Jim MacPherson

The Truth Behind the EPA's Fuel Economy Ratings - May 14, 2013 - How should fuel economy results be determined when driving a review vehicle?  That question was asked by several readers following an...

Mercedes-Benz Gives Diesel a Second Chance - May 7, 2013 - There is an old adage that says you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Perhaps, but the makers of diesel-powered...

EPA Ratings are Only as Good as Your Driving Style - April 30, 2013

When it Comes to Crash Testing, Your Results May Vary - April 23, 2013 - Senior citizens, in addition to rebelling against being called senior citizens, are used to getting special treatment based purely on...

Keeping Clean on the Go - April 17, 2013 - Imagine the frustration for many automakers at the New York International Auto Show as they introduced new models during the press-only...

Common Driving Errors (and how to avoid them) - April 9, 2013

Live from the New York International Auto Show - April 2, 2013 - The 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) held its press days last week, which are always interesting. This year’s...

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