Motor Press Guild’s Track Day 2004

It is fitting that as another year winds down I have the pleasure of describing some of the great new ...

Hybrid Technology (part 2)

Part of a Presentation by Toyota's Dave Hermance Dave HermanceExecutive Engineer – Environmental Engineering, Toyota Last time I told you ...

Hybrid Technology (part 1)

Part of a Presentation by Toyota's Dave Hermance Regular readers of AutoMatters & More might know that I own a ...

Sidewinder Offroad’s SV20 & GT LIVE Preview

This is shaping up to be a really hot December in Southern California – and I’m not talking about the ...

Michelin® PAX® System

As a driver, one of the things I keep tucked away in the back of my mind is the possibility ...

The Significance of #97 & Toyota Puts It In Play

I did something I rarely do last night. After I got back from my very wet autocross (on old slicks ...

Veterans’ Day 2004 & USS Midway

A Time for Reflection, Appreciation & Contemplation Yesterday I had the honor and privilege of driving a Korean War veteran ...

SEMA Show 2004 in Las Vegas: Absolutely FANTASTIC!

I just returned from the annual SEMA trade show in Las Vegas. Last year was the first year that I ...

San Diego’s Don Swanson Racing School

First, before I lose any of you, this is NOT just about a racing school so please keep reading. Wet ...

2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid (Real-World Road Test)

2005 Toyota Prius With the price for a gallon of regular gas exceeding $2.30 I thought it was about time ...