My Car Quest

March 28, 2026

Aggressive Off Road Truck Ad Banned In Australia

Why That Is Good... by Wallace Wyss - Awright, already, I am mystified as to why pickup trucks sell so well when 95% of them I see on the road have empty pickup beds. I suspect that it's the "macho" appearance they project (the "Only a Real … [Read more...]

The 1961 Mako Shark I Concept Car: My Memorable Ride…

Reaching into the My Car Quest Wayback Machine I came up with this interesting story from March 2018. I hope you all enjoy it again, or for the first time. Mike Gulett, Editor. by Wallace Wyss - Back in the day, the early 60s, I was a … [Read more...]

ECU Mapping for the Car Enthusiasts

If you're an enthusiast of car modifications, chances are good that you've considered doing some ECU mapping at some point. Mapping is adjusting the settings in an engine's ECU (or Electronic Control Unit) and optimizing all aspects of its … [Read more...]

Tesla Battery Day: A Highly Energized Whatcha Got Show

Produced by Elon Musk. by Wallace Wyss - Tesla will finally unveil a planned expansion of its "Battery Day" but in their press releases it's “Investor Day” set for March 1st at the Gigafactory Texas, a separate event from the annual … [Read more...]

The Flip-Top Cobra: It Led the Way to the Big Block Cobra

by Wallace Wyss - The trouble with the 289 Cobra was that it was competitive for one brief moment in time. And Ford, which had been happy to promote the Cobra in ‘63 saw it as a waste of time once they had the 200-mph GT40 under development. … [Read more...]

When Does One Need a Bike Attorney?

If you are in a bike accident, the at-fault party could be financially responsible for medical bills, rehab costs, repair costs to damaged property, and more. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or damage to their bike because of … [Read more...]