Dirk Gibson

The modern car has evolved into a rather complex machine. Compared to the cars of the 1960's, the difference is really laughable. From the age of inefficient carburetors we've come to the age of computer controlled direct fuel injection. Despite all the technological advances, however, the performance of your car often still comes down to the tires.

You've taken the plunge and decided to buy a Mini Cooper. Congratulations! You’ll love it. The only question is what model do you go with? If you are choosing between the basic model and the "S" version, you should understand there is an issue with the spare tire.

The Toyota Prius is such an iconic car that many people believe Toyota was the first company to come out with production hybrids. It was not. Honda was the first, but miscalculated the market and missed out on a huge opportunity. The announcement that the company will be introducing a hybrid sports car, the CR-Z, to the US market in the fall of 2010 is an effort to right that wrong.

Jenson Button may have won the Driver's Championship in Formula One for 2009, but rumor has it Brawn GP may not be rushing to resign him as a driver for 2010. Could the champion really be on his way to another team next year?

The word legendary is thrown around far too often by people. Every so often, however, the term is appropriate. In the case of the Toyota Truck of the 1980s, the title certainly was. The good news is Toyota seems to realize it and recently revealed a Toyota Truck Concept vehicle that was essentially an early 1980s Toyota Truck!

Safety is important in all factors of life and particularly when it comes to cars. That being said, one can argue that we’ve gone too far in certain areas. The bizarre recall of certain 2010 Toyota Corollas is a classic example.

Mini Coopers are cars you tend to love or hate. I own one and love it, but can see how the car isn’t for everyone. What can’t be disputed is the out of the box thinking the company pursues with relish. The latest unique idea comes from the review of the new electric Mini Coopers.

Audi has become the focal point brand of Volkswagen in the United States. The company has a stated goal of overcoming BMW and Mercedes in the market for luxury automobiles. Now Audi is considering taking aim at an entirely different part of the market in America – the sporty subcompact.

Audi has gone from a car company that had reliability problems in the 1980s to one that builds quality, beautiful cars. The company offers a number of models. In this article, we take a look at the S and RS models available.

A hose is a hose is a hose, right? Well, generally this is true, but not when it comes to your radiator. Most people assume any old black hose from the parts store will do. This is wrong and can lead to hugely expensive problems like engine replacements!