Josh Max

Correspondent, AOL Autos

Josh Max is a Manhattan-based journalist who has tested and photographed every manner of 2-and-4-wheeled internal combustion vehicles since 2000. His plain …-speaking New York-flavored "I love it/I hate it" reviews have appeared in the NY Daily News (over 1,000 articles) and his feature stories, hard news and first-person yarns have appeared in the New York Times, Newsweek, Salon.com, Forbes.com and other major media. Max is also a performing musician, producer, arranger, singer and songwriter. www.JoshMax.com / www.TheMaxes.com

Questions Every Vehicle Owner Should Ask Their Mechanic

Published Apr 14, 2011 By Josh Max

"They can make up anything!" Seinfeld's George Costanza famously said of mechanics. "Nobody knows! By the way, you need a new Johnson rod in there." ...

The Leadfoot Tax: Even Legal High-Speed Driving Costs You Money and Safety

Published Apr 12, 2011 By Josh Max

The Texas state legislature is considering a law that would let drivers crank it up to 85 mph in some rural stretches of highway. But if drivers care about how much money they are spending at the gas pump, they will stay in the right lane and below the limit. ...

Cars From The Last Decade Could Be Collectible -- If You Buy The Right One

Published Apr 09, 2011 By Josh Max

It's hard to imagine, but once upon a time, a 1946 Packard, '57 Chevy or a '68 Ford Falcon didn't cause a major stir on the highway any more than a Honda Accord, Audi A4 or a Dodge Ram would today. ...

Keeping Safe On The Highway

Published Apr 04, 2011 By Josh Max

All motorists need to be careful on the highway to avoid becoming victims of crimes while driving; crimes that include carjacking, sexual assault, robbery and worse. The following are some tips to help keep you safe while getting from here to there. ...

How NYC's Best Bus Driver Stayed Crash-Free for 23 Years

Published Mar 20, 2011 By Josh Max

If you're planning a trip to the New York City any time soon and want to keep safe as you make your way about, you couldn't do better than riding with NYC Transit bus operator Michael Sanua, who's been transporting New Yorkers and tourists through rain, snow, sleet and traffic since 1988 without a single smash-up. ...

Pooch Protection 101: Keeping Your Dog Safe In Your Car

Published Mar 08, 2011 By Josh Max

Unrestrained pets cause more than 30,000 accidents annually, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the Travel Industry Association of America says 29 million Americans have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the past five years. With those kinds of numbers, it's important to remember that pets have special needs on the road. ...

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