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A Competition of Elegance "Concourse d' Elegance"
If you didn’t make it to the 7th Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival October 30 thru November 2, you truly missed “An Affair to Remember.” Depending on which cars you were hanging around, you might even have thought you caught a glimpse…
An Ounce of Prevention: Auto Maintenance Made Easy
Summer in the Lowcountry is synonymous with golf, bikes, beach and lazy, sun-splashed afternoons with toes dipped in the sand and a cold beverage in hand. Unfortunately, summertime can also mean car trouble for many island visitors and residents. But it doesn’t have to be that…
Does Everyone Really Drive a USED Car?
Everybody drives a used car. For over 10 years now, I have been airing this statement over the local airways, and I am always amazed by the response it receives. For the most part, it has always been a positive response (thank heavens or I…
Driving On - Stokes Brown Toyota Scion of Hilton Head Celebrates Five Years
When you walk into the spacious showroom at Stokes Brown Toyota off Fording Island Road, you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking it was built yesterday. The floors glisten, light floods through the glass windows, and a friendly staff stands ready to greet you at the…
Finding The Payoff In ENERGY-EFFICIENT Cars?
Based on the number of fresh models being introduced this year, the demand for energy-efficient cars appears to be reaching new heights. Hybrids-which are powered alternately by gasoline and battery – have steadily gained traction over the years. And, more recently, cars which are strictly…
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
It might have something to do with growing up near North Woodward Avenue outside of Detroit, but I love cars. Always have. I love driving big V-8s really fast, and have the tickets to prove it, which is why I don’t drive big V-8s anymore.…
Here She Comes, Miss America(IX)!
She’s stunning, graceful and possesses a remarkable talent that does not involve flaming batons. Her name is Miss America IX, and she holds the unique distinction of being the first hydroplane, or speedboat, in the world to exceed 100 miles per hour. Miss America IX…
How To Get Your Car To 200,000 Miles
The little Chevy’s been a pretty good friend over four years. At slightly more than 50,000 miles, though, it’s showing signs of age. With some very minor bodywork and attention to a couple of interior trim issues, she’ll look good as new. The really important thing…
In The Driver’s Seat With The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Counsours D’Elegance
When started in 2002 as a fundraising effort for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, those involved in building the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance began with the notion that quality was critical. Attracting influential exhibitors, sourcing noteworthy cars, recruiting top level sponsors…
Lowcountry Car Clubs - Sharing The Road
Attention all Lowcountry gearheads, motorheads and self-styled classic car nuts. You have a home. Actually, more than one. Celebrate Hilton Head recently shifted gears and put pedal to the metal to catch up with two local car clubs to learn more about the timeless beauty of…
Muscle Cars
This article is about cars, but this is fair warning; if electric cars, hybrids, or those little deathtraps that they laughably call smart cars are your thing, you should turn the page now. This won’t interest you. Are they gone? Good. Those folks tend to get…
October 2010: OUR TOWN - 9th Annual Consours d'Elegance - Bringing Art and Elegance to Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island
Did you know that the first Concours d’Elegance was held in 1923 in Paris? The event was a joint affair between the haute couture houses of Paris and the French custom coach builders. Imagine the beauty of the field, the curves, the contours, the polish,…
The Auto Spa: Where Cars Get the Royal Treatment
Thirteen years ago, The Auto Spa opened its garage bay doors on Hilton Head Island. Since that time, owner, Ryan Brogan, has steadily pushed his company beyond a mere “wash and wax” auto-detailing business with progressively larger and more…
If you didn’t make it to the 7th Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival October 30 thru November 2, you truly missed “An Affair to Remember.” Depending on which cars you were hanging around, you might even have thought you caught a glimpse…
An Ounce of Prevention: Auto Maintenance Made Easy
Summer in the Lowcountry is synonymous with golf, bikes, beach and lazy, sun-splashed afternoons with toes dipped in the sand and a cold beverage in hand. Unfortunately, summertime can also mean car trouble for many island visitors and residents. But it doesn’t have to be that…
Does Everyone Really Drive a USED Car?
Everybody drives a used car. For over 10 years now, I have been airing this statement over the local airways, and I am always amazed by the response it receives. For the most part, it has always been a positive response (thank heavens or I…
Driving On - Stokes Brown Toyota Scion of Hilton Head Celebrates Five Years
When you walk into the spacious showroom at Stokes Brown Toyota off Fording Island Road, you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking it was built yesterday. The floors glisten, light floods through the glass windows, and a friendly staff stands ready to greet you at the…
Finding The Payoff In ENERGY-EFFICIENT Cars?
Based on the number of fresh models being introduced this year, the demand for energy-efficient cars appears to be reaching new heights. Hybrids-which are powered alternately by gasoline and battery – have steadily gained traction over the years. And, more recently, cars which are strictly…
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
It might have something to do with growing up near North Woodward Avenue outside of Detroit, but I love cars. Always have. I love driving big V-8s really fast, and have the tickets to prove it, which is why I don’t drive big V-8s anymore.…
Here She Comes, Miss America(IX)!
She’s stunning, graceful and possesses a remarkable talent that does not involve flaming batons. Her name is Miss America IX, and she holds the unique distinction of being the first hydroplane, or speedboat, in the world to exceed 100 miles per hour. Miss America IX…
How To Get Your Car To 200,000 Miles
The little Chevy’s been a pretty good friend over four years. At slightly more than 50,000 miles, though, it’s showing signs of age. With some very minor bodywork and attention to a couple of interior trim issues, she’ll look good as new. The really important thing…
In The Driver’s Seat With The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Counsours D’Elegance
When started in 2002 as a fundraising effort for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, those involved in building the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance began with the notion that quality was critical. Attracting influential exhibitors, sourcing noteworthy cars, recruiting top level sponsors…
Lowcountry Car Clubs - Sharing The Road
Attention all Lowcountry gearheads, motorheads and self-styled classic car nuts. You have a home. Actually, more than one. Celebrate Hilton Head recently shifted gears and put pedal to the metal to catch up with two local car clubs to learn more about the timeless beauty of…
Muscle Cars
This article is about cars, but this is fair warning; if electric cars, hybrids, or those little deathtraps that they laughably call smart cars are your thing, you should turn the page now. This won’t interest you. Are they gone? Good. Those folks tend to get…
October 2010: OUR TOWN - 9th Annual Consours d'Elegance - Bringing Art and Elegance to Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island
Did you know that the first Concours d’Elegance was held in 1923 in Paris? The event was a joint affair between the haute couture houses of Paris and the French custom coach builders. Imagine the beauty of the field, the curves, the contours, the polish,…
The Auto Spa: Where Cars Get the Royal Treatment
Thirteen years ago, The Auto Spa opened its garage bay doors on Hilton Head Island. Since that time, owner, Ryan Brogan, has steadily pushed his company beyond a mere “wash and wax” auto-detailing business with progressively larger and more…
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