2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce

Few people who read this article will actually be able to afford the car we are writing about, but still, it’s fun to dream sometimes. At over $250,000 in cost, the Rolls Royce Ghost is not for everyone.  We are obviously talking about the upper-tier of society when we are talking about owning one of…

The Volvo S60

Volvo

Let’s face it:  Volvo faces an uphill battle in the United States.  In a crowded field of luxury sedans, Volvo is middle-of-the-pack at best.  No, it is not a bad car; it simply never found its place in the United States, and thus has never been fully appreciated like some of the bigger names. The…

2012 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai

Quick!  Let’s play first impressions!  What do you think of when I say Hyundai? If you said economical and compact, then you would say what most people say.  However, if you said full-size premium luxury sedan, you would be in a minority of a few very knowledgeable people.  Welcome to the 2012 Hyundai Equus, the…

The History of Bose Incorporated

Car Audio

Imagine a young man during the birth of Rock n Roll, listening intently to a record on his new stereo system.  He’s into the music but greatly disappointed in the quality of the sound.  He decides to do something about it. That young man was Amar G. Bose, and the year was 1956.  He set…

Alpine Stereo Components

Car Audio

In the world of automotive stereo systems, Alpine is one of the Top Dogs, and with good reason….they make some of the best! Alpine Electronics is a subsidiary of Japanese electronic component manufacturer Alps Electric, specializing in car audio and navigation systems.  They are located in Iwaki, Japan, and they also have manufacturing plants in…