Mustang Sadly

Posted on Feb 14, 2015 in Antique | Comments Off on Mustang Sadly

Mustang Sadly

April 17th is the birthday of the Ford Mustang. Introduced on this date in 1964, the Pony Car has a long and varied history. To some, the car is an icon. To many others, the car is a reminder of what corporate America can do with a good idea. Originally, the car was designed as a two seat, mid engine sports car, and named the T-5. Sexy as that sounds, they...

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Better and Worse Ways to Fight Distracted Driving

Posted on Feb 6, 2015 in Safety | 4 comments

Better and Worse Ways to Fight Distracted Driving

In a very interesting interview, NHTSA Administrator David Strickland discusses how the agency views distracted driving as an educational problem it is treating in a way similar to the seatbelt campaigns of the ‘90s. He contends the agency is not trying to regulate smart-phones, but when these devices enter the car and connect with it, “Who actually regulates...

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The Nissan Maximum Replacement?

Posted on Feb 1, 2015 in Editorials | 1 comment

The Nissan Maximum Replacement?

Eliyahu writes: Sajeev, My 2001 Maxima, bought new, just rolled past 100,000 miles. It’s still a good car, but the mechanic says it has a very slight oil leak from the main seal. While not strictly necessary, the pitted original windshield could be replaced, the radio only gets Click and Clack, and the driver’s window motor sounds tired. The engine control...

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