I think the really amazing part is the fact that the ENTIRE Apollo program was only 132 billion dollars in TODAYS money. I feel like today's government is very capable of spending 132 billion on far less noble endeavors, and at a much faster pace than NASA was able to make that money disappear.

Dunlop wintersport M3's. While I can't say how they are on a purely FWD platform, I have had them on my Audi 200 (sometimes you'd think it is FWD... hehe) for 3 winter seasons, part of a spring/summer season (because I was too lazy putting the summer tires on), and they still have enough tread to last one more season.…

This is very true of these cars, they're deceptive. I have a 200Q, and it never feels fast, but if you look down at the speedo when you plant your foot...

2005 A4 avant and 1987 5000 avant. First company to offer turbo diesel wagon with a 6 speed in the US that isn't as bland as the Jetta TDI gets my money. Aaaaaaand.... GO!

Spotify and other paid, streaming players will never have every song, for every person. The music industry, DRM, and region codes will always get in the way. Programs like Grooveshark, where you can upload your own music while also having access to the big-distribution commercial stuff is an OK solution. But much like…

I am remarkably interested in this. Just applied to the forum!

yes this. I like the A4 as is, but I would LOVE it if this happened. Audi? Are you listening? I may be in the market for a ~$40,000 diesel turbo wagon with a 6-speed. Do you want my money? I'm serving it up on a platter for you, just give me what I want!

And for my second act... I-80 outside of Lincoln, NE. To be fair, if you look really closely it isn't arrow straight. Try driving it though, and tell me it isn't one of the most painful stretches of highway you've every driven. Add tornadoes and heat during the summer to really up the suck-multiplier. Distance is…

43 miles across great salt lake flats. I was driving up from Reno and watched the run rise while on this stretch of highway... it was gorgeous, with the salt flats shimmering at first light

"The best way to protest these folks is to not give them any attention"

manboobs ≠ daughter boobs

welp, she looks like a Clarkson child. Interpret that how you wish, but for me, 'nuff said.

1. I agree, but I find it frustrating when cars don't understand why a cyclist is riding 3 feet out from parked cars. Drivers seem to become enraged in a matter of seconds if the cyclist isn't hugging the fog line, and will accelerate violently past, pass without giving the required 3ft of space, etc. I'm not saying…

Well, the swerving is inexcusable. That guy has a death wish, much like if a car swerved at a semi because they were angry. But the "roads are built for cars" this is generally untrue. They're built to handle cars, yes, as that is the most predominant form of use. But sit in on a brainstorming session with…

From their tone, it seems like a lot of those lambasting cyclists have never spent any time riding a bike on busy roads/city streets themselves. I think it would do them a lot of good... the same way riding a motorcycle gives you an appreciation for how dangerous cars are, especially when piloted by over-zealous,…

Without working in the office with the Jalopnik staff to confirm, that is probably because they are not investigative journalists. They come up with news stories pretty much on the spot, reposting youtube videos and newspaper stories from around the country that they find relevant. When you're only given a few hours…

Would I be listening to her sing on the radio, or would she be sitting in the passenger seat, singing? How loud is she singing? How short is her skirt? I think regardless, I'd endure (or enjoy it, depending on how my questions are answered) if it were in that sexy car.

This makes the most sense to me. Alas, diesels do not have to be expensive... they just are because they don't seem to sell enough units (at least in America) to amortize the research costs for the engine. We need broader adoption, and these things will become much more affordable!

Every time I see a post on Jalopnik about a diesel coming to America, there is almost always an associated dig at electric cars. I don't understand why, if we really want a fun to drive car with astronomically high gas mileage, we can't have diesel/electric hybrids. I especially don't understand why Jalopnik writers…

I mean, that really got out of hand fast.