Bears Stomping Cars
In Cuba, they're still driving cars from the '50s. Not to antique car shows on nice Sunday afternoons, but every day.
Because Cubans can't afford new cars.
Soon, most Americans won't be able...
High Beams are NOT Spare Bulbs
A disturbing trend I've noticed recently is the increased use of high beams (and glaring lights in general) in traffic. I am not certain of the cause but perhaps there are...
The MUTCD and you.
Many years ago when this nation was freer, richer, and more rational compared with today the problem of the many states having different standards for signs and other traffic control devices...
When America Went Crazy
Dear sir,
You wrote a fine piece in LRC today and I applaud you for it. I disagree to
an extent, however. I am an amateur historian of early American history,
certainly not a...
2012 Audi Q7 TDI: Behemoth is a Dinosaur!
So, what's the real-world mileage of Audi's Q7 TDI? I wish I could give you an exact number but while I was trying to get the Q's fussy trip computer to...
1975 Kawasaki S1 Rebuild: Installment 3
August 7, 2011 -
The dirty work is now done.
I've removed the last few bits and pieces off the frame; the bike is completely disassembled. A few things worth mentioning here:
* I...
Retro-review: 1966-74 Dodge Charger
Pontiac's Tempest-based GTO had been on the market for two years when Dodge finally fired back in mid-1966 with an intermediate-sized, big-engined intimidator of its own - the Charger.
Though it wasn't...
Commando Car Buying
Before you parachute into a new car dealer looking for the best deal on your next set of wheels, take time to equip yourself with these commando car buyer's tips:
* If...
Maybe Napoleon Was Right…
Napoleon believed in liberty - just not for most people.
Most people, he reportedly said, are herd-cattle not capable of living as individuals in society without the external restraint of authority to...
2012 Hyundai Elantra: The Next Compact Car BMOC?
Hyundai is becoming a juggernaut.
The Korean automaker isn't content merely to be competitive. It intends to dominate. Last year, the new Sonata cold-cocked the mid-sized family car segment, with features such...