Modern Car Knowledge
If you haven't been under the hood of a new-ish car lately - or (just as important) read one of their owner's manuals - here are a few things to know...
Don’t “Speed” – It’s Now Officially a Capital Offense
Don't dare "speed" - or run your car with a headlight burned out. The "highest court in the land" has ruled it's a capital offense.
That's right. Summary roadside execution by cop...
2014 Mercedes S550
We live in a world defined, alas, by compromises - even in the ethereal realm of high-end luxury cars.
Except for one gloriously no-compromises car.
The 2014 S Class Mercedes.
Behold....
While its rivals - the...
Who’s to Blame When Air Bags Don’t “Save Lives”?
Toyota just announced a recall of more than 650,000 cars - for potential problems with the air bags.
"Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger...
It’s Up To You Guys
You've probably had the Mormons knock on your door. Nice guys, clean-scrubbed. Wanting to discuss you-know-what. Which you're free to do - or not - as you prefer. If you haven't got...
Slower Is Safer!
Forget about getting there anytime soon . . . if you happen to be driving in New York City.
The new gauleiter - oops, mayor - Bill de Blasio - is a...
What Made The Light Go On?
The "light" goes on for different reasons - and at different times.
I entered young adulthood a "small government" conservative, probably because it appeared to jibe with my instinctive dislike of being...
Corvette Clover!
Well, it was a Cloverina (female Clover). But, nonetheless - an exemplar of the species.
Here's the story:
I was coming home from Lowes in my little pick-up truck, an '02 Nissan Frontier...
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250
Small engines can do big things . . . in not-little cars.
If they're turbo-diesels.
And if the car is a new Mercedes E-Class sedan.
The 2014 E250 sedan, to be precise.
It's a 4,200 pound luxury...
The Fix Was In From The Beginning
I threw the Constitution in the woods years ago, when I became aware of its true nature as a document empowering government rather than protecting the rights of the people. The...