Nope. If you're still rocking a Nokia 3310, you can jam out to Barry Manilow while playing Snake. The stereo functionality – AM, FM, satellite radio, CD, whatever – will work no matter what phone you have. If, however, you've got a compatible stereo and an iPhone or Android device running the latest operating system,…

The automaker who turns CarPlay and Android Auto into separate, configurable options that you have to hunt for on the lot is probably too stupid to earn your business anyway. Most likely, phone integration will be an all-or-nothing option that supports both Apple and Google.

And with the Expanded Universe no longer in continuity, the entire Star Wars universe — which is continuing in full force with Rebels and a slew of upcoming movies — starts with this film. You can't know Star Wars without studying this movie.

"R-e-a-l-i-s-m" sure is a funny way to spell nihilism.

For a show ostensibly about technology, it's written by and intended for Luddites with AOL accounts.

I feel like the promotional photos should have been taken in the shower.

It's exciting news, but also something we kind of expected to happen after Fiat filed trademarks with the U.S. Patent Office for the names. It's a renewal of an historic nameplate for Fiat that dates back tot he 1960s. The design is expected to be more retro than the Miata (not the shitty thing above I spent three…

Ford's scores on Consumer Reports reviews have been decimated by MyFord Touch's janky, unresponsive interface. Same with Cadillac CUE. If all of StarLink behaves as poorly as that navigation map interface, Subaru can kiss their CR recommendations goodbye.

Neutral: Would You Buy A Subaru? If you were in the market for a new car would you at least cross-shop it?

Steve Levy: Kevin Nealon

Lexus Angry Face is Will Ferrell shouting "I invented the piano-key necktie! I invented it!"

Yep. This episode was on BBC America last weekend. They weren't trying to hijack the ship, they were stealing some highly unstable, easily weaponized waste material from the warp core.

Pittsburgh

The front-offset crash test barrier.

And the Skyline Crossover replaced the Stagea, which was a Skyline wagon with a different (and regrettably bland) front end.

Now we find out who considers rear-wheel drive an engineering decision, with implications for traction, steering, ride and handling, packaging, and cost, and who considers rear-wheel drive a religion.

Yeah, that's probably my bias showing. Dylan has never clicked with me.

It's the Circle of Make-Goods. Radiohead's next album could make Amnesiac sound mainstream and accessible in comparison, and it'll win Best Album because OK Computer got robbed.

Beige. They awarded Car of the Year to Beige.

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