The latest auto accessory to come out of Switzerland is — well, it's simply Divine. No, really — it's called Divine and it's a wax brought to you by the friendly people at SWIZÖL. Also, did we mention it costs 1,800 €, which translates to about $2,750 in Dubya-bucks? Seriously. And why wouldn't it cost that much given…

For a long number of years even the idea of washing and waxing our car was unnecessary. Cleanup meant maybe a hosing off, and adding another layer of rattle can primer to key spots. The first paint job worthy of a wash and wax was a defining moment. Washing and waxing the new paint on the old car was suddenly an…

Whichever crackpot invented the wheel had no idea what it would lead to. Land speed records. Plus one measures of gravity on a skidpad. Four-second quarter miles. 30-inch spinners! Multiple volumes of unmentionable bad craziness. And dirt crusted wheels. While filthy wheels may not be of great concern for ox-drawn…