My latest for The Huffington Post, an interview with Victor LaValle about Iron Maiden, Jason Voorhees, Multiple Satans, and his new literary horror novel, “The Devil in Silver.” Read it here.
Why Brown Cars are Red Hot
My latest essay for Yahoo! Autos: an in-depth exploration of automotive exterior color trends that completely inverts that trope about the tedium of watching paint dry.
Pebble Beach, for Car Haters
We find ten very entertaining things to do at the Pebble Beach Concours d”Elegance, for those of you who hate looking at the most gorgeous classic cars in the world. Click through the slideshow at Vanity Fair.
Mercedes SL Mania
We drive–and rank–all six generations of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster. See if our (very personal and subjective) countdown matches with your own, over at Vanity Fair.
My First Piece for GQ!
The Tesla Model S! The Lamborghini Urus! The Jaguar F-Type! The BMW i8 Spyder. A whole page in GQ full of Berkian nonsense. Click on the image below to see a shitty scan, or buy the magazine yourself, you chintzy bitch. (Page 218.)
Jay Leno’s Crappiest Car
This weekend, Jay Leno is auctioning off a car for a worthy cause. This gave us an excuse to call him up and discuss his charitable endeavors, the K.G.B.”s technology gap, driving an antique wooden car that’s literally on fire, and the worst vehicle he”s ever owned. Read all about it at Vanity Fair.
Audi Goes Beefcake
The new (to America) Audi RS5 is totally Clooney, but hotter. Check out my review of this handsome two-door stranger at Yahoo! Autos’ Motoramic.
Shock and Awesome
The Tesla Model S Sets Itself on Stunning, Fires, Hits Our Heart.
Read our (brief) ride and drive review, at Vanity Fair.
Back to School?
Back to School time seems eons away, but the Chicago Tribune still asked me to provide one (just one!) tip for making the new school year easier for kids and parents. Here it is.