Stuff That’s Gone Away
I guess everyone gets to that point in life where they start to say, "I remember when... . " Here's some from me:
* Economy cars were rear-wheel-drive -
Today, only a handful...
2012 Volvo XC60
Safety still sells - problem is, everyone's selling it - not just Volvo.
That's why Volvo's gone sporty to an extent that's truly startling in the context of Volvos-gone-by.
A quick reference...
No More Yes Sirring
It is an act of civility to be respectful toward others - but it's an act of cringing servility to call a cop "sir." It degrades the speaker and it elevates...
2012 Buick Regal GS
Buick sells a lot of cars - but mostly (historically) to people who might be buying their last car.
It's the same problem Cadillac had; and the same problem Ford's Lincoln...
It’s Not Just Gas That’s Getting Unaffordable
I got a bit of a shock today when I made the run into town to buy some oil for one of my vehicles. I use synthetic, usually Mobil 1 or...
The Love Affair May Be Over…
Americans' love affair with the car may be headed for divorce court. The Pew Research Center did a study recently that says the number of people who still enjoy going for...
We’re Almost There Now
Now we can't lawfully speak or peaceably assemble. Not within earshot or sight of those who rule us, at any rate.
HR347 - the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act is...
Forget Hybrids – Buy a Cheapster!
If you're really serious about saving money on transportation, the very last thing you should do is buy a new car. Particularly a new hybrid car. It's as counterproductive as trying...
2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe
Here's an example of the importance of cross-shopping:
The 2012 Infiniti G37 coupe - rear-wheel-drive, standard 330 hp V-6, seven-speed transmission and 0-60 in 5.6 seconds - starts at $37,800. For about...
Motorcycles Are Next
Why are some people into motorcycles?
The answer, of course, is because motorcycles are fun - and affordable fun. And why are they affordable fun? To a great extent, because motorcycles...