God, yes. It’s so ugly. I currently have three generations of Grand Cherokee, so I’m fan-adjacent, but this is a huge styling fail. All of my actual appliances, even the red Samsung washer and dryer, are much more attractively designed than this battleship.

I know, right? Reportage!

First item on list is a giveaway. Clearly a test sample for next-gen FuelShark

And a few remaining interesting, professional writers (shout out to Rob, one or two others)

Well played

Thanks; was just looking for a picture of this to submit. Or the ‘86 RX-7 I drove back then.

Don’t know because I bought it used and loved it. Also had a ‘97 Cherokee with a 4.0l and would buy another one of these if they still made them.

No, weeks!   https://thehill.com/homenews/wire/3577776-flying-car-could-be-weeks-away-from-takeoff/

True. I ran manufacturing companies in China for decades. I can’t count the times I’ve seen Chinese/Foreign joint venture factories end up with contracts broken, IP stolen, and foreign partners kicked to the curb. Happens with companies big and small; China’s much admired high-speed trains were developed together with…

I had a 1986 Jeep Cherokee with that well known ‘bulletproof’ 4.0l engine. It was a good motor.

I had a couple of ‘70s LTDs and am a fan. If this was a ‘71, I’d buy it. Still, NP, just not for me.

Hi, Steve. I comment here sometimes to complain and/or be funny. I’ve mostly kept quiet about the increasingly shoddy writing herein. This article was very well written and interesting. A hat tip to you, sir. You’ve got the skills.

Agreed. I have a GC Summit with the Hemi, and it’s plenty lux, fun to drive, and beachable.

From the picture, I was sure the solution was going to be having the Jaws of Life included in the trunk of every car. Was wrong; didn’t even make the list.

Actually, I was guessing problems with the made in China mufflers for noise and/or emissions issues. I’ve been to some of the motorcycle muffler factories in China, and wouldn’t be shocked to find some problems.

Why ironically?

Hi, Zach. This was a surprisingly fun, interesting, and well-written article. When did you start writing here? Thank you.

In that case, I could’ve done it, too. (still in greys after years and years)

Had one of these as a company car while running a factory in China (sans suspercharger). Van was practically indestructible. One time, we got stuck in a flooded traffic tunnel during a rainstorm and it died for a bit. When the water eventually went down, it started right up and never had another problem. Used it to…

I like the idea, but not the execution. I’ve had a couple of high-powered land barges and I’m in Portland, so I’m tempted to test drive it even though I have no intention of buying it....