On one hand, I get where this is coming from. “I bought the tractor, so I should be able to do whatever I want with it”.

The new systems literally will NOT recognize components, unless a John Deere Representative comes out and runs their recognition USB key to unlock the tractor.

This would be like if you needed to change the brakes on your car and could only go to the dealership, because the moment you removed the wheel, the engine…

I think the problem isn’t just ‘needing a computer’. If I remember right, it’s like dealer only diagnostic tools with cars. It’s that it has to be a Deere authorized mechanic with a proprietary set of hardware that they won’t sell you, and you can’t just use any old laptop.

Yeah, here’s a quote from one of the earlier…

All three companies involved are highly respected and capable. If Tesla can build cars those three for sure can, probably much better.

Sony partnered with Magna Steyr and Bosch to make this car possible

It’s a comfortable car that can be had with a variety of HP flavors. It doesn’t always have to be about “riding on rails” handling. We’re undoubtedly heading towards an electric self driving future, so enjoy these types of cars while you can.

I’m honestly amazed that these magazines still exist. In a world that moves so much faster online, imagine calling someone about a car you saw in a print ad.

Flipping through the local newspaper classifieds 20 years ago really feels like a long time ago now.

“It’s an engineering triumph the same way that a machine that can instantly cover a corn dog in 24K rose gold would be: technically impressive, but a fundamentally stupid and useless way to shout how rich you are.”

Every day Jason finds a new and impressive way to make me incredibly proud to work with him. I adore this…

I could never understand how a lot of you think $5000 is a lot of money for a car. Thats almost pocket change in this day and age. The average price for a new car is $37k. (And no, i’m not rich or even well off, just a realist.) Yes, it has a few issues but nothing that can’t be repaired for a fraction of the cost of…

Brunei is 4,000 miles from the Middle East. 

Not to mention remote access, which is becoming more and more common.

Anyone sold/traded in a car recently that had a mobile app you could use to access the car? If you have not logged out or deleted the app, see if you can you still access it. Can you still tell where it is, lock/unlock it, roll down the windows, or…

Sales of the A4 allroad were strong enough to justify certifying the A6 allroad here, from that point getting the RS6 certified here was easier, since the RS6 drivetrain is already to be used here in two models that were definitely coming stateside.

But I’m sure you’re cool with the invisible seat belts on all of the full size seats...

They look random but there was method to it. There is a pattern to the colors. Ie, every car that has red hood has a green roof, blue front bumper, and so on.

Diesel* Electric. That first part is key. Also, fixed routes make it very easy to have the needed fuel (Diesel) available along pre-planned stops.

Not like he learned anything, but it goes to show you that the US Government stopped caring for its citizens a long time ago. Duncan is a Millenial example of his general apathy, materialism, and his disregard for self-responsibility if it doesn’t benefit him. Money/Power easily trumps ethical concerns for the…

First mover disadvantage / the Altavista curse

a brave girl who made a real difference in the world which is more than most people do. let’s be happy mike gave her a wonderful life - she lived longer than anyone thought she would - & try not to be too sad that she’s gone.  good job, bub.

“are considered desirable in the ZJ community” -In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.

The new official helicopter for the President will be an MI-24. Why do you think it was being taken in the first place?