Who thought that by the year 2010 we would have cars that drove themselves?   I thought that mine would fly and read my thoughts.  Well-Toyota has come up with the next best thing-The Insect.  It might not really fly, but it looks like it could.  Their latest concept vehicles are being shown in Japan soon, and you have to take…

Checkered Flag Audi is going to be a much MORE popular place come early 2013.  With the arrival of the 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet, Virginia Beach's premier Audi dealership is going to be one busy place.  The reviews and specs on this car…

Continued from this week's special car comparison article:

I read car reviews every day for my job.  Today, I came across a new twist on the traditional review that I think is great for our Checkered Flag fans. 

Check out an excerpt from MSN's "Is that car worth the money?"

Is That Car Worth the Money?



Minivan

Expensive…

The car event of the season has begun.  It is finally time to see what all the manufacturers were buzzing about.  What direction are the concept cars going for the upcoming model year?  The Paris Auto Show is in full swing.  Checkered Flag is proud to house many…

The Europe vs. US Ryder Cup in golf is in hot and heavy swing right now.  With having a professional golfer in the family, this event is quite a big deal.  I have not always been a big follower, but with age and wisdom, as well as a good dose of patience, the love is coming to me. 

2012 Ryder Cup

The…

I know an election is coming.  I know the candidates.  I am also tired of hearing the crazy commercials.  I do care if the candidates make a career of kicking puppies, but some of information out there is just plain nuts. 

A few of the best/worst commercials, as put together by www.mandatory.com are too much.  Comparing candidates to witches, sheep, some where they do nothing but stare at you for 1.5 minutes make them just a bit over the top.  I might just not be smart enough to grasp the political rhetoric, but given my degree…

I read car reviews every day for my job.  Today, I came across a new twist on the traditional review that I think is great for our Checkered Flag fans. 

Check out an excerpt from MSN's "Is that car worth the money?"



Midsize Sedan

Expensive Option
Porsche Panamera Turbo S  $173,200

The Panamera Turbo S is a bit on…

I am SO excited that it is football season.  I love the weather, the food and sleeping through a really good football game.  I, along with my love of cars, have a love of all things sports.  I was a referee in college to help pay my tuition and just loved the learning of the game, and being able to be part, even though I have zero athletic prowess.

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This morning was dark and dreary in the homes of many Virginia Beach residents.  According to Dominion Virginia Power, a goose was the culprit for power outages that caused all the morning hassle.  Who would have thought that one feathery friend could cause such a hub-bub?

Goose causes power outage in VB

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY…

Ever met someone that you thought might actually be crazy?  I am not talking about the run of the mill "oh they are so craaaazy" person that makes you laugh.  I am talking about chewing on their ear kinda nuts.  I have experienced a few of my own.  Have any of those people been the person that signs your pay check…