I remember reading about this exhaust system in PopSci 20 years ago. Its just Peltier cycle semi-conductors. They didn’t pursue it then for the same reasons they wont now - the output isn’t even close to worth it for the cost. Read more

My point isn’t that they don’t have choice, its that a lot of the country is driving around in a now pro-fascist brand. The value of their vehicles, to say nothing of their safety, just took a giant dump. I guess the Beetle was still super popular, maybe we can remind people that just because a company is chaired by… Read more

This is going to put Norway in a bind... Read more

asking the real questions.  But cmon we all know its HP. Read more

Bad is subjective, but I do know with a high level of certainty what make and model of car will likely be holding me up under the speed limit with no clue of what traffic is doing around them.

I hate Nazi Musk as much as the next dude, and I dislike CyberTurds plenty, but people suck if they thinking harassing a person over their purchase is even remotely close to acceptable. He wanted attention, clearly, but any hate he gets should be limited to his ostentatious choices, not his barely tenable association… Read more

“We don’t do this only for our customers but also for all those who just love these cars.” Read more

Nah. I don’t mind a muddy or dusty look after a trip off-road (my 80 is at work in the parking lot right now covered from a weekend thing) but it doesn’t really look better. It just has a look.  I much prefer it clean, but I don’t mind it dirty either.  As far as winter dirty? No. No car looks better covered in road… Read more

They would really have something here if this used the hybrid powertrain in the new Crostrek. As it is, has the same Achilles heal as the outgoing model - low torque and a fragile transmission that can’t cash the body’s checks. Read more

I suppose it depends on how you define it. Supersonic = greater than the speed of sound for given altitudes and pressures? Or Supersonic = beyond the subsonic and transonic flight regimes. Read more

Technically not supersonic, as you mentioned, but still neat. That’s a lot of ground speed for the greyhounds of the sky. Read more

Basically what we already knew - they were talking out their ass for the value of the product and that people want more granular options.  Did anyone think these were actually worth what they were asking?  I mean, they obviously sold some, but man... Read more

because I’m not 5? or rich enough to be intentionally classless.  Read more

Mysterious circumstances?  C’mon man, they have already identified the KIND of Russian SAM that downed this airliner.   Read more

The lede pic is like a glimpse into a future wax museum exhibit on “super creeps of the 21st century” Read more

So long as you are doing it considerately and legally, I have no beef with lights. But yeah, flashing lights, inappropriate colors (blue/red), too intense of light. Nope.  Read more

These are 12v lights, I ran a small wire up through the hatch in the rear. I’ve added several aux circuits and this is running off one of them. Originally it was for a light I added to my awning, but that died so I use it for this instead. Read more

same story with our 1997 k2500 with the 454 (3.73 gears though). all 12's all the time. Read more

I’m averaging 11.9 right now, so not great. Overlanding is where I see the worst mileage. I’ve gotten as low as mid 6's. But when you are in low range all day, its sorta expected. I got as high as 17 once. What a day. Read more