Tag: reality check
Reality Check: EPA action on Volkswagen TDI cars
In our Reality Check, last week the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), accused Volkswagen of fudging the law with software to defeat smog equipment their popular TDI engines. They allege Volkswagen ...
Reality Check: Ford SYNC 3 replaces MyFord Touch
If you've watched my reviews of Ford vehicles you know I always take a few moments to beat down their frustrating and distracting MyFord Touch infotainment and driver interface system. Well you'll suffer this no more....
Reality Check: Chrysler August Sales Success
In our Reality Check this week, we bring you a success story about of all companies, Chrysler. While the Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Fiat brands have had their challenges in the past few years while digging themselves...
Reality Check: Honda HR-V Selfie Edition
On Reality Check this week, the joke was on a number of journalists when Honda played one doozie of an April fool's joke. And no, I didn't fall for it. The 2016 Honda HR-V Selfie Edition's press release began sayin...
Reality Check: GM Ceo Mary Barra on Ignition Switch Recall Saga
In our reality check, this week GM CEO Mary Barra announced the delivery of an independent report about what's become known as the Cobalt Ignition Switch Scandal. This stems from an faulty ignition switch w...
Reality Check: Volkswagen Golf TDI World Record
We've achieved as much as 10 mpg over EPA estimates in a Volkswagen Golf TDI, but fellow auto journalist Wayne Gerdes has once again put us to shame. On a planned road trip of the lower 48 states, closely monitored...
Reality Check: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Quarter Mile
For our Reality Check segment we shake off all the good fuzzy vibes of our green cars newscast with a revisit to the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat's tire frying performance. Dodge boasted this week the new 707 horse...
Reality Check: Ford virtual reality manufacturing
In our Reality Check segment this week we look at how Ford is applying motion capture technology and virtual reality to refine their manufacturing process. Outfitting their employees with immersive graphic headsets...
Reality Check: Cars.com Top 10 Most Annoying Car Features
On Reality Check, while I don't usually report on stories about our major media peers, Cars.com mostly got it right this week with their list of Top 10 Most Annoying Car Features. And I agree with most of them. Num...
Reality Check: 2017 Ford Super Duty Frame Test
In our Reality Check, those crazy truck guys are at it again with huge cranes and circus acts to show us how tough the 2017 Ford Super Duty actually is. Ford unveiled their new F-Series Super Duty pickups at the Te...
