Reader Question: The Indestructible Beetle?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! John asks: I remember VW Beetles. It was not all that uncommon to see one with a bent roof, from going over on it. It was quite common to see...
View ArticleReader Question: Worth Fixing Rusty Truck?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Dana asks: I’ve read about your Nissan Frontier and I have one myself, which I love. The problem is it’s become rusty and the cost to repair the...
View ArticleReader Question: The Curb-Stomping of Compression-Ignition?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Mia asks: I heard that some cities in Europe have banned diesel vehicles; older ones only? Euro 4’s, 3’s… ? Do you have a list of those cities...
View ArticleReader Question: Why Don’t I Believe the Climate is in Crisis?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Jim asks: I observe one does not attain being reposted on Lew Rockwell unless one’s climate opinion conforms with Lew’s. You make the cut as does...
View ArticleReader Question: “Tier 3” Gas?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Kenneth writes: The company that I have been working for in Utah is encouraging its employees to take on the “Clean Air Challenge” and one of...
View ArticleReader Question: EV Energy Hogs?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Bob asks: Have you discussed the amount of energy required to power an EV vs the equivalent sized (but not weight) IC vehicle. Since EVs require...
View ArticleReader Question: Yellowed Headlights?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Casey asks: My car’s headlights look like my old dog’s eyes. They’re all clouded up and yellow! Is there any way to fix this easily – without...
View ArticleReader Question: The Dark Side?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Mike asks: I’ve been toying with the idea of selling my Audi and getting something “new” for awhile now, whether it’s a dedicated sports...
View ArticleReader Question: Porsche Cayenne?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Terry asks: I’m a current 2002 Volvo XC70 (has 380k on it) owner and considering looking toward buying a newer vehicle with equal internal space...
View ArticleReader Question: Effects of Short Distance Driving?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Nasir writes: I recently moved and will now need a second car to commute to the station – which is 1.5 miles away. Yes, I can ride a bicycle as...
View ArticleReader Question: Velomobiles?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Steve writes: I have listened to your conversations with Bill Meyer on KMED/KCMD for many months and I know your opinion of electric cars. For...
View ArticleReader Question: Why no Tesla Commercials?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Dave asks: Love your posts and videos. It just struck me that I have never seen a commercial for Tesla cars. What’s up with that? My reply:...
View ArticleReader Question: Effect of Temp on EV Battery Charge?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Jeremy asks: I know that cold temperatures cause an EV’s range to plummet, even if not using the heater. My question is whether a battery will...
View ArticleReader Question: Hiding ASS?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Dawn asks: Several people have commented that, when they went to test drive a new car equipped with ASS, the ASS had apparently been turned off...
View ArticleReader Question: The Hydrogen Alternative?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Steve asks: Is hydrogen fuel cell technology a potentially viable alternative to all this battery nonsense? Even solar and wind? It is reportedly...
View ArticleReader Question: How Far Back?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Don writes: Regrettably my 2006 Taurus rusted out in salty northern “Ill-Annoy” and I bought a 2016 Malibu LT 2.5L with 60,000 miles. It gets...
View ArticleReader Question: The Perfect Engine?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Samantha writes: Electric motors are the perfect engines and maintenance free. Even if there are some liquids to replace, you can do it without...
View ArticleReader Question: To Buy or Not?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Stuart asks: I’ve been thinking about buying a new car but am concerned that whatever I buy today may not be legal for me to drive tomorrow – or...
View ArticleReader Question: The Exemption?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! John writes: I have little formal training in economics, only that provided by the Libertarian Party and the understanding I developed, starting...
View ArticleReader Question: Car Restorer Magazine?
Here’s the latest reader question, along with my reply! Tom asks: Car Restorer magazine went out of business Feb 1. Do you know anything about why they couldn’t make it? They had no advertising, but...
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