The Soul is a neat little car. I personally think the fact that people disparage this car is a reflection on just how bad the economic divide is in this country. I’d argue that the automotive press isn’t helping, especially those in social media. They enjoy such easy access to extremely high end cars that it distorts…

That’s still a lot of rubber and looks a hell of a lot better than the crap people put on their cars.

Seems like a good fit. Overpaid yuppies have an irrational obsession overpriced bicycles. They’re the sort who will buy 3 or 4 of these bikes and associated gear so that they can cosplay as Tour de France contenders.

It’s absolutely shocking to think that the USPS actually chose the best-looking truck. Are all these companies so utterly incapable of designing something both utilitarian and marginally attractive?

That thing looks like it comes straight out of the 90s. What is it with American truck companies that they’re incapable of designing something that’s both functional and attractive?

If it weren’t for the badge, and maybe the headlights, I would have been convinced this was a new model from VW or Audi. It’s not a bad looking car, but the Korean automakers lean a bit too hard on derivative styling cues.

Would now be a good time to just drastically reduce the amount of air travel out of this country and drastically increase the cost of tickets? I don’t know what else it will take to get people to stop flying all the time.

Nothing says creatively bankrupt like a full width taillight. I loved that aesthetic going back to the 80s and looked forward to seeing what automakers could do with modern LED tech. Then everyone and their grandmother went and copied the design even though it only really works on a handful of cars.

About a year ago when the Trump administration was pressing TSMC to open a foundry in Nevada, the prevailing concern in Taiwan was the US’s propensity for big policy swings every time a new administration comes in. It’s a worry even for stuff that should be apolitical.

I feel like both Kia and Hyundai are trying a bit too hard and I don’t see many of their designs aging particularly well. That said, I do think this car is quite attractive in a vaguely Audi/Volvo inspired way. I don’t mind the grille either even though it reminds me of a milk crate.

Exotic cars with active aero is nothing special. What’s more impressive is that even relatively inexpensive family vehicles are using similar tech. Granted, they’re mainly just shutters that switch between additional cooling and better aerodynamics, but I’m still surprised by the growing ubiquity.

If you think any modern car is “dangerously slow” then perhaps should question your competence as a driver.

GM plowing money into Korean companies to build them EVs is not getting ahead of other automakers. It’s great for short term PR, but in the long run they’re going to be overly dependent on third parties. Toyota has invested heavily in their own tech and is exploring multiple opportunities, as opposed to putting all…

I’ve never had cars experience corrosion on painted surfaces. Yeah, you get a tiny spot where a stone damaged the paint, but it never spreads beyond that and wax did nothing to prevent it. Also, cars almost always corrode where wax doesn’t reach. My A3 started corroding underneath the paint, just behind the front…

This just goes to show the stupidity of the American consumer and how easy they are to exploit. Even at $80k this thing is overpriced, but evidently people with too much money, or way too comfortable with massive debt, are lining up out the door.

1st: I’m not sure why anyone is surprised that Nissan is rebounding. Sales have been relatively consistent and from my anecdotal observation their cars are as popular as they’ve ever been. It seems like people have been irrationally fixated on their CVTs, which is ironic given how notoriously unreliable brands are…

Minivans in America are too damn big. I’d much prefer the Asian-market Honda Stepwagon or Toyota Alphard. They look better than their American counterparts and offer most of the utility in a package that’s nearly 2ft shorter.

No food in the car, ever. When I get out of the car, anything that isn’t stored away comes with me and nothing stays in the trunk other than essential supplies. Fortunately, I don’t know anyone who puts their feet on the dashboard, but if anyone did they’d find themselves walking home.

Sounds like a stretch. I’ve seen this word used for years and I can’t recall it ever being a stand-in for retarded. It simply doesn’t carry that kind of weight and the definitions I’ve found reflect that. I mean, By this metric, words like dimwit and moron are much more problematic because they’re stronger than…

Rest assured that plenty of Americans love this shit too. Most new sedans, while more attractive than those BMWs, are also going for an overbearing imposing or aggressive aesthetic. Everything from the good-looking Accord to the weird Sonata conveys that same vibe.