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COAL: 2007 Dodge Caravan – Always There, Always Back
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 25 CommentsDad! This is exactly what we don’t want! This is a short, red, Caravan with no roof rack! -
Curbside Culture: 1991 Cadillac Brougham S.L.A.B. – I Don’t Wanna Be Right
Posted on January 8, 2019 | 56 CommentsI had a chance encounter with what is affectionately called a S.L.A.B., with a full set of five Swanger wheels, and thought I might share it with the good readers […] -
In-Motion Outtake: 1972 Volvo P1800 ES – Shot While Driving A Modern Volvo Wagon No Less
Posted on January 7, 2019 | 6 CommentsIt seems I have an affinity for coming across rare vintage Volvos while driving modern Volvos, as this was my second such instance in only several months. -
Infiniti G37 and Volkswagen GTI: The Final Comparison
Posted on January 7, 2019 | 34 CommentsHere we are, the final pair in the quest for an enjoyable, affordable family car two years ago. The 2016 VW GTI was the benchmark to beat, and lightly used […] -
COAL: 2014 Buick Regal GS – An Insignia in Disguise
Posted on January 6, 2019 | 29 CommentsIn early 2015, I decided I felt it was the right time for me to upgrade from the Astra, now 7 years old. I was aiming high and was looking […] -
Artistic Outtake: A Trip to the Gallery
Posted on January 5, 2019 | 16 CommentsWe had both D children home for Christmas holidays, so decided to take a family trip to our local art gallery. -
COAL:2012 Kia Soul – Clear Decision
Posted on January 5, 2019 | 26 CommentsGetting ready to wash it. Hard to believe a car I’d driven in 2016 had made such an impression on me. When I grew sick of issues with the ’09 F150 I […] -
CC Global: WSI XXL Truck Show – The Top Of The Line Of Dutch Trucking
Posted on January 4, 2019 | 24 CommentsSmall hauling companies, family businesses and owner-operators take pride in their trucks, tractors and big rigs. Typically, they also take the time and effort to present their spotless and colorful […] -
COAL: 2015 Toyota Tacoma — Lessons Learned
Posted on January 4, 2019 | 29 CommentsI foolishly titled my previous COAL entry “Ready For The Long Haul,” when writing about my 2014 Toyota Corolla. Spoiler Alert, this in my driveway. Before we get to the […] -
CC Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Honda Acty SDX 4X4 in Washington State
Posted on January 3, 2019 | No CommentsPosted by Staxman -
QOTD: It’s 2019; What Is On Your “To Find” List?
Posted on January 1, 2019 | 106 CommentsIn a weird way, work events and personal life have been in a vicious conspiracy throughout 2018. I’m not in the field nearly as much while at work, thus not […] -
Cohort Outtake/QOTD: A Zhiguli 2101 in New York Raises Questions
Posted on December 31, 2018 | 34 CommentsI haven’t posted a QOTD for a while, and looking at these pictures from the CC Cohort of a Zhiguli 2101, posted by kevin_xyxl, there seemed to more questions than […] -
COAL: 2008 Saturn Astra XR – Our German Orphan
Posted on December 30, 2018 | 54 CommentsIn late summer of 2008, our Malibu Maxx went back on lease. We had our Prizm, and decided to be a two compact car family, biased toward thrift. Of interest […] -
QOTD: What was your first car accident?
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 73 CommentsNew driving licence: check. Authorised access to a car: check. All the pieces were in place, -
CC For Sale: Need a Change of Scenery? – Mercedes Benz T2 Motorhome For Sale in Cape Town
Posted on December 29, 2018 | 16 CommentsThe upside of working almost till Christmas this year was early morning rush hour traffic died down in the preceding week, and I had more time to look for interesting […]