Archive for the ‘ automotive ’ Category
I saw this last night, and still don’t quite understand it — three “prime” parking spaces reserved for hybrid vehicles in the garage at Tysons Corner Center. First of all i’m offended, because it’s discrimination, pure and simple. Second, why should hybrids get special privileges? I’m not sure if the message is that hybrid [ READ MORE ]
Seems like all i’ve been doing for the last month is researching and shopping for the brake upgrade for my 2001 Volkswagen GTI. It all started as my brake pads and rotors were wearing down and due for replacement. Though it’s almost eight years old, i don’t think the brakes have ever been [ READ MORE ]
Sarah sent me a link to a book called Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us). Haven’t read it, but i scanned the Q&A on Amazon’s page. This quote caught my eye: Drivers all tend to think they are better than average. I’ve actually pondered that before and [ READ MORE ]
Got VA state safety inspection done this morning at Karen Radley VW dealer, and a service wash. Got the no-cost hook up on the inspection for some reason. They recommended all 4 brake rotors and pads be replaced as the pads are down to 4mm; cost: $1000. [ READ MORE ]
A Japanese “lab” experiment shows how “random” traffic slowdowns happen [via Autoblog]. [ READ MORE ]
