Anything is Possible Now

2012 Ferrari FF

For many years, we thought it would never be possible for a Ferrari to drive flawlessly through snow or dirt. But now, thankfully, there is one that can: the Ferrari FF. Thanks to its patent-pended all-wheel drive system, this car will do some exciting things with snow or dirt or any other loose surface. Just recently, a video was uploaded where some dog-sledders got their first glimpse of Ferrari's new Grand Tourer. They were quite impressed with it. Check it out below.

Electric Slush

2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport

The Tesla Roadster has been sparking up good reviews as being a futuristic sports car. We know that this car accelerates faster than a V8 Audi R8. We also know that in terms of mileage, it lasts longer than most supercars. But, did you know that it handles snow better than most all-wheel drive cars? It might have the chassis of a Lotus Elise and real wheel drive, but it turns out that this car handles snow better than most cars. If you don't believe me, take a look at the clip below to see what I'm on about.

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Obi's Top Tips: Keeping Your Car Clean

My Range Rover Sport

We all have our 1st class wheels that we take care of, like my Range Rover, or someone's BMW, or another person's Lexus. We all like driving them to and from the store or work. We love them so much, we give them names like Oliver, Pete, or even Broadway. There's no limit to the love you have for your car. Also, there's no limit to the amount of dirt your pride & joy can obtain in a couple of days, or is there? Say you're one of the high-end business types and drive your jet black Ferrari F430 to and from work in Short Hills, New Jersey. If you do this for a week, your car will achieve a reasonable amount of dirt and it won't look as cool as it did when you washed it. I know. I've been there myself. After a few days of driving my all-black Range Rover, it will start to get dirty, and it won't look as dashing as it did when I bought it. Maybe buying a black one was a mistake but, nevertheless. Here are some tips on keeping your car clean. First, time your car wash days. This is especially crucial. Say for instance you keep your car in the garage. Then all of a sudden, it snows 8 inches overnight. If this is your only car, you will have to drive it in the morning with all the snow on the ground. Eventually, once most of the snow has melted, your car will end up dirty and messy like the ground you're driving on. Here's a tip: wash your car after all the snow has melted. If you wash it before, there will still be snow on the ground and you will have to drive on it causing your car to be dirty again which also removes more money from your wallet. If you wash it after, the road's will be dry and the cleanliness of your car will last much longer saving you money. Second, choose a good car wash. There are some car washes out there that will do a horrible job washing your car and charge you more for doing so. That's a terrible car wash. You'll need to find a car wash with friendly staff, good washing machinery, and people who know how to take care of your car. This can be quite a find, but you'll see one eventually. Third, always keep a second car. I know that we are currently in an economic crisis and we need all the money we can get, but if you have the money, it's always good to have a second car in your driveway. I'd prefer you get one sedan or coupe and one SUV or truck. That way, you can take your truck to work on a snowday, get it dirty, and keep using it 'til the snow has melted. Once all the snow has melted, you can leave it in your driveway and bring your sedan or coupe out and not pay a dime for a car wash. There is on prerequisite to this though. You have to have a car cover or a big enough garage for your sedan so you can keep it in there during the snow while you take the SUV or Truck to work. These are just some out of many tips when dealing with keeping your car clean. I'll have more in the mere future.

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Nor' Easter All Over Again

My Snowy Range Rover

This is what happens when the wind and snow just go at it in the Northeast. Apparently, over here in New Jersey, we're having about 10-inches of snow combined with 30 MPH wind gusts blowing snow all around. The roads are terrible whether they've been plowed or not. Cars have been slipping and sliding into other cars or ditches on the highway. Large 18-wheelers have Jackknifed leaving a mess a miles of traffic. What to do, what to do, what to do? There's a lot that you can do or should have done when faced with these snowy situations. You could have read my blog and saw the list of cars capable of taking on the snow, of which you can still read here. You could've also had a simpler approach when searching for a cheap all-wheel drive car. For example, the Subaru Impreza Outback or the Suzuki SX4 are two cheap all-wheel drive cars that work great in the snow. But, if these options don't work and you're stuck with your front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive car, the best thing you can do is drive slowly and carefully. Don't drive like an idiot. Yesterday, I went to visit my relatives in Pennsylvania and left there at about 8:00 P.M. While driving back, there was this one teenage idiot in a Chevy S10. This truck was modded out with big off-road tires and everything, but what he failed to address was the drivetrain of his vehicle. Off-road tires work best on a car or truck with four-wheel drive. His truck only had two-wheel drive and managed to block off a road causing more commotion for drivers. He eventually got arrested for causing a disruption. Luckily, I got home safely thanks to my mighty Range Rover. So, a word of advice: pick your car well and drive carefully. Do that and you'll be fine during this harsh winter.