Cars
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 …
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 …
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. …
The Fixation is a new series of posts focused on… well, fixations. Unlike our regular posting schedule, yet much like the fixations that have laid victim to many-a-coveting, lusting men, these posts will come without …
Don't Call It A TOYota
There’s a race that you may or may not know of. It’s a 320 nautical mile ski race to the Magnetic North Pole. It’s called the Polar Challenge, and it’s a grueling test of cold …
The Garage of Manhood Dreams
As you have your inevitable adult Ferris Bueller moment, perhaps you should read more about the Architectural Garage contest winner. Earlier this year, Maserati ran a nationwide contest to uncover the finest architectural garage or …
