Meet the Fleet Before I Judge Yours

Title & Trim Begins: Two Cars, Zero Illusions

Before I start telling you what to buy—or, more importantly, what to avoid—I should probably tell you what’s parked in my own garage.

No automaker loaners. No track days, sponsored by famous tire companies (please invite me). Just two real-world cars, bought with hard-earned money, maintained religiously, and driven through the glamorous grind of Costco runs, road trips, and the world-renowned metro-Atlanta traffic.

So, here it is: my current fleet.

2016 Acura TLX V6 Advance: my first “adult” car.
2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD: my wife’s family chariot and our rolling fortress of solitude.

Two totally different vehicles, with one important theme: no BS, just real ownership.

Let’s dig in.

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FLAMEOUT: Jaguar’s Euro Sales Drop 97%

The British automaker sold only 49 cars in April 2025

Jaguar’s European sales just fell off a cliff—and then kept falling. In April 2025, they sold just 49 cars across the entire continent. That’s down from 1,961 a year earlier—a staggering 97.5% drop.

Yes, forty-nine. Not thousand. Not hundred. Just 49. That’s fewer cars than most dealerships move in a weekend.

So what happened? Did Jaguar forget they’re in the business of building cars?

Read more here!

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Dear Potential Car‑Buyer: Don’t Make a $1K‑a‑Month Mistake

The $1K Car Payment Club Is Growing—Don’t Join

Almost 20% of new-car buyers are now shelling out four figures every month for the privilege of driving something that loses value the second it leaves the lot.

I discuss the wild stats, the eyebrow-raising loan terms, and why financing your ride like it’s a college degree is not the flex so many Americans seem to think it is.

Read more here!

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Farewell to Our Four-Door Friend

Rest in Sedan Heaven: Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Acura TLX

The TLX is dead, and I’m here with its eulogy — equal parts heartfelt goodbye and sarcastic roast. Acura pulled the plug faster than a NASCAR pit crew, leaving my beloved sedan to join the RLX and ILX in the great parking lot in the sky.

Sure, SUVs pay the bills, but the TLX had style, bite, and a Type S that could smack a BMW around for lunch money. This isn’t just an obituary; it’s a love letter with a side of snark, and yes, my TLX is still parked in my driveway, glaring at every MDX that passes by.

Read more here!