Peter Kinney articles

Most battery failures aren’t random. They’re caused by tiny mistakes drivers make over time. If you want your battery to last, these are the bad habits you should avoid.

The Nissan Frontier has quietly built a customer base in the midsize pickup segment thanks to its simplicity, reliability, and value.

These machines pack enough raw power to make seasoned drivers sweat and enough torque to turn tires into smoke. After all, even the most skilled drivers think twice before getting these cars on the open road.

Modifications can look great, but they usually drag down the car's resale value.

In an era when Detroit mostly made sedans, wagons, and conservative commuter cars, Buick took a surprising turn in the late 1980s: building a two-seat luxury coupe called the Reatta. Many buyers missed the point at the time, but today the Reatta stands as one of the most interesting and underappreciated American cars of its era.

Cars rarely die suddenly. Most wear out slowly due to neglect, missed maintenance, or small issues that snowball into expensive failures. The good news is that extending your car’s life doesn’t require mechanical genius or endless money.

In the mid-1970s, Ford set out to build something different from its typical range: A car that blended everyday practicality with hints of upscale flair. The result was the Ford Granada, a mid-size sedan that tried to carve out a niche between basic economy models and luxury cars.

From dominating dirt tracks to earning early road-racing fame, the Indian Scout became a symbol of racing excellence long before superbikes and grand prix circuits existed. Here’s how this humble motorcycle captured the imagination of riders and made history on the race track.