Both Ford and GM are demonstrating typical corporate stupidity by fixating on the short-term. Ford’s momentum in the small car segment was tossed in the trash. I expect them to be caught with their pants down in a few years. They should be more worried about that than 2018. As for Cadillac, it’s almost pathetic how…

This isn’t like Ford pulling out of the small car market for the US. Consumers still buy plenty of Civics and Corollas and there are still quite a few Focuses on the road.

I’m really conflicted about the styling on the new 3. There are elements that are quite appealing and I appreciate the minimalist aesthetic. On the other hand, they’re minimalist to the point of being plain and just a bit too iterative of an update. It’s like they left the last gen sitting in the sun just a bit too…

While trucks and SUVs offer better mileage than they have in the past they’re still far inferior to small and mid-sized cars. It’s even worse when you factor in real world driving conditions.

What the hell is going on with the design on these trucks? On top of featuring a grossly oversized grille, GM has somehow managed to cram more styling elements onto those front ends than an entire Civic Type R.

The funny thing is that the iM, like the new Corolla Hatchback, is available with AWD, but only in Japan. Maybe there are limitations with the drivetrain, as the only cars on which it’s available don’t produce much over 100hp. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if the US division would prefer to keep pushing…

The problem with GM, and arguably all three American automakers, is the lack of long-term commitment. They introduce a new model expecting the very first generation to sell in big numbers. When that doesn’t happen, GM’s inevitable reaction is to slash the budget and let the model languish.

Call me cynical, but these life-sized Lego builds just don’t do it for me. These builds are the 3D equivalent of turning a low res photo into a mosaic.

Usually when a celebrity is brought into a corporate venture it’s for marketing purposes, not because they’re going to be an active participant. The company is lucky if they see them more than a couple of times a year. They’re a glorified mascot, which is why it irks me then celebrities get labelled entrepreneurs.

We’re heading towards a future where every job will involve some level of management and oversight, but far, far fewer workers will be required. Anything deemed trivial (which honestly seems to be anything that isn’t management) will be outsourced to the cheapest country with a barely adequate pool of workers.

I really dislike the crackles and whatnot that are engineered into some cars nowadays. It’s obnoxious and more than a bit silly to hear cars like the Boxster and M3 gurgling and popping like they just pulled into the pits when all they’re doing is coasting down a busy street.

I went back to a manual after having driven a dual-clutch for 10 years. The very first day I questioned my decision. On the second day I was comfortable enough that it was no longer an issue and now I can pretty much zone out.

I like the Type R; it definitely has presence. That said, it really is over-styled and will age badly because so many aspects of the design are based on current automotive fads. It’s a lot like the Nissan GT-R, actually, and that car hasn’t aged particularly well.

These companies would focus their efforts elsewhere if consumers weren’t interested in thinness. Instead the market data shows certain designs and features are more effective at moving product.

It’s only a positive if you don’t mind getting a CEL every other week.

I get where you’re going with this, but it sounds more like you’re trying too hard to be “mature” and don’t want to be associated with anything even remotely playful.

People conflate enjoyment with quality all the time, but they’re completely separate things. While subjectivity is indeed a factor, it’s verify much possible objectively quantify goodness. A lot of aspects come into play when trying to define it, but one of the easiest is to ask if something can stand the test of time.

Honestly, these problems seem endemic to all modern, young tech companies. Employees allow, even enable, these companies to engage in this sort of thing because they’re so desperate to get that name on their resume.

While I agree, that’s only one small part of the problem... No amount of careful throttle control is going to help keep economy up when you’re stuck in heavy rush hour traffic.

Why the hell is Magic Leap valued at $6 billion when it’s basically the same tech as the Hololens but without Microsoft’s resources?