Doesn’t really matter as much as you think. For every CO2 molecule added to the atmosphere, it has half the warming effect of the molecule before it. CO2 stopped having a large effect on the atmosphere’s heat retaining capability around 300 ppm. Something else has to occur for anything “alarmist” to happen. And it’s…

The earth has never once had a “stable climate”. It’s forever changing. Hope they’re ready to lose.

Anyone looking for more proof that the public schools are failing our children, look no further.

Of course but it’s not a straight comparison like other goods are. A 1990 Civic had 80 hp and manual everything. Meanwhile today the price is similar (AFI) but you get LOTS more power and standard features. We’re not seeing that with the Supra, so....

Yeah I get that, except the 1990 325ix had maybe 180 hp, and the 340xdrive has 300-330 (can’t remember). Meanwhile the new Supra isn’t going to have anywhere near double the power of the MKIV.

Inflation adjustment for cars is and always has been bullshit. Even more so if you ignore the economics of mid 90s Japan. In 1994 a Corvette cost $35,000. Today it’s $55,000...OMG how do they do it????

One would hope that an online auto journalist would avoid the “adjusted for inflation” BS argument. The logic doesn’t apply. Do you also make this argument about computers as well?

As someone that loves loud screaming engines, the current engines suck. And the focus on fuel consumption bores me as well. Bring back refueling, and to hell with monitoring fuel consumption.

is it really that difficult for you to avoid the internet...ON THE WEEKEND?

Clear hood is gimmicky, but it backs it up.

Since when is the 2009 ZR1 stupid? Superior on track to every C7 to follow it, except for the new ZR1.

The 22B is an amazing car, and stands to highlight how pathetic Subaru’s motorsports/enthusiast side is these days. Never has the brand been more popular, more profitable...and cared less about enthusiasts and motorsports. Incredible.

Another article hinting at the US falling behind. Naturally no mention of the dozens of NEW coal plants coming online in China. And the US gets no credit for reducing it’s CO2 emissions, because it’s doing so via increased natural gas consumption. You would think the net end result is more important, no? Or would it…

Can’t wait to see how Porsche does in Formula E!

On the flip side I also know friends that bought sports cars with manual transmissions...when they didn’t even know how to drive manual transmissions.

Leave car standards alone, but tighten the noose on light duty “trucks”. That would have a far greater impact on the nation’s oil consumption.

A lot of that comes down to what dealerships keep in stock. In most cases, mostly autos. If you look at sports/sporty cars that are ONLY available with manual transmissions, in most cases their sales seem just fine.

Mine performs on road courses just fine without an LSD.

That’s only an issue if you use R-comp tires or add aftermarket aero to significantly increase your cornering speeds.

Actually most sports cars are purchased by people that enjoy having fun with their cars. Very few people care if a car hits 60 in 3.5 seconds instead of 4.0. Especially those of us that take ours to race tracks.