My first car was a 1967 Oldsmobile F-85. I paid $140 for it. It ran great too. It was a nasty green, just like the one in this blurry picture here. It had a three-speed on the column, or, as we used to call it- three on the tree.
It was so rusty, and had no carpet, so I was embarrassed of it, even though I was proud. So I did what any respectable teenager would do- I put some hot pink carpet in it (that was all I could find) and painted it primer black, right over the rust. Continue reading »
This is one hot machine! Starting at $22,680 the high performance 2010 Camaro is a lot of bang for your buck. The 312 HP V6 is incredible, yet still manages to get 29 MPG highway with the automatic 6-speed transmission. But if that’s not enough for you, try the 426 HP 6.2 liter V8.
Even the big V8 manages to get a respectable 24 MPG. Technology is alive and well at GM with power, performance and fuel economy in one very sharp package.
Yes, the American muscle car still lives. Move over Mustang, you’ve got some company at the top. (And that’s coming from a Ford man.) This is going to be a good year for Chevy. And next year will be even better- guaranteed. Continue reading »
Driven Autos Magazine is now live!
We’re taking all of our articles from our publications and posting them online for free. No more selling magazines at newsstands. Those days are gone in our opinion. There is so much more information available online nowadays, there is just no reason for a printed magazine any more.
So here we go. It is our goal and mission statement that we will give honest reviews on all things automotive. We plan on reviewing every new car and every used car out there. I know that’s quite a goal, but with today’s technology, everything is possible. Continue reading »
Teens Vs Senior Drivers: Who’s Worse?
It’s an age-old debate (no pun intended). Which driver are safer, teens or seniors? Which age group is the most dangerous overall? We have all the facts and figures here. Every once in a while we hear a story about a senior citizen who forgot which way was up, or thought he was stepping on [...]
Free CDL Practice Tests Online with Video
Here at Driven Autos, we are not only interested in cars, but we like trucks too! Yes, a real man has a truck. And his daddy drives a semi. Who’s your daddy? Kidding aside, we thought it was worth mentioning that there are tons of free CDL tests out there, even practice questions. So, if [...]
Harmful Dangers in Automobiles
Most vehicle owners are aware of the visible risks in driving. It’s easy to see how reckless driving, distractions and intoxication can lead to a deadly accident. While it’s easy to avoid these obvious driving hazards, there are many hidden dangers lurking inside modern automobiles. Some chemicals and substances used in vehicle manufacture can cause [...]
If you are looking for a new car, you are probably considering how you are going to get the money to pay for it. You could save up and pay cash for a new car, but most likely, you are going to end up having to get a loan. When obtaining financing for your car, [...]
How to Make Money on Craigslist Buying and Selling Cars and Trucks
I’ve been dabbling in this for a while now, and I have it down to science at this time. This is really working for me. In fact, For the past three months, I have averaged over $1000 in extra income by doing exactly this. I’m not going to try to sell you anything here. I’m [...]
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