David_Tracy
David Tracy
David_Tracy
Sr. Tech Editor, Jalopnik. Owner of far too many Jeeps (Including a Jeep Comanche). Follow my instagram (@davidntracy). Always interested in hearing from engineers—email me.

Might have been a bit strong on that one. My bad.

But yeah, customers generally think the entire vehicle is made by Ford. (Ford, of course, realizes this).

Upon arriving at Chrysler as a young enginerd, I myself was surprised by just how much of vehicle development is “farmed out.” Read more

The customer doesn’t give a damn which supplier makes it. Read more

No, I cross even when the walk light is red. THAT outs me as an Auslander. The Germans don’t break rules. Read more

Unions are important. With that said: Auto engineers unable to turn their own wrenches is unbelievably idiotic. (Note that, if you’re “in” with the union folks, they’ll often let you wrench. But you shouldn’t need to ask to install a part that you just designed).  Read more

Don’t make me use the word verisimilitude in an article. I’ll do it! Read more

What do my wrenching abilities have to do with my word usage?! Read more

If you can’t down a big gulp and hot dog whilst handling a stick shift, you shouldn’t be driving. Read more

Good take.

I’ll write a follow-up: Stop Blaming Your Traffic-Filled Commute and Just Admit You Want an Automatic.

Driving a stick in traffic is not a big deal if you’re not an old-timer. Read more

Lewin did a great job. Was quick to write it up and easy to edit. Read more