When the Arizona DMV, showed no recorded of the VINs in their system, they dealership knew they were duped.

The issue is that it keeps the vehicle inside of testing parameters, then once deactivated allows them to exceed emmissions levels.

Based on the two articles I’ve read, this is transmission software. AKA would have zero effect on emissions/fuel consumed if the vehicle remains in P/N.

On the one hand I feel like US regulators are just piling on here picking on VWG, but by the same token, the fact that VW felt like they could get away not coming completely clean in light of all the attention the other issue got is puzzling. Once the bloodhounds are upon you, it’s going to take more than a $15…

This video would have been greatly improved if the trunk was filled with 12,000 Mentos.

“Royal Towing, the towing company involved, has called and apologized to Montgomery, and offered to pay to have the transmission serviced, but wanted the videos taken offline.”

Tow companies are SCUUUUUUMMMMMMBAGS.

1st Gear: Tesla’s Q3 Win

What most people don’t understand about these rankings is that the reliability differences are so incredibly small. We like to think Toyota and Lexus are SO much better than say Chrysler or Chevy, but top to bottom, it works out to such a small difference in reliability. Reliability ratings really are not a…

On one hand, cost to replicate this is probably close to the asking price, plus the time and frustration. On the other hand, a 95 Ford Ranger will serve you just as well for 10% of the price. CP.

This is the correct answer to the problem. My property does not get to determine whether I live or die, not for orphans, not for priests, not for the president.

People think that Miata is always the answer, but C5 is the real always-answer. Kristin knows what’s good. Bow down to your vette overlords. Pick up a c5 z06 or FRC and have a car that’s fun pretty much anywhere. Not saying that Miatas aren’t fun, just that C5s are more fun than Miatas in spots that Miatas are fun,…

LOL okay dude.

Hey this guy gets it. If you hit hard enough there comes a tipping point where the opposition, and the locals around the opposition turn on themselves.
People will fight if they have hope for victory, remove that hope, crush their will, and all they will want is for the shelling to stop, regardless of why and how.

Do you know what helps end civil wars? Peace talks!

I would like to point out that it was the United States that called off the peace talks. It’s not like Russia is the only one to blame.

It may not have been his day, his week, or his month, but it is looking like it might be his year.

So this means it’s not like he’s stuck in second gear anymore

Neutral: ... Tech not ready for prime time?