What started as a normal Monday evening on the Highway 50 of the City of Sacramento became a nightmare within seconds. Drivers were heading home when they unexpectedly spotted medical helicopter flying rather low over the freeway. Something had evidently gone wrong. The plane appeared to be unstable, and most of the people who were […]
A Practical Guide to Avoiding Common Oil Change Scams
One of the simplest tasks about vehicle ownership should be to visit your car in order to have your oil changed. Quick lube shops offer a fast and convenient alternative to many drivers who simply do not have the tools or expertise necessary to perform the job themselves. The majority of mechanics are honest and […]
Unearthing Automotive History at an Iowa Salvage Yard
The town of Allison, Iowa is a small and quiet place, but there is a huge field on it, and there is so much more on it than old cars and rusting metal. Rons auto salvage has now been a place of collectors, restorers, and any one who enjoys reading the rich history of American […]
The Silent Hunter: A Swedish Sub’s Lesson for the US Navy
Naval power is often linked with surface ships, huge aircraft carriers and a clear display of strength that shows authority over long distances. These huge ships represent technology, a nations power and control over the seas. For a time aircraft carriers were seen as unbeatable. They are like moving cities on the water with thousands […]
A Journey Through Automotive History’s Most Notable Failures
The world of cars is really interesting because it combines art and engineering with what people want. Every car on the road has a story to tell. It is not just about how the car looks and how well it works. The story is also about the time. Place the car was made and how […]
10 Car Decorations That Make Everyone Think You’re a Jerk
The world of car modifications is really cool because it is where creativity and engineering come together. Every car, on the road can be changed to show the owners personality. People can make changes or big ones to make their car special. A new spoiler or a custom paint job can make a car look […]
10 Cars That Make Other Drivers Think You’re a Jerk
The way we think about people when we see them on the road is really interesting. A car can say a lot about the person driving it before they even say a word. It could be a sports car, a big tough truck or a car that is taken care of really well. Cars give […]
America’s EV Market Splits as Used Car Demand Surges
The electric vehicle revolution in the United States is going through an interesting time. People are still very excited about vehicles but the way the market is moving is not as straightforward as it used to be. If we look at the numbers from 2026 we can see a big difference between the market for […]
Detroit’s Big EV Detour: Automakers Pivot Amid New Realities
The automotive industry used to have a plan: electric vehicles were going to take over really fast. Everyone was on the page. The government, car makers and people investing money. They all wanted a future with electric cars. A lot of money was spent on research. Making new cars and roads to help make this […]
The A-12 Oxcart: Inside the CIA’s Mach 3 Titanium Spy Plane
The history of aviation is full of planes but only a few have really changed what people thought was possible. One of these planes is the Lockheed A-12. This plane was made during a scary time in the world and it was a secret project. The people who made it were very ambitious. They wanted […]