Cool Thoughts on Electric Fan Conversions

Posted on Apr 22, 2017 in Editorials | 1 comment

Robin writes: Hi Sajeev, Back with a topic that might be real to many Texans and others of warmer climes. I’m close to 220,000 miles on my 94 Nissan D21. She’s still motoring along and I’m doing my to keep her maintained. We’ve just come through the dog days. Back when it was hitting 112° in Dallas, I was finding myself stuck in afternoon rush hour traffic on...

Our Fuel Economy Standards and Tradeoffs

Posted on Apr 14, 2017 in Safety | 2 comments

Honda CRX: the next economy car? As fuel economy becomes a top concern of car buyers, confusion predominates over how it’s measured and how best to achieve it. I don’t know a way through this morass (who does?), but a return to some basic principles of physics in auto design might help. The EPA over time has developed a complex set of rules and testing...

Chrysler’s “Customer Driveaway” Tag

Posted on Apr 14, 2017 in Featured | 2 comments

Eccentricities regarding our vintage cars make them all the more interesting to discuss. Once you have thoroughly gone over the color combination, trim, drivetrain equipment, options, documentation and overall condition, little things like unique tags and markings keep the adventure alive. This came to mind when I photographed and wrote a drive report on a 1954...

GM Offers Remedy to Chevrolet Volt Post-Crash Fire Threat

Posted on Apr 9, 2017 in Technology | 1 comment

As one of the most important auto shows of the year takes place in Detroit, the need for brands to create a meaningful impression on the forward-thinking automotive market is paramount. For at least one company, their work in acquainting customers to once advanced producted started a week earlier. Prior to showcasing this year’s automotive innovations, General...