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Calamity Jane – a heavy-duty heroine for the nuclear age

Posted on Aug 26, 2022 in Featured | 2 comments

For those of us raised in the United States from the 1950s into the 1990s, the ever-present threat of nuclear war was acknowledged, but not necessarily dwelled upon. Fallout shelter signs were a common sight in cities and towns alike, and most municipalities had their own Civil Defense department, marked with the instantly recognizable blue circle, white...

Subaru XV Concept Revealed

Posted on Aug 23, 2022 in Concept | Comments Off on Subaru XV Concept Revealed

Here it is! A few weeks ago, we have shown you a Subaru XV Concept teaser. Now, it is at Geneva and it looks exactly as we expected: bold, solid and dynamic. The best part is that the next XV will have the similar design philosophy, called Dynamic X Solid. This design line creates a solid, three dimensional body, without giving up its dynamism. It is emphasized...

What Car Could You Drive for 24 Hours?

Posted on Aug 21, 2022 in Racing | 1 comment

From June 19–22, over 150 cars and hundreds of drivers will race the ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring in central Germany. The Nürburgring, with a lap length of over 20 km, allows a driver to race in 150-minute intervals before being required to take a 2-hour break. A driver’s teammate then takes...

Grace, Beauty, Soul…Toyota?

Posted on Aug 16, 2022 in Antique | Comments Off on Grace, Beauty, Soul…Toyota?

I have always hated Toyotas. When I see them on the road, there is an instant feeling of disgust that wells up inside of me, which is inevitably combined with feelings of pity and anger at the people behind the wheel. Toyotas are sad, boring, and bland as Cream of Wheat. But, there was a time, albeit short lived, when a Toyota had grace, beauty, and soul....

The Great Controversy: Oil-Change Intervals

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 in Safety | 1 comment

I’m writing this from a waiting room inside the service department of an auto dealership. I can’t say I like it here. All the chairs are placed in a semi-circle and face a wall-mounted television, which is currently tuned to a show starring three angry judges who like to yell at people. The volume is too high. I don’t even have a television at home, so this is...

Before You Buy Your Teen a Safe Car, Invest in Safe Driving Skills

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 in Safety | Comments Off on Before You Buy Your Teen a Safe Car, Invest in Safe Driving Skills

We’re in the midst of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs through Oct. 24. That gives us a great reason to point out the variety of opportunities available for your teens to get into an advanced driver-safety program thanks to companies like Kia, Ford, and BMW. John F. Paul, a AAA spokesman in New England, says these programs can be invaluable for...

Are Dash Cams a Necessity or Problematic Accessory?

Posted on Aug 4, 2022 in Technology | 1 comment

Dash cams are still somewhat rare in the United States despite their wild popularity in other nations. They are almost ubiquitous in Russia and parts of Asia, where the unblinking electronic eyes help to deter scams and police corruption, as well as capturing the occasional meteor explosion or plane crash. Thankfully, we live in a country where the police and...