Toyota’s New Urban Utility Concept Car
We were fortunate to have been invited to a private panel discussion hosted by Make Magazine in San Francisco this week for Toyota’s unveiling of their new Urban Utility concept vehicle, or U-Squared. The vehicle concept and elements reflect the lifestyle and needs of an entrepreneurial,…
How To Surf – Your First Surfboard
“Your board, a burning passion to learn and a humble attitude is all you need to learn how to surf” Surfing is a sport marveled by people worldwide. The big waves, the beach, the sun, the bikinis, and the coolness of the sport makes it…
The Return Of The American Muscle Car
Until recently, modern trends were not very kind to the American auto industry, and the American Muscle Car in particular. The global warming hysteria at the turn of the millennium had automakers backed into a corner. CEOs in Michigan were being blamed for deadly natural…
The Decline Of Air Travel – Who’s To Blame
“If your bag is getting too heavy, then you are packing like a chick. Men do not wheel luggage.” Although The Rugged Male is predisposed to travel by horseback or vintage Mustang, there are times he finds himself in an airport concourse, surely one of…
The Rugged Male’s First Birthday
This month The Rugged Male turned one year old. Twelve months ago we wished you all a Steve McQueen kind of year … well, all 35 of our followers at the time. The photo above was taken on the set of The Getaway. Pictured is…
Baseball’s World Series – What You Need To Know To Follow It
The World Series is upon us and perhaps no better in recent years with two storied franchises from the most enthusiastic baseball cities in America with The Boston Red Sox playing The St. Louis Cardinals. We will attempt to give you all the info you…
Muscle Cars – The Summer Of 1969
Looking at today’s American made cars leaves you with the same feeling you get when you hear Mumford & Sons winning a Grammy and achieving success that was previously only attainable by the rock-n-roll gods of yesteryear. You know its here to stay, and you…
Your Responsibilities When You Fly – Air Travel Etiquette
“…Close your eyes and sleep like the rest of the plane. Remember the first rule of Flight Club.. “ If you are someone like me who travels a modest amount, say 8-10 times per year, then you have most likely experienced frustration and downright irritation at basically…
Motorcycle Drive By – Your First Bike
Many of you have been thinking about buying a bike for years, but have also hesitated for years. Riding a motorcycle IS dangerous. Riding a motorcycle is a very cool way to express some style while you go about your every day business. Kind of…
Fly In Style – The New 787 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Its variants seat 210 to 290 passengers. Boeing states that it is the company’s most fuel-efficient airliner and the world’s first major airliner to use composite materials for…
