Archive for January 2005

This year the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in Indianapolis in 1955, it is the oldest and largest motorsports media association. The long list of members includes the very best in our field. I am truly humbled to belong to a group that includes such famous…

Last time we looked at some of the show’s exciting new cars and trucks, but for me one of the most fun parts of the show is the vendor mall. It must be, because I made a special trip back – some of it in 10 mph, clogged Saturday afternoon freeway traffic, just to check…

Last time we saw some of the vehicles and discussed a big change that will be coming to the LA Show: specifically a move from the current New Year’s time frame to November – to avoid the losing battle with the Detroit show. Now let’s take a more detailed look at some of the stars…

Since I have not yet been able to rationalize funding a trip to Detroit, every year my one must-see automotive event has been the Greater LA Auto Show. I went again this year and took plenty of photos to show you – so many, in fact, that I’ll share this visual treat with you over…

The San Diego International Auto Show actually spanned two years – starting on Dec. 29, 2004 and ending on Jan. 2, 2005. The show hours really made it easy to attend. I left home late in the afternoon on Jan. 1 and still had plenty of time to see everything. That day the doors were…