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Romney vs. Obama: What do they drive? 1 Nov 2012 | 08:49 am

With barely a month to go in the presidential race, the rhetoric is heating up considerably. Every issue is being discussed, and we know a freakish amount of personal dirt on each candidate. But wh...

Winter Tire Decision Guide 24 Dec 2011 | 12:26 pm

While it's obvious that winter tires can make an automobile easier and safer to drive in inclement weather, it can be trying to figure out which tire to buy and when to put it on can be confusing....

54MPG: What the New CAFE Standards Mean to Driving Enthusiasts 7 Sep 2011 | 07:17 am

On July 29, 2011, Barack Obama signed into law new regulations setting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards from 2017 to 2025. Agreed upon by automakers representing 90% of U.S. car sales, ...

The Coolest Uncool Jag Ever 17 May 2011 | 05:52 am

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the car that defined “cool” for decades to come.  It was 1961 when Jaguar unveiled their breathtaking masterpiece, the E-Type.  It became an icon of the ‘60s.  ...

Power to the People: How Torque and Android are Putting Readouts in Your Hand 8 May 2011 | 05:11 pm

You know it all too well: that tiny, misshapen indicator light on your dashboard, glowing in a malicious orange.  It’s the Check Engine Light, and most of the time, it’s a nuisance.  Not because it’s ...

Lucky Sevens 1 May 2011 | 03:32 am

The Caterham Seven is the eternal solution for the weekend racer.  A 2.0 liter two-seat roadster with a wheel, a shifter, and not much else, the Seven offers a ton of fun for ounces of money.  It was ...

The Ignition Alternative: How to Do a Running Start 14 Apr 2011 | 03:55 pm

I've mentioned in previous posts that I drive a 1990 Honda Accord coupe with a manual transmission (remember those?). It's coming up on 227k, but I still love it. Much of my adoration, however...

High and Low 14 Apr 2011 | 03:49 pm

If you care about gas mileage, you’re an average driver. But if you care a little more than the average driver, you’ll be thrilled at a couple pieces of automotive scuttlebutt just released this week....

Aventador! 14 Apr 2011 | 03:48 pm

It sounds like the name of a 1930’s radio serial super hero. But Lamborghini’s newest beast, like so many of their other machines, is named after a bull. And just last week we got our first look at it...

Track Toy Story 27 Mar 2011 | 01:19 pm

Last week Australian motorcycle firm KTM announced that their mad-in-every-conceivable-way two-seat roadster, the X-Bow (say “crossbow”) would see American shores. Like most things Australian, it is q...

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