The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updates its moderate-overlap front crash test by adding an occupant to the rear. The agency tested this revised evaluation by putting 15 small SUVs through the assessment. Only two of them received the top score of Good. Nine got a Poor rating – the worst […]
Month: June 2024
1974 AMC Matador It was a bad year to sell cars, especially large American cars. For those not yet alive, 1974 arrived towards the end of the OPEC Oil Embargo—and the related record-high gas prices—and at the beginning of a mild recession. More classic car ads The related social and […]
There’s no mystery as to why so many of us actively dread having to replace our vehicles. Even if our current cars have seen much better days, the stress and financial strain synonymous with car buying are often regarded as more burdensome than driving a vehicle that’s on its last […]
The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) means some older cars need to pay a fee to enter the capital. Here are all the details. The London ULEZ was introduced in 2019, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles driving on the streets of the capital. Other cities, such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester […]
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How do you determine which electric bike is best for you when so many different types are available? Bicycle designs have significantly evolved over the last 200 years. Several models have been made for different types of riding. Furthermore, there are yet more benefits for passengers in the era of […]
The Ferrari 275 GTB replaced the 250-Series Cars, which meant that something was needed to supersede the 250 GTO in racing. For that reason, Ferrari produced the Competizione Clienti variant of the 275 GTB. These used a lightweight aluminium body, external fuel-filler cap and a larger 140-litre fuel tank. Each […]
Over the past decade or so, as EVs have become mainstream, we’ve observed manufacturers figuring various things out. Brake pedal feel still isn’t perfect, but some are getting there. They’ve settled on one design of charging port and most of them have realised that we want to control the level […]
It’s that time of year again. January is when the auction houses light the fuse to a new auction year. Here’s a list of old car auctions scheduled for January of 2023. MECUM KISSIMMEE: Jan. 4-15 KISSIMMEE, Fla. _ Mecum Auctions will return to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee for […]
Every time I see a G31 BMW 5 Series Touring, I’m always reminded of just how handsome a car it is. In an era of overly flamboyant BMW designs, the G31 is a breath of fresh air. So I’ll be sad when it finally goes. However, I’ll be able to […]
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is […]
Gas Types Quick Tips Regular gas typically has an 87 octane level and is suitable for most engines. Premium gas with higher octane levels (91-94) is required for some high-output engines. Engines designed for regular-octane gas gain little to no benefit from using high-octane fuel. Using unleaded gas with octane […]