

If you cook, you know how it goes.

Really, when you take away all the extras, the only thing most of us need in a car is four wheels, a couple of seats, and an engine to make it go. The rest is what makes those four wheels fun to drive or a more practical vehicle for our needs.

Though some pundits feared that the automotive business would crash and burn after the economic collapse of 2008, it’s undergone a transformation the likes of which the nation hasn’t seen since the post World War II era. Some brands were reborn, with others handed off to new owners or folded altogether. Some industry giants stumbled badly, while what were once considered upstart companies emerged as major players.


Dear Tom and Ray: I am a college student who loves anything mechanical, and I work on a local farm to earn a little extra money. My boss likes to keep costs down, and that includes maintenan


One Of The Very Few Norwegian Automobiles Ever Produced
Previous "Auto Album" issues have dealt with various models of Swedish Volvo and Saab cars, but no Norwegian ones un


A couple of weeks back, when I expressed my dismay over the diminishing availability of manual transmission-equipped American cars, I expected comments.


This week, we’re driving the revamped for 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, a 4-door, 5-passenger SUV that comes in a total of eight flavors. With an entry model GLS that starts at just $21,695, Santa Fe then escalates to the top line Limited AWD, which happens to be our tester this week. In between, there’s a bevy of price entry points designed to suit as many consumer pocketbooks as possible.

Q: I am a lover of the Chevy 409, which was a powerhouse in 1962, 1963 and 1964 in the Chevy lineup. However, did the 409 come in any cars in 1965? I say yes, my retired friend says that in 1965 Chevy’s new big block engine came out as a 396. Alan K., also retired in Florida.




