Dodge Dart Belly Flop . . . Canary in the Coal Mine for Chrysler?
Will Fiat pull the plug on Chrysler?
Just the other day, it was announced that sales of the Dodge Dart - one of the first post-bankruptcy new-design Chrysler products - are down...
The Coop-in-Process: Installment II
The weather gods were cooperative yesterday, which was the first day for several days we didn't get doused with heavy rain. Which makes pouring concrete a no-go. I had to cover...
The Rising Cost of Entry Level
There is some good news.
The chief piece of it being that on an inflation-adjusted basis, the typical $15,000 or so brand-new economy car - something like a Nissan Versa ($14,830) or...
Looking for a Jump Box Stocking Stuffer?
Every once in awhile I get sent a gadget to try out and tell people about. Here's the latest - a 3000 amp lithium-ion jump box made by Fantikk that -...
Winter Driving Survival Tips
Yeah, it's almost that time of year again. In a matter of weeks, it's gonna be cold. And a few more weeks after that, it's gonna start snowing, sleeting and freezing....
Know Your Tire
The invention of the wheel was a pretty big deal - rolling stuff being a lot easier than carrying (or pushing or dragging) it.
The invention of tires was the next great...
A Manual . . . If You Can Find One!
Subaru sent me another 2021 Crosstrek to drive this week because the car I was supposed to get became indisposed for some reason. I've already reviewed this little Soobie (here) so...
Pulling Parts
I got an e-mail (too late) from my sister out in California about a problem she was having with her car. By the time I heard from her, she'd already spent close...
The Fix It to Value Ratio
Probably the single best thing about modern cars is how long they last and how little trouble they usually give while they last.
Until they break. And then it’s often time to...
Commando Car Buying
Before you parachute into a new car dealer looking for the best deal on your next set of wheels, take time to equip yourself with these commando car buyer's tips:
* If...