In heavy rotation for the new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is a 30-second TV spot in which an RV passes a Japanese manufactured hybrid. In the process, the Jetta Hyrbid shoots up from behind the RV and passes both vehicles. The tagline in the commercial is: “The first hybrid you’ll actually wanna drive.” Well, after a week behind […]
Whether or not your budget can bare the brunt of owning and maintaining a Bentley, a Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes or convertible Jaguar, one of the major car rental agencies is ready, willing and able to rent one to you! In this month’s issue of Business Traveler Magazine, I spell it all out for you–who’s […]
The Koreans got it long ago. They realized that while every consumer may not be willing or able to make a luxury car payment, he or she would still love to have the look, hence the expression: “Champagne taste and beer money.” That mentality has paid off big time for manufacturers like Kia and Hyundai. […]
Back in the early 90′s, when Camry and Accord ruled, I bought a 1993 Honda Accord. My sister opted for the Mazda counterpart–the 626. While the 626 was more similar in body type to the best selling Camry, it was, well, the stepchild, if you will. Since then, Mazda has taken on a whole new […]
On Earth Day, I’ve got a story to share that’s fun, informative and right on time for the season ahead when many will take to the open road for a little R&R–be it a quick weekend getaway, or full fledged vacation. Either way, I’ve got the perfect whip to get you there at a fraction […]
While Americans from east to west were basking in relatively mild spring temperatures, I was in Wisconsin, where (believe it or not) temperatures were STILL in the 30-40 degree range! Knowing I’d be flat on my back at the Kohler Waters Spa following the 75-minute drive from the Milwaukee airport, I couldn’t wait wait to see […]
Dreams can come a dime a dozen. What we do with those dreams plays a huge part in determining our character, which ultimately leads us to our destiny. Fulfilling the dream can come with a series of challenges. For example, one can dream of being drummer all day long. He or she can beat on […]
For Hombre Magazine, where I serve as car review editor, you’ll find my take on the new Ford Taurus—a car that prior to this current generation, I never particularly cared for as my kind of whip. But all that has changed, thanks to the exterior design team, led by Earl Lucas. Get the full story […]
In preparation of the 2013 Unity Concert, tomorrow, in Decatur, Georgia, Traveling In My World took time out to speak with the leaders of the foundations uniting to make a difference in the lives of high school children throughout greater Atlanta and the state of Georgia at large–celebrated drummer, J-Fly and electric violinist extraordinaire, Ken […]
We’re in an era when everyone wants more! For example, in 1987, Gordon Gekko told us “Greed is good.” In the decades to follow, businesses learned to streamline waste and human resources. The results include a tremendous rise in profits for U.S. corporations, now at an all time high since the end of 2010, according […]
May 20, 2013
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