Unintended Acceleration: Not Just Toyota’s Problem
Don't blame Toyota for run-amok Corollas.
The main problem Toyota owners are dealing with - loose or out of adjustment floor mats that jam the gas pedal down - can happen with...
Some Good News
Thanksgiving's not far off, so I thought it would be a good time to take stock of some of the good things going on in the car industry right now. For...
Five Must-Do Summer Checks
Warm weather is here - almost - at last.
Is your car ready?
* Check the tires -
People know about keeping track of tread depth but sometimes forget to examine their vehicle's tires...
What’s in Your Toolbox?
A garage full of tools is a beautiful thing, but not everyone has a garage - or the money to spend on a full array of tools.
Or even needs them.
But having...
The $41k Fiasco…
How much crack, exactly, has GM been smoking?
Last week, it was announced that the much-anticipated 2011 Volt electric car will be arriving at Chevy dealers this fall - and that it...
Under Water . . . Again
The more expensive new cars become, the less financially rational it is to buy one. But not so much for the obvious reason.
The up-front expense of buying a new car is...
Reader Question: Extend the Nav’s Certification?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Bryan asks: I enjoy your site and currently have a 2016 Navigator L with 108,000. I have it certified to 2027 and 140,000....
The Car (and Bike) “Notebook”
If you're someone who collects old cars (or bikes) you probably spend most of your free time fiddling with them, thinking of ways to make them look (or run) better -...
Why Your Mileage Will Vary…
The window sticker says 25 city, 34 highway - but you find that you're seeing much less than that.
Is it false advertising?
Arguably, yes.
Minimally, it's a case of not-so-good explaining.
I'll try to...
Some Things About New Cars
To say cars aren't like they used to make them is like saying flying commercial isn't like it used to be.
For one thing, many new cars that aren't electric cars (or...