The pump stops at $47.83. It is not a particularly satisfying number. Another quick squeeze would make it $48. A couple more might bring it to a nice, tidy $50. The nozzle clicks again, a few drops di
The car is parked out front, freshly washed and looking suspiciously pleased with itself. The seller hands over the key, mentions that it “runs beautifully,” and points out that the engine
The extra button at the fuel pump has a way of making regular gasoline seem slightly irresponsible. It is sitting there with a higher number, a higher price, and the word “premium” printed
Here is a mildly alarming experiment: open the trunk of your car and lift the floor. There may be a spare tire under there. There may also be a little black compressor, a bottle of sealant, and a
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series has been around since the 1980s, and Australians still can't seem to get enough of it. After roughly a year with the order books closed, Toyota is selling the old
When people see fuel economy numbers change, the first instinct is usually to blame the car. Maybe the engine got worse. Maybe the transmission tuning changed. Maybe the automaker got sloppy. M
You fill the tank, glance at the gas price, briefly consider selling all your possessions and moving somewhere walkable, then hit the road... only to notice your MPG suddenly looks terrible. An
Nothing spikes your stress level faster than a random warning light appearing out of nowhere while you're driving. You’re halfway onto the highway, coffee in one hand, mentally late f
Audi’s turbocharged five-cylinder has always had a bit of magic to it. The sound, the character, the way it delivers power. With stricter emissions rules closing in, its days in Europe are numbe
Most people have a very specific relationship with dashboard lights. They notice one, feel mildly attacked by it, hope it is nothing, and then keep driving until the car forces the conversation. It