Monthly Archives: March 2012

California introduces bill would exempt pre-1981 vehicles from emissions inspection

On February 23, Senator Doug LaMalfa introduced senate bill 1224, a piece of legislation that many auto enthusiasts are hoping will set the tone for legislation around the country due to its stance on classic and antique vehicles. Continue reading →

Shelby Defines Excess With New 1,000 Horsepower Mustang

by Kurt Ernst courtesy of Automotive Addicts

Sharpening lawnmower blades can ensure your machine’s performance

Last weekend, I was out with my lawnmower – (bobbing along with my headphones to some tunes) – when I had the misfortune of striking a stray piece of brick with the cutting blades. Continue reading →

Celebrating our first year anniversary!

www.CoolRidesOnline.net was launched April of 2011

This upcoming April will mark the 1-year anniversary of the Cool Rides Online® website and we would like to thank everyone who has participated and supported us for a great first year!  We have met a lot of great people … Continue reading →

A History of National Car Care Month

Initiated by a number of private and public motoring organizations in the 1980s, National Car Care Month began as an attempt to educate the public on how a poorly operating vehicle can lead to air pollution, increased energy consumption and a decrease in fuel efficiency. Continue reading →

Celebrating 50 years of the AC Cobra

This past February, the AC Cobra – known to many as simply the Shelby Cobra – celebrated its 50th birthday with a spread in that month’s edition of Hot Rod Magazine. Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: BanditRich

For the Week of: 3/26

Please tell us a little bit about yourself (2 or 3 sentences). I’m 46 years old, and married for 20 years. I have 4 sons and 2 daughters. In 1975 at the age of 10, I saw a Trans Am … Continue reading →

Jump starting two-stroke engine equipment this spring

While leaving a small two-stroke engine full before storing it for the winter can be beneficial, decreasing the risk of a fire and preventing dry rot, those who try to immediately start two-stroke chainsaws or lawnmowers without taking certain steps could be adding to their frustration come spring. Continue reading →

Will Oil Hit $200 Per Barrel? Some Say Yes

by Kurt Ernst courtesy of Automotive News

Oil is currently trading at $123.61 per barrel for Brent crude, which is part of the reason why gas prices have been creeping skywards over the past few months. While the factors determining the cost of a barrel of oil … Continue reading →

Revisiting the 1958 Buick Special

For many car enthusiasts, the 1958 Buick Special is synonymous with the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, soda shops, malted shakes and all the trappings of ’50s Americana. Continue reading →