Category Archives: Automotive

I recently had to determine why the check engine light was coming on in my 2004 Chrysler Concorde.  The light came on out of the blue and, other than being near time for an oil change, I could find no … Continue reading →

Just three posts ago, I reiterated the case for my next automobile to be a first-release Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric car.  I made this decision back when oil hit the insane price of $100/barrel this summer.  Oil STILL went up … Continue reading →

It appears there is no likelihood of General Motors, Ford or Chrysler getting any breaks from Big Government.  And, overall, that is just fine by me.  Here’s why: Unions need to be marginalized at the big three auomakers The US … Continue reading →

Here are five absolutely SUPER-HOT topless American Beauties!(In case you haven’t figured it out yet – I’m talking about convertible automobiles) #1 – Saturn Sky Red Line Carbon Flash Special Edition Turbo RoadsterI saw a Saturn Sky RLCF Se Turbo … Continue reading →

I am SO disappointed right now.  I was enjoying E85 in my new Monte Carlo for several months – even though it wasn’t QUITE a cost break-even with gasoline. Then, out of the blue, my local gas station and (ONLY) … Continue reading →

I had a tough time digging up this information, but I did finally locate it, and I release it here to the masses: NOTE: This procedure requires you to have at least 1 programmed and working remote for the car … Continue reading →

I recently received the latest copy of DODGE magazine.  Within its pages was a small mention of the Zeo concept car revealed in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.This car is as cool as any I’ve … Continue reading →

So in traditional fashion, the 2008 BMW 550i packs a more impressive interior & gadgets than most, and also packs a walloping $59,275 price tag in return.  While the car itself is indeed very nice, despite also suffering the recent … Continue reading →

General Motors admitted today that a two-month strike at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. has cost it $800 million and 100,000 vehicles. The strike has apparently affected at least 30 of General Motors’ plants.  Let’s remember the most simple … Continue reading →

Ethanol output rises to a rate of 2.7 billion gallons of fuel annually in early 2008, a 33% increase over 2007 production!  That’s an increase of about 167,000 barrels a day, roughly the same amount currently produced by a large … Continue reading →