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Going Topless: Natural Vitamin D Immersion While in Motion

Howard Barbanel | Posted 11.30.2012 | New York
Read More: Fall Weather, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Fall, Hardtop-Convertible, Convertibles, Presidential Debates, Captain Kirk, New York News
Howard Barbanel

I admit it. I love going topless. I'm not referring to nude or topless beaches or nudist colonies. I'm talking about the sun in my face and the wind in my hair when my hardtop convertible is the fully retracted position.

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GMC's 2011 Heavy Duty 2500 Pickup Has More Swagger than before

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Big Three Automakers, Vortec V8, Nissan Titan, Malibu, Z28 Handling Package, Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Sierra, Duramax Diesel, Dodge, Toyota Tundra, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Gmc 2500HD, Ford F-Series, NASCAR Campin World Truck Series, Business News
Steve Parker

This GMC 2500 Sierra stands up to the toughest truck-centric scrutiny -- that of those who actually use their truck as a tool along with their belts, compressors, ice chests... and race cars.

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Road test - 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Irvine-California, Mazda, Mg, Eskimo, Oxnard, Hiroshima, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Triumph, Business News
Steve Parker

Believe it or not, there is still a fairly low-priced two-seater with an open top, engine in front and rear wheel drive, a near perfect 50/50 weight d...

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Road Test -- All-New 2010 Ford Taurus

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Australia, Honda Accord, Traction Control, Chicago Auto Show, Ford Mustang, All-Wheel Drive, Ford Taurus, Taurus Sho, Anti-Lock Brakes, Jack Telnack, Ford Five Hundred, Front-Wheel Drive, Ford Freestyle, Audi 5000, Motor Trend, Don Petersen, Hvac, Ford Tempo, Chevrolet Corvette, Formula 1, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Ford Fusion, Ford Ecoboost Engine, Bmw, Europe, Ford Sync, Jackie Stewart, Sony, Business News
Steve Parker

The 2010 Ford Taurus' shifter system is more than acceptable and adds some unexpected but welcome panache for the driver who wants to think he's in something better and sportier than, er, a Taurus.

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What!?! Bob Lutz back at GM!

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: White House, T. Boone Pickens, Chevy Volt, Ford Fusion Hybrid, John Z DeLorean, Chrysler, Buick, AT&T, Plymouth Prowler, Chevrolet, Dodge Viper, Tom Matano, Cars, All Things Considered, Gmc, Edward Whitacre, Hybrid Honda Insight, Robert Siegel, Npr, Chevrolet Volt, Bmw, Bob Lutz, General Motors, Fritz Henderson, Dodge Challenger, Pontiac GTO, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Ford Flex, Pontiac G8, VVC Motors, Cadillac, Business News
Steve Parker

Is it possible for a 77-year old to do a complete 180-degree turn from his life experience and philosophy? After all, among Lutz's major claims to fame are green-lighting the Dodge Viper and the Plymouth Prowler faux hot rod.

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