oh he’s dead, its just that hell rejected him so he’s got to carry on walking around like a mummified toad

Mitch really is an affront to turtles, who are just delightful creatures.

Every time someone mentions Kissinger, I google him and am shocked all over again that he’s still alive. I apparently lose that detail the second after I google it.

Jalopnik needs to pay you more so you can stay in a hostel or something. 

Tommis’ und Yanks! Tommis’ und Yanks!

That first paragraph reads like a rejected Penthouse Forum letter.

Seriously. A bunch of people who evidently hate cars but fell ass-backwards into a job at a car site, and a bona fide enthusiast as nutty as the rest of us. Bravo for this piece and the depth of the reporting inside the factory.

There’s THIS....and then there’s the rest of Jalopnik. Hard to believe this is on the same site. Thanks for the awesome posts Mr. Tracy. One of the only reasons I keep coming back.

That new maid is an absolute nightmare.

Kate does quality work; if you want to read more, check out her website A Critical Hit:

Re: John Mulaney

I appreciate the support! Would love to get a newer Volvo but it’s just out of my budget now, despite saving me so much money once I’d have it on the road  

A lot of people don’t watch TV anymore. Without the constant car commercials keeping you up to date on the models and styling, you lose that knowledge.

Poor Pandora has seen better days. The Meatbøll, her 2004 S60 predecessor which my wife took over, departed us only a couple of weeks ago in exchange for a new (to us, but still five year old) Passat. Both cars have very dear memories wrapped up in them.

Volvo S70 owner here.

Dumbest question I get: “Can I borrow your car?”

There’s lots of fun ways to answer that one. Depends on who’s asking.

I just let the awkward silence linger with a deadpan stare for a few seconds before getting in and driving off.

*my not for sale, nicely restored 68 Olds*

“Would you take $1,000 for it?”

I used to have a smart fortwo, and one day while I was getting gas, somebody came up to me--as I was pumping gas--and asked me if it was electric.