

It might have been merely the luck of the draw.

Nissan did to the 2010 Altima Coupe and Sedan models what a lot of us do when it’s time for a little change. Not a lot of change, mind you. Just a little gloss to the lipstick kind of refresher.

You could call it the original multi-tool. Not only did your sturdy car key start the car, it also served to open letters, tighten the odd loose screw and scratch off lottery tickets.


Dear Tom and Ray: I am trying to jump-start my husband's 2008 Honda Accord. It's been sitting for a few months since he was deployed to Iraq, and I need to move the car ASAP before the stree


A Wall Of Glass, Wood And Metal Separated The Wealthy From The Workman
Since many early automobiles cost as much, or more, than a good-size family home, many of the high-quality brand


Occasionally, while I drive, a quote from the original Star Trek series comes to mind. When spaceship engineer Scotty, Dr. McCoy and Mr. Spock were once faced with nearly certain disaster, Spock proclaimed, “There are always alternatives.”


This week, we’re behind the wheel of Hyundai’s popular and low priced 2010 Elantra Touring SE sport hatchback station wagon. This 4-door, 5-passenger wagon is available in four trims, ranging from the GLS manual to the SE automatic. Our tester came with a 5-peed manual transmission that helps motivate SE to very impressive highway EPA ratings, proven on a trip to Ithaca, NY, and home of Cornell University.


Why I love it: I started this remodeling project for a good friend of mine in 2005. Unfortunately, he passed away in October 2009. Thanks to his family, who allowed me to finish the truck the way he would have liked it. His favorite time was letting someone else drive in the local parades as he rode along making sure the horn worked.



