While air conditioning is standard equipment on all street-legal new cars sold in the U.S. these days, it really wasn’t all that long ago that A/C was optional on certain car models. As recently as 2022, 2-door versions of the Jeep Wrangler could be had with an option called “Air Conditioning Bypass,” which deleted the […]

The Corolla Cross has a lot to offer the right customer, which is someone looking for something small and efficient, but also well equipped. Maybe an empty nester rather than a first-time buyer.

The hosts welcome Tim Esterdahl of Pickup Truck plus SUV Talk (pickuptrucktalk.com) to the show. Tim shares insights into the massive ongoing Toyota-truck V6-engine recall, which will in some cases require a complete engine replacement. How long does it take to replace a truck engine? Listen in for details. 

The Grabber helped keep interest in sporty, affordable cars alive during the early 1970s transition away from high-compression muscle cars (due to emissions regulations, insurance costs, and the OPEC oil crisis).  While it was not a muscle car by any definition, it was sporty looking, and that’s really what mattered at the time.

If you missed the first wave of vehicles named for beachwear and/or wooly socks, we have good news for you. Ford’s rugged Bronco has hooked up with an apparel partner, and sales of the new trim level begin in 2027.