We put hard numbers to the claims of car affordability. Best seller from 1981 to today's eqivalent. No comparison!

Tell us why why we're wrong!

Canada strikes back with low tariffs on Chinese cars. Are they harming themselves out of spite?

We're going to the Vancouver Auto Show to gauge consumer response.

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Serial owner of 17 Fox Body Mustangs (plus several Panther Police Interceptors) breaks down some highlights of this growing modern classic as it nears age 50. Ford holds on as Mustang fever goes through fat years and lean years. Honda, Toyota, GM, Mopar, Porsche, VW, Mercedes, Nissan and even Tesla learn lessons from an OG carmaker.

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Avowed Muscle Car addict Joe drives Cybertruck through Seattle. He drives Tesla in self-driving mode confidently through busy gas station {backwards}. Why can't product planners see the disconnect between buyer mindset and the products they develop?

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We're taking the show in new directions and we'd love to hear ideas (& criticisms!) from you!

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Introducing longtime car guy, serviceman, LEO, crisis intervention specialist, New England Accent Purveyor and Red Sox fan Joe Black.

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After 6 years of podcasting, we took a long summer break here in the shadows of Mt Rainier.

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We want to cover topics you'd love discussed!

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Snowcats produced by DeLorean (and good ol' diesel fuel) are keeping our phones working! Ford CEO Jim Farley praises the Chinese Xiaomi SU7 that he drove for months. ...He can't be labeled a Grosse Pointe Myopian! Ford reveals plans for EREVs like many other markets are preparing. What if a Range Extender (in an optional mode) was a roaring V8 or a screaming Hyabusa engine being stressed with a load and software-enabled "gears" to emulate a conventional ICE?

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Enjoying cars doesn't require financial hardship. Memories, events and people matter more than metal. Why did Japan make 660cc Kei Cars for their own market while America offered 6500cc V8 entry level sedans? Why did Ferrari make a 2-liter version of the 308GTS?

Car culture thrives in the Northwest! Temperate weather, shady tall firs and mountainous, twisty roads make a great destination. Oddball Citroens, Morgans, Triumphs and Lancia make their way to the lush lawns and hangars celebrating misfits & weirdos of the local automotive scene.