Hi. Gen X here. This entire article is why Boomers say Millennials are dipshits.

We’ve reached the point that it feels like reading wiki entries for superhero cars. “McLaren-Man’s Justice Cruiser has 5000 horsepower courtesy of twin nuclear turbines, the quantum-polymer paint reduces air friction to almost zero, and the inertial dampening spoiler eliminates all turbulence once the car breaks the…

Another unusably fast, unobtainably expensive supercar that will almost exclusively be purchased by middle eastern oil barons and stored indefinitely with delivery miles in a sealed warehouse. The writeup/article is good and I don’t want to discount that, but man it is hard to care about new releases like this.

Cars have seen significant improvements in NVH, interior build quality, safety, and ride quality. Unfortunately, all of these steps forward also make them less engaging to drive and heavy. There have been modest improvements to efficiency - EPAS helps, and somewhat reduces complexity, but it adds inertial damping to…

He’s not wrong though. As transportation devices yes new cars may be “better” in some ways such as safety and environmental friendliness, but reliability is always a question mark, and those things aren’t what he focuses on because that’s not what his audience focuses on, just like Road & Track doesn’t focus on how…

“I mean, like these people, Clarkson is wrong. Modern cars are, for the most part, fantastic.” - That’s just your opinion, man. And a terrible one, especially for an auto journalist. Today’s cars are gaining weight faster than your average American at a State Fair.

^^ THIS!!!

Most people just want an appliance now. Which...fine, I get it. I like the 86. I just wish it had a touch more hp. I don’t need 400, but 300 would be amazing!

You don’t even need to go near the limit to have more fun in a simple lightweight car. That’s part of the joy. Modern sports cars are generally boring on the street as you are totally isolated from what is going on and you can’t hit the go pedal for more than a second without hitting prison speeds.

This is a car enthusiast site, right? Has the author of this article actually driven a lightweight car without any aides past the limit?

My opinion is that modern cars are really, REALLY good....for people who don’t care about driving and consider a car an appliance. Which, to be fair, is the vast majority of the car buying public.

I think the point is, some folks feel cars are not as fun to drive as they once were. Which I agree with. And its okay to feel that way. Cars are better now in terms of safety, environmental impact etc. 100% agree. Driving a car that just had an AM/FM radio, a manual transmission and decent handling was a deeply visce…

“Old cars suck, actually”. -Jalopnik, 2024

He’s right though. As cars become more like appliances, less and less soulful cars will exist.

Bottom line, until there is an EV that is as fun to drive, practical, and inexpensive to buy as my beloved VW GTI, I don’t want one. To be fair, the number of ICE cars I’d consider buying is also extremely small.

I can see the appeal of an electric for it’s practicality. Yes they are fast, but the few times I’ve had the chance to take one out, the speed loses it’s novelty quick if that’s the only reason why you got it. Tech to me is a no brainer, but in the end for wanting something to invigorate me whenever i just want to hop…

did you comment just so you could say you own a Tesla

Acura TL?

Porsche is right but also incredibly hypocritical at the same time.

Driving anything with a giant screen in my face is the least enjoyable driving experience. Ever.

I care, because it’s no different than turning up your radio to force people outside your car to listen to your music. It’s a sad dick move. If you’re not selling ice cream turn off your lame bullshit noise.