I see what you’re saying, but I’m not sure that I can see how it diminishes the results of the study itself. What I think that I’m reading is that you’re surmising that the BMW might have worse emissions under WOT conditions (for example), since the study’s data is an average of whatever loop that the vehicle was…

Right, but did you look at the standard deviation between runs (and I believe that it was only 2 runs per car)? Very little deviation, so being averaged doesn’t really diminish the point that I was making.

Did you read the study? Your statement is misleading and only true if measuring all pollutants other than NOx.

I’ve never heard this claim before today.

Well, technically, VW did sell the first turbocharged direct injection diesel passenger car in the US.

Similar analogy: It’s not that you’re not dead, it’s just that you haven’t died yet.

Stay classy.

You are actually doing what you’re accusing me of right now. In my previous post, I acknowledged what you wrote about Clarkson going to Tymon’s house to personally apologize. It would appear that it’s again you who is not reading what others are writing. I will paste that part of my response for you below so you don’t…

Fucking Washingtonians (shut up, I was born here, and am unusually qualified to make such a remark).

Ground clearance is good for making it through snowbanks and deep unplowed/unpacked roads. However, on snowpack, I’d prefer lower a lower center of gravity for sure.

My answer is the Toyota Yaris. Even the advertising campaign was a nod to IDGAF buyers. It’s a car, and that’s all it is. It’s neither flashy nor impressive. It doesn’t have any features that make it especially enticing. It gets you from point A to point B, inexpensively and reliably.

Aww Doug! I fully retract my semi-rebuke for your video of the Aston’s performance in the snow with summer tires.

I’m not your buddy, friend.

He said exactly what he wanted from Clarkson, and it didn’t involve hanging from a cross. Have you actually read any posts in this thread or did you stop at the third word and punch out your reaction?

Do you think that bespoke floor mats could be less expensive even if they are made from rich Corinthian leather?

In all fairness, the early Audi Quattros had a knob/button to lock the center/rear diff (depending on the revision). It was pretty awesome. There were a number of issues, though. Most Audi buyers just didn’t care. Also, Audi has automated much of this by using the ABS system to slow a spinning wheel and try to send…

Sure, if they can find a dealer willing to sell their allotment of a limited production car you can. I was not able to find a Golf R through Costco. I had to pick up the phone and find dealers willing to negotiate on price and not add any market adjustments. It took some time and driving around, but with some work, I…

Another photo courtesy of the Facebook group V.I.S.I.T. (Vehicles I Saw In Traffic):

It can only achieve full Buckaroo Banzi mode if it was purchased with the optional Oscillation Overthruster. Most buyers overlook this option.

This meme is appropriate for anything having to do with the US and Russia :)