1.4 Million Fords Recalled
Ford has just announced a recall of 1.4 million Fusion sedans (and basically-the-same-thing Lincoln MKZs) because of an issue with steering wheels that might fall off due to loose bolts.
Only two...
Video Rant: 2018 Mini Countryman Hybrid
Here's an interesting conundrum: Make it quick - or efficient? It is damned hard to make it both. And that's the problem with this thing. It has speed - but it's...
Latest Radio (March 9, 2018)
Here's the audio clip of my latest radio spot - on the Bill Meyer show out in Oregon. We talked about the virtual car and the interesting lack of interest in...
NJ Taxpayers Get The Bill for “hero’s” Abuse
Taxpayers in Elizabeth, NJ were forced to spend $250,000 as part of a settlement with a Philadelphia man who suffered "significant injuries" to his neck and spine during a beat down by armed government...
Latest Reader Comment (March 6, 2018)
Here's the latest reader comment, along with my reply!
Dave writes: I have a 1985 Ford Crown Vic with the 5.8 liter/351 Windsor V8 fed by a two barrel carburetor. It gets...
Latest Reader Question (March 5, 2018)
Here is the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: My question is, do you know why V6s have timing belts that require changing and V8s have timing chains that do...
“hero” Wants ID But Won’t Give It
Here's a video of a "hero" who demands name/ID from a couple guys who flipped him the bird. The "hero" can't just let it go. Because he has a badge and...
Video Rant: Two 5 Series Ms!
Here's a quick look at the new-for-2018 BMW M550i - which is not the M5. It is a new M in the 5 Series line. With the same (basic) twin-turbo V8...
All it Takes is a Call
In addition to "officer safety," there is another tool in the kitbag of the police state that can be used to trample on whatever's left of our right to be left...
Latest Reader Question (March 4, 2018)
Here is the latest reader question, along with my reply:
Freejay asks: I've lately been noticing the trend towards hyper-aggressive front end styling on cars in the American market and wondered about...