Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
For those of you who love European-style rally racing, and long for the sight of a turbocharged all-wheel-drive car like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to come thundering past on a narrow gravel track, there are others who prefer the Baja 1000.
The 1000, a long-distance rally dominated by big, American desert trucks and the sound of [...]
Read more »Coupés have two doors
I think my problem, herein known as the problem, lies between connotation and denotation. Denotation is the literal meaning of the word, connotation refers to the associations or emotional connections of the word that have developed over time.
For instance, “I’m feeling gay” meant, “I’m feeling happy” in 1950, but will earn you all sorts of [...]
Read more »Comment: Automotive journalists and airmiles
I’ll keep this one short and sweet: auto manufacturers fly automotive journalists to junkets, where we usually get put up in a nice hotel in a nice climate and get to drive the latest shiny new cars.
As if that wasn’t enough nice stuff, the manufacturers and reputable newspapers have policies in place regarding the graft [...]
Monteverdi Safari and Sbarro Windhound
In the late 70s, off-roading was big business. Buoyed by interest in international off-road competitions like the Baja 1000. Everyone wanted to drive a rugged, macho truck — especially after the fuel crisis finished.
But there was a problem. See, Ford Broncos and Jeeps were alright, but they didn’t exactly hold luxuries in high regard. And [...]
Photo: The Junior Lux Brigade
Highlighting the Mercedes C230, BMW 323i, and Lexus IS250 AWD.
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