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Why is the woman in the above picture so unsettled?

It is because she has just been informed that we are about to replace her Range Rover Supercharged Sport. What she does not know is that she will soon be driving a BMW X6. (called "pointless by M/T but they misunderstand the consumer: a nice summer shot is below.)

So, one of my fellow bloggers called my keen political insights "garbage" and asked me to go back to writing about cars.

I will gladly fulfill your wish. In fact, how about if I write about both?

I will even perfume my words to make sure the wind that passes when I write about politics will not offend your hope and passion for change.

(Trying my hand here at Obama-speak. Such crap, I know.)

It occured to me this morning that I must update my post "Bimbos, Himbos and Harleys" with new content and here is why:

While it is true that the DelSol, the VW rabbit convertible and the Corvette are charter members of the Bimbo & Himbo Hall of Fame, not many of you drive these things.

Unlike the Mini-Cooper.

I have always wondered why certain cars remain off limits to men of a particular age.

I have been struck by lightning.

BMW now apparently wants the Popemobile biz (proposal depicted above). As a Mercedes (exclusive builders of Vatican limos for an eternity) owner, I pray for an intercession.

As no self-respecting Swabian would be seen in a high-end Manure Wagen, neither should His Most Holy Benedict.