Yup – was about to note that myself. Vin’s ego is too big for him to admit Dwayne’s six inches taller than him, so the films’ directors either use camera tricks to obfuscate the differential (e.g. having him stand well behind Vin in shots at a distance) or, in the case of this Brazil-set scene, presumably having Vin…

I was surprised by that part of Vin’s post as well, since up until this point he’s maintained that the 11th movie would be the finale. That said: yes, Universal (the studio) has already announced plans for multiple future spinoffs, including a second “Hobbs & Shaw” movie – which IIRC The Rock has already signed on for…

Even if you’re not personally a fan of The Actor Formerly Known As The Rock, that’s definitely not the case in general, considering he’s quite literally one of the highest-paid and best-known actors on the planet today (and the one with the largest Instagram following).

Since the border is essentially closed to non-essential travel, you would need to hire an auto transporter (at least $1500 unless you live right on the border) and a customs broker ($350) to get the car across.

Agreed about the stupidity of how most Wranglers are outfitted – there’s one in my apartment building’s garage with the “snorkel” feature – but OTOH they still command solid resale values. Similar story with vehicles like Mini Coopers or even the discontinued FJ Cruiser, which now resells in many cases for more than…

I’d vote for any 3- series BMW absent an internal “E” badge (basically anything made after 2010), as well as all 4-series models. The F30 line was the first where they switched to the electric-steering systems they still haven’t perfected – a colossal problem for a vehicle (formerly) renowned for its handling. Along…

Used-car prices are still absurdly high, but yes, the 911 has outstanding resale value even during normal times (with the lone exception of the 996, given its excessively shared parts with the Boxster/Cayman at the time).

Porsches are “fugly”? Seriously?? I know looks are subjective – and I’d concur re: at least a few models, e.g. the stupid Cayenne “fastback” – but the 911 is an automotive icon for good reason.

Still so weird with Iris being in only a single scene across two episodes – the first of which centered around her own possible pregnancy reveal! The writers did a solid job of scripting around Iris’s absence, but it was still odd. (OTOH this is also a show that purposely had Joe simply “disappear” for half a season…

Us Weekly’s little birds report that America’s most over-the-top, possibly-fake, and definitely-disgusting couple have been riding out the duration of quarantine on Blake’s ranch in Oklahoma. This has been taxing on both of them, which is understandable, since their relationship makes no sense and also, is maybe fake?

Interesting – my ‘03 E46 only had a CD player (a single one at that, but still). Definitely no antiquated cassettes, and I was very glad it didn’t come with a nav system that is nearly as obsolete (circa 2020, that is).

Not sure if I’d classify anything with 193K miles as being in “reasonably good condition,” at least without knowing its complete service history (emphasis on complete, e.g. everything done since the car was first sold new).

I parted ways a while back with my ‘03 E46. It was still cherry when I bought it back in 2012 (only 35,000 miles), but over the course of the next four years – which, to be clear, only involved driving another 25K miles or so – my total cumulative maintenance & repair bill was nearly $14,000. And that was without any…

As it so happens, I’ve owned both an E39 540i (w/automatic) – bought new – as well as a 2003 E46 330i (w/stick & bought eight years ago w/40K miles on the odometer). CRACK PIPE FOR DAYS.

1. It’s a Granada, not a Monarch. You can tell by the center placement of the fuel cap. (It’s the same spot on current Mustangs where there’s a faux cap mimicking the ‘60s original.)

This possibility is roughly as likely as Trump winning the California vote next year. Uber & Lyft have over 100,000 drivers in L.A. County alone. Tesla sold less than 200,000 vehicles last year in the entire U.S. (And let’s be honest: no one else will be producing EVs at a non-batshit-crazy price point until well into…

It will force Uber/Lyft into owning the capital stock, hiring drivers, and becoming a conventional government partnered taxi company.

I agree, but how many vehicles circulating on the street aimlessly are rideshare drivers waiting to get a ride?

I’d go even further: it walks back most of the plot of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi.” Why the fuck was Luke positioned as the last Jedi - and thus the only person who could save the galaxy - if Leia was a “closeted” Jedi master the entire time? And why did Rey need to find and train with him if Leia knew…

“Hi, BMW? Yeah, I just found y’all a new chief designer. No, not Bangle, you dummkopfs! No, I don’t think he’s an engineer, but considering he slapped together a better-looking ride than your ugly-ass Concept 4 in roughly 22 minutes, I encourage you to hire him yesterday. Oh, and y’all may as well go ahead and fire…