J.D. Blackwell articles

Pickup Trucks With The Best Gas Mileage for 2026

Pickup trucks are going through a mileage revolution.
May 29, 2026 J.D. Blackwell
1986: Driving Folgers Coffee-sponsored cars for Rick Hendrick Racing, Tim Richmond had a banner year in 1986, winning seven of 29 NASCAR Cup races and finishing third in Cup points.

Tim Richmond hit the NASCAR circuit like a ton of bricks, racking up wins—only for the league he loved to betray him.

In the early 1980s, Tim Richmond hit the NASCAR circuit and most immediately noticed that he was an outsider. He wasn't your typical good-old-boy driver. Richmond came from money, and he showed it off with his fancy clothes and Hollywood friendships. Richmond—and his crazy antics—brought loads of publicity to NASCAR, which they loved. But when Richmond got a stunning diagnosis, the folks at NASCAR could not get far enough away from their golden boy driver.
May 9, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

I hit a parked car but couldn’t track down the owner. Now I’m being charged with a hit-and-run. What now?

You hit a parked car, but couldn't find the owner. Unfortunately, you can't leave the scene or you can be charged with hit-and-run.
March 26, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My son bought a black car against my advice. Now he complains that it’s difficult to keep it clean, just like I told him would happen. What can he do?

Black cars are notoriously hard to keep clean, but there are still some tools and strategies you can use.
February 18, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

I told my son to warm up his car when it’s freezing out, but he said it doesn’t matter. I’ve heard other guys say this too. Who’s right?

Today's cars don't need to be warmed up like cars did decades ago, but there's more to the story than that.
February 4, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

The dealership said the next oil change is in 10K miles, when I thought 5K was standard. Does this make sense or should I keep it at every 5K miles?

You thought the basic rule of oil changes was to change your oil every 5,000 miles, but the dealership says you're good for the next 10,000 miles. We look at why either one may be preferable depending on your situation.
December 9, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The Harley-Davidson Logo’s Hidden Meaning

The Harley-Davidson logo has evolved over the decades, but its core meaning remains rooted in strength, heritage, and freedom on two wheels.
November 18, 2025 J.D. Blackwell