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HJ Pizarro

I am an avid “Automotive Nut” that appreciates vintage vehicles, muscle cars, exotics, and just about anything with wheels. I see automobiles as works of art, formed with great craftsmanship and patience. –

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The GMC Hummer EV is an all-electric pickup truck.

Electric Car Buyers Eye Recharge Network Expansion Delays

Electric cars are being adopted at a brisk rate in recent years. Indeed, the electrification of the automotive industry as a whole has turned the market 180-degrees. A decade or two ago, people were saying electric cars would never catch on. Yet, here we are today with manufacturers scrambling to create hybrid-electric or all-electric vehicles …
A Bayliner Maxum boat on crystal clear water.

Is a Boating License or Certification Needed To Pilot a Boat?

If you are considering becoming a first-time boat owner, do not jump in blindly. Do some research. The need for and the process of acquiring a boat license varies by state. The type of license may even vary depending on the type of vessel and the pilot’s age. For example, personal watercrafts, such as jet …
A catamaran sailboat seen sailing around sunset

The Best Sailing Channels On YouTube – By Subscriptions

In addition to the entertainment value, YouTube is a great tool to learn things or win things. If you don’t know where to find the fuse box on your vehicle, or how what the difference is between a boat and a ship, there’s probably a YouTube video showing you. Occasionally, some YouTube channels even give …
The ID.4 is Volkswagen's newest all-electric crossover. With an affordable starting price and great specs, it should be a best seller for the brand.

Car Sales: A Seismic Shift Shows Electrified Vehicles Overtake Diesels in Europe

A seismic shift has begun in car sales. The electrification of the automotive industry has started to make a shift in car sales never before seen. In September, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrids have outsold diesel vehicles in Europe. In fact, one-in-four vehicle sales were either BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Diesel …
A white Volkswagen Golf GTI leaves the city.

How Volkswagens Got Their Names

Automakers have long sought inspirations on how to name their vehicles. For example, Lamborghini has been known to name its vehicles after bulls made famous in the bullfighting scene. Other’s have named their vehicles after geographic locations such as the Chevrolet Corsica, the GMC Canyon, or the Kia Telluride. Volkswagen has also found its inspiration from different things …
A photo shows the badging of a red Ferrari

2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV Spotted In Maranello Ahead of Luanch

We have known for some time that Ferrari is moving forward with a plan to launch an SUV. Speculation had put the launch of that Ferrari around the 2022 model year. But, we are only about a year away from the traditional launch schedule for 2022 model year cars, and there has not been any …
Passenger front quarter view of a burgundy and gray 2005 Hyundai Tucson sitting in the grass.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Budget Rebuild – Turning the Wrench Myself

I’m trying not to convince myself that this 2005 Hyundai Tucson is not in the process of becoming a money pit. If it were an American brand, the parts are easier to source and in many cases less expensive. But, it is my Tucson. And, I’m a little emotionally attached, which I never thought would …
The Mazda Amazing Suitcase Car

Mazda Made an Amazing Suitcase Car

Back in the early 1990s, Mazda was flush with money. Their Mazda Miata model had recently taken the world by storm. So, the extra inflow of dollars encouraged the company to explore other possibilities. A suitcase car was one of the ideas that came to life. Yeah, you read that correctly. The Mazda Amazing Suitcase …
A red Solo, from ElectraMeccanica, sites in a parking lot.

Production of The Solo Begins – New Locations Open

ElectraMeccanica may not be a name familiar to many. That’s okay. In recent years the company has been putting together the funding and manufacturing relationships it needs to produce electric vehicles. Today, a press release announced that its production versions of its flagship vehicle, the Solo, are now rolling out.  What is the Solo The …
A firefighter in wildfire gear and camera in tow with a raging forest fire in the background

Yes, Wildfire Smoke and Ash is Harmful to Car Paint

Sadly, every year there are multiple large wildfires that spark up across the land. The smoke and ash from those fires can drift from state to state. Also, the smoke and ash do not discriminate on which car’s finish it will land on. They’ll happily cover paint on a Ferrari just as much as a …
A red Ferrari 812 Superfast taking a turn at a racetrack

Recall Alert: Ferrari Has a Window Problem

The NHTSA and Ferrari have announced a recall. The recall involves rear windows are not bonding the way they should. 1,063 units are affected by the recall in the USA.  What vehicle is part of the recall The 2018-2020 model years of the 812 Superfast are the subject of the recall. They were made between …
A BMW rushing on a snowy tree-lined road | Getty Images

Winter Maintenance Survival: How to Prepare Your Car For Winter Weather Driving

Not everybody has the luxury of living in an environment that doesn’t experience harsh Winter weather. Consequently, some people aren’t aware that when they prepare to travel to places where inclement weather means snow, sleet, and ice, they need to prepare their cars too! These maintenance tips can save drivers a lot of hassle. Here …
Front end of a the MG E-Motion concept car

MG Enters Mexico, International Expansion Continues

MG will return to Mexico this month. Its owner, SAIC, is bringing MG back to that country after an absence since 2005. Does this move signal a future return to the United States as well? Will MG return to the United States? Will MG return to the United States? The answer to that question is a speculative …
A 280Z was pulled out of a garage where is sat for 44 years.

1976 Datsun 280Z Gets First Wash in 44 Years – Looks Incredible

An auto enthusiast buys a new car and then puts it in a garage after falling on hard times. That was 44 years ago. The car was a brand new 1976 Datsun 280Z with only 350 miles on the odometer. Just recently, that Datsun changed hands and received it’s first cleaning, washing off decades of …
A white full-size van that has been converted into an RV.

A No-Build RV is a thing – DIY Conversions Without Carpentry

Diving into full-time RV living can be an overwhelming thought. It is certainly a total life change in a person’s life. But, have you ever wondered if there was a way to take baby steps into RV living. Car camping is one way to ease into the outdoor nomadic lifestyle. That would qualify as one …
A silver Aston Martin DB9 sits on the side of a coastal road.

A Street-Legal Aston Martin Drag Car Exists With 2,800 Horsepower

Aston Martin has made some beautiful machines worthy of British secret agents. The cars have seductive lines, are powerful, and have the allure of mystery as a consequence of being used in the James Bond 007 movie franchise. So, it might seem odd that an Aston Martin was converted into a drag racing machine. But, …