Not really. They are making it “independent”, but there will be still very strong ties to FCA, from an arms-length sort of position. From how I see it, the “sale” will be more or less internal, with the smallest amount of shares being made available to the public. Thus, FCA makes massive coin but doesn’t actually risk…

I believe there is a passage that basically says you will reap what you sow. So if all they have done is put others down, ignored those in need and left those who need a helping hand to fall by the wayside (so basically the Republican platform on life as seen from the outside) that is what they will find in the end,…

He is too young to remember Vietnam I guess....

Wait, are you able to draw an analogy to a person who was a figure in positive societal change and attach that figure to back-room shenanigans with negative social motives? I mean, you have, but somehow my mind is having trouble reconciling the two things.

This argument has always baffled me. People get all bent out of shape when someone who holds a strong religious belief contrary to secular accepted standards doesn’t change their minds on that subject, yet will also berate that same person for compromising on their religious beliefs in other areas. I’d chalk it up to…

First, why do you equate “used” with “beater”? I picked up an 06 Mazda6 GT hatch a couple years ago for $10k and 111,000kms. Hardly a beater. Honestly the used market is rife with excellent quality cars, many still with manufacturer warranty if you buy one a year or two old. Further, you get more for your money. The…

Whoever scolded you for wanting a spartan interior with basic radio and jacks to plug in your phone/iPod/MP3 player were idiots for sure (I’d want a cd player, but I’m old-school like that). The screens in cars have gone beyond what they should have been for - navigation only. You will never be able to make a touch…

Imagine what will happen when someone wins an auction on ebay!

So you won’t be buying any of these cars then...

No, their option is to not buy a new car, and get a decent used one with none of this crap. Also to the other guy who noted he would only look at cars from 01 - o5, you should be okay up until at least cars of this year - none of that e-commerce is here yet.

Really? I’ve never had that problem. Just come here, read the articles, no advertising. Maybe it is blocked up here north of the border. Hey, for once region limiting works in my favour!

Coupes, swoopy styling, manual transmission.... almost the same car..... hahaha

Also, it should be noted the original claim made was in the order of $15-20k. The only reason the case went to trial was McD’s wouldn’t go for the settlement offers and the jury saw that given the above and the multiple “reasonable” settlement offers the plaintiff had made, decided that McD’s arrogance needed…

But if she drives away and the car suddenly shuts off because the fob isn’t in the car in traffic so she gets in an accident? Yeah, not a solution either. Frankly, these people were idiots, and to allege that manufacturer’s would know people would gas themselves in there garages is really reaching (because human…

I’ll put this here.

...set to the tune of Blur’s Girls and Boys....

I”ve encountered this a couple of times, but given the neighborhoods both stores were in, it doesn’t totally surprise me that this is how they would be. Yes, most other times if I forget, they (usually) politely will correct me. But for me, Starbucks is a last-resort for coffee - there are lots of other places around…

Starbucks brought this kind of attitude on itself, not that that is any justification for being a dick, but I’d say close to half of the infrequent times I’ve bought something at a Starbucks, I’ve encountered an asshat barrista who thinks they are coffee god and you the customer must bow to their will. The worst case…

You shouldn’t have to. In fact a new-gen S-10 (base extcab, 2wd, 4cyl shortbox) should start at around $18,000. Why? Well, you can get any number of compact cars for that price, which a) have to meet stricter emissions/fuel mileage restrictions, b) safety regs, c) and are more complex to build thanks to unibody…

The sill line of the greenhouse is still way to high, and looks aweful now as the rear quarter windows are even higher off the ‘hip’ crease arch over the rear wheels. While I can somewhat understand wanting to not deviate too far from a proven design that goes over very well with your customers, they didn’t go far…