Latest Reader Question: Disappearing Third Pedal (May 7, 2018)
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Matt asks: I’m curious as to why so many automakers in the U.S. are moving away from manual transmissions. I recently visited the...
When “Renewables” Aren’t
The Renewable Fuels Standard - which requires a certain percentage of ethanol (and biofuel diesel) be force-fed into the nation’s fuel supply - was sold to the public largely on the...
Volvo’s Crack Pipe
Here's a quick rant about Volvo's announcement that, beginning with the 2019 model year, it will stop selling cars powered by internal combustion only. Thus, only hybrids and pure electric cars.
I...
Enormous She-Beast “hero” Doesn’t Like Being filmed
And it's no wonder; surprising they make uniforms "her" size! The fun starts about 3:30...
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NC Heroes: Handcuffed Teen Shoots Himself
While handcuffed and from behind while inside the backseat of the cop car:
The Durham, NC Police Department says Jesus Huerta died on November 19 from a self-inflicted gunshot while handcuffed in...
Reader Question: Marvel Mystery Oil?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Paul asks:Thank you for both the sanity check and things mechanical. What are your thoughts on Marvel Mystery Oil?
My reply: With disparaging Marvel...
Reader Question: $1,500 Trailblazer?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Dave asks: I have a problem. My boy is broke and I am not a hell of a lot better. Anyway I bought him...
Diabetic Tazered, Beaten and Pepper-Sprayed by AGW
Here's video from a Denver, CO CBS affiliate about the $825,000 settlement - paid by taxpayers - awarded to a diabetic motorist who received a particularly brutal Hut! Hut! Hutting! at...
Reader Question: WuFlu and the Bailouts?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Chris writes: I participate in a “Book Club for Men” at the local library and this month’s selection was “Stress Test” by Timothy...
Reader Question: Sussing out Those Un-PC TDI VWs?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Martin asks: You mentioned on the Tom Woods Show (audio here) that VW would be selling off the diesel powered models that were...