A Prius, a Veyron, and an MP4-12C walk into a bar…

Tom Cruise and his Veyron on the red carpet

That is a silly title, I know, but it does beg the question as to why I would put those three specific cars together at all? The answer lies in how they all have a similar reason for their existence, to be a number. Each was meant to achieve some specific measure of performance that would define the car to the world. While all three have been successful in achieving their tangible goals they have all wound up becoming relics of a more regimented and boring existence. They all cater to an increasingly soulless and superficial world where people judge everything from a bunch of numbers on sheet of paper or a computer screen, and not so much from actual experiences.    Read the rest of this entry »


Test Driven: 2011 Fiat 500C

Fiat 500C

There is a lot of talk about Fiat since they have returned. People are wondering how things will work out between them and Chrysler, and weather they will be able to succeed I the US market this time around. Over the past few months I have seen more and more 500s on the road, so at least in my area they seem to be selling well. All of this got me curious so I went to the dealer to try one out.    Read the rest of this entry »


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