CARB Hubris

In classical literature, a character that show the flaw of hubris, extreme arrogance, often winds up being toppled. California's Air Res...

I ♥ Leatherman

I have an addiction.  I can't stop buying Leatherman tools. Somewhere, I have an original Leatherman PST, which came with a leather case...

Zlaty Meyer at NAIAIS

A local journalist, who has a pretty good sense of humor, did a video dispatch from the North America International Auto Show in Detroit. It...

Steel vs Brass Ammo

Shooting is a hobby of mine.  I own several firearms, and though I don't get out as often as I like, I try to stay proficient. Gun b...

Elio Motors: Another Zap or Aptera?

A startup named Elio Motors ( website ) has announced plans to buy GM's closed Shreveport LA plant, with intent to produce their 3 wheel...

IIHS Top Safey Picks for 2013 (so far)

IIHS has published their list of "TSPs" (Top Safety Pick) for 2013 models.  I am pleased to see that the "Home team" (Fo...