By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The best car for a first-time teen driver is the one that will decrease the odds of that first-time accident happening — and minimize the potential for harm if it does. The object is to shield your teen as much as possible from the almost inevitable consequences of youth and […]
Michigan Judge Dismisses His Own Traffic Tickets
Did you hear the joke about Jackson County, Michigan speeding tickets? Here it is: What is a foolproof way to get out of any speeding ticket in Jackson County? Become a judge. According to a story from mlive.com, Jackson County District Judge James M. Justin used the power of his office to dismiss nine traffic […]
How Much Do You Know About Your Tires?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Can you read a sidewall? What do all those numbers (and letters) really mean? Here’s a short primer on tires — and tire-related terminology — that should help you get to know your four friends a bit more intimately: Contact Patch As your tires rotate, only a portion of the […]
Automotive Trends To Look For In 2011
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist What’s on deck from the automakers for next year’s cars? Here’s a preview of some of the technology, functionality — and design trends — headed to your local dealership. Efficiency 2011 Plug-in Prius/Yaris Toyota will be the first major automaker to offer mass-produced, factory-built plug-in hybrid vehicles that can be […]
Are Any Gasoline Alternatives Ready For The American Mainstream?
In an article in the September issue of Car & Driver, Csaba Csere takes an interesting look at the current status and near-term future outlook of the major alternatives to gasoline. Here are his thoughts on each of the possible gasoline alternatives: Clean Diesels Modern turbo-diesels get about 30 percent better fuel economy than their […]
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