Category Archives: Automotive

Car Broken Into

It’s 5:12AM and since there is no one to vent to, I will vent to my blog. I just went upstairs to grab my cell phone when I noticed, through the window, that the interior light of my car was on. I looked closer and my trunk was open. At first I thought I had [...]

Got Myself A Bike Rack

It was 30 minutes of frustration last Friday morning that finally pushed me over the edge. Rita and I struggled to fit our bikes into the trunk/backseat of my civic coupe and it just wasn’t happening. After grunting and groaning (and a little bit of cursing here and there), we opted to take our rollerblades [...]

NY Turning Yellow into Green: Or Are They?

As part of a plan to reduce emmissions in the state, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered that every last one of NY’s taxis operate on hybrid engines by 2012. This step would give New York the largest and cleanest fleet of taxis in the world. However, with only 375 of the 13,000 licensed [...]

Secrets of Parallel Parking

Spring is here and that means no more procrastinating for those who have yet to complete their divers’ test. Yes, it can be a nerve-wracking process, but with practice and the knowledge of a few good tips, most people should be able to become good drivers and pass their drivers’ test.
To help all those late [...]

Low Riding

I know that quite a few people who read PBriscoe.com love cars and anything that has to do with them. Well, just for you, I am writing about a couple blogs that I came across that have to do with low riders. The first is called Low Rider Car, and the second is Low Rider [...]

Going Vegetarian Better than Driving a Hybrid

It has long been known that raising and eating meat is very detrimental to the environment. For example, by eating one less pound of beef you could save more water than if you did not shower for an entire year! Also, cattle alone are responsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions; more than cars, planes, [...]

2007 Toyota FT-HS Concept Hybrid Unveiled

Remember when I talked about Toyota’s concept hybrid sports car in my post “Hybrids Are Bringing Sexy Back?” Well, the beauty was finally released at the Detroit Auto Show this week. The car gets superior milage when compared to other cars in its class, but is still a far cry from being truly green. Read [...]

Hybrids are Bringing Sexy Back

When I’m talking to people about how great electric and hybrid cars are for us as consumers and for the environment, some of the first “misinformed” responses I get are along the lines of: “But the engines are weak and have no power” or, “They are so ugly looking” or, “I need an SUV, hybrid [...]