abrakadabra commented on Are Cars Getting Uglier?

"Hondas for the American Market are getting uglier. For the European market Honda prepares more interesting cars like the current Civic, CR-Z, or this concept: [jalopnik.com]"

abrakadabra commented on Gas-Mileage Savings Calculator Shows True Cost Of Trading Your Guzzler For A Sipper

"Obama should start negotiations with the presidents of the oil-rich countries: Russia and Iran. The program can be called "Used American SUVs for Oil". SUVs must belong to roadless Siberia and deserts."

abrakadabra commented on Michigan Governor Proposes Lower Speed Limits, Removing Last Reason To Stay In Michigan

"Underpowered but economical cars with small engines < 100hp can easier merge into the traffic if the speed limit is low. There was a review of Nissan Cube that mentioned the gearing as unsuitable for the US highways."

abrakadabra commented on 2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part Two

"Can't they spend tax money on something more economical? The cops in Las Vegas manage to use bicycles to patrol the Strip."

abrakadabra commented on Now You Know It's Bad: Toyota May Miss U.S. Sales Targets

"Yes, Toyota spent time and money developing these truck monsters. At the same time, it ditched gas-sipping Celica."

abrakadabra commented on Letterman's Cue Card Boy Talks Gas Prices With Head Of Chevron

"If I were a head of Chevron, I would actually decrease the oil production and wait until the bombing of Iran."

abrakadabra commented on Obama: Detroit Will Build Cars Of The Future

"Let me guess. Detroit will build mopeds and scooters for the nearest future when oil will cost $500."

abrakadabra commented on Vityaz Transporter, The Final Word In Post-Apocalyptic Transport

"Here is the link to the plant that makes these transporters. [www.bolotohod.ru]"

abrakadabra commented on BMW Denies Test Drive Because You Are Not A "Serious Customer"

"Not long ago, I saw a beautiful new BMW crashed in front of a dealership. I think BMW has a right to know if a person knows how to drive an ultimate machine, and refuse a test drive if your previous history of car owning shows only boring automatics."

abrakadabra commented on Google Street View Banned from Military Bases

"What about Fort Knox?"

abrakadabra commented on Russian Used Cars Are Much Better Than Ours: GAZ 59037A

"There is a smaller variant, BRDM, but it also has 8 wheels and can swim. "

abrakadabra commented on GM To Hawk Used Vehicles On eBay

"GM could hire a few Indian programmers to create a web site where all 3,900 dealers would list all their used vehicles. Why pay commission to a greedy third party?"

abrakadabra commented on Honda Black Box Will Put Scummy Insurance Scammers on Notice

"@rev.bubba: Why would you delete the contents of the box? When you go to court, the judge will watch your video and decide if the accident was your fault or not."

abrakadabra commented on Audi Joins the LED Rear-End Revolution

"Can I put a powerful blinking taillight like a bike one? I'll be seen from a few miles."

abrakadabra commented on Audi Joins the LED Rear-End Revolution

"Wait! First, these German-made cars blind you using their powerful xenon headlights."

abrakadabra commented on Hungry For Work: The 1983 Toyota Diesel Pickup

"There is a website [toyotadiesel.com] where people discuss how to install a diesel engine into their pickup or 4Runner. Landruiser 70 is also a good diesel truck."

abrakadabra commented on Detroit Auto Show: Tang Hua Book of Songs Has a Funny Shape

"It has very nice British cues. It looks like a shortened version of Jaguar XK 120: [de.wikipedia.org] At least, the cabin is almost 100% from Jaguar."

abrakadabra commented on Bob Lutz: CAFE 35 will increase price of GMs $6,000

"I suspect that Bob knows something about a new legislation that will increase the gas guzzler tax up to $6,000 per car."