LOS DOS CAMAROS
     Don Biddle stands between his two 1967 Z28 Camaros in the driveway of his home in Prudenville Monday. The car on his left is his "go for groceries car," which happens to be number 502 of the 607 cars produced in the first year of the model's production. It has the standard 302 cu.in. D2 motor with dual exhaust and a 750 Holley carburetor. The car to his right is a pro street class racer Biddle is currently building which is fitted with a 2006 LS7 Corvette engine which produces 560 hp. Biddle said the racer will probably get 25 miles per gallon with the up-to-date motor. (Photo by Thomas Reznich)
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Ready your ride for a warm weather road trip
      Few things exemplify the easygoing nature of spring and summer more than packing up the car and heading out on a road trip. Hitting the open road with the top down, pulling up to the beach and enjoying a carefree day in the sun is a time-honored tradition for motorists across the country once the warmer weather arrives.
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Spring road trip tips
      'Tis the season to pack a few supplies, get behind the wheel and embark on a road trip adventure. The convenience of setting your own pace, charting your own course, choosing your destination, and many other benefits to road-tripping push taking a trip by vehicle ahead of other modes of travel.
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Gas-saving tips from the pros
      Conserving gasoline is easier than you think. Given today's high prices and concerns for the environment, what are you waiting for? Here's time-tested advice from the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) on ways to use less gasoline.
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Protect your automotive investment with maintenance
      In tough economic times like these, most people cut back on major purchases and try to make what they already own last longer. One sure way to make certain the family vehicle gives you reliable service is to follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, note the experts at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
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Oil change intervals: separating facts from friction
      "Change it every 3,000 miles!" was my father's mantra about changing motor oil. Times have changed and the "3,000 mile mantra" may or may not apply to you and your car. The 3,000 mile oil change is a conservative approach to maintaining your vehicle that, according to General Motors, dates back to 1968.
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The Big Get Bigger
Story and photos by Thomas Reznich
      The rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the big get bigger. That last part, about the big getting bigger, is especially true of the custom truck project that Kirtland Community College Art Instructor Joe Donna is working on.
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When is it time to change tires?
      Many drivers do not realize that good tire condition is essential to the performance and safety of a vehicle. Tires can also affect how much fuel is burned, and thus how much you have to pay at the pump. One set of tires is not designed to last the life of a vehicle. Daily wear and tear and general driving habits could cause tires to pass their prime faster.
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Air bag safety and children explained
      Air bags can save lives - there's little doubt about it. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that air bags have saved more than 20,000 lives as of 2006. However, the flip side of air bags is their inherent danger.
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