Vehicles
Seek and Ye Shall Find
Author Tom Cotter’s trilogy of vintage vehicle tomes are great reads – and nearly impossible to put down. After all, who among us doesn’t dream of finding a long-forgotten Ferrari or a classic Indian motorcycle …
Domestic Insanity
The 2010 Hennessey HPE700 LS9 Camaro is proof that American muscle is not dead, but rather in the hands of mad scientists who love cramming bigger engines into products not originally intended for them. In …
A couple of weeks ago, Toyota invited a couple of the Gear Patrol crewmen, Ben and Bradley, to check out the new 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Ultimate destination: Las Vegas. We suggested departing from Bradley’s Los …
Hot. Hatch.
As a gear and car nut, one learns to appreciate the details in life. It’s not about the shirt; it’s about the stitching. It’s not about the song; it’s the crescendo of the quartet. And …
Mess With the Bull, You Get the Horns
It’s no secret that American car makers are in the process of reinventing themselves. Their image and their vehicles are being transformed, as well. Admittedly, we’re often enamored with the latest models to arrive at …
Ice Ice Baby
Michelin (Tire, not Stars, but the same company) has a new winter tire, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best out this year. Providing as much ice and snow-prowling capabilities without forgoing …
One Week With Volkswagen's Foray Into Seduction
In 2008, Volkswagen, decided that well, people needed another “people’s car”. A car, perhaps not as brash and inappropriate as the Phateon but not as docile or plebeian as the Passat. The result, if you …
The Right Set for All Your Vices
Gents, it’s time to don your burgundy bathrobes and leave your top hats at the door. The Denizili Gentleman’s Club 3-Piece Brandy set is the perfect solution for the next time a buddy winds up …
New Car By Way of Video Game? Sure, Why Not.
The 2010 Volkswagen GTI Mk VI. The teutonic rabble rouser from Deutschland has arrived and VW realizing that yes, men use DVR’s and yes we do skip commercials, have found another way to get our …
See America's Best Idea
Considering we’re still in a recession, and the relative weakness of the dollar in general abroad, there’s never been a better time to keep your summer or holiday vacation sites firmly set in the U.S. …
