says that in 2017, drivers blew through nearly every travel record
- [California will consider a bill banning gas & diesel vehicles by 2040](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/california-will-consider-a-bill-banning-gas-diesel-vehicles-by-2040/) - Back in September, California governor Jerry Brown expressed interest in banning gas and diesel vehicles in the state by the year 2040. He's not alone: many countries around the globe are considering similar bans to help slow the effects of climate change and to get in on the ground floor of the green revolution. Now,
- [Open road, open relationship: Do you love your car more than your boyfriend?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/open-road-open-relationship-do-you-love-your-car-more-than-your-boyfriend/) - We're going to start the week with a guest post from our friend Zach in Croatia. Because of conservative attitudes toward homosexuality in his home country, Zach has asked that we not use his last name. I've never understood open relationships. Maybe I'm just an idiot who judges that kind behavior. Maybe I'm just a
- [New rankings show how well your car may perform in a crash](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/new-rankings-show-how-well-your-car-may-perform-in-a-crash/) - Looking for a new car? You've probably perused the safety ratings issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety--and if you haven't, you should. They're a great way of evaluating how well your next ride may protect you and your passengers during a collision. But those aren't the
- [Nissan's new tech lets you drive with your brain, not your hands (but is it too late?)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/nissans-new-tech-lets-you-drive-with-your-brain-not-your-hands-but-is-it-too-late/) - Nissan is developing technology that will allow your car to read your thoughts and control your vehicle without you moving a muscle. The system can react to roadway conditions faster than your arms and legs, saving precious milliseconds in the event of a looming accident. Which is nice and all, but aren't we preparing for
- [Check out this Easter egg on the Tesla Model 3](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/check-out-this-easter-egg-on-the-tesla-model-3/) - We've all had those bosses. You know the kind: the ones who expect employees to forsake their private lives for company gains. Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to fit the bill--at least in part. None of us have ever worked for Tesla or Musk, but stories about Tesla employee's lack of work/life balance are easy to
- [5 easy tips for safe winter driving](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/5-easy-tips-for-safe-winter-driving/) - The first few days of the new year are a perfect time to look back on where you've been and set some goals for what's ahead. At Gaywheels, we hope that one of your goals for 2018 involves keeping your car in great shape. To get you started, here's a list of five easy tips
- [Ford has patented a self-driving police car that sounds creepy AF](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/ford-has-patented-a-self-driving-police-car-that-sounds-creepy-af/) - Anyone who's watched RoboCop (or the latest season of Black Mirror) could've seen this coming, but that doesn't make it any less alarming. TechCrunch reports: Ford has filed for a patent on an autonomous police car. While patent filings don’t always come to fruition, the mere fact that this idea is in development is mildly unnerving. The patent,
- [Apple's self-driving car fleet has gotten bigger](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/apples-self-driving-car-fleet-has-gotten-bigger/) - Despite countless news reports about "Project Titan", Apple's top-secret self-driving car division, the tech firm didn't admit that it was developing autonomous vehicle technology until 2017. Apple hasn't discussed the matter much since then, but according to Bloomberg, the company is devoting plenty of resources to it: Apple Inc. has expanded its California self-driving test fleet
- [Tesla Autopilot may be at fault in two more collisions](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/tesla-autopilot-may-be-at-fault-in-two-more-collisions/) - In normal accidents, the person at fault will most likely have to pay compensation to the other party involved in the crash. They may also face jail time depending on the severity of the accident so it's always a good idea to contact a Criminal Lawyer Fort Worth to defend your case. But, what do
- [Elon Musk gets no pay until Tesla makes money (which Bob Lutz says it will never do)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/elon-musk-gets-no-pay-until-tesla-makes-money-which-bob-lutz-says-it-will-never-do/) - Yesterday, Tesla let the whole world know that CEO Elon Musk isn't earning a penny until the company makes a profit. According to Reuters: Silicon valley billionaire Elon Musk will get no salary or cash bonuses from Tesla Inc and all his compensation as Chief Executive of the electric car maker will be tied to
- [Crossovers, trucks, and concepts dominate the 2018 Detroit Auto Show](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/crossovers-trucks-and-concepts-dominate-the-2018-detroit-auto-show/) - It's cold, it's bitter, it's January--it must be time for the annual North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Despite fewer participants at this year's event, there's plenty of hot sheetmetal to get your heart beating. From new pickups to visions of an autonomous future, it's all inside the Cobo Center. Here are some highlights
- [Tesla is at the back of the pack when it comes to self-driving cars, but who's in the lead?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/tesla-is-at-the-back-of-the-pack-when-it-comes-to-self-driving-cars-but-whos-in-the-lead/) - A new report ranks automakers according to how well they're developing, implementing, and making plans to sell self-driving technology. The self-drive technology that is hitting the vehicle market can be seen as a worry for those who want total control of a car and are worried about a system failure on the roads. This is
- [The struggle for civil rights is far, far from over](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/the-struggle-for-civil-rights-is-far-far-from-over/) - Over the past few decades, America's political divides have grown starker. Nowhere has that been more evident than in the 2016 presidential campaign. In the months leading up to the election, the violent alt-right dredged up racist rhetoric that had been socially unacceptable since the 1960s, giving it new power. And our current president has
- [Saturn owner makes some badass moves on the interstate [dashcam video]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/saturn-owner-makes-some-badass-moves-on-the-interstate-dashcam-video/) - When you think of GM's late, not-so-lamented Saturn brand, you probably don't think "badass," but one Saturn owner in Florida has earned the title. Check the dashcam video above, and you'll see a Saturn Ion abort a lane merge, do a full 180-degree spin, reverse it, and continue like nothing's happened. Was it luck? Skill?
- [Drivers want to keep good dogs safe, don't care so much for fuzzy steering wheel covers](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/drivers-want-to-keep-good-dogs-safe-dont-care-so-much-for-fuzzy-steering-wheel-covers/) - Every time you ask a question of Google (or goddess help you, Bing), your query is tracked. Data nerds sift through that delicious data to spot trends in the marketplace. Last week, Google issued one of those reports for the auto industry, highlighting the things that U.S., German, and Japanese consumers are and aren't interested
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 2: Second-hand can be a great first choice](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-second-hand-can-be-a-great-first-choice/) - Second-hand can be a great first choice I won't lie: my money's on used cars. But then, if you read last week's post, you probably picked up on that. The truth is, very few people truly need a brand-new car. Not to say that if you are someone who is into new cars and want
- [Self-driving car data shows Waymo, GM in the lead](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/self-driving-car-data-shows-waymo-gm-in-the-lead/) - The California Department of Motor Vehicles has released data from companies who tested self-driving cars on the state's roads last year. Not surprisingly, the two best performers have been working on autonomous vehicles for a long time. Wired reports: The Golden State, home to many of the companies leading the robo revolution, has some of
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 1: Should you buy a brand-new car?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-should-you-buy-a-brand-new-car/) - This is the first in a series of articles to help readers like you make informed decisions when buying your next ride. We hope to roll out a new post every week, but hey, don't hold us to anything. Should you buy a brand-new car? So, you think you want a new car? Not a
- [German automakers funded diesel study on humans and monkeys to show that exhaust is OK](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/german-automakers-funded-diesel-study-on-humans-and-monkeys-to-show-that-exhaust-is-ok/) - If you haven't been appalled by all the lies and deception unearthed as part of Volkswagen's Dieselgate fiasco, maybe this will change your mind. The tl;dr version is this: until 2017, BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen funded a group called the European Research Group on Environment and Health in the Transport Sector (EUGT for short). At
- [Surveys be damned: Waymo adds thousands of self-driving Chryslers to its fleet](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/surveys-be-damned-waymo-adds-thousands-of-self-driving-chryslers-to-its-fleet/) - Remember the survey we wrote about yesterday, the one suggesting that 2/3 of Americans are wary of setting foot in a self-driving car? Well, Waymo doesn't care. It's adding thousands of autonomous Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids to its fleet, and they'll soon be roaming the streets in 25 cities across the U.S. as part of a
- [About 2/3 of Americans are worried about riding in self-driving cars](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/about-2-3-of-americans-are-worried-about-riding-in-self-driving-cars/) - To absolutely no one's surprise, the majority of Americans are still a little freaked out by the thought of riding in self-driving vehicles. (Folks in China, on the other hand, are pretty excited by the possibility.) Reuters reports on the latest poll numbers: While 27 percent of respondents said they would feel comfortable riding in
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 4: How are you really going to use your new car?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-4-how-are-you-really-going-to-use-your-new-car/) - How are you really going to use your new car? Last week, we talked about setting aside preconceptions when shopping for a car and being open to a range of possibilities. Today, we're going to start narrowing down those possibilities to find the ride that's truly best for you. Start by answering this question: how
- [Car maintenance 101: Keep your car ready for winter weather](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/keep-your-car-ready-for-winter-weather/) - We've all seen the signs and heard the radio ads: "Shift into winter!" "Get your car ready for winter!" But what does that really mean? How do you get a car ready for winter? It's not as if you're going to run out and buy your pride and joy a big, woolly blanket to keep
- [Dyson is going to build electric cars. Will they suck?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/dyson-is-going-to-build-electric-cars-will-they-suck/) - Last fall, James Dyson said that he wanted to build electric cars. This week, the inventor announced a rough timeline for that project: the early 2020s. The Financial Times broke the story on Wednesday, but it's behind a paywall, so here's a partial recap from The Verge: Best known for slick-looking vacuum cleaners and hand
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 3: Getting your head in the game](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-getting-your-head-in-the-game/) - Getting your head in the game So, you've made a decision about whether to shop for a brand new car or for one that's gently used. Congrats! That's a very big, very important first step in the car-buying (or car-leasing) process. You must have also chosen how you want to pay for your new car
- [J.D. Power: Auto dependability ratings hit new high](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/j-d-power-auto-dependability-ratings-hit-new-high/) - Every year around this time, J.D. Power publishes the results of its annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. That's a major piece of research--especially for used car buyers, because it looks at three-year-old vehicles and the number of problems they've had since rolling off the assembly line. This year, dependability ratings jumped 9%, hitting a record
- [A Mardi Gras driving guide to help you navigate the streets of New Orleans this Fat Tuesday](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/a-mardi-gras-driving-guide/) - Every year, I update and repost this article for those of you who can't be with us in New Orleans for the joys and pains of Fat Tuesday. More sober posts coming tomorrow! * * * * * Across most of the U.S., today is Tuesday, a normal, nothing-to-see-here workday. In New Orleans, however, it's Fat
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 5: Do your homework](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-5-do-your-homework/) - Do your homework Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. You are putting tens of thousands of dollars into something that will hopefully last you more than a decade. Some people can pay for the car outright, others pay for it monthly, and a few use investment apps to
- [We know a little more about the all-electric Porsche Mission E](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/we-know-a-little-more-about-the-all-electric-porsche-mission-e/) - When Porsche unveiled its fully electric Mission E prototype at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, the world gasped. It was one thing to see Tesla tout the Model S to well-heeled early adopters or Nissan hawk its Leaf to the eco-conscious set. It was quite another to see one of the world's most revered sportscar
- [California green-lights self-driving cars without humans behind the wheel](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/california-green-lights-self-driving-cars-without-humans-behind-the-wheel/) - Autonomous car developers say that their vehicles are safest when onboard computers do all the driving. There's data to support that claim: consider that most of the fender-benders in which Google/Waymo's cars have been involved have occurred with humans at the wheel. Despite mounting evidence, though, most state governments still require a homo sapien in
- [Is Fiat Chrysler really ditching diesel by 2022? Not exactly](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/is-fiat-chrysler-really-ditching-diesel-by-2022-not-exactly/) - Today, news outlets are abuzz with stories about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and its plan to stop producing diesels by 2022. If you're an environmentally conscious consumer, that might sound like something to celebrate, but don't pull out the sparklers and party hats just yet. As the Detroit Free Press reports, FCA has indeed announced plans
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 6: Choosing the right engine](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-6-choosing-the-right-engine/) - Choosing the right engine If you've read the first few entries from our Gaywheels car-buying guide, you should have a pretty good idea which make and model is right for your next ride. Congratulations--that's no small feat. Today, we're going to dig even deeper. We're going to start selecting features for that car, truck, or
- [Trump's tariff plan probably won't make cars more expensive (because it's doomed to fail)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/trumps-tariff-plan-probably-wont-make-cars-more-expensive-because-its-doomed-to-fail/) - Nearly every economist on Planet Earth thinks that Donald Trump's plan to levy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum is a terrible idea. Even the president's top economic advisor, Gary Cohn, is so appalled by it that he's packing up and leaving his job at the White House. But Trump doesn't live on Planet Earth, so
- [LGBT-friendly Rimac Automobili unveils lightning-fast, all-electric Rimac C_Two](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/lgbt-friendly-rimac-automobili-unveils-lightning-fast-all-electric-rimac-c_two/) - We've written about Rimac Automobili several times--and for good reason: 1. The Croatian start-up is LGBT-friendly. 2. The company has created amazing, all-electric supercars. 3. Our pal Zach knows the owner, Mate Rimac, who's apparently a very nice guy. Now, Rimac has unveiled a new supercar, the Rimac C_Two, which is currently turning heads at the
- [Arizona governor completely reverses course, suspends Uber's self-driving program](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/arizona-governor-completely-reverses-course-suspends-ubers-self-driving-program/) - Arizona's GOP governor, Doug Ducey, has had a dramatic change of heart about Uber's self-driving car program. To put it in context, here's a little backstory. In December 2016, Uber rolled its fleet of autonomous vehicles onto the mean, hilly streets of San Francisco. Unfortunately, the company hadn't filed the proper paperwork with the California
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 7: Please don't call them 'trannies'](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-7-please-dont-call-them-trannies/) - Please don't call them "trannies" When you visit your local dealership, don't be surprised if you overhear someone in the showroom--or more likely, the service department--discussing a "worn out tranny". It's not what you think. "Tranny" is, of course, a slang term for "transgender" or "transsexual". Over the past several years, the LGBTQ community has
- [Uber self-driving car kills pedestrian in Arizona](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/uber-self-driving-car-kills-pedestrian-in-arizona/) - Uber's work on self-driving cars has been sloppy at best. You might recall that in December 2016, the company unleashed a fleet of autonomous vehicles on the streets of San Francisco--without filing the necessary paperwork with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. (Former CEO-bro Travis Kalanick said that Uber wasn't required to do so, since
- [Car maintenance 101: The oil change](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/car-maintenance-101-the-oil-change/) - Whether you're able to break out the lincoln grease gun and tool kit for anything that goes wrong for your car or you've never even opened a bonnet before, an oil change is definitely one of the easier car issues to deal with. One day you'll be driving along and see the maintenance reminder light
- [So long, auto salesperson: Ford now lets shoppers buy online](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/so-long-auto-salesperson-ford-now-lets-shoppers-buy-online/) - There are two things car-shoppers hate: 1. Haggling with salespeople, and 2. Waiting to drive off in their new car once the deal has been sealed. Ford has finally gotten the message, and today, the automaker's Ready.Shop.Go. service launches in the Midwest. Ready.Shop.Go. lets you browse inventory, check your trade-in value, lock in pricing, secure
- [Unsurprising: Liquor industry is REALLY excited about self-driving cars](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/unsurprising-liquor-industry-is-really-excited-about-self-driving-cars/) - Can anyone guess why? In recent weeks, two industry groups -- one representing wine and liquor wholesalers, and another representing large producers -- have thrown their weight behind coalitions lobbying to get autonomous vehicles on the road faster. Inherent in their support, analysts say, is an understanding that self-driving cars could revolutionize the way Americans
- [Google co-founder unveils all-electric, self-driving, flying car](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/google-co-founder-unveils-all-electric-self-driving-flying-car/) - Yeah, you read that headline correctly. Larry Page--the man who helped make "google" a verb--has developed a fully electric, self-driving, self-flying car. It's called Cora, and it's the product of Page's side project, Kitty Hawk. CNBC reports: Cora is completely autonomous, can travel at 150 kmh (93 mph), and is all-electric with a range of
- [Volkswagen kills the Beetle (again)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/volkswagen-kills-the-beetle-again/) - When Volkswagen re-introduced its iconic Beetle to the U.S. in the late 1990s, fans squealed with delight. After a 20 year absence, the car that typified American youth culture in the 1960s and early 70s was back. The "New Beetle" (which was technically its name, though I don't know anyone who called it that) differed
- [Self-driving car news: Waymo goes driverless in Caliornia, China rolls out national rules](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/self-driving-car-news-waymo-goes-driverless-in-caliornia-china-rolls-out-national-rules/) - Despite two deadly crashes involving self-driving (and semi-self-driving) vehicles in recent weeks, the race to put autonomous cars in consumers' driveways is speeding up. Here in the U.S., Waymo says that it's going to take advantage of California's new "completely driverless" car permit. The San Francisco Chronicle reports: Waymo confirmed Friday that it had submitted
- [Is Tesla wrong to blame Model X driver for his own death?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/is-tesla-wrong-to-blame-model-x-driver-for-his-own-death/) - On March 23, 38-year-old Walter Huang was killed in a one-car collision when his vehicle hit a highway safety barrier in Mountain View, California. Ordinarily, that wouldn't be front-page news. The sad fact is that nearly 100 people die every day on U.S. roads, including drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Families of the deceased can
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 9: Financing your new car and understanding the cost of ownership](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-9-financing-your-new-car-and-understanding-the-cost-of-ownership/) - Financing your new car and understanding the cost of ownership In the U.S., the average cost of a brand-new car is over $36,000. That's a mountain of moolah--far more than many consumers can pay outright, even with help from a trade-in. Factor in the other costs of ownership, and you're looking at massive financial commitment.
- [Oh crap: Tesla Autopilot was engaged during last week's fatal crash of a Model X](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/oh-crap-tesla-autopilot-was-engaged-during-last-weeks-fatal-crash-of-a-model-x/) - Last week, we told you about a fatal crash in Mountain View, California involving a Tesla Model X. On Friday, Tesla confirmed that Autopilot was engaged at the time of the collision. Tesla published a blog post about its findings, which suggest that the driver had taken his hands off the wheel. That kind of
- [EPA chief Scott Pruitt is probably violating ethics rules, but he's going to undo emissions regulations anyway](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/epa-chief-scott-pruitt-is-probably-violating-ethics-rules-but-hes-going-to-undo-emissions-regulations-anyway/) - Climate change denier and current EPA chief Scott Pruitt has apparently been renting a condo in Washington, D.C. from energy company lobbyists. That sound you didn't just hear was the sound of no one clutching her pearls. CNN reports that the president is furious--not because of Pruitt's ethical violation, but because the ethical violation is making
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 8: Must-have features: Fuel economy, safety systems, and infotainment](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-8-must-have-features-fuel-economy-safety-systems-and-infotainment/) - Must-have features: Fuel economy, safety systems, and infotainment Today, we'll look at a few more features to consider for your next ride. How you prioritize them can have a dramatic impact on your safety, your bank account, and your enjoyment of the car, truck, or SUV you buy. How good are the MPGs? Your car's
- [Car maintenance 101: The basic checks](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/car-maintenance-101-the-basic-checks/) - Regularly checking your car's fluids and tire pressure might seem like pretty basic maintenance, but you may not do it often enough. Sometimes you get too busy with other things, or maybe you weren't shown how to do it properly. I can't do anything about your hectic schedule, but I can show you how to
- [Self-driving car news: Uber's California permit expires, deadly Tesla crash linked to Autopilot?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/self-driving-car-news-ubers-california-permit-expires-deadly-tesla-crash-linked-to-autopilot/) - Yesterday, we told you that Arizona's libertarian-leaning, Trump-friendly governor had revoked Uber's permit to test self-driving cars in the state after getting a gruesome reminder about the importance of regulation. In this case if the use of dashboard cams were standard use from all drivers and autonomous cars, we'd have video evidence of everything that
- [It's official: Your next new car will come with a backup camera](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/its-official-your-next-new-car-will-come-with-a-backup-camera/) - About four years ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began the long, slow process of making backup cameras mandatory on new vehicles. This Tuesday, May 1, those regulations finally went into effect. (Frankly, I expected Scott Pruitt to 86 them, but I guess he was too distracted by all those ethics violations.) CNN reports:
- [17 states sue the federal government over plans to undo EPA emissions rules](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/17-states-sue-the-federal-government-over-plans-to-undo-epa-emissions-rules/) - After Trump took office in January 2017, he appointed science-hating climate change-denier Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Like many of Trump's appointees, Pruitt--who's under increasing fire for his high-dollar spending habits and cozy relationships with lobbyists--began rolling back many of the regulations put in place by previous administrations. Pruitt has been especially
- [Ford says farewell to conventional cars (except the Mustang, of course)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/ford-says-farewell-to-conventional-cars-except-the-mustang-of-course/) - Yesterday, Ford announced its first-quarter financials, and alongside all the dollar signs (net income of $1.7 billion is nothing to sneeze at), were a number of bulletpoints detailing Ford's plans for the near future. Here's an excerpt from item #1: [B]y 2020, almost 90 percent of the Ford portfolio in North America will be trucks, utilities
- [Tesla targeted by two safety investigations in California](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/tesla-targeted-by-two-safety-investigations-in-california/) - Last week, we posted an excerpt from a scathing report on the dangerous conditions at Tesla's factory in Fremont, California. The report claimed that Tesla has sacrificed worker safety for the sake of meeting production goals and accommodating the whims of its charismatic CEO, Elon Musk. Tesla responded by calling the report fake news and
- [Three big predictions about the auto industry's future (spoiler: diesel dies at the end)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/three-big-predictions-about-the-auto-industrys-future-spoiler-diesel-dies-at-the-end/) - Volkswagen's Dieselgate crisis was a turning point. First and foremost, it dramatically reduced demand for diesel vehicles. Remember how Volkswagen had to cheat on emissions tests because it couldn't find legit ways to bring diesels in line with stricter cleanliness standards? Yeah, everyone else noticed too, and that made a lot of folks wonder why
- [Like a certain president, Tesla doesn't take criticism well](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/like-a-certain-president-tesla-doesnt-take-criticism-well/) - Some people don't take criticism well. Even when the critiques are legitimate, they bob and weave, deflecting accusations as best they can. That description fits Tesla to a tee. As proof, look no further than a report published by the nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting in the MIT Technology Review. The report alleges that Tesla and
- [Car maintenance 101: Tire rotation](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/maintenance-101-tire-rotation/) - Tires suck. They're expensive, they're always wearing out, and depending on where you live, you may need another set when winter rolls around. But as frustrating as they are, tires are one of the most important parts of your car because they're the only part that makes contact with the road. Without a good set
- [Four important car-related reads: Tesla, Toyota, Japan, China](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/four-important-car-related-reads-tesla-toyota-japan-china/) - Here's a quick roundup of the most interesting automotive news I've come across today: 1. Tesla Model 3 production grinds to a halt [Mashable]: All eyes are on Model 3 production as Tesla has been lagging behind its production goals for the sedan and CEO Elon Musk has stepped in to oversee the process —
- [Gaywheels car-buying guide part 10: Final thoughts (and a handy worksheet for finding your next car)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/gaywheels-car-buying-guide-part-10-final-thoughts-and-a-handy-worksheet-for-finding-your-next-car/) - Final thoughts (and a handy worksheet for finding your next car) Before you head off to the far corners of the internet to search for your next vehicle, I have a few parting words of advice. And for those of you who are still unsure about what sort of vehicle to purchase, I've also developed
- [U.S. says Volkswagen's former CEO knew all about the Dieselgate scandal](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/u-s-says-volkswagens-former-ceo-knew-all-about-the-dieselgate-scandal/) - Thought Dieselgate was dead? Not so fast: the feds have filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen's former CEO, Martin Winterkorn, claiming he knew that his engineers had designed software to help the company's diesels cheat on emissions tests. CNN reports: The US government has charged Martin Winterkorn, the former chief executive officer of Volkswagen, with fraud
- [2018 Range Rover Velar is a most capable diesel-powered art gallery [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/05/2018-range-rover-velar-is-a-most-capable-diesel-powered-art-gallery-video-review/) - When the original Range Rover launched in 1970, I doubt anybody thought of it as museum-quality design. I mean, it was a utilitarian vehicle for surveying one’s estate. But, when the body is stretched, slammed, and streamlined, it becomes art. It becomes the 2018 Range Rover Velar. With the Velar, designers have kept traditional Range
- [First look: All-new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is still affordable with a bit more oomph!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/first-look-all-new-2019-volkswagen-jetta-is-still-affordable-with-a-bit-more-oomph/) - At some point in our fabulous lives, we as LTGQBs often have to turn it down a bit and be more practical about how we move and what we drive. Loud and splashy can’t go on forever, and especially if we decide we need dependents and charges, practicality takes over like the Blob in that
- [2018 BMW 430i: For those who want rugged luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/2018-bmw-430i-for-those-who-want-rugged-luxury/) - There's a cachet to owning a BMW, mostly because you need a lot of cash to buy and keep one. I admit, I never imagined myself behind the wheel of a BMW, much less owning one. I mean, where would even I drive it? The opera? That said, if I were to shell out for
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Subaru Outback is the lesbian classic that now everyone wants](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/thats-so-gay-2018-subaru-outback-is-the-lesbian-classic-that-now-everyone-wants/) - Ed. note: The Subaru Outback is on a nationwide charm offensive. Yesterday, Casey gave his opinion of the 2018 model (lavishing high praise on the Touring trim), and today, Sam offers his take. Compare and contrast, y'all. As I walked out the door of the U.S. Army, I remember telling my first sergeant, “You’ll regret
- [2018 Subaru Outback Touring is another 'gosh-darned' Subaru [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/2018-subaru-outback-touring-is-another-gosh-darned-subaru-video-review/) - When a co-worker heard I was reviewing the 2018 Subaru Outback, he said, “I hate those ‘gosh-garned’ Subarus!” I winced and couldn’t believe my ears, so I asked him why. “Because I was out East in a snow storm last year,” he replied. “I could hardly see where I was going, snow was blowing everywhere,
- [2018 Audi A4 Allroad: More cargo room, more style, and more glitter](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/2018-audi-a4-allroad-more-cargo-room-more-style-and-more-glitter/) - In the mood for a luxury station wagon that can catch your eye and carry all your adopted kids? The 2018 Audi A4 Allroad fits the bill--though if you're a typical, underpaid LGBTQ, you can’t afford it. On the other hand, if you have money (from both sets of parents), this wagon version of the A4 sedan is
- [Ford stamps its passport with little 2018 Ford EcoSport](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/ford-stamps-its-passport-with-little-2018-ford-ecosport/) - In America's fastest-growing automotive segment, Ford only has one entry. That's about to change. As subcompact crossovers have slowly supplanted subcompact cars, slightly larger compact crossovers have become the new midsize sedans. Ford has the Escape crossover, but it's needed something a little smaller--something to compete with the Honda HR-V, Chevy Trax, and Subaru Crosstrek.
- [2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club: Way too much compact gay fun!](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/2018-mazda-mx-5-miata-club-way-too-much-compact-gay-fun/) - The Mazda Miata isn't for everyone, but oh, it's an amazing ride. It's a fun, fabulous sports car that was meant to run wild on roads where they don’t post speed limits. If you want a sports car for your second or third vehicle, the 2018 Miata (known elsewhere in the world as the Mazda
- [2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6 sedan has more than 15 pieces of flair](https://gaywheels.com/2018/04/2018-toyota-camry-xse-v6-sedan-has-more-than-15-pieces-of-flair/) - One of my favorite movies is Office Space with Jennifer Aniston, who plays a server at a TGI Fridays-type restaurant. In one scene, her boss gives her grief because she's only adorned with the minimum 15 pieces of flair. So, when the 2018 Toyota Camry arrived in my driveway, decked out in in Ruby Flare Pearl
- [All-new 2018 Kia Rio is small, quick, sturdy, and stylish (but don't get our your pocketbook just yet)](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/all-new-2018-kia-rio-is-small-quick-sturdy-and-stylish-but-dont-get-our-your-pocketbook-just-yet/) - Editor's note: As Sam mentions below, Kia is the only major automaker in the U.S. that has refused to provide workplace protections for its LGBT employees. We encourage you to consider such facts when shopping for a new car. So far this year (and many Americans seem to agree), my favorite comedy is the reboot
- [2019 Ram 1500 is stronger, kinder](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/2019-ram-1500-is-stronger-kinder/) - The new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup is both stronger and kinder. It’s stronger in terms of its capability and kinder in luxury and style. Its body and soul are both more beautiful. A quick preview drive in Scottsdale, Arizona proves the new truck can handle extreme off-roading, haul more payload, tow large trailers, and comfortably
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Mazda3 is the ultimate, early-21st century car](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/thats-so-gay-2018-mazda3-is-the-ultimate-early-21st-century-car/) - About the only thing I don’t like about the Mazda3 is its name. All this style and grace, and all they could come up with was "3"? (Worse: it's technically the "Mazda Mazda3".) Apart from that, though, the Mazda3 is like the hottest pocketbear at tea dance: everyone wants to go home with it. I'd
- [2018 Buick Regal TourX is a way, way back Outback [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/2018-buick-regal-tourx-is-a-way-way-back-outback-video-review/) - One of my favorite cars is the green 1970 Buick Estate wagon, woodgrain and all, that co-starred in the movie, The Way Way Back. It’s a classic America family car so familiar to Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers. But in a world of crossovers, wagons have taken a third-row seat to SUVs of all types. The
- [All-new 2018 Toyota C-HR: Not for those with big bones or husky features](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/all-new-2018-toyota-c-hr-not-for-those-with-big-bones-or-husky-features/) - I admit, I'm not sure what to think of Toyota’s brand-new C-HR, the automaker’s latest entry into the subcompact SUV market. (And I admit, I don’t know where they come up with these anagram names.) It’s a peppy, sleek-looking little car that’s clearly not in the Toyota mold--mostly because it was initially designed as a
- [2018 BMW 530e exposes its plug](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/2018-bmw-530e-exposes-its-plug/) - BMWs conjure many images for many types of people, but a luxurious, four-door sedan with a power plug probably isn’t one of them. Nevertheless, it's a reality with the 530e, a mid-size BMW with power and posh to spare…and fuel efficiency never before experienced. If it weren’t for the “eDrive” logos on the C-pillars and
- [2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali: This is like driving a Sherman (and Peabody) Tank](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/2018-gmc-yukon-xl-denali-this-is-like-driving-a-sherman-and-peabody-tank/) - Everyone remembers Yukon Cornelius, the ginger hero in Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer. He was big and butch and knew how to turn an abominable beast into an interior decorator. Truth is, back in the 1960s, Yukon Cornelius was one of my first man-crushes, along with Mr. Clean. I’ve always been attracted to beefy men who could
- [What do the 2018 Kia Soul! Turbo and a gay elephant have in common?](https://gaywheels.com/2018/03/what-do-the-2018-kia-soul-turbo-and-a-gay-elephant-have-in-common/) - Last year you might have seen my review of the Volkswagen Golf GTi and some of the other “hot hatches” you're likely to find in showrooms. Could the 2018 Kia Soul! Turbo be added to that list? Maybe, but before discussing that further, let's talk a bit about the gay elephant in the room. As
- [2018 GMC Terrain Denali takes it to Broadway [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-gmc-terrain-denali-takes-it-to-broadway-video-review/) - My husband and I have seen Broadway and recording star Audra McDonald twice, and tonight will make it thrice. I'd envisioned pulling up to the theater in a Range Rover or Jaguar, but the GMC Terrain Denali is our coach instead. It has its own style, harbors luxury, is capacious, and comes efficiently powered. There
- [2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio gets it](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-gets-it/) - “Where is that car from?" asked the man as I exited my favorite coffee shop. “Italy,” I say. He just sighs and stares. He gets it. It’s been a while since Alfa Romeo offered a seriously high-performance sport sedan in the United States, but the brand has a storied history that traces back to early
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 TRD Off-Road is the perfect butch/Barbie mobile](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/thats-so-gay-2018-toyota-4runner-4x4-trd-off-road-is-the-perfect-butch-barbie-mobile/) - My favorite television drama of 2018 so far is The Assassination of Gianni Versace, the true crime story of how the fashion designer was killed point-blank at his Miami mansion in 1997. The series stars Ricky Martin and Penelope Cruz, so of course I love it. It’s very action-packed and fast-paced but in a gay
- [2018 Volvo XC60 drives through the night](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-volvo-xc60-drives-through-the-night/) - We drive into the night, my family and I. We’ve been visiting my grandmother and uncle, taking them to dinner. My daughter is buckled and nestled into her into her car seat; my husband settled into the right front throne. It’s getting late, but we still have a couple of hours ahead. As we drive
- [Should You Drive Or Fly? A Quick And Easy Cost-Benefit Analysis](https://gaywheels.com/2012/09/should-you-drive-or-fly-a-quick-and-easy-cost-benefit-analysis/) - Is driving cheaper than flying? Once you add up the costs, the savings may not materialize, but your headache might. Wanna travel from Charlotte to "Where the Bears Are" in Fort Lauderdale? How about from Denver to the famous (and infamous) Habana Inn in Oklahoma City? Or what about going from San Jose to "The
- [Four Fantastic Roadtrips For The Last Days Of Summer](https://gaywheels.com/2011/08/four-fantastic-roadtrips-for-the-last-days-of-summer/) - [Ed note: this article was penned before Hurricane Irene made landfall. If you're interested in the Cape Cod or Blue Ridge Parkway trips -- both of which are normally spectacular -- be sure to check with local authorities to ensure that roads are clear and open.] With the summer sun slowly setting, it's time to
- [Get Your Cruise On: Tips for Summer Road-Tripping](https://gaywheels.com/2013/06/get-your-cruise-on-tips-for-summer-road-tripping/) - Baby, the heat is on and poppin'! Summer is down the street and around the corner, and you and your boo are salivating over what hot spot to hit this summer. Your credit card limits have seen better days, and those plans are focused on getting a hold of that US Credit Card for Canadian
- [Planning A Last-Minute Holiday Road Trip? Expedia Can Help](https://gaywheels.com/2010/05/planning_a_last-minute_holiday/) - Thankfully, things have shifted: your Friday meeting has suddenly been canceled, or the dog-sitter called to say she's got an opening in her schedule, or your partner just came home with a sparkling, new grand tourer, and he's got "road trip" in his eyes. So now, it looks like you'll be able to take a
- [Car Shopping with Your Partner](https://gaywheels.com/2009/06/car_shopping_with_your_partner/) - 11 Expert Tips for Going to the Dealership with Your Partner Is it time for you to buy a new car? Have you been Googling things like "buy here pay here car lots near me" to find the best dealer for you? Have you got a certain manufacturer in mind? Well, before you make any
- [Looking For A Used Car? Breathe, Relax, Take Your Time](https://gaywheels.com/2013/02/looking-for-a-used-car-breathe-relax-take-your-time/) - In the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, Patrick Swayze and the girls need to buy a car for a cross-country road trip. "Substance or style" is their dilemma. The girls ultimately choose style, only for the car to breakdown in small farming town where Stockard Channing lives. Hilarity ensues. Indeed, if
- [How To Ask Your Senior Mom Or Dad For Those Car Keys](https://gaywheels.com/2013/11/how-to-ask-your-senior-mom-or-dad-for-those-car-keys/) - George Bernard Shaw once said, "Youth is wasted on the young", and we know exactly what he meant. This is why I intend to make the most of being a senior when I reach the age of retirement. Park Terrace Senior Living looks like my dream place. Just about the time you get your head
- [7 Tips For Buying A Great Used Car](https://gaywheels.com/2012/01/7-tips-for-buying-a-great-used-car/) - A guest post by Friend of Gaywheels, Michael Oroszi: The most important purchases you'll ever make are likely to involve a roof or wheels. Here are seven helpful tips to make you a pro at one of those: 1. Narrow your list to fewer than seven options Start by keeping it simple. Choose candidate cars
- [6 Tips For A Stress-Free Road Trip With Your Special Someone](https://gaywheels.com/2011/08/6-tips-for-a-stress-free-road-trip-with-your-special-someone/) - Last week at FamilyCarGuide.com, I posted some suggestions for planning a perfect vacation with your pet. That was based on experiences my partner and I had over the course of a long road trip from our home in New Orleans all the way to Provincetown, Massachusetts and back. But pets aren't the only consideration when
- [Auto Erotica: 5 Tips For Folks Who Insist On Mating & Motoring](https://gaywheels.com/2013/04/auto-erotica-5-tips-for-folks-who-insist-on-mating-motoring/) - Last month, we published a few common-sense tips for people who like to drive naked. To me, that 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
- [Ten Hard and Fast Rules for Picking the Color Combination for your next New Car](https://gaywheels.com/2015/01/ten-hard-and-fast-rules-for-picking-the-color-combination-for-your-next-new-car/) - Now, before you start writing letters about us stereotyping ourselves in the LBGT community as always being more color, style and fashion conscious understand that this is not why we feel qualified to offer up these admonishments to people looking to buy a new car soon. No, we don't claim that being gay gives us
- [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will wiggle your giggle [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-trackhawk-will-wiggle-your-giggle-video-review/) - The engine rumbled and my daughter grinned. She doesn’t remember, but she’s heard this symphony of bottled swagger before, in the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. But, we’re not in a Challenger; we’re in a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I rev the engine again, rattling everything inside of pre-school, but now my daughter is cackling. I love her.
- [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a big boy compact SUV](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-is-a-big-boy-compact-suv/) - Volkswagen has come out swinging in the SUV market, landing two powerful punches in the compact and full-size division with its Tiguan and Atlas. The 2018 Tiguan offers bigger proportions, roomier innards, classier looks—definitely more pleasing to the eye. This year, the SUV has maintained its chunkiness and its conservative, Audi-esque looks. No, there's nothing
- [2018 Chevy Traverse: Give it room, lotsa room](https://gaywheels.com/2018/02/2018-chevy-traverse-give-it-room-lotsa-room/) - Let’s face it: for most LGBTQs, there's no such thing as wasted space. Every inch is put to good use (sexually and otherwise), even if it's just for staging. Personally, though, I love wasted space and have never cared to live in a place that uses space "efficiently". To me, that's always meant being squeezed
- [2018 Audi A5 Sportback puts the convenience in coupe](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-audi-a5-sportback-puts-the-convenience-in-coupe/) - If it’s January, it’s time for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Arriving at the glitzy affair requires a comfortable car for the long drive, agile, quick performance to get you there safely, and elegant style to set valets back on their heels. It’s guaranteed to be snowy, so having all-wheel-drive is a
- [That’s so gay: 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a top LGBTQ-plus safety pick](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/thats-so-gay-2018-mazda-cx-5-is-a-top-lgbtq-plus-safety-pick/) - This car has it all and does it all. Well, maybe not like Ricky Martin living la vida dulce or Karen Walker (of Will and Grace fame), the coolest and most obnoxious queen on 5th Avenue. But if you need a reliable car that's snazzy and rugged and can make you feel ultra-gay and uber-metrosexual
- [2018 Toyota Camry: Still worth pinching and fondling, even well into middle age](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-toyota-camry-still-worth-pinching-and-fondling-even-well-into-middle-age/) - The Toyota Camry: passersby want to touch it, thieves want to steal it. The latest Camry lives up to that legacy, and perhaps more impressively, it isn’t dated like many of your coworkers who are still dressing up for work and having three martinis for lunch. (Yes, kids, business people used to drink at lunch.)
- [In 2018, Buick forms a more exclusive Enclave](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/in-2018-buick-forms-a-more-exclusive-enclave/) - Buick can be described as BE and AE: Before and After Enclave. Before Enclave, Buick built large, fluffy sedans for large fluffy people. After Enclave, Buicks found homes in the exclusive driveways of younger, style-conscious professionals. Beyond that, though, Buick virtually invented the concept of a luxurious, three-row crossover that’s become a staple of every
- [2018 Jaguar F-Pace: A young, luxury midsize SUV that’s impressing everyone](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-jaguar-f-pace-a-young-luxury-midsize-suv-thats-impressing-everyone/) - Talk about being a day late and a dollar short and still making an entrance! Jaguar has always been known for sleek luxury cars that can tear up the road and your savings. Like its namesake animal, Jaguar has a reputation for speed, stealth and accuracy, all in a body that screams "high class" no
- [2018 Hyundai Sonata: An early entrant for sedan of the year](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-hyundai-sonata-an-early-entrant-for-sedan-of-the-year/) - I gotta give it to the folks at Hyundai. They've survived a crowded and very American-minded car market by building great and desirable cars. What's even more remarkable is the fact that in 2018, Americans not only know how to say the name "Hyundai", they can spell it, too. The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is garnering
- [2018 Lexus LX 570 is one posh mountain goat](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-lexus-lx-570-is-one-posh-mountain-goat/) - In a world awash with fake news, faux furs, and false lashes, it’s difficult to keep your mind wrapped around the real thing. No, this isn’t a Coke commercial (though I really would like to teach the world to sing), but a review of the 2018 Lexus LX 570. It’s about the poshest mountain goat
- [2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport needs love, so use caution on approach](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-needs-love-so-use-caution-on-approach/) - If you don’t immediately think of Mitsubishi when you think of cars, you're in great American company. Why? Because here in the U.S., Mitsubishi vehicles usually suffer in comparison to cars and crossovers from other manufacturers. This year’s Outlander Sport, a smaller peppier version of the bigger Outlander, is the poster child for that persistent problem. Oh
- [2018 Ford F-150 Raptor & 2018 F-250 Super Duty Platinum: Serious capability for all](https://gaywheels.com/2018/01/2018-ford-f-150-raptor-2018-f-250-super-duty-platinum-serious-capability-for-all/) - What is your idea of serious capability in a pickup truck? Is it the ability to move heavy loads effortlessly and luxuriously over vast distances, or perhaps having the legs and cleats to go almost anywhere? Either way, Ford has a truck for you. Meet the F-250 Super Duty Platinum and F-150 Raptor. 2018 F-250
- [Last call: 2017 Kia Forte has no wasted space, lotsa high tech](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/last-call-2017-kia-forte-has-no-wasted-space-lotsa-high-tech/) - (Remember: Kia offers no workplace protections or benefits to its LGBTQ employees.) Kia has come a long way since landing in America last century to sell the Sephia. Today's smallish-to-middling Forte is just the latest example of how far the brand has evolved. For starters, I liked driving the 2017 Forte. It handled well (though
- [2018 Chevrolet Traverse trades sleek for buff [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2018-chevrolet-traverse-trades-sleek-for-buff-video-review/) - It was a pretty risky move, nearly a decade ago, for Chevrolet to drop its mini-van and mid-size SUV, then replace both with a full-size crossover. Following the similar Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook, the bow-tie gang hit it out of the park. The big ute was quiet, comfortable, and elegantly styled. An
- [2018 Toyota Prius Prime is aggressively efficient [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2018-toyota-prius-prime-is-aggressively-efficient-video-review/) - Even if you aren’t a Prius geek, you know there’s something different about the Prime Advanced edition. Sure, the familiar shape is there, and it gets extraordinary fuel economy, but there’s something more aggressive about it. It’s more aggressively styled, more aggressively efficient--it’s just more aggressively Prius. I don’t know if you can say it,
- [2018 Jeep Wrangler clings to a brand new mountain](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2018-jeep-wrangler-clings-to-a-brand-new-mountain/) - When you’re clinging to the side of a mountain, hanging in peril, you'd better have four capable wheels beneath you. By extension, when you redesign an icon like the Wrangler, you'd better pay close attention. It better look like a Jeep, and it better master trails like one too. In creating the new 2018 Wrangler,
- [Minority report: 2018 Lexus LC 500h](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/minority-report-2018-lexus-lc-500h/) - Over fifteen years ago, Lexus took a lead role in the movie Minority Report starring Tom Cruise with a bright red concept called the “2054”. In theory, it ran on electricity from hydrogen fuel cells, drove itself, and was a vision of a dystopian future in which the car may have been the best thing
- [Last call: 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport is fun, fast and fabulous](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/last-call-2017-volkswagen-golf-gti-sport-is-fun-fast-and-fabulous/) - The Volkswagen Golf in its many incarnations is a favorite here at Gaywheels. The Golf is one of the most versatile and exciting small cars on the market right now. All models now have four doors, which technically makes it a sedan, but you still get a hatchback and a 2.0-liter turbo engine (210 horsepower,
- [2018 Hyundai Elantra: Spunky!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2018-hyundai-elantra-spunky/) - In an episode (that is more than 40 years old) of The Mary Tyler Moore (who?) Show, Mary’s boss Lou Grant (played brilliantly by daddy bear Ed Asner) tells Mary that she has spunk, and then proceeds to say, “I hate spunk.” Well, sourpusses like Mr. Grant may change their minds once they get behind
- [2015 Detroit Auto Show Recap: 5 Best Cars, 3 Running Themes](https://gaywheels.com/2015/01/2015-detroit-auto-show-recap-5-best-cars-3-running-themes/) - The media preview of the 2015 North American International Auto Show has come to an end, and most of us have returned home to reflect on what we saw. After a day of recuperation (including some much-needed cuddle time with my Xbox), I've put together a short list of running themes at NAIAS and the
- [2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is like a red dress](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-is-like-a-red-dress/) - There’s nothing wrong with owning a Mercedes E-Class sedan. They’re very respectable, undeniably responsible luxury cars for the respectable and undeniably responsible. But, chop off two doors, lower the roofline and suddenly you’re wearing a red dress. Since the 1970s, E-Class coupes have been some of the most desirable and timeless cars to dance out
- [2017 Land Rover Discovery: This is indeed the lap of luxury](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2017-land-rover-discovery-this-is-indeed-the-lap-of-luxury/) - Every now and then, someone scrappy like me (think Kat Dennings on 2 Broke Girl$) gets past all the security and the bouncers and momentarily enjoys a life dripping with elegance and money. Sure, the sash is shabby, the shoes and my soul are scuffed and worn, but I still get to parade in style
- [2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4: Woof!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/12/2017-jeep-compass-trailhawk-4x4-woof/) - Want the thrill of an amusement park ride but also want to be Chewbacca at the controls of a Princess Leia transport? Welcome to the 2017 redesigned Jeep Compass Trailhawk. Over the last few years, the Trailhawk badge (which is a Jeep trim on the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Renegade, and Compass) has come to symbolize
- [Volkswagen adds a dose of big to the 2018 Atlas](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/volkswagen-adds-a-dose-of-big-to-the-2018-atlas/) - Bigger vehicles are better when you have a brood, do weekend antiquing, make garden center trips, or haul flea market finds. Full-size crossover SUV manufacturers tend to court families for their bruisers, but many singletons have a need for big too. Volkswagen has infused style, a bit of driving excitement and a dose of big
- [2017 Lexus LX 570: Big and showy and still less than $100,000](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-lexus-lx-570-big-and-showy-and-still-less-than-100000/) - What can you get for around $90,000 these days? Well, it certainly isn’t housing (in gay cities worth your tax dollars, anyway) and it’s barely enough for an undergraduate education. But if you do have that kind of money lying around and really like gas and largess, the big daddy of the Lexus boats, the
- [First drive: 2018 Subaru WRX STI is a rare winter-ready sportscar that’s fun, fun, fun](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/first-drive-2018-subaru-wrx-sti-is-a-rare-winter-ready-sportscar-thats-fun-fun-fun/) - These days, every person and every item has to be put into some sort of box or else it can’t be quantified and its worth can't be calculated and ranked. Thus, many automotive reviewers feel that the new 2018 Subaru WRX (formerly the Impreza) is a compact car. Why? Well, they had to put it
- [2018 Dodge Durango will scramble your alphabet [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2018-dodge-durango-will-scramble-your-alphabet/) - Imagine a large crossover with German-engineered underpinnings, stoked with a high-horsepower V8 engine. It accelerates, corners, and halts as if birthed from the womb of Mercedes-AMG or BMW M. Luxuriously equipped cabin? Yep. Lathered to the rafters with the latest technology? Absolutely. Brain-morphing performance? Oh yeah! Screaming down the Autobahn would be nirvana. If you
- [That’s so gay: 2017 Mazda6 is a smart and likeable sedan](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/thats-so-gay-2017-mazda6-is-a-smart-and-likeable-sedan/) - I must say, I enjoyed driving this year’s Mazda6. It’s a nice, smooth midsized sedan that has a bit of a sporty feel to it. No jerking or issues as you drive along the roads of everyday life. Combined mileage is 34-35 mpg, and you can get into one for as little as $22K. It’s
- [2017 Kia Niro: A spitfire that’s a gas (with just a little gas)](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-kia-niro-a-spitfire-thats-a-gas-with-just-a-little-gas/) - Before we start talking about this groovy little hybrid, our gentle readers should know that as of now, Kia still does not have any protections in place for its LGBTQ employees. Oversight? Possibly. Lack of civil rights and protections are often chalked up to being just an ‘oversight’. Just sayin’. Every major automaker in now
- [2017 Toyota Highlander: One of the top ‘family’ SUVs of the year](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-toyota-highlander-one-of-the-top-family-suvs-of-the-year/) - I love the Toyota Highlander. The interior always looks nice, even on the base models. The exterior always looks sleek and rugged and comes in eye-catching colors. There's plenty of room inside for just about everything or everyone you need to move around town, or the planet. Combined mileage of 23 mpg is good for
- [2017 Lexus RC350 is handsome and charming](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-lexus-rc350-is-handsome-and-charming/) - Like a sharp-dressed man capable of sparkling cocktail conversation, the Lexus RC350 is handsome and charming. Those aren't usually words one would use to describe a Lexus, the brand that's always racing after perfection, but has been known to leave charm on the side of the road. If that’s what you think of Lexus, you
- [2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI: The hot hatch](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-volkswagen-golf-gti-the-hot-hatch/) - No doubt about it: Volkswagen needs to repair its reputation with consumers in the wake of Dieselgate. One good way to do that might be to loan everybody a new Golf GTI. Once naysayers got behind the wheel and put their foots down, this little hot-hatch would leave all that negativity in the dust. What
- [2017 Nissan Titan: Just call me Big Daddy!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-nissan-titan-just-call-me-big-daddy/) - Sometimes, words just catch your eye: “It can still pull a respectable load, and it doesn’t feel strained while doing so.” That’s what U.S. News and World Report says about this year’s Nissan Titan, and let’s be honest, a gay man like me couldn’t have written a more gayly clever phrase. When you can do a
- [First drive: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a space-saver--and a life-saver, too](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/first-drive-2018-hyundai-santa-fe-is-a-space-saver-and-a-life-saver-too/) - I am so glad that Hyundai finally gave protections to its LGBTQ employees, because now I can gush about their cars and not feel guilty, knowing that its queer workers are protected. The brand new Santa Fe is impressive all the way around. For example, The Car Connection says this year’s Santa Fe “delivers on
- [2017 Nissan Murano: All the control and style of pricier competitors](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2017-nissan-murano-all-the-control-and-style-of-pricier-competitors/) - This year’s Murano is another one of those SUVs that does a little bit of everything well, but for some, it doesn’t do any one thing particularly outstanding. It's reliable, roomy, elegant, easy to drive, enjoyable and has some get-up-and-go when needed, but not an overabundance. The name is tasteful enough, but it doesn’t evoke
- [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan finally finds its place in the sun](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-finally-finds-its-place-in-the-sun/) - Praise for the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is universal--in America at least. Previous iterations weren't so lucky: the Tiguan was a lost, smallish-biggish SUV that couldn’t find its footing. Not enough pep, not enough room, hard to figure out: few had praise for it...until now. I recently drove the 2018 Tiguan 2.0T SE along the
- [2018 Chevrolet Equinox is lighter in the loafers](https://gaywheels.com/2017/11/2018-chevrolet-equinox-is-lighter-in-the-loafers/) - The 2018 Chevy Equinox is lighter in the loafers -- as in, it's about 400 lbs. lighter, a 10% reduction in weight, for improved fuel economy and more adept handling. Of course, it’s also undergone a style makeover that makes it even more handsome than it already was. A new line of powertrains and advanced
- [2018 Volkswagen Atlas in Maine: Look out, Cabot Cove, here come the bears!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2018-volkswagen-atlas-in-maine-look-out-cabot-cove-here-come-the-bears/) - Imagine giving a big queen like me the keys to a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium with 4Motion and allowing me to drive up and down the Atlantic coastline of Maine. Naturally, I had a blast and couldn’t help but think about that very cheesy and very faux-gay 1980s TV show Murder, She Wrote,
- [2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Everyone at Gaywheels loves going Rogue!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-nissan-rogue-hybrid-everyone-at-gaywheels-loves-going-rogue/) - Our potential winner of this year's Gayest Car Trim Award is the Nissan Rogue Sport, which is the somewhat smaller twin of the Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue all by itself is a peppy, fun smallish SUV that packs a punch with some nachos and glitterati to go with it…. And now we have a
- [Holy guacamole, it's the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/holy-guacamole-its-the-2018-mercedes-amg-gla45/) - So, yeah, this be-winged and be-dazzled Mercedes arrived a few days ago – in Kryptonite Green Metallic paint. All I could shout was, “Holy Guacamole!” Which, is the polite way of saying, “Super shiz, Batman, what in Gotham is that?” Well, as it turns out, that is the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45. The basic car is
- [2017 BMW X1: Wow, what a car!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-bmw-x1-wow-what-a-car/) - BMW must have confused me with fellow Gaywheels writer Casey Williams, sans the 100-extra pounds that I carry. The company sent me an X1 to test, and I will admit that I felt just like Casey, being easy-breezy as I drove down picturesque roads, living the gay high-life. It’s a great feeling to be sure, even
- [2017 Toyota Yaris iA: Nothing basic here](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-toyota-yaris-ia-nothing-basic-here/) - Everybody remembers their first car: mine was a pale blue, 1969 Toyota Corona. It was a big deal, for both of us--me, and Toyota. For me, the Corona represented freedom, independence, and the gateway into a larger world--once I got it running, that is. (It was gifted to me by my parents with a broken
- [2018 Ford Edge Sport flies like Paul Bunyan's axe](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2018-ford-edge-sport-flies-like-paul-bunyans-axe/) - When automakers glue the word “SPORT” onto the ass of their crossovers, it usually means there’s a bunch of plastic accouterments screwed to the sides. Perhaps they change some dash trim from woodgrain to carbon fiber, but that’s usually it. Well, except for the Ford Edge Sport that looks and goes like a hurled hatchet.
- [First drive: All-new 2018 Volvo S90, V90 prove the Gay 90s have returned](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/first-drive-all-new-2018-volvo-s90-v90-prove-the-gay-90s-have-returned/) - The Gay Nineties have returned--at least for Volvo. If you're fortunate enough to enjoy your nineties, however defined, you really should do it with style and flair, assuming all your money isn’t going to health insurance. Many people think of the Mercedes Benz E Class or S Class cars as the ultimate in luxury, and
- [First drive: 2018 Volvo XC60 is Ab Fab and fast, with stealth and show-pony spirit](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/first-drive-2018-volvo-xc60-is-ab-fab-and-fast-with-stealth-and-show-pony-spirit/) - The near future will be electrified, according to Volvo. At a recent presentation in Denver, engineers from Volvo spoke about how the self-driving electric car is not too far in the future, and Volvo plans to be among the key innovators in the industry. In the meantime, SUVs are all the rage, and the latest
- [2017 Cadillac Escalade still symbolizes exhibitionism at its best](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-cadillac-escalade-still-symbolizes-exhibitionism-at-its-best/) - The Cadillac Escalade is unquestionably the go-to SUV for anyone looking for big-boy luxury, style, and bling in a people-hauler. It is a beast that commands attention, a real symbol of success--shiny, audacious, draws peeps wherever it roams. It has starred in countless music videos, dazzled folks in riveting magazine ad spreads, graced the driveways
- [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a big, spicy habanero](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-is-a-big-spicy-habanero/) - With a name conceived as some amalgamation of a tiger and iguana, the Tiguan was always part car, part SUV and styled like a Golf on heels. It identified as a Volkswagen, but looked bland. But, driving it was a spicy delight with that turbo engine propelling it down the left lane of fast freeways.
- [2017 Subaru BRZ: Quirky, spunky, funky, but in a hygienic way](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-subaru-brz-quirky-spunky-funky-but-in-a-hygienic-way/) - First off, honey, if anyone has ever said to you that you are such a cuddly bear, they were, in all honesty, referring to your largess, which means you will never be able to ride comfortably in the easy breezy Subaru BRZ. The admittedly nice bucket front seats are tight and geared for limited drag,
- [That’s so LGBTQ: Ford F-150 pickup is perfect for rest, relaxation and (if needed) rescue](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/thats-so-lgbtq-ford-f-150-pickup-is-perfect-for-rest-relaxation-and-if-needed-rescue/) - Come heaven or high waters from hurricanes named Harvey, Irma and Maria, bears just plow through--and they usually do it with a fair amount of food. The Key West Bear Weekend (October 19-23) is still on: all the hotels are open and a party is guaranteed amongst the cleanup that will still be going on.
- [2017 Fiat 124 Spider is not from Italy -- and nobody cares [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-fiat-124-spider-is-not-from-italy-and-nobody-cares-video-review/) - There’s a statement on Fiat’s USA website that reads, “The best-value roadster in America just arrived from Italy.” Yeah, it’s not from Italy. It’s from Japan, though the engine is Italian. The transmission isn’t. You following this? No? OK, then, let me explain. Unlike the original Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124 Spider that debuted in 1966 and
- [2017 Lexus RC 350: I love driving this car, but get the IS 350](https://gaywheels.com/2017/10/2017-lexus-rc-350-i-love-driving-this-car-but-get-the-is-350/) - The 2017 Lexus RC 350 is a fast and fabulous car that really is a joy to drive on any road, especially one where you can punch it like Charlie’s Angels chasing some bad guy wearing a tan suit and English Leather. The acceleration is great, the handling is smooth and the fun and pep
- [2018 Honda Odyssey embraces vintage tech [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2018-honda-odyssey-embraces-vintage-tech-video-review/) - Well, my husband is at it again. He won a bid for a small 1956 console stereo that we certainly don’t need, but will look perfect in our mid-century home. So, we’re in the redesigned 2018 Honda Odyssey driving to Grand Rapids, Michigan to pick it up. Turns out, the Odyssey is just about the
- [The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica should snatch the minivan crown](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/the-2018-chrysler-pacifica-should-snatch-the-minivan-crown/) - It's minivan week here at Gaywheels! Yesterday, Sam gave us his take on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, and today, Ruth takes the Pacifica's 2018 sibling for a spin. Stay tuned for Casey's review of the Honda Odyssey, coming tomorrow. Minivans--you either love ‘em or hate ‘em, there is no middle ground as far as
- [That’s so family: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is pretty and gay and practical](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/thats-so-family-2017-chrysler-pacifica-hybrid-is-pretty-and-gay-and-practical/) - “Inspired by Juneau, Alaska, Pacifica Hybrid features an exclusive interior environment combining Black and Alloy with Anodized Ice Cave accents, Ice Blue stitching and black piping….” Okay, whoever wrote that for Chrysler’s promotional materials really should get paid overtime. That was a brilliant description of the interior of the 2017 Pacifica, a minivan that is
- [NASCAR owners stand up for Trump & racism](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/nascar-owners-stand-up-for-trump-racism/) - Last year, NASCAR publicly condemned North Carolina's hateful, homophobic HB2. That was something of a surprise, given the organization's stereotypically straight, white, conservative fan base. But while NASCAR itself might be uncomfortable with homophobia, NASCAR team owners are totally okay with racism. Over the weekend, several of them expressed solidarity with Donald Trump, making it clear
- [2017 Infiniti Q70: It’s big, it’s beautiful, and needs a gentle touch](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2017-infiniti-q70-its-big-its-beautiful-and-needs-a-gentle-touch/) - When you think of old-style glamour and glitz along the lines of the original Oceans Eleven, you think of nightlife, lotsa flashing lights, martinis, tuxedos, men’s cologne and jazzy lounge music that sets the bar low enough so you can get high on just the excitement and the smell of men’s VO-5 hairspray. Well, to
- [2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is still the chief](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2017-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-is-still-the-chief/) - The Jeep Cherokee Chief, with its distinguished white roof and body stripes, was memorable enough that it was reimagined as a concept car a few years ago. But look under the skin and inside the cabin of the baby blue SUV with white striping, and you realize it's just a re-bodied Wrangler Unlimited. Sensing there
- [2017 Nissan Armada: Your Love Boat awaits!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2017-nissan-armada-your-love-boat-awaits/) - Love, exciting and new... Come aboard, we’re expecting you... You can almost hear Jack Jones or Dionne Warwick sing the theme to one of every LGBTQ's favorite 1980s TV shows as you approach the 2017 Nissan Armada. Yes, this really is The Love Boat, and it is a yacht that sails with all the will
- [2017 Mini Cooper S Countryman All-4 is easy, breezy, George and ‘Weezy](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2017-mini-cooper-s-countryman-all-4-is-easy-breezy-george-and-weezy/) - I’ve always loved the Mini Cooper. All Minis are fun, spunky little cars that really put the motor into motoring, and you can’t help but feel, while driving one, that you are starring in some nuevo groovy European movie with intrigue, adventure and full-frontal nudity. It’s fun to sprint all over the contiguous United States
- [2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, love child of the Nissan Rogue and Juke: Casey's video review](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/2017-nissan-rogue-sport-love-child-of-the-nissan-rogue-and-juke-caseys-video-review/) - What happens when two very good crossovers, the Nissan Rogue and Juke, get together for a love-borne fling and end up producing a lovely child? Well, it might be something like the cool new Rogue Sport which has most of the space and comfort of the Rogue, but the tie-fighter reflexes of the Juke. Placed
- [That’s so gay: 2017 Mazda CX-9 is big gay fun!](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/thats-so-gay-2017-mazda-cx-9-is-big-gay-fun/) - Sometimes, someone else has said it better and more succinctly than you can: “The CX-9 is a solid choice for the vast majority of buyers. It combines interior comfort with room for up to seven passengers, along with athletic handling that's atypical for an SUV. Fuel economy is above average for the class, and the
- [The 2017 Lexus LX 570 is a mixed bag](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/the-2017-lexus-lx-570-is-a-mixed-bag/) - I love things that are posh just as much as the next gal, especially when it comes to cars. Metal eye candy with fancy-schmancy innards, the smell of rich leather, a smooth ride that makes your booty feel pampered. You know, those fetching four-wheel numbers that make parking attendants everywhere grovel. Even though the 2017
- [That’s so gay: 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is perfect for the senior class at LGBTQ High](https://gaywheels.com/2017/09/thats-so-gay-2017-toyota-avalon-hybrid-is-perfect-for-the-senior-class-at-lgbtq-high/) - My next gay stop this year will be in Key West, Florida, for October's Key West Bear Weekend. This is a really big event for really big men as we celebrate the end (hopefully) of hurricane season. If you are flying into Miami and have to drive all those long water roads to get to Key
- [That’s so gay: 2017 Acura MDX is big, bulky, butch and quite the beauty](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/thats-so-gay-2017-acura-mdx-is-big-bulky-butch-and-quite-the-beauty/) - Ever gone out with someone whose size rivaled that of the Jolly Green Giant? Did the "big reveal" show that your massive companion was anatomically proportional, making you feel as though you were standing at the feet of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial? Sure, things might've gotten a bit awkward and cramped, but you
- [2017 BMW M240i ups the ante for second place [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/2017-bmw-m240i-ups-the-ante-for-second-place-video-review/) - Earlier this summer, I reviewed the BMW 230i and declared it my “second favorite BMW” after the i8 plug-in. I may have been a big too hasty in that pronouncement. While I liked the 230i’s simplicity and manual transmission, one should never underestimate what more power and all-wheel-drive can do to one’s joy meter. It
- [2017 Cadillac Escalade flashes bling from grille to fins [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/2017-cadillac-escalade-flashes-bling-from-grille-to-fins-video-review/) - Cadillacs are supposed to be big, bold, crisply styled, and filled to the headliner with advanced luxury conveniences. You should be able to identify one from three football fields away. The Escalade does that and more, flashing bling from grille to fins. You could park a 1957 Cadillac Brougham next to the Escalade and be
- [That’s so gay: 2017 Chrysler 300 is the big Mary of muscle cars](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/thats-so-gay-2017-chrysler-300-is-the-big-mary-of-muscle-cars/) - Well, if I had a spare $35,000 plus, I would consider getting this Queen Mary of muscle cars! If you are into big queens who know how to roar past crowded aisles and slow-moving queues, you will enjoy the Chrysler 300. This is the big boat of the Chrysler lineup, a full-size sedan that drives
- [2017 Land Rover Discovery articulates its purpose](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/2017-land-rover-discovery-articulates-its-purpose/) - I had seen the sleek new Land Rover Discovery in photos and didn’t really think it was that big of a deal. I mean, it looked like another fancy off-roader and not that much different from the Discovery Sport. But, then I encountered the beast at an off-road course during vintage car racing weekend at
- [First Drive: All-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan may be finally ready for America](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/first-drive-all-new-2018-volkswagen-tiguan-may-be-finally-ready-for-america/) - Volkswagen admits up front that it has work to do before it can regain the trust of U.S. shoppers. It's starting by offering a 6-year / 72,000-mile transferable warranty on the new 2018 Tiguan, which is 11 inches longer than the old Tiguan from 2017. In short, the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger and sexier,
- [First Drive: 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is a ‘Shantay, you stay’](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/first-drive-2018-nissan-rogue-sport-is-a-shantay-you-stay/) - The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is here, and it's a spunky pocket bear, perfect for all your wild bear fantasies but nice enough to bring to those Lutheran potlucks where at least one person lifts a plate to see whose name is written on the masking tape underneath (thus deciding whether or not to pass
- [2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio expands the definition of an 'Italian sports car' [video review]](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/2018-alfa-romeo-stelvio-expands-the-definition-of-an-italian-sports-car-video-review/) - If your idea of an Italian car is something small, sexy, fast, and with two seats, then with the first-ever 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelivio, two out of four ain’t bad. Named for the Stelvio Pass, the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, Alfa Romeo’s suave new crossover looks ready to conquer its namesake--or
- [Does the 2017 Lincoln Continental have star quality?](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/does-the-2017-lincoln-continental-have-star-quality/) - Believe it or not, nearly 80 years ago, the Lincoln Continental hit the scene. It was always a luxe ride right from the start, a real head-turner. As a matter of fact, back in 1940, architect extraordinaire Frank Lloyd Wright described the vehicle as "the most beautiful car ever designed." So enamored was he with
- [Redesigned 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is so camp](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/redesigned-2018-subaru-crosstrek-is-so-camp/) - Is there anything better than waking up in a tent to the sound of thunder, lightning, and rain pattering? I’m crazy, but I love it. If there’s anything better, it’s knowing the new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is sitting outside, able to get you back out of the remote place from which you’re enjoying Mother Nature’s
- [2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD: A bear that's comfortable in town or the country](https://gaywheels.com/2017/08/2017-nissan-armada-platinum-4wd-a-bear-thats-comfortable-in-town-or-the-country/) - The Nissan Armada has come a long way since its launch back in 2003, when it was known as the Pathfinder’s "Country Cousin" and had one of the highest number of consumer complaints listed by Consumer Reports. The latest version the 2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4WD (a less-expensive version of the Infiniti QX80, kind of
- [2017 Chevy Bolt EV: You’ll look great in this space-age car of tomorrow](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/2017-chevy-bolt-ev-youll-look-great-in-this-space-age-car-of-tomorrow/) - I will say this, I was impressed by how controlled both the acceleration and braking on the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV are. If you put the car in ‘L' instead of ‘D'rive, you can cruise around town and mostly never have to use the brake to stop. In the ‘L' mode (not quite like The
- [2017 Lexus GX 460: Big, bold, beautiful and better with bears](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/2017-lexus-gx-460-big-bold-beautiful-and-better-with-bears/) - I was in Dallas recently for the annual Texas Bear Round Up, hosted each year by the ever-loving and easy-swinging Dallas Bears. To clarify, there are no bears that must be caught via a Wonder Woman lasso, as catching a human bear either by the horns or hind legs is simple to do, with or without
- [Volkswagen opens its Atlas for a very big trip](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/volkswagen-opens-its-atlas-for-a-very-big-trip/) - Somewhere in the back of our collective minds, we still associate Volkswagen with Beetles. And while VW still builds very cool little Beetles, it makes its mint on sedans, wagons, and crossovers like the Passat, Jetta, and Tiguan. But, none of those cars are large enough for a tribe of seven and their gear. But
- [2017 Buick Encore: I felt so relaxed in this car](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/2017-buick-encore-i-felt-so-relaxed-in-this-car/) - As I was driving this year’s Buick Encore, which has a few styling upgrades from 2016, many people, including passengers, were a bit miffed. They still make Buicks? I thought Buicks were supposed to be boats with port and starboard lights. My grandfather used to drive a Buick…. And so it goes. Yes, Buick is
- [2017 BMW X4 M40i: The ultimate driving machine and cool af](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/2017-bmw-x4-m40i-the-ultimate-driving-machine-and-cool-af/) - Those of you who know what af means will totally understand the high praise. To the rest of you, my apologies for getting a little irreverent, but it's no sign of disrespect. In fact, quite the opposite. I recently spent a week driving this ultimate thrill machine, BMW’s new M performance series X4, loving every
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- [That’s so gay: 2017 Infiniti QX30 is fast and loose and tight](https://gaywheels.com/2017/07/thats-so-gay-2017-infiniti-qx30-is-fast-and-loose-and-tight/) - Many cars, especially SUVs and their knockoffs, are designed for the person with an "active" lifestyle. What does that mean? It means that you, the driver, exercises regularly, or at least owns a pair of gym shorts. It means you get off your butt often, and therefore you don’t have as much of a rear
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