by Wallace Wyss - When Harley Earl was GM VP in charge of Styling (later a word replaced by "Design" as "styling" sounded too frivolous) in the Fifties, it seems he had an obsession for testing the limits of how each brand was regarded by the … [Read more...]
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Design Review: 2022 Fisker Ocean SUV
November 19, 2021 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Been following Henrik Fisker since he worked for Aston Martin and Jaguar. We love his sports cars for their sheer sensuous shapes but SUVs are a little harder to make sexy. In Manhattan Beach, CA., where his new … [Read more...]
Mercedes EQS A Conservative Approach to an Electric Sedan
November 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Mercedes has fielded an all new electric sedan, designed to compete with Tesla and possibly the Lucid. Mercedes is confident enough to make this their electric flagship. Base engine is a 329-hp, rear-drive powertrain … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the Joy of Driving
November 17, 2021 By 1 Comment
Do you remember the feeling you had when you were first practising for your driving test in a used Peugeot? In all likelihood, you felt excited, enthusiastic, and optimistic – and were looking forward to all of the great freedom, autonomy, and fun … [Read more...]
Book Review: Holman & Moody The Legendary Race Team
November 15, 2021 By 1 Comment
Review by Wallace Wyss - Title: Holman & Moody The Legendary Race Team Publisher: Octane Press (Motorbooks; 1st edition January 5, 2003) Authors: Tom Cotter & Al Pierce Language: English Hardcover: 248 pages ISBN-10: 0760308756 ISBN-13: … [Read more...]
A Day In The Life
November 13, 2021 By 11 Comments
How a Cobra is the raison d'etre for a famous Beatles song. by Wallace Wyss - I don't have Sirius radio, but whenever I have a test car that does, I tune to the Beatles Channel, where they have experts that go into each of the Beatles … [Read more...]
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