HJ Pizarro

Automotive custom shops around the world create amazing things and some amazingly horrible things too! But, those things start with an idea. Those ideas sometimes get transferred into a paper sketch or digital media rendering. From there, workers at the custom shops get an idea of how to bend the metal, what fabricate extra parts need to …

A voluntary recall has been issued for Ram 1500 pickup trucks. It seems that the foot pedals and floor mats do not mix. That is the message out of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles camp. Specifically at issue for the recall are all-weather floor mats and the Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with adjustable pedals. They appear to be having …

Many are familiar with the Wheeler Dealer television series. Those that are might recall that Edd China was a co-host of the show for many years. Well, Mr. China and the series parted company a while back, but that has not stopped him from pursuing other automotive-related activities. To that end, as an acknowledgment of …

Recalls are a pain. The manufacturer has to save face by issuing the recall, and the consumer is stuck trying to get an appointment to have an inspection or repair accomplished. But, those are not the hard parts or a recall. The hard part is notifying people after vehicles have change hands quickly. Also, sometimes …

Steve McQueen is known to some in the automotive world as Mr. Cool. He was a good actor, with good looks, and had a passion for cars. In fact, he even did some movies that were car-centric. His popularity in the automotive world is such that years after he passed away, anything related to him that …

Here is the first clue. It is fast, all-terrain capable, intimidating, and electric. Any guesses? Nope, it is not the new GMC Hummer, nor is it a Tesla Cybertruck. It is not Batman’s tumbler either. In fact, it is not a car, truck, or SUV. Here is another clue. It has been described as a …

There is a myth out there that says an electric vehicle will never have a manual transmission. It is a myth. It is true that few EVs have a manual transmission. But, that does not mean that a manual transmission will never be a part of the offerings from an EV manufacturer. In fact, some …

When people think of an RV, oftentimes, they get the image in their mind of a pop-up camper, a travel trailer, a van, or a bus. But, there is another type of RV that does not pop as easily into people’s minds. That is an RV box truck. Yeah, you know,… the U-Haul kind of …

It is a wonderful thing when your talent and your passion line up. Let me explain. There is an automotive artist out there that started by working on bodywork for cars. Then, to his skills, he added the art of airbrushing, Marker Cars, drawing, and pinstriping. His skills expanded each time and he loves what …

The Ram 1500 TRX was launched last week to much fanfare. But, as nice as it is to have a playmate for the Ford Raptor, many fans were disappointed that the new Ram was not also made available as a performance street truck. In fact, they are still waiting for the truck manufacturer to bring …

A grand total of 528 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are the subjects of a safety recall. No accidents or injuries have occurred yet in relation to recall. All the models affected by the recall are from the current 2020 model year. These are the vehicles in the recall There are 528 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviators affected by the …

If you use your RV to any great degree, you will start to notice things that could be better made for comfort, safety, or communication. Some of those things can be easily be updated in your RV eventually. But, there are other things that you will find are more of an immediate need than a …

Jaguar is an automotive company centered on luxurious performance vehicles. Sticking to that theme has helped the automaker survive for nearly 100-years. But, the company has struggled for the last two decades trying to introduce younger buyers to the brand. Jaguar has attempted “Baby Jags” more than once to attract new buyers with arguably little …

Regular maintenance of a car is something most drivers are familiar with. Things like changing the oil and rotating the tires is not an odd thing to hear about in connection with keeping a car running well. But, many people also own an RV. Those need regular maintenance as well. RV maintenance, however, is not …

Going on an RV trip often means bringing a pet. But, traveling may make a pet uncomfortable, skittish, anxious, or a few other adjectives. Below are some helpful tips to make sure Fido or Felix gets to enjoy the RV trip as much as possible with the family. Plan some time in the RV ahead …

Land Rover vehicles have been popular platforms for decades. But, one peculiar thing has happened over the years. The pickup variation is no longer available from their entire model lineup. The Land Rover Defender was just redesigned. So, many were hoping for a pickup truck variant. But, part of the changes included making the Defender …

Finally, a date! All indications are that Jeep will be introducing an all-new Jeep on September 3rd. Is it the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer or the Jeep Wagoneer that will be introduced? Jeep’s Instagram social media account has been laying the groundwork for the return of the two iconic nameplates to the Jeep stables. Below we will analyze each of the …

When I was younger, I was tight on money and looking for a higher paying job, of which there were not many where I was living at the time. To help me catch up on bills, I took a job working on gas well drilling pads for a company that was working along the Pennsylvania …

Those of us that are old enough can remember a day when the two-door SUV reigned. There was the full-size Ford Bronco, Chevrolet K5 Blazer, and the Dodge Ramcharger. But, then smaller, four-door SUVs became all the rage. So, those three models were given the old boot out of the respective automakers’ lineups. Now the …

On Monday, August 17th, Ram revealed the new 1500 TRX. The off-road pickup truck has been hotly anticipated for years. It is a variant of the Ram 1500, built as a direct competitor to the Ford Raptor off-road pickup. So, to take advantage of that built-up excitement around the new TRX, Ram also announced that …