HJ Pizarro

Taking the RV out for an adventure is fun. But, running the air conditioner full-time can be a drain on the power resources. So, the next time you take out the motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or pop-up camper, consider the tips below on how to keep your RV cool without running the air conditioner. They may provide …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in the business of making the automotive industry and the public aware of dangerous or potentially dangerous things they discover in relation to the vehicles we all use. This means when they issue a recall, it is usually a good idea to examine their findings. The organization recently …

RV awnings are a great thing. They provide not only provide shade they also create an outdoor gathering space. Sadly, they do not always age well. As much as you may love the awning on your RV, the fact is, over time, awnings can fail to function as they should. This can lessen your camping or overlanding experience. …

Many entertainment projects have been delayed as a consequence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, including a car show or three. It has taken some adjustment on the part of production teams to find ways to keep moving forward safely. For some movies or car shows, it is not just a matter of rescheduling delivery of …

I have discussed before that autocycles have had a hard time gaining traction in the United States. Before they can become a huge success, they first have to prove to the consumer that a vehicle with three wheels is okay. Once that is achieved, then autocycles will move from niche markets and into the broader mass …

Lamborghini is a brand known for performance cars. But, did you know that the company is also involved in other projects? The automaker has also been involved with tractors and boats. It does not end there. For something a little more affordable, Lamborghini has also ventured into bicycles. Oddly though, the bicycles are old school …

A year ago, a team from Bugatti took a special supercar to a track. The intent of the occasion was to open up the supercar’s throttle and break the 300 mile-per-hour production car barrier. It was a dangerous undertaking that was achieved handily. But, Bugatti makes other extraordinary models as well. Now, we have word …

The recreational vehicle industry has been the recipient of a lot of business due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. It seems people prefer to get out beyond the confines of their home, but prefer to travel in an RV versus stay in a hotel or mingle with crowds at airports. However, some people prefer to …

Many people may consider the idea of living in an RV full-time the ultimate lifestyle. There are indeed a lot of benefits to living a somewhat nomadic life in an RV. But, there are also a lot of challenges that some people are not prepared for, especially during pandemic situations. So, what are the RV living challenges and benefits …

CARB is an acronym for the California Air Resources Board. The organization monitors air quality for the state of California. It also suggests legislation to ensure clean air standards are maintained or improved. The group recently helped get legislation passed in the state that limits diesel exhaust emissions. Given the number of tractor-trailers on the …

RV travel trailers are a popular option for people looking to get away for a long weekend or an all-out vacation. But, not every vehicle can handle pulling heavy-weight RV trailer. So, people with smaller trucks and SUVs are very mindful of the dry weight of the trailer they need to pull. However, just because …

On Thursday morning, Jeep gave a glimpse into what it wants to do in the near future. A new premium luxury SUV model was introduced for the line-up. After weeks of teases on social media, Jeep unveiled the Grand Wagoneer. It seems the automaker wants to be the king of the golf course parking lot …

There have been many teases of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer for weeks. This morning, Jeep finally formally announced that Wagoneer would be a portfolio of premium SUVs. The company aims to infuse that portfolio of products with an opulent luxury feel. Wagoneers will be Jeeps like no other. Taking a shot at Cadillac …

NASA scientists and engineers that worked on the old space shuttle programs and future lunar habitats often talk about using every available inch of space in the cabin of the spacecraft or lunar module for working and living space. So, when a former space architect retires and starts doing outdoorsy things, he discovered that RV …

Mention the Porsche name, and many people’s ears perk up. The manufacturer has a long, storied history of producing well-mannered performance cars. As such, two models have given the most success to the manufacturer, the 911 and the 356. Both are iconic models for Porsche. But, it was the 356, in particular, that is more …

In the late 1980s, Daihatsu took a stab at importing automobiles to the United States under its own brand name. So, some people might recall seeing the Daihatsu Charade sedan and Rocky SUV in their daily commutes. But, things changed in the 1990s. For some reason, they disappeared. This has left some wondering whatever happened …

According to the 2018 Drive to Decide Survey conducted by Google and Kantar TNS, over ninety percent of people interested in buying a car will do research online first. Part of that research is about the vehicle they want to get into. Another part of the online research is finding out the value of something …

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just because somebody finds something that catches their eye does not mean that the next person will find the same object as transfixing. Macaroni and Cheese is not loved by everybody. The same can be said for the Yugo and the Pontiac Aztek. The two vehicles were …

People like to modify their cars and then try them out or show them off. So, friends, or enemies, sometimes get together and go out to find empty stretches of road. Then they proceed to lay into the gas pedal. Some people even record it for Youtube. That brings us to this story. A gentleman …

No car is fully autonomous yet. Although some manufacturers claim their vehicles have autopilot like capabilities, at this time, no mass-market automotive manufacturer has a level 5 autonomous approved car. Right now, systems only aid the driver. They do not remove the driver from the equation. One Tesla driver found this out the hard way. …