Back in the late 1960s, Chrysler was a distant third behind General Motors and Ford. Despite a number of bold initiatives, a number of financial and economic factors came into play that prevented them from gaining any momentum. The result: by... Read more
“Underglow” lights are neon or LED lights mounted under a vehicle that light up the road surface underneath. The effect is quite dramatic as it gives the vehicle an “floating” effect. Some people believe that underglow lights provide a safety... Read more
If one were to document the most significant cars ever made, near the top would be the Chrysler minivan. Although it may seem incomprehensible to those who are younger than 40, there was a time that minivans didn’t exist. That’s right, there... Read more
If a new motorcycle is in your future, congratulations! Motorcycle riding is a lot of fun but it’s important to realize that it isn’t like driving a car –it’s more dangerous. The reason is pretty simple: in a car you are surrounded by a nice... Read more
A book was released in 1965 that changed the American automobile industry forever. Written by a little known lawyer by the name of Ralph Nader, Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile was the title. The subject... Read more
How would you like to cut your gas bill by 25%? Believe it or not, it’s pretty easy to do. Take a look at the suggestions we obtained from the service staff at Patrick Volvo of Schaumburg, IL, a full-service Volvo dealer. Incorporate these... Read more
The standard hitch on cars and trucks is the trusty old ball hitch. They are by far the most common hitch and you can use them with most trailers and campers. If you are going to be towing something really large and heavy, then a fifth Wheel... Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions concerning automobile technology. While most people have a decent grasp on basics such as keeping the windshield fluid topped off and changing windshield wipers, here are three items that might be best... Read more
Plymouth has long been known for making some of the most unusual cars to come out of Chrysler Corporation. After all, this is the division that brought us the Superbird back in the 1960s. In the 1990s, they did it again with the Plymouth... Read more
Sometimes the cars in a movie become as famous as the movie does. Perhaps the best example is the movie Back to the Future? Today is there anyone who doesn’t know what a Delorean is? If Back to the Future was never made, Deloreans would be... Read more
If you are buying your first car or just want a refresher course, here are several things you should know.
Make sure you know a good mechanic. If you don’t have a favorite mechanic that you bring your car to, find one. Word of mouth is... Read more