Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.

No, it's not.

An automatic transmission is simply one that's automatic and doesn't
require the driver to shift. It can take on any form--for example, like
the Prius's power split device. Or a belt-driven CVT.

Or even the Honda automatic transmission, which is nothing like the GM
trannies.

Which makes it (wait for it....)....an automatic transmission.
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or as bizarre as honda's no clutch motorcycles.

 

No, it's not.

An automatic transmission is simply one that's automatic and doesn't
require the driver to shift. It can take on any form--for example, like
the Prius's power split device. Or a belt-driven CVT.

Or even the Honda automatic transmission, which is nothing like the GM
trannies.

Which makes it (wait for it....)....an automatic transmission.
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or as bizarre as honda's no clutch motorcycles.

 

A/T are more expensive right at the point you purchase the car.

Manual transmissions need some gear oil as well but not as particular
as an automatic

 

A/T are more expensive right at the point you purchase the car.

Manual transmissions need some gear oil as well but not as particular
as an automatic

 

which european car goes 150 mpg? i can't find it in google and
intrested to know more.
is diesel banned in the US or just discouraged due to emissions and
taxes? and you can't buy any in the market

Europe makes several, every car company makes 2 or 3 that get 50

 

which european car goes 150 mpg? i can't find it in google and
intrested to know more.
is diesel banned in the US or just discouraged due to emissions and
taxes? and you can't buy any in the market

Europe makes several, every car company makes 2 or 3 that get 50

 

Fluid must be replaced at regular intervals. This will be specified in the
maintenance table for your car.

 

Fluid must be replaced at regular intervals. This will be specified in the
maintenance table for your car.

 

This is what I was afraid of. This is not much of a "car". This
is a motorcyle with a closed fairing. The article mentions
an executive driving it a long distance to its unveiling. My first
question would be how is luggage got there.

 

This is what I was afraid of. This is not much of a "car". This
is a motorcyle with a closed fairing. The article mentions
an executive driving it a long distance to its unveiling. My first
question would be how is luggage got there.

 

People still do that you idiot. Safety devices don't prevent that.

 

People still do that you idiot. Safety devices don't prevent that.

 

This is especially a problem in the USA where it seem the public thinks heavy
vehicles are safer.

Graham

 

This is especially a problem in the USA where it seem the public thinks heavy
vehicles are safer.

Graham

 

I think the next model Explorer had a wider track which is what the design engineers
said it needed all along but the bean counters wouldn't have it. Shadows of Pinto
style thinking again.

Grtaham

 

I think the next model Explorer had a wider track which is what the design engineers
said it needed all along but the bean counters wouldn't have it. Shadows of Pinto
style thinking again.

Grtaham

 

Not everyone in the USA believes heavier is safer.

No one is safe when you are hit by a big scary truck.

The best answer is to learn to drive and drive defensively.

 

Not everyone in the USA believes heavier is safer.

No one is safe when you are hit by a big scary truck.

The best answer is to learn to drive and drive defensively.

 

I don't even recall an oil change requirement on manual boxes from the last few
decades.

Graham

 

I don't even recall an oil change requirement on manual boxes from the last few
decades.

Graham