How soon is it safe to drive after a stroke?

Filed under: Etc., Safety

According to Consumer Reports, researchers have discovered that three simple tests at the doctor’s office can accurately determine whether a stroke victim is fit to begin driving again. These tests take under 15 minutes and can effectively classify 80 to 85 percent of drivers who would have failed an on-road evaluation.
The first [...]

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI convertible: Worst idea ever?

Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Subaru

2011 Subaru WRX STI convertible – click for high-res gallery

Car dealers do the strangest things to their vehicles. Just think about how many cars are out there with awful vinyl and fabric roof add-ons, a generation after manufacturers nearly swore them off entirely. Manchester Subaru in Manchester, New Hampshire isn’t content [...]

Video: Yes, you can change a tire on a moving car

Filed under: Etc., Videos, Middle East

Changing tires while moving – Click above to watch video after the jump

Can you change a tire quickly? It doesn’t matter, because your skills fail to impress this crew of suicidal Saudi stunt drivers. No need for a jackstand when you have three friends, a long stretch of road and [...]

Video: Building the Ducati Diavel in one minute

Filed under: Etc., Videos, Motorcycle

Ducati Diavel on the production line – Click above to watch video after the jump

Ducati says it expects the upcoming Diavel to lead the company’s sales in 2011, and with 162 horsepower propelling just 456 pounds, we imagine that the Italian bike maker won’t have trouble finding homes for its latest [...]

Video: “Some Old Ford” pays tribute to an old moonshiner’s Galaxie

Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, Ford

1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL – Click above to watch video after the jump

It’s rare that someone gets to hold onto a vehicle they love. Often, automotive heartthrobs wind up sold, crushed, crashed or, even worse, fated to land in the ruinous hands of younger siblings. Since spend [...]