I’m definitely one of those people shouting from the rooftops about why I can’t go out and get a RAV4 EV right now but you’re right. Toyota is *always* good at playing the long game. Starting things off with the PRIME version to get people who may not consider a full EV to realize they actually can manage day to day…

Before I learned to book my car rental a year in advance, when heading back to the UK for Christmas I would often end up with one of this little vans to drive from Heathrow to Wales as they were *significantly* cheaper to rent - kinda like how everyone is renting U-Hauls in Hawaii now. I love them! They’re plenty fast…

wait the ‘Rolla really has 50hp more than this base mini? gosh what a world. 

I had no idea there even was a Ranger EV! 

I was at Hertz LAX the other week (as I often am) and was surprised at the continued number mediocre Nissans sporting Hawaii plates. I remember they had quite a few not long after the bankruptcy - and I get that they must’ve shipped them back over rather than crash the used market in Hawaii but seriously, there was…

Sorry but I have to disagree. A Corolla hatchback, in manual is basically the same price. Yes, it’s nowhere near as much fun but when you talk about value? The ‘Rolla will retain value like land in 90210. It’ll barely cost you anything to run and maintain. It has a stick (with rev matching!) and comes standard with an…

This is a total no-brainer cash cow. 1) People love Michelle Rodriguez 2) A large part of WHY people love Michelle Rodriguez is because of Letty. So far, whilst her character has had some interesting arcs, it’s always been a sideline. It would be good to develop her character - hopefully independent of the male…

it’s way too expensive for me given I’m not a truck guy but my god can we just take a moment to appreciate that interior in all its caramel glory. It’s stunning. 

I always think to myself ‘SEE - Cool quirky cars always sell! why don’t more manufacturers give us these in the US market!’ but then I remember that the Veloster N exists, the V60 exists, the Stinger exists, the Gladiator exists, the Tour X exist(ed) the SportWagen exist(ed) and nobody buys them. Not in the numbers…

The problem here is the same with the Civic Type R - in that it doesn’t really matter what the MSRP will be, dealers will still have a field day with ‘market adjustments’ We’ve seen that happen with the RAV4 Prime already. Limited supply, market demand. An easy case for profiteering. I can totally see a case of $50k+…

oh interesting! - I’m going to have to do some more research on it. I thought if it was over the 25 year rule that might get around it? - but I guess that’s just federal and not state level. I know the great People’s Republic of California loves to make their own specific rules.

hey hey! yeah I’m in LA (90042 massif!) I have failed to find decent fish and chips and I’ve tried a few places but it’s always those tiny small bits of fish and fries. IT’S NOT THE SAME! and I need my curry sauce with it too! haha. I think I’m going to have to pick up a cheeky little BMW 1 series cabrio or something…

I’m biding my time before I can import a VW Lupo GTI. I’m British but live in CA, so I still have a few years before I can pick up a 2001 example and import it legally. I need a cheap’n’cheerful euro sports hatch in my life. The problem is, as time goes on more of them rust out and disappear so in the next couple of…

It seems the main thing keeping down MPG is weight right? New cars are VERY heavy - mix of better crash protection and just more complex engineering. I feel like we went through a period in the early 2000's of really concentrating on weight reduction - aluminium frames etc but it seems to have all gone back up again.…

See, shit like this is exactly what’s stopping me spending $180,000 on a Porsche 911 GT3. Well that and y’know, not having $180k. But I digress. The thought of having to have an ‘in’ a person just to be able to spend your own money on a car you want. Ugh. I hate it when luxury gets to this level. It’s the same with…

The used market is *insane* right now. Carvana, Vroom etc are all offering me $29,500 for my 2018 Highlander, hell even Carmax is offering $28k. My lease buyout is $24k so it’s a no brainer and my lease was already relatively cheap. HOWEVER the issue is what to replace it with? New lease deals have basically…

I love that Queenie, in typical, ‘lets just get on with it’ fashion was out and about today in an X Type wagon in the same shade of green. Taking the Dorgies for walkies.

The two door mock-up version is indeed absolutely awesome. I know this is a design article but can we also just take a moment to reflect on this thing having 275hp? Hyundai could’ve probably gotten away with giving it barely 180hp and I still think it’d sell well but 275 is just craziness and I am 100% here for it.…

I know this is basically useless as a truck, but I live in a city and I usually hate trucks BUT I WANT THIS SO BAD! 275hp in a tiny truck!? THIS IS GOING TO BE AMAZING

I know this is my answer for most things and I get that it’s a bit beaten up but it’ll still outlive us all.....Toyota Matrix.