cars

Hot Wheels (MM #4662)

Thanks to the megahit movie, Barbie has been the toy everyone has talked about this year. While Mattel enjoyed a spike in doll sales this year, another of its longtime creations also had another stellar year. Hot Wheels celebrated its 55th anniversary this year, and the brand of toy cars once again earned the toy…

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Hybrid Vehicles (MM #4409)

The government has announced that they want to increase the number of people who drive electric vehicles. Currently, only 10% of the cars and trucks on the road are electric. The EPA would like to see that number quickly grow. Much more needs to happen to make more people consider going green. Even though they’re…

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Check Engine (MM #4123)

I have a love/hate relationship with my check engine light. They do help warn you of problems with your car. But, they always seem to come on at the worst possible time. Mine came on last week, so I took it to my mechanic. Once he reset the computer, he couldn’t replicate the issue. Of…

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Safer Vehicles (MM #3689)

For decades, carmakers have been looking for ways to create safer vehicles. They’ve made many advances but recently found a way to make cars much safer. And, I don’t think that anyone was expecting these results…

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Station Wagons (MM #3588)

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved automobiles. Big, small, fast, slow, it doesn’t matter, there are so many I’d love to own. And for some reason, I honestly don’t know why I’ve loved station wagons. Well, it looks like there might be good news for wagon lovers like me…  

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Inexpensive (MM #2961)

Back in the good ole days we used to have at least 2 versions of everything. We’ve always had the expensive version and we used to have the inexpensive version. But sadly I think that one has been replaced…

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Knees And Hips (MM #2335)

This may sound strange, but the human body is a lot like a car.  Take your knees and hips, they’re a lot like struts and tires.  When those parts wear out…

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Stuck In Traffic (MM #2126)

Traffic in Nashville is getting worse. We even have issues outside of the normal AM and PM rush hours. The other day while stuck in traffic I noticed something…

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Unique Talent (MM #1784)

Some might say that I have a unique talent. Or perhaps it’s a skill, I’m not sure. But I do know that this trait was passed down to me from my father. We’re car killers. Well, not really car per se, but we are definitely automotive brand killers. We both know how to pick ’em…

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I Love My Car (MM #1595)

I don’t know why, but I truly love my car. Some people simply view their car as transportation, but I’ve loved my Mini Cooper since the first day I drove it a decade ago. And now that loves has gone to new extremes…

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