What I don’t understand is Mazda’s persistence with the old gas-guzzling 2.5.
In Japan, it’s available with the Skyactiv 2.0 with 151hp.

This concept looks like the FZR 2000 concept in Need For Speed 2 SE!
http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/FZR_2000

Found the vegan!

Let’s decorticate the main argument:
Bernie mentionned that there are still cars that, a century later, still get 21 mpg.
Yes, you are correct in stating that today’s vehicle have more features, power, respond to greater safety norms, all that on a scale that’s barely comparable. I believe everyone agrees with this.
Yes,…

Sometimes, a roadtrip is fun to do with other people, and not everyone knows how to drive manual.
Please don’t serve me the argument that I need better friends/family.

Again, I’m not saying you should get the automatic, I’m just saying that there are worse things in life. Like a Hummer H2 in a city centre...

This man speaks the truth.
While scrolling, I thought it was a Q5.
Then, I realised it was a 2013 A4. I think...

I don’t think it’s like their old Saturn story, it’s quite real:

I have a Mazda3 with a manual.
I’m not recommending buying a manual Miata, I’m just saying there are much worse vehicles in life.
Again, I will refer you to the top pic.
And what does Mr. Douche Elitist drive? (what a username XD)

Aren’t you guys overreacting?
Yes, a manual is more involving and I do find it to be more enjoyable, but the 6-speed automatic in the MX-5 is really not the end of the world.
It’s actually quite good: the transmission is responsive, the shifts are quick too.

Suggestion for a temporary slogan for VW while they sort out this mess:
Die Entschuldigung. (The apology)

Now THIS will catch on with sorority girls.

Admittedly, it that configuration, it seems to make sense.
Concerning the application for UAV, Popular Mechanics has a nice showcase on a certain rotary engine:

Apparently, it’s a boat engine:

I can’t imagine the fuel economy with that engine.
“Look honey, we got 80 L/100km, (3 MPG), isn’t that great?”

Too kind?
Fair enough, list the weaknesses with the Ion, I’m curious!

Directly translated from the “faiblessses” column (weaknesses):
- Disastrous interior
- Ridiculous fit and finish
- Inexistant soundproofing
- Deceiving road handling
- Despicable seating position
- Back seat to cry at

I still think the rubbermaid trashcan should have made the list ;)

Literally translated: the Rubbermaid trashcan.

Having worked at Costco when I was in university, they actually refund milk that’s gone bad, provided you return it in the 30 days.

Turns out kangaroo is very good too.
The ‘roo burger was very tasty.
If beef is bound to be a rarer commodity in the future, I wouldn’t mind hopping to kangaroo meat.