Charles Krome

5 days ago | jalopnik.com | Charles Krome

With the launch of Chevy's small-block V8 in 1955, General Motors introduced an engine family that would make its way into millions of vehicles across the world. It was especially known as a mainstay of the muscle cars, powering iconic examples of the Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, El Camino, and more. But certain engines would also make some pretty big headaches for the general, leading to a class-action lawsuit and millions of dollars in fines.

6 days ago | jalopnik.com | Charles Krome

Unscrupulous auto dealers trying to aggressively push rustproofing is generally thought of to be a scam nowadays. Even the folks at Consumer Reports recommend skipping it. Well, I'm not going to contradict those experts, but I will say that, like much in life, the decision about whether to rustproof a modern car comes down to timing.

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Charles Krome

When Toyota launched its Lexus luxury brand in 1989, it seemed like a pretty good play: Lexus would offer all the high-end cues drivers wanted, but with the Toyota-like levels of reliability that the usual suspects — imported or domestic — couldn't match. Flash forward a few decades, and Lexus has indeed become a leader in the luxury space, but that includes being a leader for losing value — in this case "led" by the Lexus RZ. The RZ EV SUV is by far the Lexus with the worst depreciation rates.

Mar 29, 2024 | carfax.com | Charles Krome

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid in your car’s brake system that transfers the force you apply to your brake pedal into pressure on your car’s brake pads. Without brake fluid, your car’s brakes won’t work. Brake fluid is formulated to resist temperature changes and compression, so your brakes perform consistently regardless of weather or heavy use. It’s also designed to avoid damaging the metal and rubber materials that make up your braking system.

Jul 24, 2023 | treadmagazine.com | Charles Krome

Southern Oregon is home to some of the most incredible national forests in the Pacific Northwest, and the southwest corner of the state has its share of impressive examples: Rogue River-Siskiyou, Klamath, Umpqua, Fremont-Winema and more all showcase the kind of natural beauty that has long attracted those looking for peace and quiet. Needless to say, the area creates a stark contrast to places like Afghanistan, where tens of thousands of U.S. troops have been deployed over the years.