It’s probably a bit of both? Like you said, frame of reference for distances are similar in the two island nations. However, due to respect for individual freedom like car ownership (and freedom of movement) is a perhaps a greater part of UK culture than it is in Japan? That is my impression anyway. It wasn’t long ago…

It’s more about geography than culture.

A survival pen with a whistle that could mimmic the sound of a injured Elk. Not much about survival at all.

A survival pen with a whistle that could mimmic the sound of a injured Elk. Not much about survival at all.

I guessed as much, but saw opportunity to make fun of the “racing” series.

Oh please, just admit you watch NASCAR only because of the wrecks and subsequent WWE-styled throw down.

According to Mazda.tw base price for the MX-5 is $1,320,000 (NT), which converts to $43,712.67 (USD). Exchange rate of 0.033.

Retired female economics teachers are women too.

For a city dweller, motorcycles probably make more sense than cars. But, a obnoxiously loud one is probably the last thing any city needs. HD’s been living in the past for far too long and its time is running out.

More than just car chassis and engines. Tires too. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/kobe-steels-scandal-spreads-tires-and-engines

Maybe some bras that aren’t too small (since she signed off with, ‘Signed, a girl who wears a tight bra.’).

Yes I know. My immediate reaction was one of annoyance, but then I quickly realized they’ve probably had to say it so often that it became a conditioned response... like one of Pavlov’s dogs. That’s why I laughed.

They probably should put up giant signs at border crossings to warn newcomers of this. It is an amazing ass-backwards tradition. Efforts have been made over the years, but faced stiff opposition from lobbying arms of AAA and AARP.

I grew up in Oregon and have spent past two decades in CA. On a return visit several years I go, I stopped at a busy station just across the border. I was immediately greeted with “sir, you cannot pump your own gas here!!” when I barely cracked my door open to stretch my legs. The attendant’s overreaction made me…

Looks like the OC is still free of this trend. Only a matter of time I suppose.

Are you guys doing anything to cover this? Pretty big deal. Might just be as bad or worse than the Takata story.

Judging by price point, obviously it’s for someone affluent enough that reliability isn’t even in the frame of mind. They own multiple high dollar vehicles, lease or simply don’t own their vehicle long enough for long term reliability to be a concern.

Exactly this.

Who says high torque is mandatory for a generator??

It isn’t about actual firepower or numbers. It’s about how expensive or costly a counterstrike would be. It’s about deterrence.

If you’ve been to an NHRA event, it’s pretty much been that way already.