As does increasing the price of every new generation; helps to protect the value of the previous generation.

If we always just did what was cheapest and easiest our whole world would already be environmentally fucked. 

Don’t forget that you will be towing a 5,000 lb load on that trip from Miami to Seattle.

I agree, PHEV is the solution for most of the “I take a road trip once in a while, but only have a short daily commute” people. The problem I see with PHEVs is often price positioning, and you really have to do the math compared to a normal hybrid. Sometimes what you pay extra to get the PHEV works out to a decade of…

So pretty much avoid Kia and Audi at this point.

I agree that the Italian brands seem to be struggling the most within the group, and should probably retreat from the North American market. In the EU they can keep Fiat and Alfa; but I would be looking for a buyer for Maserati and use that cash to invest in an all new Alfa line up. I would make Lancia a special model…

I think even at least one of the French brands should go. I don’t see the point of keeping Citroen, DS, and Peugeot; who all make different versions of the same car at this point. I’d say keep Peugeot as the main brand, make a model named Citroen, and make “DS” the luxury trim level across the line up.

The bosses expect the younger people to follow that example of “marketing themselves” with material things because it validates the boss’s own feelings and choices. Not saying people shouldn’t dress appropriately or the occasion, but the emphasis on particular brands or possessions is quite frankly a bit silly.

From personal experience, I can say that acutely confronting and accepting your own mortality does change you. Hold on to that feeling, because it’s real.

I’d argue that he probably doesn’t need to be spending money on anything else right now, not even a used Corolla. Jason should focus on meeting his financial obligations (rent, bills, etc) and paying down his existing debt.

When people say that they need material things like a car to boost their “image”, what they are really talking about is their own perception of themselves. It’s not really about how other people actually feel about them, it’s about how they think other people feel about them. It’s ultimately about self worth. 

A6 is indeed the sweet spot in the lineup and a more mature choice. 

My feeling about buying “toys” is that you should be able to afford the toy outright without needing a loan. Not saying you should ultimately buy it that way, but you should be able to endure that financial impact; everyone should evaluate their own financial situation, what interest rates are, and what other…

Good understated option. 

Well over the budget to buy new, not sure what used prices look like. But agreed, Cadillac is a great option. 

This is actually a really good suggestion. My mind went to Cadillac too for the more sporty option, because they make the best handling sport sedans at the moment (yeah BMW, I said it).

The TLX Type S looks a lot more sporty than it actually drives unfortunately. If I wanted something that was actually sporty I would look elsewhere. 

Looks a little like a reworked Daytona SP3 to my eye. I suspect it very likely shares some underlying components.

Aren’t they just parking them in abandoned stadium and mall parking lots? Is Tesla counting cars that it has shipped to service centers as “delivered”?

That’s kind of a head scratcher isn’t it? The Hummer EV is essentially the vehicle that the Cybertruck purports to be; it costs about the same, and it has the same “look at me” aesthetic. You would think that people buying Cybertrucks would be lining up for the Hummer, but here we are…