If you have a black car, or even a dark-colored car, you know that keeping it clean can be a full-time job. And even when you spend hours washing and painstakingly polishing it… you’re usually left with swirl marks. It’s enough to drive a slightly obsessive car owner crazy. There are always new car washing... Continue Reading →
If you keep up with the blog here at TRED.com, you already know that we have a special affinity for manual transmissions, just like a lot of car enthusiasts out there. They might be slower than the advanced automatic transmissions in modern cars, but they’re arguably more enjoyable, more engaging, and they just make driving... Continue Reading →
Almost two years after Chevy unveiled their “base model” C8 Corvette Stingray back in 2019, they have finally followed up with what enthusiasts everywhere have been clamoring for since we got our first glimpse at the C8: the new Corvette Z06. The Z06 was an optional performance package for the Corvette back in the 1960’s,... Continue Reading →
As car owners, taking proper care of our vehicles is something we should all take great pride in. Whether it be regular washes, five-thousand-mile oil changes, or securing that coveted end spot in the parking lot, watching after our cars is something to take seriously. Because of this inherent responsibility to care of what are... Continue Reading →
With a smartphone in almost every pocket, it seems that virtually nothing goes unrecorded anymore. And to capture things that happen on the road, while we’re driving, dash cams are becoming more and more commonplace. They can be very useful in certain situations… but do you need one? And if you decide to get one,... Continue Reading →
In the early 2010s, there was much debate and disagreement over what the future of the automotive industry would look like. Brands like Tesla, and cars like the Nissan Leaf, were just getting off the ground. Enthusiasts, journalists, and industry insiders alike failed to agree on whether or not they'd really take off. As we... Continue Reading →
We're on the cusp of winter, and some of us are already anticipating ski season and road trips to the mountains. Others might live in the mountains, or other places where winter driving is a daily event, and not for the faint of heart. If you're in any of these categories, and you're thinking of... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about changing the color of your car? Or wanted something really unique, like a matte paint job? Vehicle wraps used to be used mostly for advertising, but in the last few years they’ve been used more often for cosmetic applications. It’s sort of a whole new frontier, and most people have... Continue Reading →
I have written before about why I think that the 2000s was the best era for performance cars. But in that article, I only briefly mentioned the absurdity that was German cars in the late 2000s. In retrospect, this era of BMW and Audi specifically deserves more than just a few lines of text. Because... Continue Reading →
“I just got a lemon.” You’ve probably heard of cars referred to this way, when one thing after another goes wrong. If you've experienced this with your car, your state may have laws that will provide significant protection and a resolution for your problems. Why is a car with problems called a lemon? No one... Continue Reading →
