They’ve always been fun as hell.

~ open hearts, open minds, open doors ~

I’ve solved your mystery:

I’m going to assume Countervailing Duties (tarrifs) on Chinese produced vehicles imported to the EU. They range by manufacturer, from ~17% (BYD) to 38% (SAIC) and potentially higher, depending on how compliant they are; and presumably, the ambient temperature and prevailing wind on the day of assignment may also…

Mouth breathing hangnails are already at it:

I would assume that 99% of bikini barista coffee shops justifiably have a hammer, pepper spray and/or a firearm within arm’s reach, because people can’t behave.

That there are 28 of them makes a difference, too. They are undoubtedly special cars, but not distinctly unique. This fire is unfortunate.

Zero per month, that’s the cool part. They’re all self insured.

They really are excellent, especially in person. Saw one the other day and I absolutely did the stare back as I walked past.

That’s a really different direction from the traditional Panda, but I do kind of love it.

I’ve really been hankering for a return of the Jeepster.

People value multiple aspects of a vehicle, yes.

They may have just done that out of force of habit.

I don’t think I’ll be taking a cruise to Alaska any time soon. That sounds like a horrifying way to die.

That’s genuinely neat trivia!

*June 9th

This checks out.

It’s amazing what skills seem out of reach (or a bit intimidating) until you build up a bit of motivation and really dig in for an hour or two. I learned to drive stick by practicing slow de-clutch first gear starts with a Wrangler at 11PM in a Home Depot parking lot.

Man, the prototype was so sad looking.

Incorrect, but I respect your conviction.