One Black Lives Matter protester has been singled out with charges of false imprisonment after he was singled out during a protest in 2021 that blocked traffic on the 101 Freeway in San Luis Obispo, the local Tribune reports. Read more…
Category Archives: Car Culture
What It Cost To Fix A Titanium Bike Abandoned For Two Years
The first time I ever saw this 1998 Litespeed Unicoi abandoned on a quiet Brooklyn side street, I told myself, “I want nothing to do with that thing.” I was afraid it would be a total nightmare to ever fix up, a ticket to project bike hell. It turned out to be one of theContinue reading “What It Cost To Fix A Titanium Bike Abandoned For Two Years”
The NYPD Is Trying To Prevent Officers Being Punished For Severe Misconduct
In 2019, writer Eric Umansky watched a New York City Police Department car hit a teenager before lining up a group of young Black boys against a wall, arresting them without provocation. The Civilian Complaint Review Board confirmed that the NYPD officers acted unlawfully. And yet the NYPD is still refusing to punish… Read more…
Finally, A Mitsuoka Rock Star For Me And You
If someone asked you to describe a Corvette with adjectives, which would you choose? American? Sporty? Left-hand drive? Sure, these days the Corvette is available in right-hand drive configuration, but that’s merely a recent trend that started with the C8. For a boutique manufacturer like Japan’s Mitsuoka looking to… Read more…
Waste Your Hard-Earned Money On This $80,000 Toyota FJ Cruiser
It’s never been a better time to sell your off-road SUV. That also means its never been a worse time to buy an off-road SUV. There may be no better case in point for the issue than this right here — an $80,000 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Read more…
The Comprehensive Guide To Subaru Engines
So you’re interested in buying a Subaru. Maybe you want to stand out in a sea of same-looking commuter cars, or maybe you just appreciate the all-all-wheel-drive (BRZ aside) lineup. Either way, you’ve made an erudite choice. Before you buy, though, you should know about the single biggest Subaru uniquity: the… Read more…
Owner Plugs Ford Escape Dash Into Base Maverick And It Works
Modularity in cars and car parts is, I think, a wonderful thing. And, really, it does exist, even though it may not seem like it to the average consumer. But cars are built on some common platforms within carmakers, and standards and parts are shared. This was proven recently by a Maverick owner who boughtContinue reading “Owner Plugs Ford Escape Dash Into Base Maverick And It Works”
Koenigsegg’s Tiny Electric Motor Is An Absolute Monster
Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg has always had a penchant for innovative engineering, and the latest example is the company’s new electric motor. It’s being developed for the Gemera four-seater. Read more…
The Aston Martin DBX 707 Is A Hot SUV That’ll Hit 60 In 3.3 Seconds
Aston Martin has been in a bit of a tricky spot for the last few decades, teetering on the brink of collapse for what seems like forever. But then, it started making SUVs, and suddenly its fortunes began turning. Now, it has a new version of its DBX SUV to see if more power canContinue reading “The Aston Martin DBX 707 Is A Hot SUV That’ll Hit 60 In 3.3 Seconds”
This Free App Gives The Tesla Model 3 A Real Dashboard
When the Tesla Model 3 debuted, it followed in the Apple idea of courage: Removing something people use constantly without giving a great explanation as to why. But unlike Apple’s approach to the headphone jack, Tesla offered no adapter or dongle or accessory to bring back the functionality lost with the traditional… Read more…
