Only In LA: The Epic Hamborghini Food Truck
The great thing about writing a car blog in LA is, you’re always just 3 or 4 streets away from inspiration. This is precisely what happened to my writer’s blocked…
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Only In LA: Automotive Homage
Here in LA, we do some freaky stuff. Perhaps you've heard. Fill our faces with botulism, pump up our boobs with salt water and vaccuum our…
Freak of the Week: Mr. Unimog
Quick Quiz: What’s 6,000 pounds, has five wheels and eats H3s for breakfast? Give up? It’s this: The Mercedes Unimog, which, for lack of a…
Dear BMW Design Team Part 2: Loved The Wonka Factory Visit
Remember that scrappy little kid Charlie who went to the Wonka candy factory, escorted by Gene Wilder & a motley group of other candy-crazed brats? Yeah,…
Dear Car & Driver, My 10 Are Uglier
This week, Car & Driver published their list of “The 10 Ugliest Cars For Sale Today.” While I appreciate the effort, I’m concerned that some serious contenders…
Bumper Stickers: Know Thyself
I’m fascinated by the Bumper Stickers people plaster on their automobiles. Like the pot leaf? Dancing bears? Maybe those aren’t exactly the smartest choice unless you want…
Mama’s Poll: Alt Cars
In honor of this weekend's Alt Car Expo, I think it's time we pick a winner. That is, our favorite, fictional non-traditional vehicle. Will it…
Dude, Or Douchebag: Paint Job
It seems that plenty of people are painting their cars these days in lieu of buying a new one. Great idea. And for yours truly, it is…
Digital License Plates: Mama’s Top 5
California has its flaws, but being progressive is something we do well. Sure, we have no infrastructure, we're crippled by debt and you could rest a…
Motorhead Drama: Desperately Seeking A Solution
Dear Motorhead Mama, This week, my lemon of a Volvo station wagon finally died. The car's been a pain in the you-know-what since day one.…