Should Suzuki Pack Up and Go Home?

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 in Racing | 1 comment

Something’s wrong over at Suzuki. The Japanese automaker is skidding hard, as its sales are down a staggering 78 percent from one year ago. That might not surprise many people. In fact, I’ll bet most folks can’t even recall the last Suzuki ad they saw or even tell me where their nearest dealer is. Another part of the problem is Suzuki’s American lineup, which...

AAA To The EV Rescue with ‘Quick Charge’ Trucks

Posted on Jun 22, 2015 in Technology | 1 comment

‘Range Anxiety’ is what electric vehicle makers call it. It’s what some prospective EV customers suffer from when considering buying something like Nissan’s Leaf EV or Tesla’s Roadster (although probably not so much for Tesla buyers, who can afford to drop into the six-figures on an electric car). How to overcome ‘Range Anxiety’ is largely the problem of the...

From Auction to Flip, This Is How a Salvage Car Makes It to Craigslist

Posted on Jun 18, 2015 in Editorials | 2 comments

Salvage and rebuilt vehicle listings on Craigslist (and other classified sites) are ubiquitous. They often manifest themselves as late-model metal with low prices and even lower standards of ad copy. But have you ever wondered how those vehicles end up on Craigslist in the first place? What happens to a salvage or rebuilt vehicle between the time it’s...

Why a Ford Focus Shouldn’t Have a Tow Hitch

Posted on Jun 16, 2015 in Safety | 1 comment

There’s a Ford Focus in my neighborhood. I realize that’s not particularly interesting, especially considering there are roughly 383,895 other neighborhoods, in my city alone, that can say the same thing. The Focus in my area, though, doesn’t run. I’m guessing it’s a 2000 model. The car is perpetually sitting in its owner’s garage on jack stands with the hood...

Petersen Museum launches campaign to fund restoration of its 1948 Davis Divan

Posted on Jun 9, 2015 in Featured | 1 comment

1948 Davis Divan, from the Petersen Museum’s collection. The Davis Motorcar Company built just 17 examples of its three-wheeled cars before production ended in 1948, but the Van Nuys automaker is one of the few that originated in Southern California, making the company of particular interest to the Petersen Museum. The fourth Davis built, long owned by the...

Tips For Buying A Used Car!

Posted on Jun 3, 2015 in Antique | Comments Off on Tips For Buying A Used Car!

Buying a used car? Don’t make another move until you’ve read these handy tips from Chris on Cars contributor and noted used car buyer, Dave Saraiva. (disclaimer: implementation of these tips may result in ridicule, incarceration, and possibly death). Be sure to tell the dealer that you absolutely must purchase something that day or your mother will not be able...