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By REESE WRIGHT
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Given recent environmental trends, the push to create the most fuel-efficient car has been the “new” item in terms of recent auto trends. Some companies have made great strides such as Toyota, Honda and even Ford. But with some the design of the car and engine just isn’t enough, […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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As drivers we are taught the old adage of driving defensively. In a dream world it would be nice to do as such and to avoid all possible accidents involving your vehicle. Though we live in the real world. As my old high school driving instructor Coach Wright once stated, “The only safe […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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As most drivers if the Pagani strikes a bell and most will say no. Though for those who follow the world of super cars Pagani is all too familiar. To be precise Pagani is the child company of Horacio Pagani who is known for making some of the most outrageous automobiles in the […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Old sayings such as “Behind every great man is a great woman” have always tickled my curiosity due to that, despite how silly they may seem, there is a lot of truth in them. Well just as our saying above is true, so to is the saying “behind a […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Tickets, we all know what dreaded things these little clumps of paper mean, right? As a driver on the road, you can arguably expect at least to have a run in with the law at at least one point in your life. It’s almost a given, so you had best prepare for it. […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Recently I was forced to part from dear Jimmy, my beloved ‘96 Gmc Jimmy. Though it was my first car, it was time to advance to something a little more modern but still within my budget. Scouring the market I came across Mazda, and I checked out this company […]
By REESE WRIGHT
jrwrightxiii(at)yahoo.com
It is no surprise to most that investing into an automobile is one of the biggest purchases you will make, next to buying a home. Yet year after year most people are subject to getting their cars stolen. For some, they have taken measures to try to prevent this; […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Here, recently, I ran into some rather huge mechanical bills with Jimmy. There was a lot of work that needed to be done with the oil system in it, and the grand total was in the ballpark of about $2500. A nice chunk of change mind you, but it […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Horsepower is a term that we hear constantly when dealing with automobiles. Although, anything that has an engine has horsepower, from a car to a watercraft. Some people do not understand what horsepower is, or for that matter how it works. In this week’s article we’ll take a look at this item and […]
I was getting gas the other night in Jersey, where it is illegal to pump your own. It works out well for me on those cold night, but not necessarily for the pump attendants.
It was pretty cold the other night, but I was driving from my parents’ house in New York, and I wouldn’t make […]
By REESE WRIGHT
To every driver, there is one point where they have a real need for speed. As sport bikes go, the almighty crotch rockets never fail to deliver that pure pulse of joy when it comes to the thrills of the road. With Kawasaki’s new 2008 Ninja ZX-6R, you are […]
By ROXY RETAIL
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I was visiting my parents for Christmas, as were both of my brothers. My car was blocked in by my brother’s car, and he was sleeping (at 4 in the afternoon) when I had to leave. My parents had driven to the family party I was headed to in my mom’s mini van, […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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A Look at How to get Rid of an Old Ride, and How to Find a New One.
As the old saying goes around the New Year Holiday, “Out with the old and In with the new.” For most things, this is applied to every aspect of human living, whether […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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A few years ago, Lexus tried its hand in the compact sport sedan market by introducing the rear wheel drive IS series. Although a bold step, Lexus would have to face against heavy contenders such as the BMW 3 series and many others. At first, Lexus did have a rocky start when it […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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It’s December 22, and you know what that means? Only two days left to get your Christmas shopping done folks! That’s right, it is getting down to the wire as many of us are still rushing to find that special someone the perfect gift. Though what to do about that big motor junkie […]
By REESE WRIGHT
jrwrightxiii(at)yahoo.com
Gifts for Gear Heads – Part One
After a lush Thanksgiving meal, many Americans stood out in the bitter cold for hours in front of their favorite department store. It was a time where you met some interesting people in the wee hours of the morning, but as soon as the doors opened, pandemonium […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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As the U.S.A. moves from the tranquil and pleasing sights of fall, we soon find ourselves in the blister and harsh time of winter. Although this is the time of year for a White Christmas, fun in the snow and hot cocoa, we should never forget that our vehicles […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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For most men in the grand ol’ Lone Star State, there are generally two icons we grew up with: the Cowboys and Ford Trucks. A while back I was at the Texas State Fair Auto Show looking at what Ford held in store for the ’08 models in the F-Series. […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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Okay folks, it’s time for part two of how to properly check on the engine of your car. In part one we discussed how to notice and what to do with the fluids of the vehicle. Here we will be taking a look at the more solid aspects and what to do with […]
By REESE WRIGHT
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I was at work a few days ago when I heard one of my fellow employees say something that literally made my mouth drop. We were in the break room, discussing about car check ups, and she stated, “Oh I always let the service guys do that. I never check my oil.”I began […]
By JAMES WRIGHT
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[[Ed.’s note: Just wanted to let everyone know that this is James’ first automotive column — and, no, this is not James our artist, just to keep your heads on straight. This James is going to be writing columns each and every Saturday, so make him feel welcome.]]
With today’s soaring gas prices, owning […]