Very true. The criminal RICO came into favor for prosecuting potentially corrupt politicians. Vincent “Buddy” Cianci of Providence, RI famously was taken down by RICO charges in Operation Plunder Dome. It was just assumed that Buddy was corrupt, but he was still largely beloved in the state and thought to be only…

How about the David McWilliams Podcast? Economics in fun and easy to digest podcast format. Lots of interesting guests and good topics: https://play.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast

I disagree that they add nothing to the equation. First, not all people buy on internet research alone. They like to see the cars and actually drive them. It’s pretty convenient that I have many places in my local area to do that. I have to drive over an hour to get that experience with a Tesla.

It's also good for the customer that big OEMs don't work this rapidly. I can't imagine how bad the QA is on that software that Tesla pivoted to. 

I’m not sure Rivian or even Tesla are the examples you think they are. They have none of the scale of existing Oems, even in the face of parts shortages. 

Cool thanks, that’s at least something to go by.

Do we know their readership is down? 

True. I wonder if it’s a pivot back to custom factory orders through the dealer, but maybe with less customization? A friend’s father once bought a Ford ranger and picked it up in Detroit. Bought it through a dealer but they let him take delivery to avoid transport fees. I’d never heard of that before. At least when…

Might have dodged a bullet honestly. Imagine getting a Rivian that you rely serviced if something goes wrong. Let the deep pockets early adopters help them iron out the wrinkles in their whole business model.

Getting in line has been a thing for a long time, though mostly through dealers. I have family members that get in line for some rare Corvette or Mustang trim the minute word drops on Road & Track (or whatever). Big dealers get certain allotments, so being loyal has it’s benefits. What might be different is that it’s…

Good luck to her, hope she finds something reliable and reasonable.

Spot on. We need to make it far more possible to get by without a car. More busses, trains, and bike lanes please!

I’d like to buy a BEV, but with supplies what they are the prices are super high and not worth it. 

Seems like a goodish sedan, go Kia! I’d also ask, how is the top tier trim with the class roof potentially cheaper than the top trim of the Mazda 3 hatch? 

Jesus. Sorry to hear that.

Agreed, the price point is outrageously high for me to try this alternative. Now add in dry ice overnight shipping and what exactly are we accomplishing with this meat substitute?

Agreed, the price point is outrageously high for me to try this alternative. Now add in dry ice overnight shipping and what exactly are we accomplishing with this meat substitute?

It’s not really about preserving jobs, it’s really about equitably redistributing the productivity gains of automation. Instead you have a host of rentiers inserting themselves as middlemen into every single stream of the economy and requiring you to pay to work for it. David Graeber captured well the inherent…

Very helpful, thanks! Sadly the dealership I’m supposed to take delivery at won’t do the paperwork as VW hasn’t confirmed them as the pick up spot. I think it’s an IT hell loop as the dealership I initially reserved with was purchased by the current owning group (NuCar) after I made the reservation, but VW corporate…

I’m confused about the impact of the law and am seeing lots of conflicting advice. I have an ID.4 reserved and VAG sent out an email late Friday night basically encouraging people to enter into binding sales agreements before Biden signs the IRA law that Congress has now passed. But the article here suggests that I…