Wearing heavy coats into shows or anywhere where there’s no coat check or place to put your coat is definitely a major annoyance. I overheat like crazy when overdressed, too.

As a Michigan native and resident, that to me sounds like not being prepared for the weather. I’ve yet to see a winter storm in southeastern Michigan that is undriveable with the proper vehicle and tires.

Here’s a take on the percent load and torque from the industrial diesel engine world: On industrial diesel engines, the percent readout is of available power and torque at that rpm - as measured by the actual fuel consumption rate compared to the maximum fuel consumption rate.

Uh... Europe isn’t half the world?

M parallels and tuning fork wheels look great even on modern BMWs, IMHO. Alpina style radial spoked wheels look good too.

RWD snonuts?

By that logic, mid is a variation of rear and thus does not deserve its own category either.

Some cars with electric water pumps - and many BMWs in particular - have the ability to continue using the car’s heater function after shutting the car off, if the engine is warmed up.

Actually, aside from the tiny nav screen I think it looks great.

I was waiting for it to break down...

The correct answer is electro.

That ad is great! It captures the optimistic futurism of the ‘60s - with the space race, beginnings of jet travel, etc. - in such a charming way.

I want a tiny hot hatch so much right now!

Dear Jason Torchinsky,

You mean “objects”; not “object’s.” Apostrophes are for indicating possession, not pluralisation. Even initialisms should not use apostrophes when pluralising unless confusion would result.

I figured it would be David Tracy posting this - but I guess he had his head too far up the guts of a Jeep to see the flash!

I hate to be a buzzkill, but am I the only one that absolutely detests the “giant highly cambered wheels with ridiculously low profile tires” style that current automotive designer culture dictates must be used for these drawings? It’s hideous.

That was the worst ad I have ever seen. Bar none.

Anthracite Nightsoil and Alabaster Expulsion are genius, Jason.

I’m speechless.