By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Warm weather is just around the corner. Is your car ready? Like winter, the summer driving months have their own unique challenges. While you might not curse a non-working heater, you’ll surely be just as unhappy about an AC system that doesn’t blow cold — or an engine that overheats. […]
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The 16 Most Fuel-Efficient New Cars
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Gas prices are putting the hurting on us all — but you can ease the pain at the pump if you’re driving one of these: Ultracompacts 1) 2008 Smart For Two The Smart is a two-seater designed principally for in-city driving. Its small size makes it very easy to park […]
What To Look For (And Maybe Avoid) In Your Next New Car
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist There’s an engineering principle worth bearing in mind when shopping for a car — used or new. It is that the greater the complexity of any system, the greater the odds of a failure of some kind. And its corollary is that the odds of problems developing increase at an […]
Blue Collar Cars — Wall Street Prices
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Anyone who follows the old car hobby knows how expensive classic-er muscle cars have become. It’s routine to see six-figure asking prices for prominent/popular models such as Hemi-equipped (and even 440 powered) Mopars – ‘Cudas, Challengers, Chargers, Super Bees and GTXs. Even 383 versions of these cars now command primo […]
6 Unusual But Essential Tools For Car Guys (And Girls)
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist A basic socket set and pair of screwdrivers will get you through most basic backyard jobs — oil and plug changes, replacing a headlight. But if you go deeper — or work on cars long enough — you’ll encounter a situation where the basic stuff’s not enough. Or makes the […]
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