In exactly what way was this week’s article “Toyota bad.” No strong judgement calls were made, it was just a presentation of the strategy backed up by market conditoons and my take on consumer demand.

I do not understand the Japanese fascination with making hydrogen vehicles happen. I just don’t get it. It’s not efficient or practical.

I think it has a lot to do with the fact that Americans are, generally, extremely overworked and underpaid. People are justifiably angry and frustrated about that. And instead of directing that anger and frustration at corporations and political leaders from both parties, we are directing that at each other because…

I briefly read that as “mah freedumass” and felt that was entirely apt for a lot of these situations. :-)

“that Ford endorsed that once-radical idea of a five-day work week, down from the standard six”

so what are you getting?

Must be a regional thing. There are 4 ioniq 5’s on the lot at my local dealer here in Alabama. No idea what trim level or options they are. 

I think a good Reference point to compare is the V12 Maybach. Being very long and wide with a V12, it weighs 5,346Lbs. It’s more than twice as expensive, but it is probably the most equipped out of everyone on this list even more than the EQS. Price aside, when you look at weight only, it’s not that bad between the…

Us non-management corporate peons can’t even accept a lunch from a vendor over 25 dollars now, but this is fine. 

These are BRIBES.

Curious what he’s going to do about the extra brake caliper mounts on the fork. They’re gonna look weird empty. 

It’s always good to remind people that the best time for a wealth tax was 30 years ago, the second best time is today. 

It’s funny you think there were environmental benefits associated with his $500 million personal yacht.

In the US we can’t waste money on shit like safety inspections. We are too busy using all our government dollars to ensure old, male fuddy-duddies past the age of reproduction control women’s bodies, everyone has to be straight, and only white people can vote and shoot people without repercussion. You know,…

Republicans are so good at complaining about ineffective govt, taking office, then making it come true.

when conservatives finagle their way into office by lying and half-lying and cause governments to refuse to increase taxes to pay for services and infrastructure.

The “just take the trip” is such good advice.

A filthy rich person buying privileged unfettered access to a member of the most influential body in the judicial branch with gifts would be considered aggravated corruption in just about any democratic country.

Well after 90 minutes to get the car into service position they would be able to access the headlight wiring

I have an Audi so it’s actually a “CAN’T bus” in my situation.