New details are emerging in the city towing scandal. Like Deborah Bailey’s story: She made payments on a car for more than two years — yet drove it only six months before it was impounded and she was told it…

If you ask me, it’s kind of a common sense story, but researchers at the National Safety Council have found that higher gas prices means fewer traffic fatalities. Because, of course, people are driving less. And slower.

This is also…

It was a busy night here in Weatherbird land — less for the Bird, and more for yours truly who was filling in as the A1 designer last night. And what a news night it was, from Michael Shanahan accepting a…

The death of the minivan may be upon us. Ford gave up. GM is expected to give up next year. And Chrysler just closed its minivan assembly plant in Fenton.

Bird line suggestions:

• Car wreck
• Stow and go
• Tanks for the memories
• Not so hot…

What does it mean if you get a ticket from a red-light camera? You might be surprised. Although it looks like the Weatherbird got caught.

Bird line suggestions:

• Out of focus
• Image problem
• Free tickets
• Ticket masters
• Ticket to ride
• Picture imperfect

Today’s Bird line: Snap judgment…

Think gas prices are bad? Take a look at diesel prices. It takes more than $450 to fill the tank of a semi. Ouch.

Bird line suggestions:

• Downshifting
• Truck stop
• Rigged game
• Mack attack
• A pain in the gas
• Hurry up and freight

Today’s Bird line: Over a…

The Popemobile (and Pope Benedict XVI) was out and about in Washington, D.C. Did you realize the Weatherbird was driving?

OK, not really. Popemobile trivia time:

• When the pope travels, the Vatican ships a limo built with a bullet-resistant-glass cage to the…

It’s pothole season again, and the Weatherbird has found the biggest one in the area. When he can get to a computer, he should add that location to our pothole map — to warn others.

Bird line suggestions:

• Specific rim
• Axle roads
• Rims…