The author is extremely non-representative of the population (though probably a lot closer to typical of Jalopnik readers). The story started with driveway resurrection of an electrically inop car, after all. There is a fair bit of troubleshooting ability and make/era- specific knowledge both explicit and…

Thank you. Thank you.

"Science popularizer" is a more important job title than many actual scientists want to admit.

Wow! This is my favorite one yet! Those wheels look leaps and bounds better and the Dinan goodies were a good extra.

Yeah, I wasn't walking right until I woke up today.

That kid's got it great. She looks pretty badass in her sunglasses, too.

Know what would calm these guys down? A little booze and trim. Goes a long way to mellow you out and give you something to stay alive for.

The power point is obviously meant to prevent employees from creating discoverable records that an opponent in a lawsuit could use, and the presence of exaggerated, emotional, hyperbolic language in such records could be taken out of context and used against the company. Now, lets get to the definition of "ironic." …

Everyone forgets that the California was the last gated shifter Ferrari.

I do branding and marketing for a living. I would like to know how they determine that zero recruits were brought on board from the efforts involved in NASCAR. As far as I know, when someone enlists, or signs up, they are not asked "and how did you hear about us?"

If they aren't providing a detailed list with insights…

Just too many good used cars that are way more entertaining for way less cash.

Are they really selling all that well? Last month they sold 15** CLA's, and 50** C-Class.

The CLA250 seems to be almost purpose-built for consumption by low 6-figure, suburban Long Island/New Jersey fathers to give their 17 year old daughters so that they need not be seen parking a Toyota or VW in the high school lot.

Its far from a "nice civic" but to a certain extent you are paying for the badge.

While this is a different model, the brakes on some Volvo trucks appear to be simply amazing. There are many points in this video where it seems as though it is far too late to apply the brakes but then somehow brings it's impressive bulk to a halt.

Awesome story man!!! I love it!!

Did you mention a lack of "bro-ness" and then post a lowered Infinity with white lipped wheels that match the paint job?

Once again, REDDIT IS ON THE CASE!!!

Kids still love Lamborghinis? There may be hope for the future after all. Also, great to see a kid's birthday wish come true. I didn't get to ride in or drive one until I was 32 but then my grades were not as good as Jacob's.