Tag: rants

Here are 20 new-car features about which we have mixed feelings.

They're expensive, stupid, and they don't even really work anymore. Here's an idea: just slow down.

I'll change my ways and use modern infotainment systems--after they work better than my trusty in-dash CD player. 

Rant: What's the point of those gas pump TVs?

Got a linguistic pet peeve? Here's a letter from someone who has an issue with "issue" and isn't too shy to tell us about it! 

What's the word for when you're reading an article about the new, improved Registry of Motor Vehicles during your second hour in line at one?
 

Pass the Ventolin and—oh, one other thing—F*&% You, VW. Car Talk's Senior Web Lackey on VW's massive diesel deceit.

We're worshipping speed again, with automakers competing to offer outrageous supercars, and 60s' hot rods making crazy prices at auctions.

A Car Talk crusade: It's time for side mirrors to go! Ray Magliozzi and Jim Motavalli make their case against ugly, drag producing side mirrors. Agree? Disagree? Join the debate, right here.

Tom and Ray sound off on why NHTSA's new driver distraction guidelines are destined to fail and fail big. Luckily, they have a few solutions in mind. Read all about it right here.