by Brian Armstead | Sep 8, 2020
So what’s behind the title of this review? Honestly, after driving the stellar 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible, I thought about Formula 1 teams Williams and Racing Point. They utilize their own chassis but use Mercedes-Benz-built engines. McLaren is even planning a...
by Brian Armstead | Dec 9, 2019
The makers of the Ultimate Driving Machine produce a few other types of driving machines as well, the company’s Rolls-Royce and Mini products contribute to the company’s bottom line as well as its reputation as an automaker. The company invited a slew of auto...
by Brian Armstead | Nov 29, 2019
I love restaurants that feature buffet-style meals, with Ethiopian and Indian buffets my favorites. Some decry the gluttony, as you often eat more than your tummy can hold, but no matter the amount, it sure is good going down. Recently, at the BMW Performance Center...
by Brian Armstead | Nov 4, 2019
South Beach Miami and cars go hand in hand. Walk along Ocean Drive on any evening, and the parade of Range Rovers, G-Wagens, Jeeps, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, McLarens, and a plethora of convertibles of every make are proof of that. Oh, and let’s not forget Roll-Royce...
by Brian Armstead | Oct 31, 2019
At the recent North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta, Georgia, the Hyundai Group showed a side of their conglomerate’s portfolio that most automotive journalists rarely get a chance to sample: Commercial vehicles. Think about the impact that...
by Brian Armstead | Oct 17, 2019
I’ve been writing about the automotive industry for 22 years, and I’ve enjoyed some great experiences traveling and test driving a myriad of cars, trucks and SUVs. On the car side, some of my favorite experiences have been on racetracks worldwide. Certain...
by Brian Armstead | Sep 27, 2019
It’s relatively easy to write about the current generation of Ford’s iconic Mustang. Just pop open your wallet or purse and look inside. If there isn’t a ton of cash, no problem. Ford has a more-than-capable Ecoboost four-cylinder Mustang (from $26,670) that outputs a...
by Brian Armstead | Jul 18, 2019
In today’s automotive market, to have a manufacturer launch a new seven- or eight-passenger SUV is nothing new. I recently wrote an article about the stellar BMW X7, with seven-passenger capability. The X7 is one fine vehicle – among the best SUVs I’ve ever driven. I...
by Brian Armstead | Jun 25, 2019
I am conflicted. I recently drove the new BMW X7, which combines stellar interior design and sensational driving and handling capability. My opinion was set, as I waxed ecstatic to friends and industry peers about my very high regard for the “X.” Then I drove the new...
by Brian Armstead | Nov 10, 2016
It’s what you don’t see that often determines what you get. Platform sharing has taken place for years, and it oftentimes makes good fiscal sense within a company like General Motors. If you are fifity-ish or older, then you remember the 1970’s Chevy Monte Carlo,...
by Brian Armstead | Aug 2, 2016
Fogo Island is an idyllic place, perched about as far to the Northeast as you can go in North America. Study the history of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, and you learn what grit and tenacity are all about. Drive around the island, and you’ll see decades old waterfront...
by Brian Armstead | Mar 29, 2016
“How much is too much?” That’s a question that frequently arises when the conversation turns to uber luxury cars. “I would never pay $300,000 for an automobile,” some will say, which might rule out a car like the 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith. Actually, at $372,545 as...
