Hahah, I thought that too after I posted this. Read more

Interesting. Are you sure it’s the same place? Might have to investigate further... Read more

This was a weird product in the first place–not fully a lux option, as it would have existed in markets where E-Classes are used as taxis, but obviously intended to be higher-brow than a Renault Alaskan... Read more

Not sure what situation you would suddenly need to go into neutral for, but if you did, I think once you knew where the button was you’d be able to tap it pretty easily. Just like you can adjust the volume or turn your radio on without looking after you’ve had a car for a bit. Read more

I’m pretty sure that’s in the pipeline, though nobody at Hyundai would confirm or deny. Read more

Idaho’s very pretty. Read more

Right, good catch. It was a “majority” stakeholding initially and now is 32-point something percent. Hyundai’s people had me thinking they still send orders down the pipe to Kia, not the other way around, but the relationship seems a little more nuanced. Read more

Yeah, I have to go ahead and disagree with that. As far as what I’ve observed in the wild, people with money spending a lot of it on Toyota decorations are all pretty vocal about “tread lightly,” actually use their overpriced trash bags, and frankly, drive gingerly. Read more

Haha, nah I mean women and people of color! Both of which I’ve seen more of at overland meets than typical cars and coffee. Admittedly anecdotal observations, but I do go to a lot of car meets. Read more

It’s also extremely important to recognize that “cheapest” mechanic does not always equal “best deal.” Read more

This has been coming up more and more, and I understand the frustration, but I also don’t think you have too much to worry about. Read more

Leases... and weird life priorities. (Is why you see so many expensive new cars in SoCal). Read more

I have found that sandwich bags are pretty damn splashproof, or tupperware if you want to get fancy! Read more

Buying a new car is cool, I just generally prefer older stuff. And it’s all I can afford, haha. Read more

I made it with a piece of vinyl and boat lettering letters I had from another project! Read more

Oil, a filter, and a few air filters for Baja. Read more

There’s an app for that

God, I remember being so crushed about the Eclipse. Purple-on-white, sure, why not. But no 4G63, not into. Read more

That’s pretty common, actually! Read more

haha ...I like broccoli!... Read more