What Race Tracks Can Teach Us About Government Roads
Thoreau said, strike at the root. Ok. Here goes: If roads were not government-owned all the abuses currently perpetrated by the state upon harming-no-one motorists would disappear.
For instance:
One of the excuses...
2012 Volvo C30 Polestar
Volvo translates from the Swedish (roughly) as I roll. Not rock and roll. The company is known for building conservative, sensible shoes cars - not saucy cars.
So what to make of...
A Small Thing Can Lead to Big Trouble
Let's say you're unlucky enough to live in a state that has a mandatory "buckle up for safety" law. But you prefer not to wear a seat belt - for any...
Cops Don’t Make Me Feel Safe
It has been said - and I agree - that the typical person (i.e., the person just trying to get through the day, do their thing) has more to fear from...
The Rat Bike
The worse the economy gets, the more popular motorcycles become. They're a cheap - and fun - way to get around. "Rat bikes" - older models that maybe don't look showroom-new...
Is The Government Really Concerned About “Gas Mileage”?
There is a big problem with high-mileage cars - from the point-of-view of the government.
Less revenue.
Imagine an 80 MPG car - which could be built right now, easily, with existing technology....
The Truth About New Technology X
We reached the point of diminishing returns as regards vehicle emissions technology, probably 20 years ago. Maybe even 30. There was a huge reduction in smog-forming compounds as a result of...
2012 Mini Coupe
Who doesn't like the original Mini? It's cute, but not girly. Sporty - but not overbearingly macho. A six foot man can drive it - and not look (or feel) silly...
Routine Maintence Often Not Routinely Done
Most people know it's important to get the oil/filter in their vehicle changed at least every once-in-awhile - if they care at all about the longevity (and efficiency) of their vehicle's...
Risk is Not Dangerous
Risk is fun – and risk is part of life. Otherwise, we'd never get out of bed. No, rewind some more. We'd never leave our mother's uterus.
This idea that risk –...