Cool, I was wondering where those new articles on Deadspin were coming from.

Why swap a Toyota V8 in to a BMW?

who later badged their engines as Mercedes when Penske’s previous engine sponsor, GM, backed out of the deal

I wouldn’t mind seeing the NHRA implement a Top “Fuel” EV class. I mean, that’s electric’s big performance feather in their cap, right? Instant acceleration?

This. I have an E55 and you can’t really open it up on public roads. And that’s minivan fast by today’s standards.

I can’t believe I had to scroll this far to see a Nissan penalty box nominated. I was going to nominated a Versa:

The current Tacoma, sadly:

It’s a squircle!

Hard to get worse

Let’s see - in my garage in Maine I have a 230hp BMW wagon, a 190hp Land Rover Disco I, and an 80hp Triumph Spitfire. That’s 500hp! Cost me about $50K all together

I don’t disagree with that though.

Whilst I agree with the sentiment that this decision is likely backed by the need to continue generating good business prospects with China, the hypocrisy from some people here is astounding.

I ‘member

Meh. Somebody will stick one in

why speculate? Ford’s got you covered. from there press release:

Finally, a truck that can haul around your mom.

Budapest, 1956 [colorized]

Right, because she got the 1.5L.