By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Warm weather is here — almost — at last. Is your car ready? 1) Clean the crevices. Door sills/jambs, trunk undersides; the inner fenders and undercarriage are places where winter gunk tends to accumulate. It’s not just unsightly, either. The gunk can prevent proper drainage/drying-out, which will accelerate body rot. […]
Texas May Go To 85… Oh, The Humanity!
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Maybe we’re over the hump. Texas appears to be on the verge of raising its highway speed limits to 85. That’s good news for Texas motorists, who may soon get to drive legally at speeds they travel anyway. Which brings up a question: Why do they call those signs speed […]
Learning To Wear A Paper Bag
By James Baxter, NMA President Apparently, wearing a paper bag, or some other disguise, is the only way drivers and passengers will be able to maintain their anonymity, and a little privacy, as they cruise the roadways of America. At least that’s what is in store for us as “Real ID” reaches full bloom, and […]
If You’re Shopping For A Motorcycle…
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist One of the virtues of motorcycles is they’re cheap transportation compared to a car — they cost much less to buy and they’re (mostly) a lot easier on gas. But some bikes are cheaper — and easier — to own than others. If you’re new to all this — and […]
The Clover Test: What Kind Of Driver Are You?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Could you be a Clover? Maybe you don’t even know what a Clover is? Here’s how to know: Do you use your rearview mirror? Clovers tend to be oblivious to their surroundings — and in particular, of their fellow motorists. They don’t notice that their rear bumper has grown a […]
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