Monthly Archives: March 2012

Gone Fishin’

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

For Maserati’s… Tune in Tuesday for the story!

Posted in Random | 10 Comments

The Prius’ New Bigger (much younger) Brother is in Town!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Just the other day, I was trying to convince my dad to put the truck up on eBay, forget the  Kia Optima, and look into the Prius v.  I repeatedly told him that the Prius was a studly “man-car.”  So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Reviews, New car info | 8 Comments

What’s A Replicar?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

You’ve probably got some sort of idea on what a replicar is; as it combines two words, replica and car, and the word “replicar” was invented. A replicar is an car with modern mechanical parts, but has special body work. … Continue reading →

Posted in The auto dictionary. Look it up here! | 8 Comments

I Just Can’t Seem to Stop Talking About Michelin!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Hi there, my injuries and whatever else that I had are pretty much gone, so hi!  Shall we get down to business and learn so more about Michelin? Sorry, I didn’t quite hear that! I thought you were ready… In … Continue reading →

Posted in Biographies or "the who" in the auto industry | 7 Comments

From Bad to Worse

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

In the ongoing saga of this writer’s health, the editorial staff wishes it to be known that he has been recalled for major factory repairs. As soon as all repairs have been made, he will return for active use. From: … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Just Letting You Know

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

Hi there, I injured one of my typing fingers last evening, and had to go to the ER.  It’s hard to type with it, so check back on Tuesday (don’t worry, I will post!).  

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Michelin Tires (Part 1)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

The history of Michelin Tyres, Ltd can be traced back to 1829, with the marriage of Edouard Daubree and Elizabeth Pugh Parker.  Elizabeth was the niece of the man who found rubber in benzene.  She introduced rubber into the French … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Culture, The History of Autos | 6 Comments

I Smell a Rat…

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

You are probably thinking of the pesky mammal that squeaks, eats any food that you left out, and is a general annoyance.  I’m thinking of the rat motors, built by Chevy in the 1960′s.  The rat motor was Chevy’s big-block V-8.  They … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Culture, The auto dictionary. Look it up here! | 6 Comments

How a Car Engine Works

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Ever pop the hood of your car and wonder what’s going on?  In today’s post let’s learn about your car’s engine. Currently, the fastest way to high performance and fuel efficiency is to use the internal combustion engine.  The combustion … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Talk | 6 Comments