In the Rearview Mirror: 1977-81 Z28 Camaro
The smart athlete retires gracefully, at his peak - before he starts to slip and give off that “has-been” stink. To their credit, that’s what Chevrolet managers did when they discontinued...
Because It’s “The Law”….
Most states now have mandatory"buckle up" seat belt laws. But - strangely, when you think about it - no state requires that a motorcyclist wear more than a helmet. So, on...
Let’s Look at Leasing
Leasing a vehicle is a lot like renting an apartment. You pay a monthly fee to use it - but you don't own it and aren't making payments toward ownership. You...
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Everyone (well, almost everyone) likes the Mini Cooper - the reincarnated, updated version of the micro-car Brit car of the 1960s. The problem has been that not everyone can use the...
In the Rearview Mirror: 1987 Renault Alliance GTA
The death rattle of American Motors Corp. came in the early 1980s, with the “alliance” between the tubercular American automaker and French automaker Renault. Renault, a big player in Europe, hoped...
The Chiiiiiiiiiilllllllllldren
Maybe this bugs you, too?
There's a "school zone" ahead and - clearly, obviously - there are no kids about. But the DANGER! DANGER WILL ROBINSON!!! flashing lights are on anyhow -...
The best $1,500 I ever spent
If gas prices hold at their current $3 or so per gallon, most of us will be paying an extra $240 or so per year for fuel vs. what we were...
Not So “Smart” Air Bags
Will your car's air bags work when they're supposed to? Probably - but not necessarily.
They may have become too "smart" for their own good - and ours.
All '04 model year...
2011 Nissan Cube
The Joker's famous line, "why so serious?" could be directed at new cars - or a lot of them, anyhow. $200 a piece tires on 18, 19 and even 20 inch...
Cash For Everyone…
There's a federal cash giveaway for almost everything on four wheels - except things that make economic sense.
Two years ago, the government paid people to throw away perfectly good older cars...