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Spinning Wheels: A Community for Car Lovers
Reverse ostentation is coming
I think we've seen the last days of status appeal and conspicuous consumption. This will be good news for Hyundai.
So who is to blame?
There are so many to blame that it's time to mention a few. The auto industry is one of the many, but I just have to use this opportunity to vent my frustration.
Where do they go from here?
Things look grim for the Big 3, and whether they get a loan guarantee is still in doubt. I know what I'd do if I were running the country...
It was as good as things got
Some things stick in one's memory. The introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964 is one of those.
Remember the oil embargo?
It might seem like a long time ago, but not if you lived through it. Some of us never forgot the lessons learned.
Where's the auto industry going?
Before you give up on the auto manufacturers, give them benefit of doubt. They actually are very smart, even if it doesn't look that way.
Batteries not included - or are they?
You might have heard about "miracle" battery technology on the internet, but just what is the reality when it comes to the right kind to use to power a car?
Save your money
If some product claims to work miracles for your car, don't believe the sales pitch.
Auto museums are everywhere
I love to browse through any museum because there's so much to see and to learn. That goes for auto museums, too, and there are a lot of them near enough to the DC area to be within a day-trip. Let's get going.
Oh, my aching neck!
New vehicle buyers are complaining about uncomfortable head restraints. So am I...
What's in a name?
The name of a particular car model is far more important than you'd think. Here are a few that didn't make the grade.
It's time to buy
Smart buyers can strike their best deals as the end of the year approaches. Here are some things to think about.
Credit is killing us
Remember the concept of the neutron bomb; the device that would kill all the people and leave the buildings standing? That's what consumer credit is.
Insurance woes
Wonder why mandatory auto insurance isn't the law? I think I have a reason...
Insurance woes
Wonder why mandatory auto insurance isn't the law? I think I have a reason...
Why there won't be a solar powered car
There are lots of good reasons to utilize solar power, but there are way too many obstacles to powering a car...
To drill or not to drill
My take on this issue will probably upset almost everyone, but somebody's got to say it...
Upcoming safety technologies
I think these new technologies will turn out to be great contributors to highway safety. Check 'em out.
This CAFE isn't a restaurant
It's going to be interesting to see how the manufacturers increase fuel mileage in the next few years.
This CAFE isn't a restaurant
It's worth explaining what's going on with federal regulations and how the industry is changing
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