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The automotive journalism business has its ups and downs. On the downside, you'll never buy a villa in Tuscany and a big yacht on what you earn...
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Find out more about Jeffrey: Jeff Zurschmeide is a local car enthusiast with interests in new cars, automotive technology, and life in metro Portland. He spends his time road-testing new cars, hanging out at race tracks, and restoring old sports cars. Jeff has made his living as a freelance automotive journalist since 2003. His work has appeared in the Portland Tribune and Oregonian newspapers and numerous magazines and websites. He is the author of Automotive Welding: A Practical Guide, Subaru High Performance Builder's Guide, and the upcoming Mini Cooper Performance Handbook, all available on Amazon.com. In this blog, Jeff will give you the low-down on a variety of new cars, keep you up to date on automotive issues in the Rose City, and pick out the best of national and international automotive news. Jeff cuts through the marketing hype and offers a real-world Portland-based perspective on the machines that move us all. |
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I got a chance to see the new Forte Koup last month in Seattle when Kia launched the 2010 Forte Sedan. We couldn't drive it, but we did a chance to...
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SUVs have taken a beating in the last year. They’re out of fashion, derided as gas hogs, and generally held responsible for the current dire...
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The Mazda6 is a solid mid-size sedan, with plenty of room to carry 5 adults. The trunk can only be described as cavernous. This is a car you can use...
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The Kia Soul is the latest in what I like to call “Boxcar Chic” automotive design. Also known affectionately as the “cookie...
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This month, auto examiners across America will be choosing 50 cars that best represent the 50 United States of America. It’s a fun little...
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I’m always excited when the press car delivery guy shows up in a Mercedes-Benz. I’m excited because I know I’m going to spend the...
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