Volvo is the new Audi. Why? For the same reason that Audi became popular over two decades ago. They’re different, but socially acceptable. Owners can pretend that they’re unique but remain confident in the fact that community will praise them for their choice in cars. This is reflected in the fact that consumers…

The D-pillar is the least of that car’s problems.

I’m a big fan of modern LED headlights, especially when well-designed and distinctive.

No, but then most promo images of actual production cars are also renders, or they’re so heavily manipulated that they might as well be renders.

You’d think Blue Bird could redesign these buses to look somewhat more contemporary. They look like they’re stuck in 1990.

This would have been so handy for removing the intake tube that went to engine cover which stupidly doubled as the air intake on my old A3.

For me that’s not piece of mind. That’s throwing away money. Damaged tires happens so infrequently I always save on replacements versus paying for a warranty.

Your anecdote is completely irrelevant because you’re an outlier as far as consumers go. Lucky for you that you can buy multiple cars at once, but most people are stuck committing to a single vehicle. So if they’re happy with an electric and see that as the future of automobiles there’s no reason at all to go back.

Your numbers are off... It’s more like 1% are capable of driving fast in poor conditions and I think even that’s too high a percentage.

In areas where thefts are common most of these guys know how to drive stick.

“Crappy” cars aren’t any more low tech than expensive cars in all the areas that matter. Cheap cars like the Corolla and Civic are popular targets because of parts commonality and how prevalent they are, not because they’re inherently easy to steal.

That comparison is not analogous. The demographic buying a car like a Supra is more likely to be aware of its origins. Even then, I wouldn’t be surprised if a significant subset of buyers are unaware of anything beyond the fact that the car is fast and looks cool.

This is the automotive equivalent of taking your pants off to fart.

While these designs aren’t bad, they’re extremely derivative. The SUV looks like it’s trying to evoke Audi, with a bit of Lincoln in there. The headlights are pure BMW. The sedan/coupe thing is a Porsche-Tesla hybrid.

No, it’s not cool. It’s an embarrassment because it indicates some fundamental issues with their assembly and QC process. Their situation is likely similar to the shitshow we’ve heard about with GM when they were trying to get that NUMMI plant off the ground.

Those people comprise a vanishingly small subset of the total workforce. In productive terms, they contribute nothing to the larger economy. They’re certainly not doing the kind of R&D that Porsche themselves do, which improves overall automotive technology. Everything Singer is focused on making toys for the wealthy.

It’s ironic that someone would spend $1,500 to pair this with a trash speaker setup. The unfortunate reality is that the people who typically bother swapping out in-car audio equipment will install a massively overpowered subwoofer and set treble to be painfully bright.

Too bad the game is a horrible mess because aesthetically it looks fantastic.

Some automakers have gotten pretty good at focusing on the superficial aspects that earn praise from the press and impress consumers during the test drive. People mistakenly assume that because the touch points are nice that the rest of the car is also quality.

Ford sucks. In a display of reactive stupidity, they abandon small cars and sedans, gifting that market to Japanese and Korean competitors. They go all-in on trucks and SUVs, but then rush new models and produce new cars that exude cost-cutting and disposability. I can’t wait to see what kind of shitshow the Mach E…