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Battling Anti-Ethanol Snake Oil Myths

Battling Anti-Ethanol Snake Oil Myths

Slogging Through The Muck & Mire of Ethanol Ignorance ... Continue reading

Amsoil vs Ethanol

Amsoil vs Ethanol

Amsoil fuel additives are the epitome of what snake oils are. ... Continue reading

Famous Manufacturer of Anti-Ethanol Additives Proves Ethanol's Safety and Benefits

Famous Manufacturer of Anti-Ethanol Additives Proves Ethanol's Safety and Benefits

A funny thing happened on the way to researching a product that's supposed to protect against the "damage" that ethanol can cause to internal combustion engines and fuel systems: I discovered that this famous manufacturer of fuel additives knows that the damage they claim is caused by ethanol is just a load of BS. ... Continue reading

Bell Performance Disputes Our Ethanol Hygroscopy Test and THEY FAIL MISERABLY! +VIDEO

Bell Performance Disputes Our Ethanol Hygroscopy Test and THEY FAIL MISERABLY! +VIDEO

On January 24th of this year, I produced a video of a test I conducted to prove that certain negative claims made against ethanol are false. A challenge has been mounted against me ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Mazda recently introduced the 2025 CX-70 that bridges the gap between the compact CX-50 and the full-size CX-90. ... Continue reading

Take The Master Class - Ethanol 101 to 402 - It's Easy and Free

Take The Master Class - Ethanol 101 to 402 - It's Easy and Free

What's the deal with ethanol fuel? The deal is that ethanol fuel has been wrongfully suppressed for more than 100 years, and there are very few people willing to really talk about it. ... Continue reading

2025-2006 IIHS New and Used Model Top Safety Winners - Size Matters For Safer Cars

2025-2006 IIHS New and Used Model Top Safety Winners - Size Matters For Safer Cars

These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus - by David Colman

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus - by David Colman

The most heart-warming sound I've heard in many months was the starter motor's whine as it lit off the strictly internal combustion engine of Mazda's new CX-70. No hybrid antics here. ... Continue reading

2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali offers more range and more choice

2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali offers more range and more choice

The GMC Sierra EV Denali just got even better. GMC is offering the 2025 model year of the all-electric pickup in both an Extended Range version with 390 miles of range1, and the available Max Range version with 460 miles of GM-estimated range2. ... Continue reading

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary April 14. 2025

NHTSA - Official Recalls Summary April 14. 2025

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Understanding Ford's EcoBoost Engine: Performance & Reliability

Discover how Ford’s EcoBoost engine delivers power, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Learn about turbocharging, direct injection, and performance benefits. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Hybrid 1794 - Review by David Colman

2025 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Hybrid 1794 - Review by David Colman

The 1794, which carries a base price of $80,135, is named for the San Antonio, Texas cattle ranch where Toyota now builds Tundra and Sequoia trucks. ... Continue reading