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by Rope-Pusher
Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256677

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

"27% of GT and Dark Horse buyers are ordering a manual transmission" - Autoline Daily NEW FORD MUSTANG PRICING REVEALED Ford opened the full build and price website for the new Mustang, which means we know how much it costs now. A base EcoBoost version starts at just under $31,000 not inc...
by Rope-Pusher
Thu May 25, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256677

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Emissions? Impossible! Two Chinese Car Companies Slug it Out in Public [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y9wzLWK-io[/youtube] https://www.autonews.com/china/great-wall-claims-byd-hybrid-emissions-fall-short-rules?utm_source=china&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230525&utm_conten...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed May 24, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25784

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

If the vehicle you're driving doesn't log many miles in a yar's time,..... EVs GET DRIVEN FEWER MILES - Autoline Daily EV owners drive less than ICE owners. A new study from iSeeCars says the average 3-year old EV is driven 9,059 miles a year, compared to 12,758 miles for an ICE vehicle. That’s alm...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed May 24, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Surprised to see such an academy
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Surprised to see such an academy

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Oscar_statuette.jpg If they can pull it off well and turn the tide by converting more drivers to the Amish faith, then maybe they would deserve an academy award. ....or maybe THIS academy Award: https://i.etsystatic.com/17562655/r/il/05ead8/242861...
by Rope-Pusher
Sun May 21, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Surprised to see such an academy
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Surprised to see such an academy

Good questions - I wonder about 'you would teach at a parking near you'. I wouldn't think they own any, and maybe the 'academy' is virtual. Another job post came up today for a different city in the same state. Yeah, I'd say no brick, no mortar, and borowing the use of public or private parking lot...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat May 20, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Surprised to see such an academy
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Surprised to see such an academy

Interesting - I wonder how they vet the instructors.

Also, do they follow a company process for the training, or do the trainers just teach as they please?
by Rope-Pusher
Sat May 20, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256677

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

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THE NEW AND IMPROVED ALFA ROMEO TONALE

https://www.caranddriver.com/alfa-romeo/tonale
by Rope-Pusher
Fri May 19, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Tranny Talk
Topic: Buying guide actually updated to 2021
Replies: 56
Views: 14701

Re: Buying guide actually updated to 2021

TOYOTA TACOMA GETS HYBRID - Autoline Daily https://toyota-cms-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MY24_Tacoma_TEASER_Manual_001-1500x900.jpg "Now let’s move to the powertrain. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. In non-hybrid form, the standard output is 228 ...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat May 13, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256677

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

PODCAST ON WHAT PERSONAL DATA YOUR VEHICLE MAY HOLD - THAT NEEDS TO BE WIPED BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SOLD, SCRAPPED, ETC. https://soundcloud.com/canadaconversations/may-12-2023-heyautos-brett-jones-on-who-owns-data-in-a-car-how-to-wipe-it-and-more?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat May 13, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: STICKIN' IT TO "THE MAN" SINCE 1941
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Re: STICKIN' IT TO "THE MAN" SINCE 1941

The vast majority of the "improvements" are pretty terrible, actually. A windshield-integrated antenna on the vehicle with the highest number of broken windshields per capita? Horrible! Do they "Paint" the windshield antenna onto the surface of the glass, like rear defroster lin...
by Rope-Pusher
Fri May 05, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256677

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Can You Drive like SAE J3300? For individuals seeking formal SAE J3300 driving skills certification, testing occurs on a closed test track with pass or fail determinations made by SAE approved examiners. There are multiple driving tests for each of the various foundational driving levels, ranging f...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed May 03, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Manuals in the News
Topic: A Saab story
Replies: 10
Views: 10459

Re: A Saab story

The Ardent Facefull Keeping Saab’s Flame Alive https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/saab-gravestone-643fefd8e4ed1.jpg?resize=768:* https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a43643408/the-ardent-faithful-keeping-saabs-flame-alive/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&...
by Rope-Pusher
Wed May 03, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Shifting into second as soon as you get rolling
Replies: 159
Views: 85043

Re: Shifting into second as soon as you get rolling

Former Audi CEO Stadler to make diesel scandal confession Stadler is ready to make a confession about his role in the scandal in exchange for a suspended sentence and a payment of 1.1 million euros ($1.21 million). Prosecutors have agreed to the deal. A judge had said Stadler faced a prison sentenc...
by Rope-Pusher
Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric
Replies: 115
Views: 25784

Re: If ..........., You Just Might Be Drivin' an Electric

If you don't understand unit conversions,.......... VW IMPROVES ITS EV DRIVE UNIT - Autoline Daily Volkswagen is introducing a new rear electric drive for its ID family of vehicles. The company says the new drive offers higher performance while also improving efficiency. The new powertrain has an o...