jasontorch
Jason Torchinsky
jasontorch
Senior Editor, Jalopnik • Running: 1973 VW Beetle, 2006 Scion xB, 1990 Nissan Pao, 1991 Yugo GV Plus, 2020 Changli EV • Not-so-running: 1977 Dodge Tioga RV (also, buy my book!: https://rb.gy/udnqhh)

I have a crapton of old 8-bit era computers and game consoles! And I do goofy art shit! And have a kid! Read more

Something electrical with large sawblades for wheels that can cut through underground optical fiber cables. Read more

I like those bikes with four wheels and a loud motor mounted somewhere, often behind you. They’re easy to pedal. Read more

Probably a cab or an Uber, just so I can complicate as many people’s day as possible. Read more

Thank you for coming up with a justification for this! I hope the next Mad Max movie has them using this sort of system to indicate every single turn. Read more

It’s a safe bet people are trying to get rid of me quickly in most interactions. I know it’s a useful troubleshooting gauge, but the primary purpose it was placed on the dash was for aesthetic kinetics, not engine diagnosis. At least according to the engineer I spoke with. Read more