Brake rotors on mass produced automobiles are not made of steel, they are made of iron. (Some exotic cars now come with ceramic).

Cost is not the determining factor indicating quality or what is needed for the intended use.

Platinum is a poor conductor of electricity. It’s only benefit for use in spark plugs is that it is resistance to corrosion and fouling.

I believe the first three mentioned are provided by the tire manufacturer, and on the honor system.

I was talking with two other long time racers at the track two weeks ago, and we came to the exact opposite conclusion. I was changing from a set of $1,500 R compound tires to street tires, and they were on a set of well broken in extreme-performance-summer tires. and the comment was: “For driving on interstate…

Possibly the Army higher-ups realize that of all the nations in the world, a newly aggressive China is the one we are most likely to come into conflict with.

The future is really going to suck for people who hate driving so much and hate maintaining a gasoline powered automobile even more.

Toyota has been loudly promoting their US plants for more than five years. Their advertising includes the statement that they have more US made cars and US content in their cars than any of the Big Three.

“A front wheel drive car is never going to break the rear tires free under power.”

So, the type of racing, vehicles, their shape, what powers them...

When the airlines make the limit for carry-on bags SMALLER, then Tesla owners can file a class action suite against Musk because the airline won’t let them take the bag that will fit into the front of their Model 3 on the plane. All Elon’s fault.

“...Tesla’s claim that the Model 3's trunk is the exact right size for an airline carry-on bag.”

How much should a Tesla Model X sell for?

CORRECTION:

“...investigation into potential carbon monoxide exposure to include 1.33 million Ford Explorer SUVs...”

They’ll need to install those steel center guide rails in all the roads in the US and the world so that Leaf “operators” can get the full effect of riding the Autopia amusement ride. And it will probably be safer for the rest of us to keep the Leaf “operators” in their own lane and away from the serious motorists who…

“...the United States’ inexplicable demand for crossovers.”

“Police confirmed that Jove was apparently ‘upset’ that the trucks were parked in front of his <B><U>_driveway_</U></B>, the Herald reports.”

“The study estimated U.S. tariffs in a range from 20% to 35% would add $16 billion to $27 billion annually to costs at automakers and their suppliers. A 20% tariff would increase the production cost per vehicle by $650.”

Front-Mid-Engine...