I don’t understand any of this either. It’s like using stock apps is uncool and alternatives must be used instead.

Oh man... I’m so sad now.

Dear Jalopnik,

They wouldn’t allow free refills if it hurt their bottom line.

Yeah, it looks fine.  Handsome, almost.  It’ll sell well for everyone who doesn’t want an Escalade.

They’ll send him straight to Maxima security prison, no Altima-tives.

WHO WANTS CHOWDA?!

Blue Moon is good stuff.

Three words: Lifetime transmission fluid.

Sweet, thanks for the info! I’m screenshotting your comment for later.

That moonshine drinking contest from Parks and Rec in fruit form.

I tried Monster once, and it made me barf.  I like Red Bull, though I had to acquire the taste of it.

You and I are a lot alike.  Thanks for sharing your story, and I’m so sorry for your loss.

Can confirm. Multi-hour long drives were a reliable way for me to clear my head when nasty thoughts used to creep in. No hooning, just introspective cruising. Maybe music, maybe just windows down and engine noise.

Tangentially related question: I’m going to my first (ever, I know, bad Jalop) race, the IMSA Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock in July. Any spectator veteran tips for me?

Building plastic model kits was my childhood hobby.  I wish I had time for that now.

BMW, hire this man as a consultant to reign in your stupid designers, now!

Yup, Westbrook has the right answer.

Long Island.  Utility companies stopped giving a crap about fixing the roads after they tore them up a long time ago.

In theory, it makes sense. We collectively pay for public roads, and the more you use them, the more fuel you need, so the more you contribute to road repair.