This is probably a mistake.

The discussion concerns what Hollywood does and does not consider a story worth telling. When the vast majority are white stories -not all of them thrilling- told by white voices, yes I do think it matters that this isn’t.

Because the bar for white people and their accomplishments is so high.

Sometimes categorization involves imperfect compromise to make order out of a chaotic world. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I think the key word here is “chain.” These are franchised food and beverage vendors.

But this looks awful and cheap? It looks like something from the late 90s from the rear.

Or Clarity.

It has a kind of junior QX80 look about it, even if none of the individual styling elements are particularly similar. I like that Hyundai is starting to develop a distinct design language.

This is not an argument for or against Toyota styling, but XC90 and XC60 is not nearly as differentiated as, say, the extent to which Toyota differentiates Prius and Camry, despite these two also sharing a modular architecture.

They’re both SPA platform cars with pretty clear similarities. In my view. Even when there isn’t direct parts sharing (and there’s tons of that), the overarching themes are pretty self-evidently related:

If the configurator is anything to go by, the LX is available as a two row vehicle, too.

Yes, but that’s the thing. Volvo is a company making big claims about its electrification plans, and so far the only hybrid they offered was a ridiculous 400hp system.

That’s more fuel efficient in comparison to a comparable larger displacement NA motor. (Or so goes the theory.) Not in comparison to the same engine without forced injection.

They’re ridiculous, yes. Why does a plug in hybrid need a twin charged motor? They sap efficiency and these things are hardly engaging to drive.

Yes, we all know “I love diesel, manual wagons” tends not to go down well around here lol.

The V60 looks so much better than the V90 and it’s not just that its hatch is more vertical. Lots of V90 styling flourishes seem unresolved in the effort to convey restraint.

shift bae

So why are they (reportedly) panicking about a diesel ban again?

My scrawny ass would probably be snug as a bug lol. But yes, it is probably better suited for its native market / people. Or alternatively, as a four seater.

I don’t think it’s the balls; it’s the perks. Why would any of them give up their tax payer funded first class travel and European vacays?