It’s *way* cheaper to spend the money where it’s made than to move it across national borders. The “profits go back” argument holds only so much water, and relies on a far more simplistic financial system than anyone actually uses in the real world.

Awesome piece, thanks! Appreciated and enjoyed.

Yes, and out here in CA the Prius is overrepresented in the left lane, usually at least 5 mph under the limit.

This.

“That’s not gone well...”

Oh, the Wagovan! The very thought puts a smile on my face.

Common Household Soyuz

I for one support your eccentric billionairehood, on the basis of this post alone.

So...many...earthtones...

Thought most detected:

Tyler, another well-written piece with some terrific scholarship and explanation. Thanks!

And let us not forget that the California Air Resources Board must continue to justify its existence. Practicality and pragmatism be damned.

Well, this sucks, but it’s not like you did this deliberately or were trying to cause them harm. It was an accident.

Chevy Astro van?

Wow. Just...wow.

This was my Grandmothers last car before she gave up driving.

Donuts on your lawn. Tony Orlando and Dawn.

I just saw this on Kanye’s blog:

Driving in the Mille Miglia would be the best thing ever.

Great article Tavarish! Just one of the memorable quotes: