Monthly Archives: February 2012

Proper tire inflation and high skiing techniques

Over-inflating can be dangerous even for professionals. Continue reading →

Electric car tops recent greenest vehicle list, but is it safe?

Early this February, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) published its 14th annual Greenest Cars List, which quite surprisingly, was topped by an electric vehicle for the first time ever. Continue reading →

In honor of the Oscars: My top three movie cars

With the dust on this year’s Oscars finally settled – and with no nods to one of my personal favorites “Drive” – I thought I’d run down a list of some of my favorite movie cars. Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: ALGAINES1

For the Week of: 2/27/12

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Al Gaines. I was born with the need for speed and an interest in custom fast cars; I built over 20 street/drag cars and motorcycles while I was being abused by my … Continue reading →

The 2012 Miami Boat Show

a sunny showcase for new designs and products

This year’s show may not have drawn the same crowd as last year, but according to those who attended, pre-show buzz was as big as ever. Continue reading →

NASCAR thinks green with the use of ethanol fuels

While many experts are busy debating the front-runner status of Dale Earnhardt Jr. or offering their comments on the media spectacle that is Danica Patrick, one aspect of the race that isn’t getting much attention is the fuel used by drivers. Continue reading →

2012 Jaguar XF Supercharged Review & Test Drive

By Malcolm Hogan of Automotive Addicts

You do not have to know much about cars to realize the Jaguar brand is recognized for being a little different when it comes to luxury vehicles. Having a long lineage for British sports cars and fine luxury automobiles, Jaguar … Continue reading →

Dealing with rear quarter panel tire rubber removal

A drag racer's dilemma:

I think most drag racers look at tire rubber buildup on their rear quarter panel with a certain disdain. It’s the same look I get when I just bought a new pair of workout pants only to find a food stain. Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: gothic_smurf_89

For the Week of 2/20/12

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself (2 or 3 sentences). I am just your average car person out there. I love going to shows and seeing awesome rides. From classic to muscle to imports and tuners, I … Continue reading →

2011 Cool Rides Online “Ride of the Year” comes to epic close

With the more than 22,000 reader votes cast electronically, the 2011 Cool Rides Online “Ride of the Year” contest ended on February 19, with the winner, Greg Seher, earning the victory lap for his black-and-yellow ’67 Chevy Camaro. Continue reading →