Issue Thirteen, August 3, 2004

The latest version of the Nissan Maxima is now in its sixth generation, and from what we can tell, this may be the finest Maxima yet...[more]

One of the most crowded automotive categories is that of "mid-size sedan," and it's one that Mazda is quite familiar with. The 626 sedan competed for years against the likes of the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, but it was never able to steal anyone's thunder. Until now.... [more]

It's difficult to go anywhere without running into someone who is upset with the recent surge in gasoline prices. "Used to be, gasoline cost less than a buck," said one old-timer... [more]

Few things capture the essence of a beautiful afternoon better than the smell of a backyard barbecue. And whether your passion burns charcoal or gas, there's nothing more important than picking the right grill for the job... [more]

You could easily drive through the sleepy little town of Bonanza, Arkansas, blink and miss the metal building that serves as home base to one of the country's permiere suppliers of detailing products... [more]

Think "Wisconsin" and you're apt to conjour images of cows, cheese, farmland and Lambeau Field. Truth be told, there's a lot more to "America's Dairlyand" than beer, brats, dairy and the Packers... [more]