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Predictions from Bill and Don for the coming year in automotive, culture, business and life

From gravity-fed fueling and magneto ignition decades ago, to modern cars with dozens of onboard computers, Bill and Don go over the rationale for increased complexity and what that results in for car owners today.

Elon Musk tops the world's wealthiest list: Tesla is now officially a disruptor in the automotive segment.

Save time and money by giving your mechanic a complete history of your car's previous repairs and symptoms.

As always, a proper diagnosis with by an experienced ASE mechanic avoids unnecessary work.  

Are VW (and others) forcing EVs onto the market (as their dealers and consumers ignore the hype for their own benefit)?

Cadillac franchisees abandon ship with $500k apiece as GM pushes radical makeover.

Ford simplifies and consolidates public charging for the upcoming Mustang Mach-E.

Elon Musk hints at opening the Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs. Is this part of their massive market valuation?

Stay-at-home orders are making roomy vans attractive as offices/mancaves/spare bedrooms. Next Big Thing???

Bill's tips and tricks for wheeling in the white stuff ...and making sure you return home!

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Expect sacrifices when altering from stock. Performance and refinement can be mutually exclusive unless you spend $$$.

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Bill and Don cover the compromises the manufacturers achieve to make their product idiot-proof. They also go over attributes you can enhance with modifications, as well as what shortcomings you can expect.

Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar tax-planning moves, Long Beach Peninsula's missing car event and our new Coyote mascot are also discussed.

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Some people have lifelong mechanical curiosity, accomplishments and aptitude. Others excel at tests, but lack basic understanding of how things work.

Bill and Don also hash over potential solid picks for a project car. Taking over someone else's incomplete project can be awesome.

GM bets its future on pure EVs. Ford unveils clever hybrid pickup for both campers and contractors. Technology and this year's restrictions have changed the face of racing and sports worldwide. Bill details the fine-tuning and finesse needed for good driveability.

Car designs that are ill-conceived, notorious or best avoided. Before buying any model, always check the forums!