8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1703+ words) However, I’ll admit that the amount of time I wind up spending trying to line up that magic three-billiard-ball combination shot of convenience, condition, and cost can easily make me think, “WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING?” Let me state…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago   (702+ words) In the Hagerty Tome of Everlasting Truth, an avid enthusiast is defined as an individual who earns a living in the auto trade with weekends spent creating vehicles for personal use. Hagerty member Alex MacDonald is the poster child for…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (433+ words) I have a discussion topic for a Piston Slap: Don’t forget your non-automotive friends when it comes to common, simple automotive projects. While rotating my tires the other day, I measured the brake pads on my Buick and realized they…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (271+ words) Let’s take a step back and marvel at how we can buy a reasonably priced car and then get it to drive itself for $100 a month. That’s amazing, right? Musk reminds me of Ferdinand Piëch, the Volkswagen Group chief whom…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (389+ words) Another common sight back then? Large Cadillacs, and one of them very quickly turned our two-seater into a total loss. The street leading out of our suburban Dallas neighborhood ended at a busy two-lane. Turning left onto it one morning,…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1059+ words) I tried grille blocks on my 2011 Ford Ranger (twin-cam four-cylinder, five-speed manual), and it improved my fuel economy by over 1 mile per gallon at highway speeds. That improvement won’t change the world or make you rich, but the hidden benefit…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (876+ words) Get automotive news, DIY tips, market trends, in-depth car profiles, and more right in your email inbox. My 2003 BMW 530i is different. Its origin story is burned into my mind. I contacted the seller and asked about the “electrical problem.” He…...

4+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (424+ words) Hagerty First Cameras Allowed in Toyota’s GR Factory: Minimal Robots & More Humans - Hagerty Media If you’ve ever wondered how Toyota evolved from a maker of sensible sedans into a powerhouse of pure driving excitement with Gazoo Racing, Larry…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (450+ words) Hagerty Media reader DUB6 writes: I’m going to turn your high-powered investigative prowess onto a topic that might be appropriate, since warmer weather is right over the horizon. Some of us who drive older vehicles will be challenged with keeping our…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (523+ words) The production world may sand down the edges of most vehicles, but in the world of concept vehicles, singularity of purpose still thrives. Case in point: The Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept from 2001. Introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show,…...