Fun story: when I was looking for GM in the early 00s, I worked in the “closure group”, i.e. hatches, hoods, trunks, and doors. We worked on the first generation Cadillacs with the “Art and Science” theme, and these were the first Cadillacs to be imported to Europe in a while. Apparently, the few users in Germany… Read more

4k for the engine + 2k for the transmission (at least that’s the charge on the 3.6), and apparently no option for the wide axles (only offered in 4.10s on the 3.6 models which is not available on the diesel) even on the Rubicon. It’s seriously pricey Read more

The transmission is bespoke to the diesel engine in the Gladiator lineup, and comes with “more than 40” programmed shift maps that are supposed to be “variably optimized for specific capability.” Read more

plus it lets them “bury” some of the cost of the diesel hardware in higher markup trim levels.  I imagine it would be getting close to revenue neutral (or even negative) offering it on the base trims. Read more

Many sectors simply won’t work properly without the energy density of hydrocarbons. A 2500ton airliner simply won’t fly, or if it does be too large for any airport. Same problem for road- and seafreight. Read more

Biodiesel cause it smell like a steakfry. Read more

Too bad we never got that Corolla!

This ain’t new. Toyota uses the Corolla name to anything.

Matrix wouldn't be a bad name for this, Corolla Matrix works too. Read more

It looks better than the CH-R. Read more

To me, this looks like an modern Toyota Matrix.   If given that it’s based on the Corolla like the Matrix, if they offer it with a manual, then I don’t care what they call it... it’s basically a new Matrix.
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But things are DRASTICALLY different at Renault than when he won his titles.  I wish him the best there, but realistically, he’ll be a solid midfielder at best.  Not because of his lack of skill, but because of the Renault’s lack of pace, and lack of money to spend to get that pace. Read more

From the frying pan into the fire... Read more

Alonso in but Vettel out. What a world. I love it. Read more

Neutral:Simultaneously raise the price while reducing reliability. Read more

1st Gear: China is subject to different trade rules than Korea and Japan, which means their niche is destined to be lower-end products. Simply put, once Chinese manufacturers are saddled with the extra costs of bringing Chinese cars here, they can’t be price competitive, even with the most bargain-basement economy… Read more

Neutral: like most CEOs, I would go golf, fire a few people, then retire and collect my stock options and pension. Read more

there was never a market for Chinese cars in the US. our market has been over saturated for years and its just now finally winding down with companies like Ford & GM discontinuing alot of their lineup. Read more

Also possible the tide played a factor in raising the ship up just a scoche higher than the captain anticipated. Read more

Well he definitely didn’t miss it. Read more