So legal loopholes (non-evasion) unique to the rich excuses their ability to avoid paying taxes whereas the guy getting a W-2 without a mortgage or dependents has no choice but to pay taxes. The rich guy enjoying his legal loopholes is less of a dickhead, than the small fry who attempts to claim an extra Big Gulp as a…

2nd Gear: Hyundai EV is farther ahead than Germans. The Kona and Niro are better (more efficient, higher energy density) than anything coming out of Europe right now. Audi’s recently announced E-Tron is not impressive at all; sure it’s interior is awesome, but that’s not what we’re talking about - it’s EV system…

1st Gear: Trucks and Gasoline Prices. I don’t know how much “cheap” gas is really playing into this narrative. Prices are currently around $3.80 in Southern California metro areas. Not panic prices, but certainly not record lows, and they are going up year to year. What’s the inflection point before people start…

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Sorry, but running a car company is pretty difficult due to long term planning and budgeting decisions. Is the RAV4 or CRV exciting? Nope, but that’s what the Escape is competing against. Does Ford have anything that can beat the Honda Fit? Is the Explorer competitive with the Pilot or Highlander? You see, the…

Considering non-M models lose $10,000 to $15,000 in value after 18 months, you can still get near new at a better value. Just maybe not the exact spec’s you want. Most credit unions offer very competitive financing as long as you bring a down payment to the table.

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No, 718 generation Spyder is not yet out. The hope is that it would still use a NA flat-6 rather than the turbo 4.

“There’s always an application for a weapon that shoots like a laser to certain ranges...” so you bring up a good point - a laser energy sniper rifle would overcome all issues mentioned.  Having a satellite in orbit with such capability is probably what every country is developing right now.

Just like Facebook needed to keep Zuck out of the office.

Why does it have to be extremes like Lutz or Musk? Lots of competent executives out there who don’t need babysitting.

All that talk about Musk being true to himself and rejecting the original settlement, utter bullshit obviously. Any goodwill he’s garnered for building Tesla is draining away like Niagara Falls - this guy is an absolute egotistical man-child. Great inventor, TERRIBLE EXECUTIVE.

Among sedans, it’s a pretty short list, and if RWD shorter still.

I’m eyeing the last A4 special edition offered with the manual transmission to pop up on Carmax in a few years.

Just like the modern day Miata.

Maybe that’s what the 2er is for - it’s small and truly embodies the BMW driving experience - as close as you’re going to get to the original E30 generation.

Maybe that’s what the 2er is for - it’s small and truly embodies the BMW driving experience - as close as you’re going to get to the original E30 generation.

Soon we will be pining for the days of a “true” automatic as CVTs begin taking over.

It’s for those who don’t want or can’t afford yet another car as their dedicated sports car - it’s a compromise that gives them a little of both worlds. I already have a minivan, and my second car needs to carry my kids and gear without having to be a minivan - that leaves sedans and wagons as my “sporty” experience.

I paid MSRP premium for the manual on my Honda Accord Sport - ok they threw in floor mats and window tinting. It was literally the only dealer with a manual transmission in the state of California when I bought it.