With the popularity of movies like The Fast and The Furious, Deathproof, and Vanishing Point, good old muscle cars are slowly returning to the main focus. In fact, there are movies that have immortalized muscle cars and cemented their place in legend. Take Eleanor, the 1973 Ford Mustang that appeared in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. This attention is […]
Celebrate football anywhere in the world
On Sunday, February 2, Americans will gather around their televisions to watch the largest sporting event in the country. The championship game of the National Football League, known around the world as the Super Bowl, pits the top two teams of the football season in an epic final. If you love football, you can get all the equipment and accessories […]
Auto Inventory 2010: An Opportunity Cost of Cash for Scrap?
Opportunity costs, by definition, are the benefits that are lost when choosing an alternative from the opportunity set (set of alternative actions available to a decision maker). This article will talk about what could have been a possible opportunity cost when President Obama and the administration decided to adopt an auto industry program and how it has affected that industry […]
Best Cars for a Teen’s Car Insurance
Just because it’s legal for a teenage girl to get a driver’s license doesn’t mean she has to let hers try by the time she turns 16. Driving is a huge responsibility and can be a costly chapter in your life as a parent. Your auto insurance premiums will go up when you add a teen driver to your policy. […]
Electric cars are too quiet
Electric cars are fun to drive and accelerate quickly from a standstill. This is because they have two speeds; occasionally. They are also nice because they are calm and peaceful; no noise pollution. How could this be a bad thing? For safety reasons, quiet electric vehicles will now be required to make noise; to prevent accidents of other cars, bicycles […]
The classic Volkswagen Kombi: is it still a practical daily driver?
The air-cooled Volkswagen Kombi is an engine icon. It’s a classic van that’s packed with character, and many guys (and girls) still aspire to have one as their daily driver. But are the teeth getting a bit elongated now to make a practical vehicle for everyday use? I drive my 1976 2-liter window every day, and my experience gives a […]
How much does it cost to buy a certain type of limousine?
Distinguished travelers in Dallas and Fort Worth often rely on the timely use of a Dallas limo service. Perhaps you are planning a wedding and would like to transport the wedding party and relate to the wedding site in a luxurious way. Young people going to a big prom often enjoy riding together in style in a Dallas limo. Business […]
Cessna Aircraft Comparison: The Cessna 172 vs the Cessna 182
For the uninitiated, the Cessna 172 and Cessna 182 are indistinguishable from each other. Both are 4-seat high-wing aircraft with struts that support each wing. But for pilots, they are substantially different aircraft. The main difference between the 172 and 182 is the engines. Both have been produced for more than 40 years and during that time they have left […]
Nomad Classic Car Project # 3
So I bought a 1957 Chevy Nomad pickup from a guy in California without anyone seeing him. The next step was to pick it up and ship it to Australia. Fortunately, I had done this before, but this time it would require a lot more nonsense on my part than last time. In early 2003, when we were returning to […]
"A road in the desert" It’s Memorable Western Romance
Paula L. Silici’s first Western romance, “A Way in the Wilderness,” is fascinating and compelling read. This saga of an orphan girl and a successful rancher has every possible conflict and character imaginable. Starting out as a cleaning girl for Dodge City’s infamous Black Boots Inn, seventeen-year-old Meg Finn is tricked and harassed into spending a night with Nate Barris, […]