Automobile Magazine recently recognized stability control as its “technology of the year.” As much as I value this feature, the award confuses me, as stability control has been widely available for a few years. I’d have given the award to direct injection instead.
Month: January 2007
Trouble driving on snow and ice?
I’ve received emails asking which all-wheel-drive vehicle to get, as the current car has trouble on snow and ice. On many forums, you’ll find similar questions. Well, the solution to dicey snow and ice driving isn’t usually a new car. Just new tires.
A pricing surprise: the 2008 Buick Enclave
Ever since GM unveiled the Buick Enclave concept at last year’s Detroit show, the buzz surrounding the large, curvaceous, luxuriously appointed crossover has been intense. People have found themselves unexpectedly desiring a three-row Buick. And they haven’t been ashamed to admit it. Of course, desire can dissipate when a high price places a vehicle out of financial reach. And I expected the Buick Enclave to be expensive.
Challenges: the response rate
Yesterday I sent out the second follow-up to this month’s survey email. Each time I send these, I get nervous. How many people will respond? How many will decide that supplying an odometer reading is too much trouble, and that they aren’t interested in participating after all?
Adjustable side bolsters: why so rare?
Whenever I test drive a car, I pay close attention to the seats. Do they properly support my back? Is the seat too hard or too soft? Does it have a comfortable shape? And, most of all, how well does it restrain my torso when I hustle the car through some quick curves?
Finally seeing the light: TrueDelta gets a blog
Many people, including my wife, have told me I should add a blog to TrueDelta. But I avoided taking this step. I didn’t think I had the time. (I probably don’t have the time.) And with so many automotive blogs out there already, how could there possibly be a need for yet another one? But then I ran into Jody DeVere at the auto show.… More →