Quality? Don’t Care. Performance? No. Safety? Pass. Fuel Economy? Yes Please!

Posted on Jul 22, 2018 in Safety | 1 comment

Fuel economy, at least temporarily, has become the single most important factor to new-car buyers. I say “temporarily” because we all know it won’t last. Americans have a tendency to overreact to things. Remember in 2008, when gas prices jumped and folks traded in their SUVs en masse for more fuel efficient rides? Remember, later that year, when prices dipped...

Chevrolet Silverado Toughnology Concept Officially Launched in US

Posted on Jul 21, 2018 in Concept | Comments Off on Chevrolet Silverado Toughnology Concept Officially Launched in US

We all know that all North-Americans love big trucks, but the Chevrolet Silverado Toughnology Concept just launched overseas it perhaps the largest truck ever built, a concept that the Europeans might not cope with. The new Chevrolet Silverado Toughnology Concept is that one-off pickup truck coming first in a one-of-a-kind matte grey paint job, which mimics the...

The Ford Dealership Volume I: 1903-1954

Posted on Jul 16, 2018 in Featured | 2 comments

All photographs and captions, courtesy of The Ford Dealership Volume I: 1903-1954. Car dealerships are, to most people, forgettable places. They exist simply to display inventory and, if all goes well, provide a place where paperwork can be signed. But automotive enthusiasts like Henry Dominguez, author of several Ford-focused books, tend to feel differently...

Jaguar Introduces New, Downsized Production Engines in Beijing

Posted on Jul 11, 2018 in Technology | Comments Off on Jaguar Introduces New, Downsized Production Engines in Beijing

For a long time, the scope of automotive power was covered by the saying “there is no replacement for displacement”. In the 21st century, the rules for gaining optimum engine power have changed in the face of improving emissions and fuel economy. The widespread usage of technologies such as variable valve timing gasoline direct injection, forced-air induction...

What Car Should I Buy For Double Duty?

Posted on Jul 7, 2018 in Editorials | 2 comments

Best & Brightest, you certainly didn’t disappoint in the last installment of Ask Bark. While some of you seem to be confused about the difference between asking for friendly advice and asking for a full evaluation of one’s values, I know that Greg appreciated your advice almost as much as he appreciated mine. Well done, B&B. Now, let’s examine this...