Some car thieves are really clever. They can make off with an expensive ride and have it chopped up or on a boat to another country before anyone can come close to stopping them. Others fail in the most hilarious manner. That second group makes for some hilarious reporting.
Someone attempted to steal GMC Hummer EVs by launching them out of an autorack railcar and it didn’t go so well. Maybe this was just a huge misunderstanding. Rusty S Trusty:
A Hummer is definitely not a good choice for a track day.
I don’t hate manual transmissions:
No doubt the thieves will claim they were railroaded.
Ash78:
Throw Humma from the Train
/RIP Anne Ramsey
There’s a common belief out there that car websites are just for enthusiasts. We do write for the gearheads and engineers out there, but we also just love writing stories that everyone can enjoy, regardless of whether they’re labeled car enthusiasts or not.
On Friday, David Tracy wrote about how AI can somewhat replicate the voices of your favorite Autopian writers, but don’t worry, you’ll never see an “Al-G Rhythm” byline here. We caught Lizardman in a human suit’s comment during the weekend, and it made us feel all warm and fuzzy:
I’m gonna tell you all a dirty little secret about me. (No, the fact I am a lizard is no secret.) I am not passionate about cars. I am not an enthusiast. Heck, I really like my wifes cx5, I may replace my manual sedan with one. So why is this the only website I frequent on a regular basis? The people. I enjoy their passion, and that is why I an here. I care about these people I have never met, but wouldn’t mind meeting. I have no use for celebrities, if I saw one on the street, I would not care. But these folks… They are my people.
Thank you, Lizardman!
As Thomas reported today, the Dodge Charger Daytona can sometimes experience unintended acceleration and, apparently. That’s a feature, not a bug. 79 Burb-man:
Chargers know the only fact about life worth knowing. If you’re not first you’re last.
Tbird:
They live life a 1/4 mile at a time
Farty McSprinkles:
“When I say ‘whoa’, I mean WHOA!” -Yosemite Sam
Max Headbolts:
At this point we have all experienced Stellantis for longer than six hours and should seek medical attention.
Stellantis just can’t catch a win right now, huh? Have a great evening, everyone!
Image credits: Metro Detroit News via YouTube screenshot
My first COTD. Thank you. I thought some of the replies I got were better than what I said, though.
You earned it. Your comment was brilliant.
Mine was just a bad pun.
Thank you. People here are clever. It’s not easy to stand out.
Hell yeah! You nailed it, too.
It was a worthy win.
Nowhere else on the internet will you find a comment section that makes you feel good about yourself. It’s almost like….there is hope for humanity, yet!
Really well done, and shockingly one of the first posts of the morning. My experience over the years (including 150+ COTDs on Jello Picnic) is that the early bird usually gets ignored. Glad you got the credit!