In the beginning, it was down to a bunch of backyard grease monkeys, factory owners and manufacturing magnates to kit-bash, jury-rig and cobble together the first motorized two-wheelers. Although few of them stayed in the game, their legends live on in the steel and chrome of today’s hogs, choppers and scoots. How well do you remember the now-defunct greats?
American motorcycle manufacturers (that no longer exist) quiz
When you come right down to it, humans are lousy at swimming. It’s not our fault—it’s simply fluid dynamics at work: The more fluid we’re in, the less dynamic we are. That’s why it’s so amazing to watch a practiced swimmer glide through water. How do they do it? It’s more than physical fitness: Their technique is nearly flawless. In this article, I’ll show you how a few minor adjustments can pay big dividends in terms of speed, power and energy expenditure in the water.
If you’re like me, every time your “check engine” light pops on, or some component starts emitting an odd noise (or smell), a tiny counter in your brain rolls forward like an odometer. Is this the Big One? Should you take your beloved beater off life support and shell out for a new ride instead?
Just how much is too much to spend on repairs? The answer might surprise you. Let’s start by looking at how much you should expect to pay for repairs over the lifetime of your car and then compare that to the cost of buying a new one.
Sticker prices and financing aside, figuring out which car is really the cheapest to own can be a complicated affair. You have to consider the costs of sales tax, depreciation, fuel, interest on the loan, insurance, maintenance and repair. In this article, I’ll give you the rundown on the best deals over the long haul, broken down my MSRP, total cost of ownership (TCO) and vehicle category.
Daniel Webster once said, “He who tampers with the currency robs labor of its bread.” That might be true, but it hasn’t prevented governments at home and abroad from revaluating, reissuing and just generally messing with these printed portraits of presidents and potentates. Was there ever a $100,000 bill? Find out as I reveal…