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By Steven Lang Apr 28, 2017

Is It Smart To Buy A Smart?

By Steven Lang Apr 27, 2017

A 1940 Plymouth Roadking Two Door Coupe Is Up For Auction At Govdeals

Need some 77 year old patina in your life? Go buy this Plymouth with the Roosevelt era flathead six and manual transmission.

By Steven Lang Apr 27, 2017

1980 Toyota Truck – The Drive's Daily Curbside Classic

Since when does a 37 year old Toyota come with a CD player, cruise control, alloy wheels, and ice cold air? Well, since this morning.

By Steven Lang Apr 27, 2017

Question Of The Day: Why Can't The Local Government Figure Out How To Operate A Stop Light?

Perhaps the Kia hamsters could figure out how to make traffic flow a bit better in your neck of the woods. My local county government is hopeless.

By Steven Lang Apr 26, 2017

1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic – The Drive's Curbside Classic

This was supposed to be the car of the future back in the late-1980s. No, really. We're not kidding.

By Steven Lang Apr 26, 2017

Which Brands Should Just Go Away?

There are nearly 40 brands that compete for your hard earned money here in North America. Which ones aren't worth it?

By Steven Lang Apr 26, 2017

For Sale: This 2011 Suzuki Equator, World's Most Basic Truck

The most anonymous of trucks helped me get a good deed done for a nice guy.

By Steven Lang Apr 24, 2017

Old Reliable Stories

Everyone has a little tale about a car that they owned which managed to last well beyond its expiration date. What's yours?

By Steven Lang Apr 20, 2017

Hammer Time! : The Attorney With Sticky Hands

Some would call it extortion. Others look it as charity. I would just call it a unique New Jersey way of re-balancing the scales of justice.

By Steven Lang Apr 18, 2017

The Rolling Unicorn – 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Coupe Diesel With 44,000 Miles

This Malaise Era Oldsmobile luxury coupe represents the 1% of the 1%. Is it worth keeping with that diesel engine under the hood?

By Steven Lang Apr 18, 2017

The Quality Question: Why Has Subaru's Reliability Gone Downhill?

Subarus used to be known for their rugged durability. Now the socially progressive brand is dealing with severe engine related issues.

By Steven Lang Apr 17, 2017

Gearhead Deals : A Tire Package For The Long Haul

Warm weather allows for a treasure trove of savings for those who plan ahead on maintenance.

By Steven Lang Apr 17, 2017

Deal Or No Deal? : A 2016 Buick Verano with Only 229 Miles For $16,000

Someone out there is a good fit for the last of the Korean Buicks. Could it be you?

By Steven Lang Apr 14, 2017

This 2006 Dodge Charger with 347,757 Miles Is Our Daily Mileage Champion

Who the hell thought using a pre-bankruptcy Chrysler sedan as a taxi was a good idea?

By Steven Lang Apr 12, 2017

Why Is There So Much Tesla Hate? Ask Edmunds

Tesla just rocketed past $300 a share and has become the most popular car company in the USA. That level of success also makes them a soft target for the hired guns in our industry.

By Steven Lang Apr 12, 2017

Volkswagen Offers 6 Year / 72,000 Mile Warranty : Is It Too Little Too Late?

Volkswagen will be offering a healthy warranty on the upcoming 2018 Tiguan And Atlas sport utility vehicles. Is it enough?

By Steven Lang Apr 11, 2017

What Was Your Worst Commute?

One hour. Two hours. Three hours. Commuting is a brutally boring pastime. So what has been your longest rolling snoozefest?

By Steven Lang Apr 10, 2017

Could You Make It A Year Without A/C?

Everyone loves an old Volvo wagon. Except when it's 95 degrees outside and your only defense to those scalding temperatures is a cold cup of ice water.

By Steven Lang Apr 10, 2017

Monday Mileage Champion: 2009 Chevy Suburban With 514,144 Miles

This Suburban hit the mid-six digits on the odometer. Too bad it also has issues that would cost you the mid-five digits if you got them repaired at a Chevy dealership.

By Steven Lang Apr 10, 2017

1996 Ford Aerostar 4WD – The Drive's Curbside Classic

Imagine a ~~beautiful~~ place where the local government is so tight with their money, they daily drive 20 year old vehicles.

By Steven Lang Apr 8, 2017

2004 Lincoln Town Car – The Drive's Daily Mileage Champion

How often do you find a high mileage Town Car that wasn't used as a taxi or an airport limo? Here's one with a beautiful back seat.

By Steven Lang Apr 8, 2017

A Used Car Dealer's Haiku

Consider all those extra syllables to be a free pair of fuzzy dice.

By Steven Lang Apr 6, 2017

What's The Cheapest Fix You Ever Made To Your Car?

Duct tape, thumbtacks, heavy-duty staples, and 'The Armor Of God', otherwise called duct tape, are worth every penny on a cheap ass car. But can you really put enough lipstick on a rolling pig?

By Steven Lang Apr 6, 2017

Would You Ever Buy A New Car?

The average new car is nearly $33,000. But hey! Who wants the debt or the depreciation?

By Steven Lang Apr 5, 2017

George The Jeep

Our home once had a movie star parked in the garage. His name was George.