Jason Torchinsky

1/21/22

See If You Can Spot The VW Connection In This Old Apple Keyboard

There's an interesting history behind the letters on this keyboard that involves Volkswagen

1/21/22

The Government Is Not Going To Force Your Car To Have A 'Kill Switch' That Police Can Use At Will

Most of the alarmism about this is misplaced, but there's still something there to be aware of

1/21/22

Blip: Okay, Peugeot, I Get It Already

I realize this is an awfully thrilling picture for a morning Blip, so sorry to overstimulate you

1/20/22

I'm Not Really Sure If This Asymmetrical Lighting Setup On My Pao Works

The motivation was practical — I want to see the damn deer before I hit them, but I'm conflicted on the look

1/20/22

Intense Hypermiling Is Just Another Version Of Driving Like A Jerk

A WSJ story about hypermiling is a good reminder of how much it sucks for everybody

1/20/22

Blip: Isn't That The Name Of A Pokemon?

I'm not really up on the fake taxonomy of those things, but this sounds familiar

1/19/22

Subaru Once Offered The Best Factory Lighting Option Known To Humankind

If you've never seen this, clear the rest of your day for quiet reflection

1/19/22

These '80s Attempts To Revive MG Are Fascinating

The MGB was one of the most common small roadsters around, so it makes sense they at least tried to keep it going,…

1/19/22

Respected Automated Driving Expert Gives Tesla FSD Beta An "F"

An evaluation from someone with this level of expertise is worth listening to, and some interesting points are…

1/19/22

Blip: Distraction-Free

Sick of the distraction of big center-stack screens? You need a Renault R8

1/18/22

Terrifying And Stupid Road Rage Incident Ends With Idiot Shooting Gun Into Traffic

This terribly cross jackass fired 10 shots into traffic, but thankfully nobody was hurt

1/18/22

VW Has A New Mischevious-Looking Big Hatch Just For China

There's some interesting lighting going on here, too, but it's China-only so if you like it, TS I suppose

1/18/22

Blip: Swords Or Fishes

Fastbacks seemed to have two primary naming inspirations: swords or fish

1/17/22

Truckload Of Entrails And Meat Scraps Overturns In Gross 'Meat Spill' In Australia

There's organs and entrails and meat bits and all kinds of slippery disgusting muck on the tarmac over there so ewww

1/14/22

Remember, The Past Was Garbage: Chrysler Edition

I adore old cars, but let's not forget that lots of them were garbage — beautiful garbage

1/13/22

Reminder: Pre-Ordering A Car You've Never Driven Is A Bad Idea

We got an email about someone in a predicament with their new car, suggesting an article. I don't think this is the…

1/13/22

Blip: Behold, The Worst Picture I've Ever Seen In A Car Brochure

Ever wondered how you can make a photograph of a car look like a kid's finger painting?

1/12/22

You Really Should Read Those Sun Visor Warning Labels

Have you actually taken the time to really look at the warning on the back of your sun visor? Maybe you should.

1/12/22

Bugatti Has To Recall Its Entire Run Of Crapbox Chiron Pur Sports Because The Tires Are Garbage

All 60 suckers who plopped down nearly $4 million are affected by the recall

1/12/22

Bruce Campbell Reminds Us That He Used To Shill Cars

The Evil Dead star once pitted a Ford Tempo against a Dodge Aries in a thrilling challenge

Jason Torchinsky's posts

See If You Can Spot The VW Connection In This Old Apple Keyboard

The Government Is Not Going To Force Your Car To Have A 'Kill Switch' That Police Can Use At Will

Blip: Okay, Peugeot, I Get It Already

I'm Not Really Sure If This Asymmetrical Lighting Setup On My Pao Works

Intense Hypermiling Is Just Another Version Of Driving Like A Jerk

Blip: Isn't That The Name Of A Pokemon?

Subaru Once Offered The Best Factory Lighting Option Known To Humankind

These '80s Attempts To Revive MG Are Fascinating

Respected Automated Driving Expert Gives Tesla FSD Beta An "F"

Blip: Distraction-Free

Terrifying And Stupid Road Rage Incident Ends With Idiot Shooting Gun Into Traffic

VW Has A New Mischevious-Looking Big Hatch Just For China

Blip: Swords Or Fishes

Truckload Of Entrails And Meat Scraps Overturns In Gross 'Meat Spill' In Australia

Remember, The Past Was Garbage: Chrysler Edition

Reminder: Pre-Ordering A Car You've Never Driven Is A Bad Idea

Blip: Behold, The Worst Picture I've Ever Seen In A Car Brochure

You Really Should Read Those Sun Visor Warning Labels

Bugatti Has To Recall Its Entire Run Of Crapbox Chiron Pur Sports Because The Tires Are Garbage

Bruce Campbell Reminds Us That He Used To Shill Cars