And for some reason, the VW board of directors is not beating down those people’s doors to hire them. I’m not saying there aren’t other, qualified people out there that can do the job and would do it for less. But he’s the guy that the Board wanted, and that’s what it took to get him. The point is... don’t blame the…

In this context “full responsibility” does not mean “taking blame”. It means those things listed in his job description.

Tell that to the people that negotiated his contract. And then go find someone that will take full responsibility for running a multi-billion dollar global corporation without a clause like that in their contract. Let me know how that goes.

I’m sort of surprised it took so long to get attention.

Oh, yeah. That’s definitely it. Currently for sale at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, IL. Conveniently located along Old Route 66.

Maybe this is the one you’re thinking of?

I saw this recently. Keep meaning to submit it for NPOCP...

unpimp ze diesel?

Home of the same people that won’t buy ham unless it’s labeled “gluten-free”?

Nah. Still takes a hell of a lot more than that. Drive with the windows down if you’re that concerned.

Like most things (even water), it’s only hazardous in huge quantities. Sniffing the dashboard in your brand new car a few times isn’t going to give you cancer.

A cock can also be a stupid, irritating person.

If I was the programmer, the next message would be “Hammertime”.

Wrap.

Son of a... I really wanted one in yellow with that stripe. Damn that looks good.

Good idea. Know where I can find one for under 2k?

Right there with you, buddy. Trouble is, I don’t want to drive a car I like in the winter, because I’d feel guilty. But I also don’t want to spend any appreciable money or time fixing a car that I don’t like. Catch 22, man. It’s amazing the kind of money that people want for their garbage.

Neutral: Stick a V8 in it.

The Era of the Big Recall continues with a big one from Fiat Chrysler over wiring harnesses on 1.05 late model Ram trucks.

Oh man are you wrong. I’m 41 and just now learning real knowledge of auto repair and maintenance. In the past year I’ve changed leaky gaskets, installed new shocks and springs, repaired brake calipers, replaced a faulty cooling fan, fixed a leaking a/c system, among other things. All it takes is a little motivation.…