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.
Ricky Berens: Solid Gold
Olympic swimmer Ricky Berens told us his body is “nothing abnormal.” We disagree. Read the full interview at Vanity Fair.
Stick Shift Turns 4!
The second most important automotive column in the world celebrates its fourth birthday–with $1 million in fancy cars. Read about our recherche trio in Vanity Fair.
Dance. Dance. Revolution!
With “Step Up 4” hitting theaters this weekend, I talk to John Waters, Bill T. Jones, and Harry Shum Jr. about the odd revolutionary undercurrents embedded in many dance-off movies. Check it out over at The Huffington Post.
Gold Medalist Bryan Clay
Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay correctly predicts being ticketed for excessive speed in his BMW, and admits that his kids are “kind of over”¯ the Brian Clay Wheaties. Read all about it in Vanity Fair.
Worst Batmobile Ever? Best Batmobile Ever?
Is this the worst Batmobile ever? Or the best Batmobile ever? Find out at Vanity Fair, as we count down the best, and worst, of Mr. Blue Panties’ nearly 75 years of screechy vehicles.
Audi vs. Taco
Is the Audi e-tron electric car better than a taco stuffed into a shell made of Doritos? Find out in my review at Vanity Fair.