Well, it looks like Charles at the Humble Mechanic has done it again by putting together another informative and helpful video on those quirky little problems we all experience with our automobiles. In this edition, Charles discusses how the Volkswagen CC trunk wire harness fails and some methods to fix this often frustrating problem. What…
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Want to Help the Petersen Automotive Museum?
According to Autoblog author Jonathon Ramsey, the Petersen Automotive Museum, located in Los Angeles, California, has started an Indiegogo campaign to restore the 1948 Davis Divan it owns and place it in its Innovation exhibit in time for the museum’s re-opening at the end of the year. And the Davis Divan is certainly worthy of…
10 Smoking Mustangs For Mustang’s Anniversary
Ford Mustang’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Held in Las Vegas, the 50th Anniversary Mustang Celebration showcased a lot of exciting models. Here is a rundown of the coolest Mustangs at the event. 1968 Ford Mustang EXP 500 “Green Hornet” This 1968 Mustang remains one of Carroll Shelby’s most impressive projects. Featuring a special paint job, the…
This Bullitt Tribute ’68 Mustang Is Hot
Robert Sorokanich writes an engaging article titled, “This Bullitt tribute ’68 Mustang in Dubai is no mirage” on the Popular Mechanics website. In less than 250 words, Sorokanich manages to take the reader into the world of foreign car culture in Dubai, which is apparently quite similar to the domestic car culture that exists here…
37 Pics from the World’s Hottest Auto Show
Top Marques Monaco Auto Show If you are a fan of exotic cars, the Top Marques Monaco auto show will definitely get your adrenaline pumping. Here are some of the most intriguing vehicles that were displayed at this world-class event. Aeromobile 3.0 Dubbed the “flying roadster”, the Aeromobile 3.0 is an engineering marvel. In the…
A Cadillac CTS-V Crashed In Recent Test
It was initially unclear what happened to cause a black 2016 Cadillac CTS-V prototype to crash at the Nurburgring. It is a powerful car for sure, at 640 horsepower. The V8 powerhouse was being driven by the expert test drivers of GM when this happened. According to Brian Williams, super spy photographer, it appears that…
Scottish Dog Steals Tractor And Drives Away
Many people would think the dogs only drive on roads in movies. However, this is not the case. In Glasgow, Scotland, early in the morning on April 22, a dog was actually in the driver seat of a tractor that went onto the freeway. The Courier got the information, and the dog’s name is Don….
180+ Supercars Accelerating
Any car lover knows just how amazing vehicles can be. They are just absolutely astounding machines when you think about it. The way a classic car looks is so cool, with everything underneath that allows it to run, as well as just all the different colors that can make up a paint job. Not only…
Do You Pay Income Tax When You Sell Your Car Privately?
Tom McParland’s latest car-buying article at Jalopnik offers helpful insights into the tax implications of reselling a used vehicle. He begins by telling readers about a recent experience he had at an auto dealership. A salesman urged him to trade in his car and warned that he’d have to pay income tax if he sells…
Why We Won’t Be Seeing Self Driving Cars Any Time Soon
A car that drives by itself on the road might seem like a good thing, but there are some bugs that need to be worked out as this idea isn’t the best option right now. Carl Franzen suggests that the reason there probably won’t be any self-driving cars on the road any time soon is…