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Paul Buys a Used RV, Maybe? Part 1

The ad said "needs a fuel pump." Expectedly, it needed more than a fuel pump. Read More

2018 Chrysler Pacifica – 3,000 Miles, 9 States, 1 Pandemic – PART 2

Touring pandemic-stricken America during an outbreak of riots. Read More

Houston’s 1940s Air Terminal Museum

An art deco building that once served as Houston's airport is now a museum. Read More

2018 Chrysler Pacifica – 3,000 Miles, 9 States, 1 Pandemic – PART 1

Touring pandemic-stricken America during an outbreak of riots. Read More

Tucson’s Hotel McCoy: An Oasis of Calm and Culture

The relaxing boutique hotel was the right answer to a week that had gone wrong. Read More

Road Trip! Why fly? Buy a Beater

Instead of flying home I proposed we buy a junk car from Craigslist, driving it 1500 miles and selling it for a profit. Read More

2018 Detroit Auto Show – Media Access – Day 2

Day two of special media access at the 2018 Detroit auto show. Read More

2018 Detroit Auto Show – Media Access – Day 1

Day two of special media access at the 2018 Detroit auto show. Read More

I’ve been away. I’m back!

It's been over a year. Here's where we left off. Read More

Flexing on Ohio

Taking the 2018 Ford Flex Limited on an Ecoboosted weekend trip. Read More

2018 Infiniti QX30 – A weekend in Toronto

Visiting America's hat in a sporty crossover Read More

Music: No USB, No Bluetooth, No Cassette

The 2000s were an odd time for infotainment options. Read More

 

David E Davis Jr Dies at 80

Davis founded Automobile Magazine and served as editor at Car and Driver.

Police Drop Gang Member In Rival Territory

Chicago police drove a detained suspect into rival gang territory and opened the rear door of the police vehicle (a Chevy Tahoe), exposing the detainee to a mob of rival gang members.

Weekly Wrap-Up – 26 March 2011

Detroit shrinks, the UAW struggles for relevance, Japan tries to recover, Akerson runs his mouth, and Saab bleeds.

Vintage Factory Radios, Still Working

Its sometimes remarkable to see an old well-maintained car on the road, even more remarkable when the original factory radio is installed and still working.

Comparing Cars With “Smiles Per Gallon”

A completely arbitrary measurement to save fuel without being miserable.

Quick Ride: 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible

I had a brief lunch meet with a couple local Saab owners this afternoon and got the chance to take a ride in Scott's recently acquired 2001 9-3 Viggen convertible. Here's a review and comparison to the BMW 3-series and Saab 900 classic.

Red Light Camera Company Uses Fake PSAs to Scare the Public

American Traffic Solutions is using its lobbying organization to run fake public service announcements under the guise of the “National Coalition for Safer Roads”, a group funded by ATS and revenue-hungry government officials.

Everyone’s Leaving Detroit

According to the US Census, the city of Detroit lost a quarter of its population over the last decade. Of the 237,000 residents who moved away, mostly to nearby suburbs, 185,000 were black and 41,000 were white.

What cities are searching for what cars?

Google Trends tracks search engine activity by location, language, and date, offering a quick snapshot of what's popular and where.

Review and Road Trip: 1998 Lexus LS400 – The South and President Clinton’s Library

I came to admire a car I didn't like.

Amtrak CEO Ditches Broken Train, Takes Car

Amtrak's Wilmington, DE train station was renamed in honor of Vice President Joe Biden. Amtrak's CEO ditched his broken down train and took a car to catch the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Is a car required for drive-through service?

The short answer: Yes.

Nissan Scanning Vehicles for Radioactive Material

Don't panic. Its a precaution.

GM Plant Idled Due To Japan Quake

As of last week, there was only a 58-day supply of the Colorado.

Drug Dealers, Garages, and Pablo Escobar’s Car Collection

Drug dealers have nice cars. Unfortunately for them, they die too soon to enjoy it.