Air Bags For People Not in the Car
It is not enough, apparently, to have air bags built into the dash, door panels and seats of a new car. Because what about...
The Worst New “Assistance Technology”
You have probably heard about what is marketed as "lane keep assist" technology - or something along those lines (each manufacturer comes up with...
If it Was “Unsafe” Why am I Alive?
I have driven hundreds of "unsafe" cars over the years, many of them brand new. They were of course "safe" when they were new...
It’s Ok to be a Slowpoke
Do you remember when people who did not want to get "vaccinated" - but who were fully supportive of other people's right to get...
Codpieces on Wheels
One of the strangest things about the strange times we're living in is how slowly people drive very quick vehicles.
The other day, I found...
Don’t Believe Those Gauges
Many people like having gauges rather than lights to apprise them of such things as engine temperature and oil pressure - chiefly on the...
Van Life?
Many reading this know the old Chris Farley Saturday Night Live routine about living in a van down by the river. But maybe it's...
A Handicapped Driver . . .
You have seen "handicapped driver" license plates. It usually means the driver is physically impaired in some way, such as having difficulty walking. It...
It’s Ok to Drive Slow . . .
There is nothing wrong with driving slow - i.e., below the posted speed limit, which typically means much slower than the prevailing speed of...
How AWD Ruined Everything
Is it a coincidence that the malaise that's besetting the car industry - sales are down by about 2 million annually from their peak...