Marv is my new hero, and I am a genuine car designer. Read more

One man’s scam is another man’s Torch’s treasure. Read more

When Bob Lutz returned to GM, he apparently went on a tirade about this exact car - complaining to Saturn staff about how bland and undistinguished it was, and got angrier when they took his criticism as a compliment. True story. GM had decided that Saturns should be marketed to people that didn’t care about cars, but… Read more

The new Jag XJ has an option to set the screen for like “minimalist” view or something, it’s the best thing ever.

the right ‘wing’ has a fuel gauge, fuel range, outside temp, and your cruise control set speed. Read more

Duuuuude, MGs are my jam. My dad is into them *hard*. In the early 60s, my dad bought one in England and shipped it back to the states. Then, he decided to take it *completely* apart and put it back together. To “get to know the car”.

The very best is when Jerry seemingly becomes slightly annoyed that Torch had him pairing cars to “just dead people” Read more

Just show them a pic of your Pao. Cute cars make everything better. Read more

Jason, you are an idiot, but we all thought that long before this article. Plus, you’re OUR idiot. Read more

I wonder if this will cause the President of Pacmanistan to ban yellow cars. Read more

Jason, that’s nobody’s business but the Turks.... Read more

There’s a difference between theory and production feasibility.

In theory, yes, an IFS setup should indeed trounce a solid-axle design in every way. But in practice, you’ve got to consider dynamics, overall cost and packaging space—and after you’ve done that, you wind up with a production vehicle that just doesn’t… Read more

On the contrary. These extreme conditions are exactly was Torch’s OpEd was about.
Sure, on normal winter days when the temps are in the 30s, 20s, warming up might be silly. Gentle driving right away is good enough. Read more

There’s also other safety factors: when your car’s interior is freezing cold, and the steering wheel is so cold it hurts to touch, you’re not going to be driving at your best. You’re distracted, uncomfortable, and can’t manipulate your controls as well as you should.

Everyday we stray further from God’s light Read more

Tip from an engine builder: #1 reason to let any car warm up - Aluminum expands at different rates than cast iron. Pistons are actually egg shaped when cold by .0001-.0002 when cold. As they heat up they become perfectly round. You don’t want to put the engine under load until that piston heats up properly. Read more

I live at the bottom of a steep hill. No fucking way am I going up the hill in the morning when its 5 degrees outside right after starting.
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With the laughable output of the chinsky heater in a VW, the torch might be well advised. Read more

Much like the act of wearing live hamsters as a merkin Read more