Today's drivers incorrectly assume they don't need to alter their behavior in bad weather thinking their vehicle's will take care of traction.

Jeeps tend to carry a lot gear around inside but overhead consoles tend to cost hundreds of dollars. Depending on what your need is, you can "Do It Yourself" for a mere fraction of that cost.

There's a lot more to converting a Jeep Wrangler from gas to diesel than just buying a motor and dropping it in. But the benefits of a Cummins 4BT, like 30mpg and 300ft-lbs of torque, can be worth the time, money and effort if you do it right.

It's a shame this crate engine swap never became a reality thanks to the market crash of 2008.

If he were named Vin Gasoline, he wouldn't be nearly as bad ass.

High torque electric motors provide maximum power without regard for vehicle orientation while powering them from a generator that operates at maximum efficiency greatly extends the vehicles range.

Unfortunately, it's a $100 part for breaking a single wire ... but do it yourself in 20 minutes and save on labor fees.

A hand throttle can be a "poor mans cruise control" or a vital off-roading tool.

Don't pay hundreds of dollars to a dealer to replace your disc brake pads. With a few tools and about 30 minutes, you can do it yourself easily.

With gas prices through the roof, I conducted an investigation of the facts behind how driving style affects fuel economy by using a laptop and the OBDII interface to the engine's computer (ECU). I also address engine modifications and alternative fuels.

A component failure that is irrelevant to regular driving can completely cripple your Jeep.

Despite varied demand for specific vehicles, after more than 70 years, the Jeep always manages to prove itself in military circles.

It was a pain in the ass ... but once I had the solution, it was easy.

My supercharged 4.0L Jeep Wrangler kept throwing a P0129 error OBDII code and I needed to figure out how to solve it. Using a USB oscilloscope, a home mechanic can troubleshoot all kinds of electrical issues.

Chrysler screwed the pooch on this one ...