Perils of the Part-Time Driver
Big Brother has been riding shotgun for years, but he’s never been able to actually watch what we do in our cars.
That’s about to change.
He'll soon be able to tell whether we're...
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...
Reader Question: The Water-Powered Car?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Maria asks: Whatever happened to the water-powered car?
My reply: I'm not sure exactly which water-powered car you're referring to here. If you mean...
Latest Radio: Blast off With Johnny Rocket
Here's a long interview - more than an hour - I did a couple weeks back with Johny Rocket, whom some of you may already be familiar with. We talked about...
AGW Caught Taking Pervy Vids
Here's breaking news about an AGW who got caught taking creepy bathroom/dressing room videos. Naturally, he was a "sexual predator" investigator. It pays to know your material, apparently.
Elon’s Tweets May Cost Him Money
The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Tesla's CEO on Thursday for making "false and misleading" statements to investors. It's asking a federal judge to prevent Musk from serving as an officer or a...
Latest Reader Question: Water in Diesel?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Vernon asks: My 2004 VW Jetta diesel stalled when water in the fuel reached the engine. What is the best procedure for removing the...
CA vs. the Rest of America
A huge battle is brewing between the state of California and the rest of America over who gets to decree national fuel economy standards. (Which have morphed into something other than just...