So why was slavery stated explicitly as the reason in the declaration of secession? Slavery was the engine that powered the southern economy. And before you go there, just because not everyone owned slaves does not mean that they did not live in an economy that had slavery as essential to its success.

His name comes from, “I pity the fool who tries to race against me.”

The original HSR (bottom pic) is one of my all-time favorite designs. The later versions were a styling disappointment.

Keyser Söze is laughing somewhere.

Not really, many current 2.5s still check in at that power, and that is with direct inhection. i6 doesn’t inherently give you more power, and it's less torquey. It’s just that they tend to be tuned higher for their target market.

Add 500cc and it’s a deal! One of the nicest sounding cars, beautiful looks, ride and handling. I have a Z4 and I regret not getting a 330ci.

I’d do it.

What’s a Miata with a real engine? An E85 BMW Z4. But just as you said, the reality doesn’t match the promise. It’s not a bad car, just nowhere near as good as it should be. BTW, decently specced OG BMW Z4 is dirt cheap these days.

It is interesting that he prefers to draw with a Bic Biro, rather than a pencil or some fancy graphics pen. It’s always been my preference. Because great designers think alike.

I’m starting a “Bring Bangle Back” gofundme for BMW.

Kudos to the skid steer operator, that was a far gentler drop than could have been expected.

Except that we want to mow our lawns as slow as possible now.

Considering that we've just come out from several months underground, I can understand the mole rat affinity.

You've been in quarantine for too long.

During pitstops the driver should step away from the car, and only one mechanic near it at a time for each wheel, in order to maintain safe social distancing.

What is the meaning of life? Moar pwr!!

As stated in the last sentence of my comment.

True, however excess was not their calling card. One was a military vehicle and the other was a serious off-roader. I feel that the brand can easily transition to a different identity other than off-roading. It has been done before.

I disagree. I’d say the H2 was the only Hummer considered excessive. It was a bold brand, and it could easily pivot to a statement electric car that presents a bold futuristic image.

I proposed this a few years back - The ideal brand is Hummer. They could have re imagined themselves as a bleeding-edge electric tech company, such as Farady with better management. Instead they are back to excess, only in an electrified way.