By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Lost in the hoopla over the all-new award-winning 2009 Ford F-150 and the very likable next-generation 2009 Dodge Ram is the Chevrolet Silverado.

The Ford and the Dodge are both exemplary renditions of a modern full- sized pickup truck. We like them both. And they both deserve the awards they have racked up including North American Truck of the Year for the F-150.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

In these challenging economic times many people are seeking the least expensive cars to own and operate, at least for their daily commute.

If driving cheap brings too many compromises - a total lack of amenities, a dangerous lack of performance, a reputation for shoddy build quality - then people may lean toward driving a bit more expensive.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

We drove the future of affordable automotive entertainment a few weeks ago.

The future we think is a small four-door sedan with the ability to comfortably transport four adults and cargo with an out-the-door price of under 25 grand rated at 30 miles to the gallon (on the highway with accelerator in a normal position), capable of neck- snapping adrenaline-elevating 0-to-60 time under six seconds and the necessary suspension setup to carve up winding blacktops.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

It was no surprise that we instantly liked the all-new Chevrolet Traverse.

Our first experience with the full-sized Chevy crossover came on a flawless autumn day hauling four adults and all the goodies necessary for a college football game tailgate party. The only downside to brilliant sunshine, moderate temperatures and fun with friends was the home team losing on a last-minute touchdown.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

The biggest Corvette unveiling in years occurred at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show when the new super-Vette ZR1 was revealed to the automotive press. It has drawn considerable attention since it hit the fast streets last year with its 638-horsepower supercharged V-8 together with the necessary run-fast accouterments to make it one of the world's premier sports cars.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Yes Virginia there is and will be a Cadillac. And no, Cadillac and muscle car is not an oxymoron.

Let’s forget for just a few minutes all the talk about corporate restructuring and about the supposed death rattle at GM.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Now you can drive a real bling machine with a somewhat clear conscience.

If you’ve missed the Cadillac Escalade experience, but still have the burning desire to have a shiny new Caddy sitting on 22-inch chromed aluminum wheels parked in your driveway even in this challenging economic climate and even as political correctness dictates everything green, Cadillac has the answer.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman



What’s going to become of high-performance, gas-guzzling sports sedans and sports cars as the government’s increasing gas mileage requirements climb into the stratosphere over the next decade?

By Ted Biederman and Jim Meachen

Gaining that wonderful feeling that all is right with the world can be achieved without the benefit of mind-altering substances.

It’s possible to reach this level of nirvana on the open road behind the wheel of an automobile that fits like a glove. A car that has the rare ability to become one with the driver; a vehicle that answers all requests with a can do attitude.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

We were blown away by the looks of the 2004 Acura TL when we first encountered it in 2003. The clean exterior design that moved away from the cookie-cutter look of so many mid-sized sedans in the early part of the decade, including the previous iteration of the TL, came with a load of newfangled technology, outstanding performance, a knock-'em-dead sound system and wonderful day-to-day livability.