That is a pretty reasonable idea. I think a pick up truck-based architecture may work better than a FWD small car would. Given that the pick up is already designed with a two part body (cab and bed) in mind.

Not surprising that it has lot of room inside because it is a cargo vehicle. It is the classic European car based delivery van.

Jet engine airplanes. It revolutionized transportation. The technology was developed for war planes during WWII and I can't think of anything that changed transportation more.

No, this comparison makes sense because I can see people cross-shopping this and a Focus ST. Hear me out, a person buying a Focus ST is likely to be relatively young enthusiast looking for a vehicle that he can daily drive but is fun to drive. Not basic transportation, not family friendly, not cheap to operate, not a…

Again, the technology you are talking about is on cars and has been for years, decades even. I don't think the intent was to discuss things that are available but technologies that are, you know, not available. Like the Tony Stark holograms discussed in the post.

But this is about technology that "isn't ready for prime time (or doesn't exist)" not about features that should be mandatory but are not.

Uh... that's available. And it has been for a while. The 2006 GMC truck I use at work has the auto headlight feature. They usually rely on a sensor mounted on the dashboard and once the light is low enough they turn on the headlights. Also available are vehivles that will turn on the headlights when you are using…

No it isn't. Keep a police cruiser driving up and down the street and you will stop it. Modify the street and you will stop it. It can be stopped. It may not be a priority for the city of LA, but it can be stopped.

I looked it up on Google earth and that avenue is a two mile, six lane straightaway. I'm not surprised it is popular with the idiots that want to "street race." I'm surprised they haven't increased police presence to prevent it, otherwise they should modify the street so it isn't as friendly to racing. Changing the…

Pneumatic tires need to be redesigned? well, you know what hasn't changed in centuries? the basic design of the wheel. It is still a circular wheel spinning around a hub. And you know why it hasn't changed? Because it freaking works. Pneumatic tires are the same. They have some shortcomings, but the basic principle…

As much as I like and want a Scrambler, this is way overpriced. It isn't a project, is a money pit.

So yeah, it isn't a good deal. And yes, dealers will try to rip you off, you will never be able to drive it with the 707 hp, the scat pack gives you the same for less, the Mustang and the Camaro are better cars... I know that.

Corvette, because it is so different from everything else in the lineup. But seeing how well a separate brand worked for the Viper, may be better to keep things as they are.

How about people donate money to fix the public transit system so people like Mr. Robertson can get to their job even without a car?

A Ford Ranger sized truck. Mini-trucks like the Subaru Baja won't sell as well. But given how well the Ranger sold until Ford killed it, the market wants a small truck.

Apple green Grifo? A rally 911????!!! A freaking Alpine A110???!!! And TWO Stratos??? Dear god, is like a dream come true. Now all I need to do is get a few million dollars in the next couple of hours...

If I remember correctly, the Niva is full-time 4wd (aka AWD) and the bigger transfer lever controls High or Low gear and the smaller one locks the central differential for 4wd. But it has been a while since I've seen one of them.

Toyota killed it because for the last few years they've been selling less than 20,000 units a year. The Wrangler sold over 150,000 units. If Toyota wanted a real Wrangler fighter I think a removable-top, 2 door 4Runner is a much better alternative than the FJCruiser was.

Question about Option 1: once a vehicle is certified it counts for everybody, correct? so anybody could now import a 1990s R33 GT-RGT-R and as long as they add the side markers, etc... is legal you don't have to crash test, etc... anymore?

But... according to current Jalop creed AWD doesn't help at all! And any car will do just fine with snow tires.