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 a lot more often for cosmetic applications. It’s sort of a whole new frontier, and most... Continue Reading →
It’s with regret that I remind you all of the impending arrival of winter. While partially redeemed by the reintroduction of holiday cheer, eggnog, and ski season, the onset of Winter can be a tough pill to swallow for summer lovers like myself. And while the cold alone can be a downer, there’s one thing... Continue Reading →
Before Facebook, it was an email chain forwarded by your mom. ("I don’t know if this is true, but just in case… be careful!”) And before that, a campfire story that made you lie awake in your tent. These are ghost stories, myths, and sometimes just cautionary tales wrapped in a story. The person it... Continue Reading →
With a record-breaking number of people expected to be flying this Labor Day weekend, it seems like the perfect time to take a Bay Area staycation and avoid the airports. Whether you want to drive a little bit, locally, or try to avoid the roads as much as possible, here are your options for things... Continue Reading →
It’s summer, the season of road trips… and for a lot of us, our best friend (of the furry, wagging variety) is likely to be coming along for the ride—now, and all year round. Cars are designed with an incredible level of detail when it comes to human passenger protection, but without so much thought... Continue Reading →
Netflix. Spotify. And… your car? Are car subscriptions the new leases? Subscriptions aren’t just for magazines anymore. Have you ever wanted to trade out cars frequently? Only need a car for a few months at a time? Simply don’t want to be tied down for years with a traditional lease? Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Audi,... Continue Reading →
If I asked you what your favorite thing about your car was, you’d probably start telling me about the color, the hula girl on your dash, the practicality, or—if you’re like me—the engine or sound. But I'll bet I’d be hard pressed to find someone who would tell me that their tires are the most... Continue Reading →
There’s a disturbing trend in car news recently: scandals and cover-ups. One of the most notable and largest in scale is of course the Volkswagen emissions scandal—it first broke in September 2015, and has continued to expand. Last month, the fallout broadened to Audi and Porsche (both part of the VW group), whose German offices... Continue Reading →
