So many anti-EV arguments are simply idiotic, like factoring in the R&D costs to develop an EV but not doing the same for it’s ICE equivalent (yes, there’s an R&D cost to developing a new ICE vehicle). I remember a decade ago reading a moronic screed in “Reason” that compared the TCO for a Prius vs. a Hummer H2. Among…

EVs are the perfect solution for millions upon millions of people. Even if you do not give a solitary shit about the environment (which tends to be a leading argument), the convenience factor of plugging into your house and having a full battery every morning and never stepping foot at a gas station again, the…

The idea that he was trying to do anything was laughable. They just identify wedge issues and campaign on them. Then he signs a bunch of executive orders in the first week and spends the rest of the time watching TV, golfing, Tweeting, and insulting reporters.

It’s much bigger than the Equinox. It’s significantly bigger than even the Blazer EV. I guarantee the suspension is much different, the seats are bigger and more supportive, the motors are definitely not the same, the luxury features aren’t the same...

Gotta do that too - and I don’t trust the local VW mechanics.  They’ve screwed up on far easier tasks (like mounting new tires - head slapper).

It’s going to be tragic hilarious when all the aging boomers suddenly find that DEI includes hiring protections for the elderly, workplace accommodations for the elderly and communication accommodations for the elderly (diversity, equity and inclusion is most often for age, not race). Oh, sorry, you’re too old. You…

The people that tell you that DEI is discrimination against white people are the same who will tell you that affirmative action is discrimination against white people and is reverse racism against whites. Disgruntled white people are angry that they have to compete for jobs against people who don’t look like them on…

What they really want and have is F-us money.

Gotta love it when these idiots fight, but there’s no one to root for. Reminded me of something I saw in the NYT this morning. I read that someone said of Musk: “He’s a truly evil person.” OK, sure. Then I saw that the quote came from Steve Bannon. My brain is now vapour locked.

I was a college co-op engineer at the time. I could have saved you hours of stepping through the screens one-by-one. I made a chart of all the screens and how the all connected. Back in those days the tool we used to render the graphics for each screen was only black&white. In order to to get the correct blue color…

Turns 79 next month. My EV mentioned was a Tesla which automatically made me his enemy, and the ICE is a BMW M4 Competition. He asked if the cars’ voice commands run off my “ipod”.

OK Bimmer

I wish more media outlets were like ProPublica.  They’re doing Dog’s work.

If cleaning glass with glass cleaner doesn’t fall under the category of “obvious” for all humans who can read, then I fear for this world. ;-)

Yeah, wife and I are retired, and the daughters live in the area so we get called on for grandparent duty occasionally. But growing up, the kids did stuff that either the wife (the horses) or I (the music) were interested in, and so we both were involved and supported things that didn’t feel like we were just being…

I have used these guys on an number of occasions. Excellent tickets. Always something special. I got to meet Phil Hill in Modena. Never the cheapest but they always delivered. https://www.gptours.com/tours_and_event/dutch-grand-prix/

My first F1 race was the last one held in Detroit. I drove my Mercury LN7 and we stayed outside 8 Mile. Drove into downtown thru the urban hellscape that was Detroit in 1988. Parked right outside the track. $20 for a general admission ticket and enjoyed the spectacle up close and in person. Went to Little Caesars for…

Amber? One motorcycle can’t do it all. In fact, one motorcycle of the same type can’t do it all (sportbike, tourer, cruiser, etc.). This is my garage (not including a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited) in 2023:

I admire your bracket racing skills, as well as your evil technique for turning competitors into angry bracket busters in the other lane.

Embassy Suites gives you free breakfast in the morning and free booze in the evening - if you don’t mind drinking the cheap stuff.