Ah, So That’s How Stellantis EVs Are Born: COTD

Some car models and auto manufacturers end up as a punching bag at some point in their lives. We’ve all heard the slightly offensive insults hurled at cars and brands by enthusiasts. I recently heard someone refer to Chrysler’s old retro hatch as the “PT Loser,” which I thought wasn’t even a thing anymore. But poor Stellantis seems to be a regular recipient of jokes at its expense.

David Tracy wrote about touring the lab where Ford is developing its new affordable electric truck. Sid Bridge:

Meanwhile, over at Stellantis…

Engineer: Where’s the new EV Development center?
Vice President: You mean the room where everyone tries to make fun engine noises with their mouth? It’s by the bar. Grab me a PBR if you’re going that way.

David Tracy had an interesting reply:

Stellantis’ R&D is called the supply-base.

Shots were fired from Spikedlemon:

So, for roughly twice the price of a used rust-free J10, we can get a brand new EV?

V10omous:

…namely the Endura Linear 911, by the German company Fooke:

That is a Fooking awesome machine.

David Tracy also wrote about what it’s like to watch an RWB Porsche get made, and the responses were great. Emil Minty:

I’m replacing my brake pads Wednesday night, you are all welcome to come watch. No charge. Maybe bring a six-pack if you’re feeling sociable.

TheDrunkenWrench makes an interesting point:

Thanks to AI’s enshittification of search engines, I can’t find it any more. But I remember reading at one point that he got his start in 3D modelling of Theme park rides in CAD software in the early 90s.

Which makes sense why when Hoonigan had him design a bodykit for their Kei truck off a 3D scan, everything fit PERFECTLY when it arrived.

People can kick and scream and be anti-hype all they want, there is real skill behind those hands.

It takes a TON of talent to be able to do what looks like a hack job to onlookers, that turns out how it does in the end.

This is the modern equivalent of when wealthy people used to just pay artists to come create art and sculptures for the sake of it. There doesn’t need to be logic behind it.

I wrote about the cursed story of Doug DeMuro’s Mercedes A-Class, and you were a hilariously tough crowd. Sid Bridge:

Argument for buying this car: It would be thrilling to have a passionate night with your significant other in a car that may or may not tip over.

Argument against buying this car: Have a passionate night in a place where Doug DeMuro once sat and discussed all the bizarre quirks kind of kills the mood.

Oh, and if you buy this as an Autopian test car, I do not advocate having everyone test its sex-a-bility.

Have a great evening, everyone!