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 […]
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 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 […]
China’s Nuclear Supercarrier: A New Challenge to U.S. Naval Power
The oceans are where great powers show what they are made of. This is where new technology, planning and industrial strength come together. For a time the United States Navy was the strongest with its big nuclear-powered ships sailing across all the major seas. Things are changing now. China is building a navy and wants […]
Custom Truck Sleepers: A Look Inside These Mobile Luxury Homes
For a time being a long-haul truck driver has been a very tough job. Long-haul truck drivers have to spend a lot of time driving dealing with highways and bad weather. They usually sleep in small sleeper cabs that are not very comfortable. Long-haul truck drivers have to give up a lot of comforts and […]
A NASA Engineer’s Guide to Defogging Your Windshield Fast
Winter mornings can be a pain for drivers. You get in your car start the engine. Then you have to wait around for the fog on your windshield to clear up. This can take a minutes, which feels like forever when you are already running late. It is one of those things that can mess […]