Some societies are different than others. In Ireland, if you grab a seat at the bar by yourself, that's an invitation for someone to join you. People like to be inclusive - especially when they're attractive. Having a set of seats that tell others, "I'm just here to eat and maybe read something" is a great idea.

The ad shows the car looking much as did the one in the movie, with the same red paint and plus-size alloys. The seller also claims that the seats have been lowered to accommodate filming. That’s a bit of an eyebrow raiser as, if you’ve ever sat in an MX5 you’ll know that the stock distance between your butt and the…

Early model Miata prices have bottomed out. A well-sorted Gen1 (aka "NA") Miatas will sell for that price - but that means the car has to be damn near mint condition.

Totally stealing this GIF.

You gotta love a Wisconsinite who sees what he wants, decides he doesn't want to pay for it so he builds one from scratch. My hat's off to this guy. And that guy who made his own Lamborghini Countach. I wish I knew how to weld.

I honestly don't think this guy was paying attention to what was down the road. Based on the angle of his helmet, the Camaro remains at the very top of the frame until near the end when his head tilts up - probably with a look of panic and target fixation. I can't say what his eyes were looking at prior to the…

I still disagree with you on the satire thing, but on this...

Sarge, I'm sure the kid thought the same thing - "Worth it!". I'm willing to bet he was relying on the TV station's producers to see the list and just KNOW it was fake. I know I would have. Is it racist? Yeah - a little in the vein of "the Flyday special is flied lice". Satire? Absolutely not. Satire is holding…

The Bard of Avon said it best in Hamlet.

I like bold styling, but a car's grille should never remind me of this:

We're in an era where multi-role fighters makes more economical sense than specialized aircraft for each military branch. If we can phase out older platforms and focus on a single weapons delivery system, maintenance costs should drop in the long run. There are some specialized aircraft that must continue to be…

It seems that Honda has lost their way a bit in the North American market. Take a look at their luxury brand. I bought a loaded 2005 Acura TL because it was an irresistible bargain against its competition. As an everyday commuting sports sedan, it ticked all my check boxes - quality, reliability, fun (enough) to…

I agree with that sentiment, but at the same time the Crossfire looks, as Jeremy Clarkson once said, like a dog taking a dump. That sloping rear line anding so abruptly was enough to make people look elsewhere. Thank goodness it didn't influence other designs. Then there are styling cues that are widely adopted…

Everyone has something bad to say about their public transport system, but I have to say I'm glad Chicago didn't make the list. We have our problems. Some bus lines are overcrowded and the city adopted articulated busses to reduce the number of drivers needed to cover routes. Between the bendy busses and bike…

There is definitely a project Corvette in my future - a properly sorted, murdered out hoonmobile with an engine blessed by the good folks at Lingenfelter Performance.

Two things come to mind:

Here's another thought: No Fly List. People can be assholes if they want to be. That doesn't mean we have to suffer them gladly.

You are correct. One downstate politician recommended divesting Cook County (where Chicago sits) into becoming its own state because Chicago doesn't comport with their "downstate values". This cracked me the hell up because Cook County provides literally 1/3 of the Illinois' operating budget. When Chris Noth's…

I drive in Illinois all the time, largely because I've lived here for the past 15 years. I've never seen anything like this. Stating that Illinois as a state loaded with racist lunatics because of this one guy is painting with a very broad brush. We all like to make fun of Florida and the whackaloons who make the…

I'm not troubled by hybrid or electric cars. It's entirely likely that I will buy one for my next car. I love having the latest stuff, but there is a cost to having a car laden with mechanical technology - they still break and they haven't gotten any cheaper to fix. Ask any BMW owner about routine maintenance and…