It Started Over a Dead Headlight
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
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?
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)
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!
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?
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!
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?
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
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
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...