Category Archives: News

Quick Look: 2013 Ford Escape

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Craig Fitzgerald

The outgoing Ford Escape became a best-seller after its introduction in 2001, but the truth is, I never liked it much. It always felt cheap and thrashy to me, especially on the trip I took to the motorcycle show at … Continue reading →

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Why “the News” shouldn’t cover cars

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Craig Fitzgerald

Two stories in the last few days have cemented my opinion that every news channel should have a legitimate automotive expert on speed-dial, if not on staff. The first was the news that ABC News’s “Chief Investigative Correspondent” Brian Ross won … Continue reading →

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Fear Marketing 101

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Craig Fitzgerald

Not three months ago, the Toyota Prius was nailed to the showroom floor. Less expensive gas and a year’s worth of bad press surrounding the “unintended acceleration” issue (read: “I stepped on the gas and the brake” issue) meant that … Continue reading →

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Jalopnik, TTAC, Mommy blogs and Journalism 101

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Craig Fitzgerald

    Jalopnik and The Truth About Cars are foaming at the mouth over the following: http://dearcrissy.com/crazy-toyota-mommy-networks-mom-bloggers-story/ The gist is this: Crissy Someb0dy-or-Other has something I’d rather carve my eyes out than read: A “mommy blog.” Anyhoo, she’s up in … Continue reading →

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Cadillac CTS Coupe Wrapup

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Craig Fitzgerald

I can’t say I don’t like the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, because in a lot of ways, I think it’s pretty sharp. On the other hand, with all the competition Cadillac faces, and with its $48,000 price tag (in V6 … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: 2011 Kia Sportage EX

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Craig Fitzgerald

    It’s been a long time since I’ve driven a Kia Sportage. Two generations, in fact. The last one I drove was probably some time around 1999 and I’ll pull no punches here: It was the single biggest pile … Continue reading →

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The Massachusetts RMV stole my $750

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Craig Fitzgerald

So I went to switch over my license and my plates from the state of Vermont to my new state of Massachusetts today. I purchased both cars privately, from residents of Massachusetts. The transactions we conducted both took place in … Continue reading →

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What’s the Fiat-Chrysler Dealer Meeting Mean for New England?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Craig Fitzgerald

The Detroit News reported yesterday that 400 Chrysler dealers flew into Detroit to hear a pitch from Fiat in the hopes that they could convince 200 dealers in 119 select cities around the country to open a Fiat store.Today they’ll … Continue reading →

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The Blind Leading the Blind Spot

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Craig Fitzgerald

“And now, my friend, the first rule of Italian driving: What is behind me is not important.” — Franco Bertollini, The Gumball Rally (1976) I’m an unabashed fan of cars from the post-war period, right up until the end of … Continue reading →

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