How Deep is the Xcrement?
Elon Musk knows how to pile it high and deep. He has been promising a $25,000 Tesla since 2020. He promised people could buy...
Underpowered, Under-Stressed and Over-Built
The power made by today's engines - especially the small ones - is inarguably impressive. Some - with the boost provided by a turbo...
Gas Tax Report: 06/23/2026
Gas prices are going down - the current national average is just under $4 for the first time in months. In my area -...
Did the “Vaccine” Cause Clarkson’s Cancer?
If you're into cars you know who Jeremy Clarkson is. In case you don't, he is the legendary BBC Top Gear host who became...
Xcrement is Just That (and More)
I have written a number of articles critical of Elon Musk's "free speech" social media grift - which I say is just that because...
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Even without the no-longer-available $7,500 federal tax credit, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is affordable for an EV. And not just for an EV, either....
Playing With Gears
One of the fun things about working on old cars is making fine adjustments. For instance, getting the speedometer to read sort-of accurately after...
The Real Problem With EVs Isn’t Range – or Recharge
Everyone knows that EVs take much longer to recharge than it takes to fill up a gas tank. Also that most EVs don't go...
Latest Radio: Real News w/David Knight 06/20/2026
Here's the clip of my conversation the other day with David Knight; we talked about the "deal" as well as the secret to high...
The Price of a Slate EV Just Went Up by About $5k
Slate - the Jeff Bezos-backed affordable EV pick-up - just got more expensive, looks like.
You may remember that this minimalist (few power accessories, no...