Random Car News Thread

[indio22]

Dang, hope Jay Leno is ok. Apparently some fire mishap related to one of his vehicles:

"... Leno was hospitalized on Sunday after a fire erupted in his Los Angeles car garage. One of the cars reportedly burst into flames ..."

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jay-leno-burned-car-fire-face-injuries-severe-1235432183/

 

[therumblewagon]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/ftc-advances-its-fight-against-bait-and-switch-dealership-pricing

"There are three types of junk fees that the FTC is targeting:

• Unnecessary charges for worthless, free, or fake products or services
• Unavoidable charges imposed on captive consumers
• Surprise charges that secretly push up the purchase price

This doesn't mean all unnecessary fees will be curtailed, such as adjusted dealer markup (ADM), which is usually added to high-demand, low-allocation cars. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like ADM is going anywhere soon. However, I don't think anyone is going to complain about the FTC cracking down on dealerships charging bate-and-switch feels for useless, non-existent items."

 

[LeatherWings]

Dang, hope Jay Leno is ok. Apparently some fire mishap related to one of his vehicles:

"... Leno was hospitalized on Sunday after a fire erupted in his Los Angeles car garage. One of the cars reportedly burst into flames ..."

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jay-leno-burned-car-fire-face-injuries-severe-1235432183/

I saw in a video news clip that he's expected to be out of the hospital and "back on his feet" in about a week..

 

[fliplover]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/ftc-advances-its-fight-against-bait-and-switch-dealership-pricing

"There are three types of junk fees that the FTC is targeting:

• Unnecessary charges for worthless, free, or fake products or services
• Unavoidable charges imposed on captive consumers
• Surprise charges that secretly push up the purchase price

This doesn't mean all unnecessary fees will be curtailed, such as adjusted dealer markup (ADM), which is usually added to high-demand, low-allocation cars. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like ADM is going anywhere soon. However, I don't think anyone is going to complain about the FTC cracking down on dealerships charging bate-and-switch feels for useless, non-existent items."

As long as they don't go after the $35k worth of lifetime car washes, good for them.

 

[therumblewagon]

 

[Donalex]

The outside dimensions were within a fraction of an inch of the BMW 2002. It was a great car, but had strong torque steer due to it's hopped up engine.

 

[indio22]

"Buyers resent low inventories, prices over MSRP, study says"
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/buyers-resent-low-inventories-prices-211000746.html

Maybe ... but buyers keep paying the prices. Until buyers show some restraint and fiscal sense, there is little reason for dealers not to charge ADM and other shenanigans.

 

[takemorepills]

"Buyers resent low inventories, prices over MSRP, study says"
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/buyers-resent-low-inventories-prices-211000746.html

Maybe ... but buyers keep paying the prices. Until buyers show some restraint and fiscal sense, there is little reason for dealers not to charge ADM and other shenanigans.

You can't get everyone to behave the same.

Plenty of people don't mind to spend too much, for whatever reason, they must have a new vehicle.

Currently enough of these customers for the limited inventory.

 

[jdm-rhd]

this thing looks pretty good imho...

 

[LeatherWings]

this thing looks pretty good imho...

ngl... I really dig it! Hey Toyota, build the damn thing and keep the same design as the concept, you cowards!

 

[therumblewagon]

Wow - https://www.thedrive.com/news/bmw-a...ds-in-consumer-reports-ranking-for-first-time

 

[therumblewagon]

Spoiler: the Z33 is Georgia's lol

 

[therumblewagon]

I saw in a video news clip that he's expected to be out of the hospital and "back on his feet" in about a week..

Some good news!

https://www.thedrive.com/news/jay-leno-is-headed-home-from-the-hospital

 

[takemorepills]

Some good news!

https://www.thedrive.com/news/jay-leno-is-headed-home-from-the-hospital

He didn't look too bad, I think he'll heal up just fine.

Awesome dude!

 

[Donalex]

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/n...er-set-to-follow-in-steve-mcqueens-footsteps/