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Texas Wine Country Weekend
by Michael Satterfield – 07/02/2022 When most people think of Texas wine country, they automatically think of Fredericksburg, west of Austin in the much romanticized Hill Country, it’s home to some of
Where Cars Meet Culture
The Salton Sea North Shore Yacht Club
I am a major fan of mid-century modern architecture, and being in Southern California, we have more than our fair share of it to see. But one of my all-time favorite designers
Road Trip in the McLaren GT
picked up a new GT at McLaren of Dallas and took it to Madill, Oklahoma, for lunch at El Tequila Mexican Restaurant. The route I had chosen was about 225 miles, I
America’s First Road Trip
Horatio Nelson Jackson’s journey in 1903 wasn’t just a cross-country drive; it was a testament to the grit, vision, and sense of adventure that defined America’s early automotive pioneers. He was a
Behind the Scenes at Shelby World Headquarters: A Design Meeting and Factory Tour
by Michael Satterfield – 04/09/2010 (This story has been updated since it was first published) Yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Shelby World Headquarters for a design meeting. While I was
La Carrera Panamericana in a Mercedes SLS AMG
TGR Staff – Photos by Mercedes-Benz – 04/05/2010 In 2010, Mercedes-Benz made a splash in Mexico by showcasing both its classic and modern Gullwing sports cars to honor the legendary Carrera Panamericana.
2010 Jakarta Auto Show
by Michael Satterfield – 03/01/2010 I recently found myself at the Jakarta International Auto Show, an event brimming with rare automotive gems and stunning classics. Unfortunately, I only had my cell phone on
Route 66 Landmark: The Sycamore Inn
TGR Staff – 12/28/2009 Early in California history, the wide boulevard that became Route 66 in front of the Sycamore Inn was just a dirt path called the Santa Fe Trail. In
Route 66 in a Classic MINI
by Michael Satterfield – 09/17/2009 Having lived around a major stretch of Route 66 all my life, I decided to explore the more scenic section here in Southern California. I will combine this
Well Known Pit-Stop Lost In California Wildfires
by Michael Satterfield – 09/02/2009 You have read our previous post about some of our Sunday drives. The Southern California Automotive Community has lost an icon to the raging wildfires burning in the
The Long Way Home
by Michael Satterfield – 08/17/2009 The 24 Hours of Lemons was a great event, and rather than drive the arrow-straight I5 back home, I decided to take the long way home. Heading south
Back Roads Highway 76 & 79
by Michael Satterfield – 06/16/2009 California is an interesting state, both unfriendly to the car and dependant on it, constantly pushing for higher MPG, lower emissions, and to remove classic cars from the
Arizona Road Trip
We stopped in Williams, where we got a hotel and unpacked the car. After eating at a local restaurant, we headed out for a day at the Grand Canyon up Highway 64. Having
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