Elon’s not Delivering – or Making Money Selling Cars – But Stock Prices up
Remember when Frog Face promised to deliver mass quantities of his "affordable" Model 3 electric car?
He is a little behind.
About 260 of them so far - vs. the "thousands" he said...
Reader Question: Apocalypse Truck?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Shawn asks: I'm thinking about getting a truck for the times ahead; thinking small rather than large. Any recommends?
My reply: I've had personal...
Reader Question: Is Cylinder Deactivation Idiotic?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Culley asks: If a pick-up is traveling at 60mph and all eight cylinders are running, then the amount of energy required to maintain...
A Tort Claim Against Uncle . . . For Not “Keeping Us Safe”
Remember the pedestrian who was killed by the auto-piloted Uber last year in Arizona? Her family is suing the state (and city of Tempe) for allowing Uber to use public roads...
Latest Radio: Bill Meyer Show/KMED FM 08/10/2023
Here's the audio of my weekly Wheels Up! segment with my friend Bill Meyer over at KMED FM in Medford, Oregon. We talked about EV "hesitancy" - and why - as...
Reader Question: Older Cars vs. Classics?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Gwyn asks: I have a 2001 Honda Accord that I Love. Reliable, fast, good pickup and fewer computers hiding all over the place. ...
Reader Question: Should I Risk Buying a New Car?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Chip asks: I caught your piece about the Corona Car and agree it's probably a good time to buy in terms of getting...
Steroidal Armed Government Worker Almost Loses It
Here's a video - thank god for video - of an armed government worker almost going ape on a motorist who committed the "crime" of "disrespecting the law."
Of course, there is...
Reader Question: How to Build a Better Driver?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Zane asks: I read your article earlier about automated cars and between the article itself and the comments section, was wondering how many...
Economic Obsolescence
Several of the most successful car (and engine) designs were successful because they were around for a long time. The original VW Beetle is an example and so is the small...