HJ Pizarro

In an article posted yesterday, I discussed what an autocycle is. I also mentioned some of the realities autocycle manufacturers are facing. Those included the changing regulations recognizing them as a separate vehicle class from a motorcycle, a growing shift to, and acceptance of, electric motivation, and the psychological barriers for consumers who want to …

Mention the name Takata, and many people immediately think of airbags. That is because Takata was one of the largest airbag manufacturers in the world. It is their airbags that are typically associated with a recall for flying shrapnel once they are deployed. Some of those incidents have caused deaths. But, new information indicates the …

Every once in a while, you find out that something is not as you had been led to believe. For example, I was told that if you take a key out of the ignition when the car is in motion, the engine will cut off, and the steering will lock up. That was enough knowledge …

Autocycles are a mode of transportation that has struggled to gain popularity. While motorcycles with sidecars and trikes have their place, an autocycle for daily use is even less popular. Part of that is that there is a lack of knowledge about what an autocycle is and how it fits in our automotive culture. Today, …

Inspecting things can be a dirty job. Home inspectors have been known to climb down into damp crawl spaces under houses. Zoologists often inspect animal manure to determine if it shows the animal is healthy. Septic tank technicians drain and inspect tanks. One Fayette County Police Deputy in Texas recently stopped a 2014 Dodge septic …

Arguably, one of the most polarizing two-door to four-door sportscar conversions is the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Purists argue that the Mach-E might be a descent vehicle, but as the argument goes, the Mustang moniker should not have been attached to it. After all the original Mustang never came in a four-door version. That was enough inspiration for one …

Kia has been on a bit of a winning streak lately. The company recently won the World Car of the Year with the Kia Telluride, the World Urban Car of the Year with the Kia Soul EV, and the company was also ranked the number one mass-market brand in the JD Power Initial Quality Study. …

Cadillac was supposed to reveal a new, all-electric, SUV in April. But, the global COVID-19 pandemic scrambled many automaker’s vehicle debut schedules. So, Cadillac rescheduled the launch for today. At 7 PM, the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV broke cover. The Ultium electric battery technology The Cadillac Lyriq is General Motors’ first vehicle to debut using …

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is seemingly preparing for a huge recall that is yet to be announced. Emissions have been a big topic of several industrywide recalls in recent years and may be the subject for the supposed recall action at the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands. Approximately one million vehicles could be affected.  …

Not everybody can do it. But a few can gift a vehicle to another person. Even fewer people have the financial wherewithal to find a specific vehicle another person once owned and then restore it as a surprise. Jason Mamoa is that person. He restored a long lost Ford Mustang GT that once belonged to …

Although the global pandemic slowed auto sales worldwide, sales of pickup trucks have done better than others. However, data from a new survey says that it is actually a small crossover SUV from Chevrolet that is the best seller right now. Surprisingly, eleven of the top twelve are crossovers or SUVs, and none are pickup …

If the Ford F-Series have been the best selling pickup trucks in America for over 40 years. It would stand to reason then that the F-Series would also be the best selling used pickup, right? After all, if the pickup trucks are that popular new, they must be popular also on the used market, or …

There are those that do not know that a highway with no speed limits actually does exist. It is not fantasy. Portions of the Autobahn in Germany have no speed restrictions. Anybody can run their car all out in these sections of the highway system. Naturally, many drivers of exotic hypercars have been there filming …

Who knew Blackberry was still around? Today’s news of the company in the automotive space may cause some to do a doubletake. Blackberry just announced it will provide the QNX technology and operating system for Canoo, an electric vehicle tied to a subscription service set to debut in 2021. Blackberry invading every element of the …

Consumers have long been concerned about range capabilities of electric vehicles. To allay some of those fears, General Motors and EVgo want to add more than 2,700 fast chargers to the nation’s largest public fast-charging network. The move will be phased in over the next five years. New EV fast-charging stations to begin rolling out …

Assuming the world does not shut down again due to another major crisis, Lordstown Motors is in good shape. They just announced a merger with DiamondPeak Holdings. This merger pretty much ensures that the funding for the Endurance electric pickup will be in place so that the production can begin in 2021. This will make …

A trip to Disneyland is a road trip many families dream about. Pre-COVID, thousands of people made the odyssey every day to the magical park. So, it is fitting to learn that the Honda Odyssey, a popular family hauler, has been the Official Vehicle of Disneyland Resort for 15 years. Now, Honda is launching an …

Kia has a new model in its lineup for 2021 called the K5. As part of any vehicle’s debut, one would expect there to be significant marketing to raise public awareness. Kia certainly agrees. Not only has the 2021 Kia K5 been in the press a lot the last few weeks, but it also just …

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teens have nearly four times higher crash rates than older drivers. So, when they are looking for their first vehicle or their parents are looking to buy them one, safety is often of the utmost importance. That is why Consumer Reports and the IIHS joined forces recently …

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has long offered campers. One is based on the Volkswagen Caddy. The Caddy camper, called the Beach, has been around enough to necessitate a revision in order to continue to meet the needs of short term travelers. So, beginning in September, along with a totally redesigned new Caddy, a new Volkswagen camper …