One of the key factors in being able to "bring my crud-it score to zero" is to just plain consider what YOU need and want (and know the difference between those two), not what will impress others.  As a salesman I learned that the people with the huge McMansion, new driveway bling, etc had huge debts and often didn't h...more

Actually, the new pony cars are pretty freakin' good, handling wise and build quality wise.  But it's the other models that were lacking that the U.S. (Anglo named) makers (except maybe Ford) refused to bring in.  GM especially had some models they sold in Europe that were small (easy to park, efficient, etc.) but deci...more

Back in the days of the classic muscle/pony cars there were the luxury (crap that breaks) laden boulevard packages for the pretenders, and the "stripped" performance weapons for those that were more about go fast than look cool/be comfy.  All these current cars are fat cows compared to the Roadrunners, GT350s (no back ...more

I would feel safer on a road where the other vehicles are driving themselves since people are driving worse and worse every year.  They are already watching videos, texting, catching up on work as they "drive", so how can a machine possibly be worse?

This article and those like it should be required reading for all parents, who tend to peer pressure their offspring to try living the lives they wished they did.  Notice that the two wealthiest Americans are college dropouts.  Buffett and Gates went for the knowledge, not the paper.  I've met many people who barely sq...more

We are *supposed to* stop far enough back that we can see the back tires of the vehicle in front of us.  That way, if we have to get out of the way we still have enough room to turn even if the guy behind is too close.

1)  Not signalling lane changes!!!  This also includes not turning their lazy heads to check who they're drifting into.  2)  Not turning into the first available lane, rather waiting for an invitation before proceeding to turn.  Come on!  All vehicles have power steering now.  If I see a full size van driver turn rig...more