How can I spruce up my subpar stock stereo? (Roadside Assistance)

There are quite a few reasons why one would want to remove a stock stereo system from a car. Like most things with moving parts -- in this case, speakers -- components wear out, which results in degradation of sound quality over time. Sometimes, a nearly new stock stereo just isn't loud enough or clear enough for the driver's tastes and needs a good overhaul. That's why in this week's Roadside ...

Crafty Ways Car Dealerships Get You to Spend -- When You're Not Buying a Car

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New Electric Car Conversion Kit Will Charge Your Car (and Wallet)

Written by Jim Motavalli 

1993 Mitsubishi Magna Reviews

Cheap people mover, with low running costs until something breaks. Replaced the stock suspension after the first drive. Previous owner did not return the car during a factory recall to change the welsh plugs; mechanic quoted $2k, so changed them myself with the $40 parts.

Chinese autos suffer the 'fong kong' curse in Africa

JOHANNESBURG —  The Geely LC is a classic Chinese car: cheap and cheerful, with a design said to have been inspired by a happy panda. A South African car reviewer recently showered it with relative praise. “Cheap and not at all nasty,” said the headline. The reviewer noted the usual reputation of Chinese cars in Africa: “rubbish” quality, “appalling” design and a disturbing smell of glue.  read ...