By Philip Ruth– So, I canceled my Castro gym membership. With 25 years between us, it felt like a front-page breakup. Quitting the gym is unheard-of for a longtime single…
By Philip Ruth– SUVs come in two basic flavors: city slicker or backwoods explorer. The two we’re checking out this week are distinct in their chosen identities. The $48,445 Volkswagen…
By Philip Ruth– This is a tricky time for electric vehicles. Up until now, they’ve been bought by early adopters, the folks who hop onto the forefront of new technology.…
By Philip Ruth– “There’s something arresting about it,” said my pal after she exclaimed “Whoa!” at the sight of a Toyota Crown curbside. She has seen my parade of press…
By Philip Ruth– Pride means a lot in 2023. Our community is under fire, and Anita Bryant’s 1977 “Save Our Children” campaign has nothing on what’s now aimed at us.…
By Philip Ruth– “Hey! Sir! HEY!” I had just turned onto Potrero Avenue in the Lexus LC 500 press car when the well-used minivan that had been in my rear-view…
By Philip Ruth San Francisco is a demanding place to test drive new cars. The crazy hills get steeper at every turn, and the traffic’s rapid pace rewards agility and…
By Philip Ruth Changing your image can take time. If the world knows you as one thing, and then you want to become known as another, you might be tapping…
By Philip Ruth Crossovers are like the popular crowd. In human terms, they’re the ones grabbing eyes with their intellects and physiques. Seen as the complete packages, they’re the ones…
By Philip Ruth “You’re born naked, and the rest is drag,” according to mega-diva RuPaul, whose timeless quote rings with absolute truth. It applies to this month’s two luxury vehicles,…
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