Let’s argue that he had limited knowledge of the scheme. One engineer or programmer or team of them says to him, “Don’t worry we know how to get the TDIs through testing without it being an issue.”

Totally agree. That report made me so mad for the way it’s being portrayed in the media.

Emissions-reducing technologies “are optimized for the tested conditions and there is substantial anecdotal evidence that the cars detect when they are tested and deploy ‘cycle-beating’ techniques to reduce emissions,”

You’d be surprised just how oblivious top executive staff can be about this kind of thing. They exist to make sure particular numbers are being met, they don’t really care how most of the time, nor do they know. It’s down to the individual teams to make the measures happen.

i agree. Thats why blanket statements dont work. If i had been in a vehicle newer then 2002 it would have had curtain airbags, which would have prevented all the hyperflexing in my neck.

i am so glad my new car has them.

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No chance. No chance in hell.

F4U Corsair. Forever and always.

Nope. We’re either a sovereign country with borders to be respected, or we’re not. Irrespective of what cargo it is those subs are carrying, they’re design purpose is to defeat US Customs.

The automatic flashing headlight, typically seen on Goldwings more than anything... I get it, you want people to see you, but it’s a little too effective and crosses the line into being an annoyance for others on the road.

Not true, within the EU free travel is allowed within without a visa. Diverting from the Netherlands to Germany or Belgium (as would be the case with larger aircraft) is a non-issue. As for passengers from outside the EU, most times arrangements will and can be made by the local border authority for a temporary visa…

I can’t thank you enough for that comment. After today, it means more than I could ever say.

Parent: You snuck out of the house and got high, endangering yourself and your future. Don’t do it again.

I didn’t see bug juice mentioned. kool aid type drink in crews mess always ontap from the stirring machine.

Is it just me? I was taught to drive in NY, live in NY, have driven all matter of vehicles across the country, and i thought that gee the guy driving needs to relax and take a chill pill. All petty and minor infractions, and some of them are his being a drama queen.

You forgot the part about sitting in front of the computer, watching your traffic YouTube channel and masturbating to your own righteousness.

I don’t know whats worse - mostly minor “infractions” or people making taking the time taking, editing and uploading videos about such behavior...
I see worse drivers every day here in Germany - just play it cool and stay aware for idiots around you. No need to get all ruffled up ;)

I’m starting to feel this way, too. I just don’t get it. I’m a liberal as they come, the biggest feminist most of my friends and family know... and this is absolutely ridiculous. There is such a huge community on the internet that glorifies being a victim - and if you’re lucky enough to have not been a victim, you…

FBW systems are pretty hardened against that sort of thing. Since the 70’s we’ve been building them with the idea that they should be able to stay airborne after a high-altitude nuke detonation.

Wait wait. Fiscal stuff aside for a sec... MRAPs were obsolete since operational inception? Where did you get that gem? I’m gonna assume you weren’t there with us when we were rolling down Airport Rd (or in Kabul or a million other places) in HMMWVs without doors and open beds. I can personally think of at least six…