Debt by a Thousand Little Cuts….
In Medieval times, supposedly, there was a punishment called "death by a thousand cuts," designed to make the process as long and as painful as possible. In modern times, the state...
Restoring a Bike from Old America
The state of the country is depressing, so I decided to buy another motorcycle.
The price was right - $50. And it's a "classic" - as every man tells his wife when...
2011: A DMV Odyssey
Big Brother's doing a bit more than just watching you these days.
Remember the last time you got your driver's license renewed? You may recall the procedure for taking your picture was...
Making a New (or Just New to You) Bike Your Own
What are some common weak points of the "as it sits" new bike? And how do you go about making a bike right - for you?
* Factory seats -
The stock saddle...
2012 Acura TL: Cyrano de Bergerac Does The Fade-Away
The Acura TL is one of the more unusual cars in the mid-sized luxury-sport sedan segment.
Not just its unusual looks, either. Take a peek underneath:
On the one hand, it's a FWD-based...
Retro-review: 1967-’69 Chevy Camaro
Though nearly three years late to the field and playing catch-up from the start, the first Camaro more than made up for lost time with its good looks and power-happy triumvirate...
Over-insured America
I wish more people would stop to think about what making any product mandatory will necessarily do its cost - as well as to the “service” provided. If you can’t say...
When to Say When?
How many vehicles is too many vehicles?
I've got a working answer, based on experience: When you start having trouble keeping up with them.
The other day I was out in the shed...
2012 BMW One Gets it Done
BMW's 3-Series coupe/convertible is a car that many car lovers dream about.
Most of these dreamers, unfortunately, awake in the morning to the harsh reality of the Three's economic inaccessibility: A 335i...
Good Car Names Gone Bad
Here are ten good car names gone bad - ruined forever, through no fault of their own:
* Chevy Cavalier -
This name summons images of gallant horsemen protecting their monarch - though...