GatoRat commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good", at 11:38 AM on May 14 I too am baffled by the low gas mileage with these cars. more »

GatoRat commented on Biofuel Comparison Chart Highlights Hypocrisy, at 11:32 AM on May 14 They forgot points of comparison, mainly gasoline and diesel. more »

GatoRat commented on 1980s New Jersey Time Capsule: 19K-Mile Datsun 240Z Could Be Yours!, at 2:33 PM on May 2 I love the 240Z and this guy ruined one. more »

GatoRat commented on '78 Civic Fits Four Shopping Bags, Will Fit In '08 Civic's Glovebox, at 2:31 PM on May 2 I had a 79 red Civic CVCC. more »

GatoRat commented on "Car of the Future" Nova Episode Stunk, But Here's The Interesting Part, at 6:33 PM on Apr 23 Like most PBS programming, Nova has become a shell of it's former self. more »

GatoRat commented on The Denver Iron Keeps Coming: Early Datsun 240Z, at 1:10 PM on Apr 21 Still one of my favorite cars. more »

GatoRat commented on The Solution To Truck-Related Wind Drag: Box Fans!, at 8:27 PM on Apr 20 I think this is hogwash. more »

GatoRat commented on New Knight Rider TV Show To Be Officially Live-Blogged By Alex Nunez, Lesbian Surfers Rejoice, at 2:14 PM on Apr 3 I hated the show when it was originally on and nothing in the first hour of the movie persuaded me that I was somehow wrong to continue my loathing. (Incidentally, the lesbian/bi angle makes sense; it frees up the male lead to bed as many hot babes as possible without worrying about all that relationship crap.) more »

GatoRat commented on BMW, Mercedes Embarrassed By Nazi Orgy, at 2:03 PM on Apr 3 Who cares what Max really did or why, just as long as he's fired. more » [gawker]

GatoRat commented on Jay Leno On Top Gear America: I Hope We Don't Ruin It, at 11:40 AM on Apr 1 I agree that Jeremy Clarkson is Top Gear. more »

GatoRat commented on Troy Critchley Charged With Homicide In Tennessee Drag Racing Incident, at 11:34 AM on Mar 25 Critchley knew how dangerous his activity was, could plainly see that no safety precautions had been taken and proceeded with it anyway. more »

GatoRat commented on Ode To The Landmaster, at 1:21 PM on Feb 26 There was another futuristic car in the parking lot off the Hollywood freeway that always intrigued me. more »

GatoRat commented on Less Teenagers Applying For Driver's Licenses, What's The Matter With Kids Today?, at 1:17 PM on Feb 26 The article observed that parents "like" driving their kids around. more »

GatoRat commented on The Ten Best Post-Apocalyptic Survival Vehicles, at 1:18 PM on Feb 25 I used to pass the Landmaster every evening on the way to college in the mid-80s. For reality/fictional crossover, why not the Transavia Airtruk? more »

GatoRat commented on What Is The Most Creative Car Repair You've Attempted?, at 11:55 AM on Feb 19 My dad used to sand down and use Rustoleum on rust spots on the various [vintage] Volkswagon Beetles he owned. more »

GatoRat commented on What's The Best Generational Change?, at 7:20 PM on Feb 2 Honda Odyssey 98 to 99. 62->63 Corvette 80->81 Pacer, 78->79 Gremlin and 77->78 Vega (All three went out of production.) more »

GatoRat commented on What's The Worst Generational Change?, at 2:22 PM on Feb 2 1983->1984 Honda Civic (My 1979 Civic CVCC is still my favorite car. more »

GatoRat commented on Tips to Keep Your Car in Excellent Condition, at 8:22 PM on Jan 27 These tips seem to have been written in the 60s and endlessly regurgitated since then. more » [lifehacker]