Havana, muy autentico! If you’ve always wanted to go back in time, a trip to Cuba may be for you. It’s certainly always been on my list- mainly because of the architecture, music, and cars. Essentially, cruising through Havana in a vintage Chevy was the best way for me to get to know the…
Learn the Magic of the Ultimate Driving Machine at BMW Driving School
And, you can learn safe driving. If you really want to. When people see a BMW on the road, all eyes and attention tend to go directly to it. Can you blame them? It’s a sharp looking car, full of power and known for delivering exhilarating driving experience, even on the most mundane roads. Anyone…
Cruising California in the 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Everyone drives in L.A. – and the Mazda 6 fit right in. I’d been to Los Angeles 3 times before my latest trip, but I’d never had to drive there. For this visit, a car was necessary and I was bracing myself for the experience. I picked up the pretty Mazda 6 Grand Touring at…
Drive Like a Royal: Touring the Prince’s Car Collection in Monaco
HSH (His Serene Highness) Prince Rainier, better known as the husband of Princess Grace Kelly, had a thing for cars. Hot, fast cars. His princely collection is on display in Monte Carlo. It’s a fitting spot for a car museum. After all, since 1929, Monte Carlo has been home to the famous Monaco Grand Prix….
Sleeping With The Cars at V8 Hotel
Are you ready to sleep with cars? At the V8 Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, car love has reached the level of sleeping together. As home to the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz museums, Stuttgart is a city where the automobile takes center stage. But the car experience doesn’t end when the museums close. You can spend the…
How to Warm Up to Volkswagen
What can VW do to regain its customers? Volkswagen certainly has a public relations nightmare on its hands. The German car company touted its clean diesel, then sold unwitting customers cars that spewed more noxious fumes in the air. But beyond making financial amends, the company is continuing its support of The Museum of Modern Art…
The Other Ford Theater: Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
New Ford Amphitheater signals Coney Island’s rebirth. Just in time for summer, Brooklyn has a new outdoor concert venue, at the beach in Coney Island. The 5,000 seat theater, covered but open to the ocean breezes, hosts both paid and free concerts, all by nationally known musicians. The Ford Amphitheater is a local partnership with Tri-State…
Escape the Room with Ford Escape
Sometimes you just gotta get away. It’s the city dweller’s fantasy: walk out your front door, hop in your car with your friends and head somewhere sweet. But escaping the city takes planning, cash and oh, yeah, a car. Contrast that with the suburbanite’s fantasy: Come into the city and see a show, one that…
Exploring Los Angeles Food in the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune and the food scene deliver. As a food lover, I know everything is fresh in Los Angeles, but you have to drive a lot to discover the food nuances. I had a food list, four days, and limited time to whip around Los Angeles and explore the food scene I had been…
Driving to Disney World – What you Need to Know
Is driving to Disney the best choice? If you fly into Orlando and stay at a Walt Disney World resort, you may be tempted to use the free Magical Express transportation and not rent a car. But there are pros and cons to having a car. If you rent a car, and stay on property,…