The goal of a journey is not always to arrive. There is something to be said about the joy of driving. Not everyone appreciates it, but there are many that do.
Selling diesel cars in the states has more problems than just perception. It's my understanding that the EPA puts some much more stringent requirements about what comes out the back side with diesels than many places in the world.
"Clutch by wire" won't happen or already is, depending on how you look at it. I predict that all of these options will be replaced by a CVT or a dual clutch setup at some point on most mainstream vehicles. A computer controlled dual clutch setup gives most of the sporting aspects that those with sporting aspirations wish for, but can be computer controlled for those who wish an automatic.
I haven't come to a solid conclusion about the Toyota thing, but I'm leaning to human error.
As to the idea of "power steering and hydraulic braking" becoming detached from the system, that's becoming increasingly difficult these days. ABS/Stability control are often tied to the ability of the computer to work the ABS pump. Power steering is increasingly becoming electric as a fuel efficiency measure. Some are using speed to determine the amount of assist to provide the driver. While the latter has been done with hydraulic power assist, electric makes this significantly more simple.
That third pedal is getting harder and harder to find these days. On anything, at least in the US. I think I can count on one hand the number of friends that I have that currently own a car with an actual clutch that's not a computer controlled dual clutch setup.
Also, with the improvements made in the dual clutch setups and slushbox efficiency, the maintenance and skill demand of that third pedal is waning quickly. There will always be purists who search it out, but we'll be paying a premium for it.
Not that I'd trade what we have now for points and condensers/vacuum driven everything/carburetors. Unless you're spending like NASA does on software, the likelihood of an edge case like this is always there. It is good to see that "No customer has been affected and there had been no accidents or injuries,", per a Jag spokesperson.
Along side BMW, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Honda.... And a even larger number of small production stuff like kit car manufacturers and even more interesting manufacturers like Local Motors, saying that 'it couldn't be found' would take some explaining in my opinion.
Cash for Clunkers put a massive hurt on the auto repair industry in the US. It's my understanding they had a similar thing in parts of the EU. I think it's starting to come back tho.
There are still LOTS of good-paying, non-college-degree-requiring jobs out there. The trades particularly are (and have been for some time) suffering from a shortage. Plumbers, electricians, welders, and the like. A good welder with his own equipment can make a very nice living.
There is something to be said about tradeskills. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs (among others) fame has made this very case for some time.
At 18 many people demand to be treated like an adult and wish to make decisions. Living with the consequences of those decisions is part of the deal.
I'm not saying your statement is incorrect. I'm saying that perhaps it's not the GP that needs the perspective, but the person borrowing $BIGNUM without a plan to pay it back. How to make that happen is another story entirely. I'm struggling with how I'm going to teach my child that very thing.
Wow. Talk about oversimplifying an issue... I peeked at the OWS website a while back. Many of the ones who had posted were griping that they'd taken out massive loans on degrees in subjects like history or humanities. The REALITY is that the market doesn't want people with those kinds of degrees for the most part.
While there may be SOME truth in your statement, to say that it's wholly accurate would be a misnomer at best
What's happening is a bubble, it's as simple as that. Looking at the costs of school now, I'm glad that I'm almost out of it. Yes, I'll have loans to pay for years but I also got a job to pay them off, thankfully.
Some aren't nearly as lucky as I was, though, and they're moving back in with their parents if they can.
Imagine the fun we're going to have when that bubble bursts, though, and people stop going to college because the cost is so unsustainable. Some will get a better education by actually learning more, others will be in a much worse spot. Even for those who have the money, it's not worth it.
Would you pay for 4 years at a school that's going to cost you 50% or more as much per year as you're going to make when you get out of it? Probably not.
Luck is being prepared when opportunity presents itself. Many people aren't willing to put in the work to be sufficiently prepared. Don't sell yourself short by saying "I was lucky".
Why would GM sell it to AMC? AMC was a Chrysler product.
You obviously haven't heard the in-joke about AMC: "All Makes Combined" (among many other very derisive interpretations). They were notorious for taking castoffs from other companies and using them in their vehicles. I had an 84 Grand Wag that had a Chrysler transmission (700c), an ignition system (tongue firmly planted in cheek) labeled Motorcraft (read: Ford), and the single sided keys for the ignition and door locks that were signature GM of the time.
Bullshit. Ever actually changed out a production system? Or for that matter, ever rebuilt your home PC? You pull the every component in need of replacement at once. Replacing "one component at a time" when they are going to produce incompatible output does you no good at all.
Your commentary so far indicates a startling lack of common sense. Also, a serious problem of disconnection with reality, so please stop smoking crack.
Common sense says you don't mess with a production system with sweeping changes that could have unintended consequences. You do one change at a time, verify the change works as expected, and then move to the next one. "Agreeing with 80% of what's there" doesn't mean that the implementation is the right one. A piece of anecdotal evidence for this one specific case: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/new-study-underlines-unfulfilled-promises-of-health-care-bill/
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And a properly appointed vehicle. I think I've had exactly one that was set up to heel-toe easily.
The goal of a journey is not always to arrive. There is something to be said about the joy of driving. Not everyone appreciates it, but there are many that do.
Selling diesel cars in the states has more problems than just perception. It's my understanding that the EPA puts some much more stringent requirements about what comes out the back side with diesels than many places in the world.
According to the article, zero.
No, the cars in question are Fords. That said, this was when Ford was trying to get its act together with regard to quality.
This would be funny if Ford hadn't owned Jag at the time these were built.
Probably the same way Lamborghini is handling it: A dual clutch transmission.
"Clutch by wire" won't happen or already is, depending on how you look at it. I predict that all of these options will be replaced by a CVT or a dual clutch setup at some point on most mainstream vehicles. A computer controlled dual clutch setup gives most of the sporting aspects that those with sporting aspirations wish for, but can be computer controlled for those who wish an automatic.
I haven't come to a solid conclusion about the Toyota thing, but I'm leaning to human error.
As to the idea of "power steering and hydraulic braking" becoming detached from the system, that's becoming increasingly difficult these days. ABS/Stability control are often tied to the ability of the computer to work the ABS pump. Power steering is increasingly becoming electric as a fuel efficiency measure. Some are using speed to determine the amount of assist to provide the driver. While the latter has been done with hydraulic power assist, electric makes this significantly more simple.
That third pedal is getting harder and harder to find these days. On anything, at least in the US. I think I can count on one hand the number of friends that I have that currently own a car with an actual clutch that's not a computer controlled dual clutch setup.
Also, with the improvements made in the dual clutch setups and slushbox efficiency, the maintenance and skill demand of that third pedal is waning quickly. There will always be purists who search it out, but we'll be paying a premium for it.
Not that I'd trade what we have now for points and condensers/vacuum driven everything/carburetors. Unless you're spending like NASA does on software, the likelihood of an edge case like this is always there. It is good to see that "No customer has been affected and there had been no accidents or injuries,", per a Jag spokesperson.
And Chrysler and GM. More recent analysis here.
Along side BMW, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Honda.... And a even larger number of small production stuff like kit car manufacturers and even more interesting manufacturers like Local Motors, saying that 'it couldn't be found' would take some explaining in my opinion.
The hyperbole is exceptionally tasty this morning.
Cash for Clunkers put a massive hurt on the auto repair industry in the US. It's my understanding they had a similar thing in parts of the EU. I think it's starting to come back tho.
You sir, are an example that more should follow.
There are still LOTS of good-paying, non-college-degree-requiring jobs out there. The trades particularly are (and have been for some time) suffering from a shortage. Plumbers, electricians, welders, and the like. A good welder with his own equipment can make a very nice living.
There is something to be said about tradeskills. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs (among others) fame has made this very case for some time.
At 18 many people demand to be treated like an adult and wish to make decisions. Living with the consequences of those decisions is part of the deal.
I'm not saying your statement is incorrect. I'm saying that perhaps it's not the GP that needs the perspective, but the person borrowing $BIGNUM without a plan to pay it back. How to make that happen is another story entirely. I'm struggling with how I'm going to teach my child that very thing.
Wow. Talk about oversimplifying an issue... I peeked at the OWS website a while back. Many of the ones who had posted were griping that they'd taken out massive loans on degrees in subjects like history or humanities. The REALITY is that the market doesn't want people with those kinds of degrees for the most part.
While there may be SOME truth in your statement, to say that it's wholly accurate would be a misnomer at best
What's happening is a bubble, it's as simple as that. Looking at the costs of school now, I'm glad that I'm almost out of it. Yes, I'll have loans to pay for years but I also got a job to pay them off, thankfully. Some aren't nearly as lucky as I was, though, and they're moving back in with their parents if they can. Imagine the fun we're going to have when that bubble bursts, though, and people stop going to college because the cost is so unsustainable. Some will get a better education by actually learning more, others will be in a much worse spot. Even for those who have the money, it's not worth it. Would you pay for 4 years at a school that's going to cost you 50% or more as much per year as you're going to make when you get out of it? Probably not.
Luck is being prepared when opportunity presents itself. Many people aren't willing to put in the work to be sufficiently prepared. Don't sell yourself short by saying "I was lucky".
It's enormously well-known that being a female actress and somewhat older is highly correlated with having fewer parts available.
Being a well-known female actress and somewhat younger is highly correlated with having enormous parts installed.
FTFY.
/tinfoil hat
Would be "The Fed wants to maintain its monopoly on cellphone snooping".
Why would GM sell it to AMC? AMC was a Chrysler product.
You obviously haven't heard the in-joke about AMC: "All Makes Combined" (among many other very derisive interpretations). They were notorious for taking castoffs from other companies and using them in their vehicles. I had an 84 Grand Wag that had a Chrysler transmission (700c), an ignition system (tongue firmly planted in cheek) labeled Motorcraft (read: Ford), and the single sided keys for the ignition and door locks that were signature GM of the time.
Bullshit. Ever actually changed out a production system? Or for that matter, ever rebuilt your home PC? You pull the every component in need of replacement at once. Replacing "one component at a time" when they are going to produce incompatible output does you no good at all.
Also, please stop being a dumbass. The plural of anecdote is not data.
Your commentary so far indicates a startling lack of common sense. Also, a serious problem of disconnection with reality, so please stop smoking crack.
Nice and civil. Oh well. Was fun while it lasted.
Common sense says you don't mess with a production system with sweeping changes that could have unintended consequences. You do one change at a time, verify the change works as expected, and then move to the next one. "Agreeing with 80% of what's there" doesn't mean that the implementation is the right one. A piece of anecdotal evidence for this one specific case: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/09/new-study-underlines-unfulfilled-promises-of-health-care-bill/