By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Ron Martin of Frisco, Texas says his goal is the same as that of police: To encourage safe driving. But the cops’ goal, of course, is different. Their goal is revenue collection. As much of it as possible. By any means possible. “Safe driving” is the window dressing — nothing […]
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2014 Nissan NV200 Review
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Remember the Chris Farley skit about living in a van down by the river? In this economy, it’s no joke — because it may just come to that for many people. The good news is, there are some new vans that would make excellent homes if it does come to […]
If Your Car Doesn’t “Talk” . . .
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Sometime this year, unelected bureaucrats in the bowels of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — the federal regulatory apparat that issues “rules” (that is, arbitrary orders we’re all forced to obey) governing how new cars are to be made — may issue a rule fundamentally different from all the rules […]
Neglected Maintenance 101: Brake Work
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist There is a reason why Jay Leno has a crew of guys to take care of his fleet of classic cars — and yeah, it’s because he can afford to pay them. But the reason he needs to pay them is that there’s no way he could take care of […]
2014 Acura MDX Review
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Acura has performed a Jenny Craig miracle with the new MDX. The just-updated 2014 is bigger — and quicker. But it’s also much lighter (by more than 500 lbs.) and a whole lot less thirsty (28 on the highway now vs. 21 before). Did I mention the new MDX costs […]
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