Feeling spry? Time for a car buy, says Edmunds

While Gotryke opts for the more ephemeral car news, Edmunds.com is geared toward the brass-tacks of American car buying. Edmunds auto experts are predicting a price drop in 90 percent of new cars in the next 30 days. “The next 30 days will be the best time of this year to get a great deal on a car, as there is still sufficient selection of old model year bargains and prices are... Read More

2010 Chevy Malibu: Lee Quinones and Tamara Warren Take Turns

Artist Lee Quinones and Gotryke Editor Tamara Warren have big biased love for everything Detroit made, but with a healthy dose of skepticism. In order to ride through the storm, they believe Detroit must raise the bar. They took turns driving the 2010 Chevy Malibu through New York streets last week.   Here’s what they have to say: Lee: I have a strong suspicion the new... Read More

Top Ten Cars of 2009

It takes a realistic optimist to be enthusiastic about vehicles in 2009. A realistic optimist looks at 2009 as the basis for a meaner, leaner decade, shaped by some sense of purpose. And purpose is surely what’s been lacking in the credit-driven capitalistic society. It’s an old trend with a new name: maturialism. The reality is that 2009 was full of painful and complex... Read More

Lee Quinones reviews Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder

Our artist/critic and muscle car fanatic Lee Quinones weighs in on a new book Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder. Simply said, Martyn L. Schorr’s fantastic new book Motion Tales of a Muscle Car Builder is a refreshing read and visual window into a unique New York entrepreneur’s story set in the turbulent late 1960’s and 1970’s. For some who may come... Read More

What drives TI: Reflections of a rapper’s automotive roots

It’s been over four years since we first interviewed Clifford Joseph Harris, jr  for DUB Magazine. Whirlwind success, a Grammy, cinematic success, three albums, a Chevy endorsement and ultimately, sad legal woes have followed Tip, who turns 29 this month. While he’s taking a moment away from the spotlight fullfilling his one-year prison sentence  for a weapons-related... Read More

Lutz on Letterman

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Eminem loves Detroit auto workers

Unemployed Detroit auto workers have found more friends in late night television. Rapper Eminem and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel plan to fly 200 of the jobless workers to Hollywood for “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “The auto workers, many of whom live and work in the Detroit area and are affected by the auto industry crisis, will come to Los Angeles to enjoy a rare talk... Read More

The Making of Michael Strahan’s ‘63 Lincoln

We’ve long been fascinated by car culture and the people who keep it interesting. Our favorite folks are those who collect the Detroit legends — an art form with sheet metal as the medium — and then flip it with their own sense of style. New York Giant Mike Jennings sent us this video last fall after telling us about his off-season passion — the old school... Read More

Lee Traverses: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Lee Quinones rides the 2009 Chevy Traverse through the March snowstorm in New York City. Here are his findings — The interior compartment of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is super comfy and keeps the outside world decibels at bay. All control knobs which is what I first look for to be at a moments glance away are placed nicely in veiw. The Bose system booms appropriately. [click... Read More

Obama was a Mopar Man

My mother drives a silvery Chrysler 300C sedan. She was all too happy to hear that once upon a time, so did Barack Obama. The 2005 Chrysler 300c is loaded with a V-8, GPS and leather seats. Obama rode for 19,000 miles before he green-graded to a Ford Escape Hybrid, according to reports. I don’t think moms will be bidding on almost President Obama’s former ride that... Read More