Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
It’s a tough time to be General Motors. The recently free-from-government-debt automaker is under the proverbial microscope after 31 accidents in its vehicles killed 13 people. The problem? Faulty ignition lock cylinders, which lead to a loss of control of the car. Continue reading for details, a list of affected vehicles, and the NHTSA’s press release on the recall.
Continue reading ‘GM in Hot Water over Ignition Woes’
When you own a 4WD vehicle, snow can become a fun thing, like being a kid again. You look forward to driving in the snow, so long as the 2WD cars aren’t anywhere around to slide into you. You boast about your two-speed transfer case and your off-road skid plates and tires. Or, if you’re like me, you don’t quite look forward to driving in it, but know that you can go (almost) anywhere you need to, and can usually get yourself out of sticky situations. Well, that is, if you know what’s underneath the snow.
Continue reading ‘Off Road: … and stuck!’
At just over 24,000 miles, my 2011 F-150 is 27 months old. Just one more quarter, and it will be the longest I’ve ever kept a single vehicle. In the mean time, it’s made itself invaluable, and been a trusty companion for road trips and foul weather. Continue reading for the breakdown of what’s been a pretty exciting three months with my F-150.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (10/2013 – 1/2014)’
My 2011 F-150 is headed for my own personal record book. It’s got the most miles I’ve put on a single vehicle since the year 2000, it’s the third-longest amount of time I’ve owned a single vehicle, and it continues to hold its place in my driveway. It’s been two years since I purchased it, and it continues to be trouble-free and my go-to for any trip that doesn’t involve a mall parking lot. Continue reading for the nitty-gritties.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (7/2013 – 10/2013)’
Phil has had his Maxima three years, and it’s been mostly smooth sailing. He continues to send in biannual updates just like clockwork, with only a few issues reported this time. It looks like overall he’s happy with his car, so click past the jump to see all the pertinent details.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 9′
I’ve had my 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat for 21 months now, so it’s time for another update. In the last quarter, I put more miles on it than almost any other three-month span, mostly due to a few fun road trips. Other than golf outings, it hasn’t had to haul much, but the engine finally seems to be broken-in, so fuel economy is on the rise. Continue reading for the details.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (4/2013 – 7/2013)’
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