Not All the New Cars News is Bad News
Here's a bit of good news about new cars, for a change: Some routine maintenance tasks are easier to do - or don't need to be done as often.
Sometimes, they...
Turn Your Back This Fourth of July
In a few days, we will all have an opportunity to peacefully inflict a major psychological blow on the rapidly coalescing police state by the simple but powerful act of refusing...
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Power is everything - when it comes to the Cadillac CTS-V.
Its 556 hp (and 551 lbs.-ft. of torque) supercharged 6.2 liter V-8 make a BMW M3's 4 liter, 414 hp -...
Americans Hate Freedom
I read the other day that overwhelming majorities of Americans support federal fuel economy mandates: 77 percent of Republicans and 92 percent of Democrats, according to a recent poll (see here)....
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Here's what's cool about the new Avalon hybrid:
It's a full-size car, with more spreading out room than other cars in its price range; it's a fairly quick car (0-60 in about...
Sanity is Not Statistical . . . But it is Uncommon
Sanity still exists, it's just not consistently applied.
For instance, consider marriage. It is generally agreed that it ought to be voluntary - that both parties should be mutually consenting. And not...
Another Car We Can’t Buy
Here's another car you can't buy because of government rigmarole - the Ford Kuga.
Well, not quite. You can buy the vehicle - it's sold as the Ford Escape in this country....
2014 Ford Escape
The current Ford Escape shares virtually nothing with the previous Ford Escape - except a name and the Blue Oval badge. Conceptually, aesthetically and functionally, it's a very different vehicle.
Mostly,...
I’d Like A Refund, Please
You've heard about "class action" lawsuits. A group of people who've all suffered a common harm at the hands of a single offender get together and sue jointly for damages. I...
The Next Mandate You’ll Be Paying For: Brake Assist
Do you feel the need for a car that brakes for you? Are you interested in paying more for a car that brakes for you? Apparently, the National Highway Traffic Safety...