My Car Quest

June 20, 2026

Hot Rods: Yes, they are still here and they soon will be 100 years old

We visited the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California... by Wallace Wyss and Richard Bartholomew -  It is hard to believe it now but, in only six years, a few American car enthusiasts will be driving cars 100 years old. Now it may take … [Read more...]

Can a DWI Be Expunged After a Truck Accident Charge?

Truck accidents remain a huge public safety issue in the US. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 4,354 deaths from large truck-related crashes in 2023.  Passengers or occupants in other vehicles made up the bulk of … [Read more...]

Studebaker — Spirit, Style and Beauty

by Mike Gulett -  Few American car companies can claim such longevity, innovation, and cultural impact as Studebaker. Studebaker was never just an automaker; it was a reflection of American ingenuity, ambition, and, ultimately, the harsh realities … [Read more...]

How to Care for PPF: Maintenance Tips for Your Vehicle

Paint protection film (PPF) is designed to guard your vehicle’s paint against scratches, stone chips, UV damage, and environmental contaminants - but it still requires thoughtful upkeep. Proper PPF care includes regular hand washing with pH-neutral … [Read more...]

Why The V12 Engine Still Matters

by Mike Gulett - In this time we live in defined by kilowatts, software updates, and silence at full acceleration, the V12 engine should be extinct but it is not. It is large, inefficient, complex to build and service, and maybe politically … [Read more...]

Car Designers Who Were Too Early

by Mike Gulett -  History has a way of rewarding bravery late. The designers who push strongest against convention are often dismissed in their own time—their work labeled strange, impractical, or “too much.” But years later, the same ideas quietly … [Read more...]