Category Archives: Cars

New IMA Battery, Like New Car!

The IMA battery (Integrated Motor Assist) in my 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid started acting up a few months back – suddenly having a very low charge and then, a few minutes, saying it was fully charged. Finally, the Check Engine … Continue reading

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The Bane of Batteries – My 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid

I’m back from our local Honda dealer where I got the news that my 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid needs a new IMA battery. That’s the big battery (behind the seat in my Civic) the helps boost acceleration in concert with … Continue reading

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Back to Concours d’Elegance at Stanford!

I got going early this morning to head over to the Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance sponsored as an annual event by the Palo Alto Lions Club. It’s pretty amazing to get there early and watch the cars arrive – often … Continue reading

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Concours d’Elegance at Stanford – Sunday, June 27, 2010

I was reminded by Chris Gulker’s ’56 Chevy post on our InMenlo.com blog that this Sunday is the annual Concours d’Elegance at Stanford – a benefit for the Palo Alto Lions Club. I attended for the first time last year … Continue reading

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Goodbye Saab! Thanks for the Memories…

Sad to read this week that we’re at the end of the line for Sweden’s Saab – as GM failed to find a suitable buyer and decided to shut the company down. My first new car was a RED (!) … Continue reading

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Red!

For the first time, I headed over to Stanford early this morning to the Concours d’Elegance sponsored by the Palo Alto Lions Club. This annual event brings together car fanciers (I’m actually not one!) from all over northern California. And, … Continue reading

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