2011 Chevy Malibu
Things have gotten easier on GM-inclined, mid-sized family sedan buyers since the recent "retirement" of Pontiac and Saturn. Where once there were at least three separate GM models to look at,...
Another “Family Values” Republican Comes out of the Closet
Ken Mehlman, President Bush’s campaign manager in 2004 and a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, has told family and associates that he is gay.
Hello, 'Frisco!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys9xn60IBXA&feature=related
Mehlman arrived at this conclusion...
The Backseat Driver’s Companion….
People who like to drive rarely enjoy being driven - and are often tempted to second-guess the driving of others when not behind the wheel themselves.
Usually, it's not a good idea.
Here's...
The Extinction of Affordable Tires
Have you noticed how expensive tires - even basic tires - have become?
Your run-of-the-mill radial now runs close to $100 (less mounting, tire stems and all that). It's easy to drop...
The Forgotten Trans-Am …
I own a "forgotten year" second generation (1970-1981) Trans Am. A '76 TA, in Carousel Red with Honeycomb rims.
The early Second Gen cars - 1970-73 especially - get most of the...
2011 Hyundai Sonata
When the 2011 Sonata appeared in my driveway, shiny black and handsome-looking - I initially thought it was the Genesis, Hyundai's top-of-the-line sedan.
It's that easy to mistake the $19k (to start)...
How to Bleed Brakes
“Bleeding” the brakes just means purging air from inside the lines, master cylinder and wheel cylinders. If the brake pedal feels spongy - especially after you’ve done brake work that involved...
Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuels
At the dawn of the automobile age, gasoline was the up and coming "alternative fuel" - vying with electric batteries and steam power. Gas ultimately won out, of course. But now...
Car Buying Tips You May Not Have Heard About
Search around the Net and you'll find page after page of car-buying tips; many are good - some you may already know. Here are a few that you might not have...
2011 Lexus GX460
Why would anyone spend fifty grand on a 4WD luxury SUV?
It seems nutty to some of us. After all, you might scratch the paint or get dirt on those nice thick-piled...