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At least they have actual proof and are not just basing it off someone pinky swearing they are telling the truth.

South Africa is wild. There was a I was watching about it one day and was blown away by how they lived, and the things they had to do to keep themselves safe. They were pointing out how all the houses had very tall walls surrounding the homes, many times with spiked, or electrified fences above it. Some of the poorer

Not really communist as such though when they sell re-badged, dressed-up BMWs with V8s called the “President”...

This is especially impressive because this thing was designed before computer modeling and aerodynamics testing were even a known possibility. Hell, wind tunnel testing and humankind’s practical knowledge of aerodynamics (versus theoretical equations) was still in its extreme infancy back then.

Somebody with better crisis management skills would have done something different than getting his hand free and driving him to the hospital?

1969 Pontiac Grand Prix: The longest hood in the business:

I keep hoping we will collectively move past it as an industry but then GM went out and debuted its lowercase 'gm' logo to signal its commitment to EVs and I just........ sigh.

That's pretty sad. And don't call me Shirley. 

One cent saved per million units adds up to someone’s bonus check.

I raise you

I bought a Ram largely because I could get it in cool colors. I ended up finding one in Hills Green

Torch, you gonna love the blank gauges from late 1990's and 2000's Brazilian cars.

Ugh I had a hyundaiometer.  At once displaying 100% hyundais, 0% basic human dignity.

Some cars just deserve to be in wild colors and I’m sure it also helps their resale. Case in point, Chargers and Challengers.

Looks tastefully done, but..

Because no everyone wants to be Kylie Jenner

You’re mixingnew money millionaire and billionaire. Billionaires rarely ever wanna stand out. This thing is both unique, and discrete. That’s what most tend to strive for.
And the Sweptail is kiiinda tacky. I’m guessing oil money ?

My parents weren’t this rich but were very well off. The answer as to why you wouldn’t want to stand out too much is security. Your super cool flashy car won’t mean too much when some bad guys decide to kill you for your stuff. I honestly don’t think conspicuous consumption like that is worth the potential risk.

And here I am thinking I’m Mr. Big Spender because I had a sandwich artiste create a bespoke ham on 9-grain for lunch today.

... have you ever actually sat in a Rolls? They’re world’s apart from anything that’s mass produced.