By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist They say that 40 is the new 30. I dunno about that. But the modern high-ouptut/high-efficiency V-6 is arguably the new V-8. And you can make a case that the modern four — with direct injection, variable valve timing and all the rest of it — is the new V-6. […]
Car Care: Pennywise or Pound Foolish?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist When it comes to your vehicle, there are some things you can cheap out on to save a few bucks — and some other things you shouldn’t neglect, even if it costs you some coin. Better to pay a little now — vs. a lot later. Stuff it’s ok to […]
What Ever Happened To The Full-Size Spare Tire?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist No, not the one around your middle. The one that used to be in your car’s trunk. Most cars (note: passenger cars, not just big trucks and SUVs) used to come with a full-sized spare tire. What happened to them? And why? Two thing led to the near-abandonment of the […]
City Digs Up Cracked Windshield Ticket From 1982
In another example of an old ticket coming back to haunt a driver (even though it was paid years ago), an Oklahoma City driver is dealing with a cracked windshield ticket from 29 years ago that has generated an arrest warrant. Here’s the story from News Channel 4 in Oklahoma City: A traffic ticket nearly […]
Don’t Buy A Car On Looks Alone
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Never buy a car on looks alone. A sexy shell may hide a rough ride — or seats that make your back ache after 15 minutes of driving. Just as you’d (hopefully) take a wider view about the person you might want to marry, take the time to consider the […]
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