I think the "skill and strength" part of the definition says it all.

Seemed like the finishing order was based on HP.

Because 74hp + 1996lbs = 48mpg.

Sure manufacturers are going to give their car every advantage BUT at the end of the day they will have their final time that they can longer improve without building a different car. If the arms race is happening, they're probably not leaving anything on the table. Maybe this is a true form of motorsport where you…

Sounds like they were on a GPS approach which ironically can be bad for situational awareness. Especially compared to an ILS.

This is such a weird car. Every time I see one I think 'Lexus made a mistake, this won't last long'. I feel sorry for the buyers when I see it. The RXs are good looking cars, this thing is fug.

Awesome. Here's a question though, would you want a video game visual to look like a video of a lap around a track or for it to actually look like your looking out the window. There's a difference since video doesn't always represent a true to life view. It's also interesting that Greatness Awaits is a Playstation…

I'm saving judgment until I see other colors. I thought the hatch was the only way to go until today when I saw a '13 or '14 model from the rear today. It looked pretty decent. I'm also waiting until there's some driving impressions out. No substitute for a test drive but it'll be good to get some feedback. The…

This guy is so nerdy he solved for camel-toe.

It might be something I've seen on Lifehacker, but it's worth repeating, the secret to happiness does seem to be appreciation.

Tesla? No wait. Aston Martin? No. Ferrari? WTF is this? It's ok but it looks like too much of a mash-up.

My original launch Sixaxis and other DS3s are still going strong after years of abuse and this is after the next generation has come out so that's really not an issue.

YEEEEEEES! Another Venza!!!!

WRXFTW.

Next you'll be saying that small cars suck because they don't have the ground clearance to get over berms at 60mph...

I suppose clapping in general is funny. Animals smashing their hands together to make a noise to show approval. If we were butt-naked we could probably accomplish the same by slapping our asses. Bravo, good sir!

I think it's more like 'let's watch as the first one is sold, which means it's available for everyone, huzah!' Or 'we're happy for him let's applaud'. Or 'this is a 'historic' moment, everyone watch'. People get confused about who/what the applause is for.

Right now you can buy 4 Eneloops with a charger for $20, recharging 100 AAs in a month costs $3.80 if your electricity is $.12/kWh, the cheapest I could find 100 alkalines was $35. You're welcome.

Looks like you have to get a into the Premo or Ltd models for the CVT. I guess if it's working out in the Forester XT it can work here. But yeah the take away is the the MT is a 6! Can you reprogram CVTs to hold peak power like a constant speed prop on an airplane and not "shift"?

More of the same. Which is GREAT!