A friend of mine is going through what I refer to as the “but it’s paid off” conundrum right now. Why is it a conundrum? Because most of the time when she turns the key of her current vehicle, she also crosses her fingers that it will start. Her vehicle is older and high mileage. She’s taken care of it over the years, but … Read More
Month: October 2015
Scarily easy tips for a safer Halloween
Ah, Halloween. That wonderful time of year when there’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing and the streets are filled with little goblins hyped up on sugar. With trick-or-treat night pending in many cities across the nation, it’s a good time to check off the list of safety dos and don’ts, including some of the basics that we take for granted from … Read More
Distracted driving isn’t what it used to be
It wasn’t long ago you used to see campaigns for designated drivers. Today, our concerns for drunk driving have taken somewhat of a back seat to technology. For five days this month, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) conducted a survey regarding safety concerns that impact today’s every-day driver. Members of KBB’s Blue Ribbon Panel completed the surveys and, of the 1,281 responses received, 97 percent selected … Read More
When mom’s away, Rebels will play
Did you grow up doing everything your mom told you NOT to do? Then the Ram Rebel is probably the right truck for you. And why should you choose Rebel? Here’s just a snapshot of what the Ram Rebel has to offer. EXTERIOR On the outside, the Rebel looks like a completely different truck coming at you with a whole new front end. From the … Read More
Jeep® brand vehicles sweep the rodeo
Generally, when you think rodeo you think bucking broncos, bull riding and cowboys. But last week, at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, the Texas Auto Writer’s Association (TAWA) had some fun at an entirely different kind of rodeo. The 25th TAWA Truck Rodeo, sponsored by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), was held October 7-9, 2015. The biggest, most competitive truck rodeo to date, … Read More
A manual transmission’s place in the modern world
When was the last time you drove a manual transmission vehicle? How long has it been since you OWNED a manual transmission vehicle? In almost every instance, when I ask people these questions, I am met with the same response – “Oh wow … it’s been awhile.” Much to my surprise, though, relatively few respondents admitted to not knowing how to drive a manual transmission. … Read More
Eleven fun facts about Jeep®
I find Jeep trivia fascinating. Its history, of course, is rich in wartime stories that include how it came to be and the mystery of how it got its name. It even includes a poem, written by Private Jesse Wolf, while he was in Belgium during WWII: A Soldier Says … When the war was at its hottest And the going got too steep. … Read More
Infographic: Chrysler 200 vs. Toyota Camry — The results will surprise you
The lighter side of life
With scandals fueling the automotive news sections of late, perhaps it’s time to take a look at the lighter side. Yes, folks, it’s time to revisit one of my favorite subjects – those outrageously obscure (and funny) rules of the road. In no particular order (except basically east to west) and for no particular reason (except that sometimes it’s good to read stuff that makes … Read More