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It Started Over a Dead Headlight

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Here's video (just released) of an incident which occurred about a year ago that led to a high-speed chase and - apparently - a beat-down and a smashed testicle for the...

Sexual Harassment is Fine . . . When You’re an AGW

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Here's a video and news story out of Washington, DC - about an armed government worker's unusually enthusiastic "stop and frisk" of a man suspected of, apparently, nothing. The victim's "crime" was...

Reader Question: VW Pickup?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Aaron asks: What, if anything, can you tell me about the VW diesel pickups from the late '70's to the early '80's? I might...

Elon’s Out! (And Out $20 Million)

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Looks like Elon's mouth is finally catching up with him. The SEC just forced him out as chairman of Tesla and imposed a $20 million dollar fine  - not chump change, even...

About 13 Percent!

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That's how close we are to green for the month. Thought I'd post a quick note to maybe (hopefully) prompt enough people reading this to make up the deficit before September...

Reader Question: Speedo Accuracy?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Paul asks: I once saw, but lost track of a formula (maybe an app now?) to apply to figure out the impact of...

Achtung, Baby!

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I stumbled on this video of a WWI-era German Panzer (tank) engine; air-cooled V12 and a really big "carbon footprint"! This made my day I figured I'd share it - in the...

Reader Question: Saaaaaaaaaaaaaafety?

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Bryce asks: In our saaaaaaaaaaafety-obsessed society, where cars are festooned with electronic and electromechanical nanny systems, where kids need helmets for everything except...

Reader Question: Rolling Resistance

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Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply! Derek asks: I enjoyed your article about big rims vs. MPG (here). But I thought that larger diameter tires gave less rolling resistance, all...

Special Oil for Specialized Vehicles

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Here's a quick video about changing oil - and which oil to change it with - if you own a speciality vehicle such as a high-performance motorcycle or a vintage car...
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