Bingo. The EU-spec 4xe uses the same battery as the US-spec vehicle. It’s a difference in testing cycles.

This thing has a best-in-class roof strength-to-weight ratio of 6.39 according to the IIHS. It can withstand 21,970 lbs of peak force before the roof exceeds five inches of crush. 

The importance difference here is that BlueCruise uses a camera to monitor the driver’s eyes to make sure the driver is paying attention. Autopilot has no such driver monitoring.

How’s the brake feel? Does it blend in regen and friction braking well? Is it easy to come to a smooth stop? Does the brake pedal feel natural? I’ve heard reports that the brake pedal feels soft, which seems to be a VAG thing for the longest time.

Same, I see these i3s all over Civic Center. It seems LAPD can’t be bothered to walk or take transit to go a few blocks in Downtown LA, unlike us pleebs. So they hop in a car to go 2,000 feet and park on red curbs with their “CA EXEMPT” plates.

The quoted 23kW output in ECO mode translates to 31 horsepower, while the maximum output of 33kW translates to 44 horsepower. This thing will be slower than even the Bollore BlueCar, although I guess such a low motor output helps with range.

Funny you include a screenshot of Ford’s current lineup. It’s absolutely ancient. This is when all the current vehicle were launched (model year, not calendar year), minor facelifts aside:

People can leave for work earlier, take a different mode, or choose a different route. There’s always a degree of discretion in tripmaking, but without pricing, people will do whatever is most convenient for them individually, which creates havoc collectively (peak-hour congestion). It’s a perfect example of tragedy…

People also need places to live. The high cost of housing is correlated with the shortage of housing supply. Banning more housing will do nothing but exacerbate the housing affordability crisis in cities like LA and NY. YIMBY!

Here’s the title of their February 2019 blog announcement: “$35,000 Tesla Model 3 Available Now.”

The NIMBY concern is that they’re parked illegally and blocking sidewalks.

The bigger story here is that the G70 just rolled out and isn’t available in major markets. I’m in Southern California, where there are 20+ BMW dealers, and according to Autotrader there are zero (0) G70 sedans within 200 miles of me.

The photo of the orange car is of a Jetta. They have different front ends, but apparently nobody notices. 

The $45,000 mid-range Model 3 will be delivered in 6-10 weeks. It’s the $35,000 standard range Model 3 that will be delivered in 4-6 months. Important difference.

The models available in the US are actually the xDrive40i and xDrive50i. There’s a M40i variant available on the X3, but not this new X5.

“The steering ratio for the E-Tron, is listed as 15.9:1 which deviated from the 15.8:1 ratio on most of Audi’s SUVs, but makes it a match for the ratio used in passenger cars such as the A4 and A5. That way, it should offer a more car-like steering experience.”

My parents had a 2000 528i sedan, and this was the VHS that came with the car. As a 10-year-old, I watched it pretty religiously.

Is it really that much worse than a MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4? Or a BMWX5xDrive40eiPerformanceSAVMSport?

So $30,000 out-the-door for a used 2015. Judging by what 2012 models go for currently, it’ll be worth $17,500 after three years, or $347/month in depreciation alone. I’d rather find a great lease deal for about the same price and not worry about out-of-warranty repairs:

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2016/5/21/lease-a-lo…

Well, as it turns out, you can get super cheap lease deals on Genesis. People are reporting leasing demo cars for $229/month, $0 drive-off including all taxes and fees, and non-demo cars for a little bit more: