Amen, brother - To those on the sidelines, it's not real. I remember after hurricane.. Hugo, I think, went through Puerto Rico on a rampage hearing someone marvel at the power inherent in a hurricane and comment "It would be so *cool* to be inside one of those!". No idea. Until you're in a…

As it's a single car accident, I wouldn't think that a police report would be necessary, as GM certainly isn't filing an insurance claim (??I think?), so nobody but GM is going to see the black box data that would incriminate the driver. I'm sure that Engineering is going to at least take a look to make sure that the…

My 1991 Civic DX cost about $10,995 brand new in ... 1991. that would be an inflation adjusted $17,395 in 2010, and a little bit higher than that in 2012... So Civic prices are actually down compared to inflation over the years, even with the added government mandated changes.

I had to get help on that one too - He hosted "In Search Of", which was a TV program dedicated to the paranormal many years ago. I'm digging the puzzles too.

*big smile* I suggest a a future article after 3 or 6 months of this which is a test, with a perfect score entering the user into a raffle to win a weekend at VIR, or Road Atlanta, or somesuch with you teaching the winner how to implement all this information...

Can we assume there's a 'car setup' installment coming that will integrate with what you have already written, then?

The Wankel has slumbered before. It will awaken again (to slake its thirst for oil, most likely). The oil burned to keep the seals working is likely the emissions culprit - better sealing technology is where they need to focus their efforts. In the meantime, I will hoon my RX-8, and keep an eye out for spare 13B…

so to clarify a bit on the trail braking portion (because I'm slow)... The theoretical ideal braking point would result in 'no pedal' at the apex, but if the suspension is set up to oversteer, then you want to brake a bit later, such that you still have some braking taking place at the apex, which loads your front…

I like puzzles - keep it up, please!

Ding! I do remember that show. No fair, Micheline making me thing early in the morning!

OK - "A mixed bag for June auto sales" and James Brown "Papas got a brand new bag" - I get that one... still confused over Leonard Nimoy yesterday and "The Only Time Mercedes SL and Kia Rio Will Be In the Same Headline"...

Not on this continent.

I'm glad to see reviews again, new format is good - perhaps would be nice to see an additional article on what the metric is for each category (in broad strokes - e.g. something rating 4-6 in the Audio section is likely missing the latest and greatest, like std bluetooth / voice commands, whatever, 1-3 meaning it has…

...and I didn't know Autotempest. ...and work hasn't blocked it. You have destroyed my productivity this week and it's not even lunchtime on Moday yet. Congratulations.

Replying to approve - welcome

Value on what metric? Can take that one a few different directions (bang for the euro, smiles per mile, V6 Mustang equivalents, whatever...)

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BBC drug lord / car salesman link is borked - need to remove the jalopnik portion

Wow - I think this is just too much of a cluster of oddities to dive into - US spec with E spec options, unusual conversion, hard to find parts... sorry - can't do this one.

You're mistaking my argument - the fact that Elon Musk may be an ass is irrelevant. Battery technology is improving - yes, the fundamental physics has not changed in a while, but the battery in your cellphone is packing more charge in a smaller package in a phone that hasn't really changed in cost from several years…