Over the past several decades cars have become increasingly high tech allowing for computers to take larger roles in the routine functions of the car. Computerized functions have been a boon to consumers, who gain greater reliability and efficiently, but it has also increased the vulnerability to criminal hacking.

Our government doesn’t have a lot of extra cash, but that doesn’t seem to stop them from handing it out to their buddies. That’s not really a fiscally responsible way to live but, hey, that’s never stopped them before. It’s kind of like loaning money to your friend who has a great idea that may or may not work, but you’re willing to take the risk.

There are few retail experiences worse than buying a car. Before setting foot in a dealership, I spend weeks researching makes and models, printing out price sheets and psyching myself up like I’m headed into an MMA bout.“What if he tries to sell me the extended warranty? I’ll say no! Rustproof undercoating? No way! That lease looks like a pretty good opti… NO!”Despite constant promises of zero haggling and low-pressure sales, I always leave a dealership with a pronounced limp and wondering where my watch went.