Tesla has their own media ecosystem, headed up by Electrek and extending through a series of evangelist blogs that brook no deviation from the Elon-is-God party line. The less they have to deal with an interested but reasonably impartial media that actually asks meaningful questions, the happier they are - and why… Read more

They have to solve that awful rectangle. Like you said it shouldn’t be difficult - proportions, a bit of softening? - but good Lord is it necessary. Read more

Probably China. Read more

Right, now that I’m back in here after being locked out for months (seriously, there is something up with the Kinja/Google/Safari arrangement but anyway): Read more

Wait, we’re thinking this is bad? Read more

Probably the production version of their huge (1800cc-ish) retro-cruiser that they’ve been teasing for a while now.

Only a Torchinsky algorithm would show that the real me is a [checks notes] American-made front-mid-mounted/front-drive inline-8 (!) pickup truck named the Temahi (a variation on the Maori translation of “to work”) that is terrifically reliable - which is great, because parts supply is a pain. Read more

The Mercedes is more elegant. The Mustang is more exciting. Both are lovely. Read more

At least you guys actually own cars. If I remember right, because this was a matter of quiet internal consternation, the only one who actually had a name on a motor vehicle title in Wert-era circa-2011 Jalopnik was Spinelli with his MR2 Spyder. Read more

Why do good cars end up in bad homes? Read more

The ultimate dipping sauce is homemade Thousand Island: mayo, relish, and chili sauce (the close relative of cocktail sauce, not anything hot). Maybe with a dab of horseradish or hot sauce. Read more

The ultimate dipping sauce is homemade Thousand Island: mayo, relish, and chili sauce (the close relative of…

Just so it’s not mandatory. Read more

Would love to see the model breakdown: how many Portofinos, how many 488s, etc. Read more

504? Non.

Tough? Dependable? Roomy? Looks good with a patina?

Pretty sure the Regal and Cascada are falling victim to the GM/Opel divorce decree from a few years back. Read more

Oh, totally. Both confirmed that the SUV in any shape was the new template for the idea of a luxury vehicle and was a major pioneer in the debasing of meaning in automotive descriptions. Read more

1. Enter a few autocrosses. (Yay me for actually owning instead of leasing and finding something that isn’t default hopeless at this.) Read more

Alfa Romeo’s marketing plan, as it has played out: Read more

That top pic is what my ‘14 Mazda3 hatch has as its gymspo photo on its internal hard drive. Read more