I have to imagine that the people tasked with writing automaker press releases have a hard job. Not every car is going to be a Mazda Miata or a Chevrolet Corvette, but you still have to write something compelling for the press to base its reports on. Fear not, for our readers can keep things spicy!
Thomas wrote about the facelift to the Chrysler Pacifica. 3WiperB got a great chuckle out of me:
The press release will say, “Chrysler refreshes entire lineup!”
George Danvers:
So THAT’S what they’ve been working on for the last 8 years.
Data:
Designer: Does this go with our current design language?
Boss: We only have 1 vehicle, so sure.
Thomas wrote about how BMW had to recall 58,713 cars because replacing the cabin air filter could damage a wiring harness, causing a fire. SkaterDad:
Pretty impressive they found a way to cause a fire from an air filter. Well done!
I generally assume this with my vehicles anyway.
NC Miata NA:
In order to correct this issue, BMW will install a new electronic filter door that prevents owners from improperly accessing the cabin filter. The replacement door will contain a specialized lock that only certified BMW technicians can open using a dedicated filter door interface cable. It is recommended owners service the replacement filter doors by replacing the batteries every 3 months in addition to regularly scheduled filter replacements.
One of Jason Torchinsky’s missions in life is to officially have the claim that Mercedes-Benz invented the car reversed. Mechjaz:
I think that the Mercedes-Benz first car lie is one of the truest, realest, most deeply held beliefs Torch has and I’m so … pleased? Proud? It’s not my place to be either of those things, but knowing all the thousands of silly things he’s said, all the journalists he has induced to unspeakable hostility with his goofy, affable nature, all the dangerous and menacing folk that live outside the warm, inviting glow of the Lumiére Rouge, this might be his most sincere beef.
Step it up, MB. Make it right.
Mark Tucker wrote a Shitbox Showdown featuring a 1982 Chevy Chevette Diesel versus a 2013 Nissan Leaf. Sid Bridge:
If you give this vote a few weeks, the Chevette will very slowly catch up and pass the Leaf.
Have a great evening, everyone!
Top graphic image: Chrysler
Woo hoo! Members’ Rides and COTD in the same week!
To celebrate I’ll go ahead and make plans to renew my membership, particularly since I’d already intended to do that anyway.
you sure it’s not a picture of a kia
Somebody check to see if Peter Schreyer is still in his office at Kia
And people have the audacity to laugh at Mitsubishi.
I can laugh at both!
And laughing is good for you, so maybe they should both pivot to be healthy lifestyle companies?
The modern GM V8 engine has entered the laugh.
Seriously! The fact that GM of all companies has forgotten how to make a pushrod V8 is pathetic!