Only 5% of next car purchasers expect to buy all electric cars-Road and Track.

[Babagounj]

Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

US Officials are set to release data on car accidents involving self-driving cars that will single out Tesla for over 200 smashes while autopilot settings turned on.

www.dailymail.co.uk

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is set to release figures regarding crashes involving collisions involving self-driving cars
• In a separate report last week the agency said it had documented more than 200 crashes involving Teslas that were using 'Full Self-Driving' systems
• NHTSA's investigation of Teslas on Autopilot collisions found that Tesla's crash rate per 1,000 vehicles was substantially higher than the corresponding numbers for other automakers

 

[Thebrownblob]

Ford issues stop-sale of electric Mustang Mach-E crossovers due to potential safety defect

Ford says the issue with the Mustang Mach-E crossovers could cause the vehicles to become immobile.

www.cnbc.com

They really should stop the sale just because it’s ugly, and a slap in the face to the mustang name.

 

[Mutineer]

They really should stop the sale just because it’s ugly, and a slap in the face to the mustang name.

Just like the Mustang II was in the mid 70's.

A caricature and an abomination.

 

[oldngray]

Just like the Mustang II was in the mid 70's.

A caricature and an abomination.

a Pinto underneath

 

[Babagounj]

a Pinto underneath

I drove Pintos.
Wish I still had my last one, '74 runabout.

 

[oldngray]

I drove Pintos.
Wish I still had my last one, '74 runabout.

Great in the snow!

... not

 

[UnionStrong]

Great in the snow!

... not

Junk

 

[Babagounj]

Great in the snow!

... not

Junk

Cheap to fix and good on the gas.
Plus the '74 had the massive bumpers.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Great in the snow!

... not

I hear they’re great in a rear in collision as well

 

[UnionStrong]

I hear they’re great in a rear in collision as well

 

[Thebrownblob]

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Ford had some pretty ugly cars in the 70s

 

[oldngray]

Cheap to fix and good on the gas.
Plus the '74 had the massive bumpers.

My mom had a 74 she bought new. Sold it back to the dealer 6 months later.

For a Mustang II

 

[Thebrownblob]

My mom had a 74 she bought new. Sold it back to the dealer 6 months later.

For a Mustang II

This car is instant chick repellent

 

[Babagounj]

I hear they’re great in a rear in collision as well

That's why Ford added the massive bumpers.
Plus I covered the vehicle in reflective tapes and explosive signs.
Never had another vehicle get close.

 

[UnionStrong]

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This car is instant chick repellent

Mostly chicks drove them

 

[Babagounj]

Mostly chicks drove them

Ford was the nearest dealership to my home.
My family were known locally as the Pintos.
That's all we drove.
My father enjoyed his Pinto Esquire Wagon, V-6

 

[newolddude]

Friend of mine has had an EV for a couple years. For commuting 50 miles round trip, grocery getting, and errand running it's worked out very well. His ownership of this vehicle has also provided me with just cause to refer to him as a hippie.

This is because every evening, it gets charged in his garage.

For a long distance destination, even with planning for charging stations in mind, you should also have plans "B" and "C".

For now.

I don't see the problem with having an electric vehicle as a second car for a family.

 

[Thebrownblob]

I don't see the problem with having an electric vehicle as a second car for a family.

Nor do I, but is it affordable?

 

[Mutineer]

a Pinto underneath

For it's intended use, the Pinto was not a bad vehicle.

Like many vehicles of the era, they were ruined by wonky, problematic emissions equipment.

The little 4-bangers were made in Germany. They are very good engines. The carbs were also terrible. Remove the emissions equipment replace and tune the carb with anything that will bolt on.

Sometime in '84, I helped my neighbor cram a 289 4v into a Pinto. He was far more knowledgeable than I was. I mostly held things, and handed him tools and beer. He had to fabricate engine perches. I also remember having to remove the engine-driven fan, and cramming in an electric one.

Upon completion, it was a giggle inducing eye opening ride!

 

[oldngray]

For it's intended use, the Pinto was not a bad vehicle.

Like many vehicles of the era, they were ruined by wonky, problematic emissions equipment.

The little 4-bangers were made in Germany. They are very good engines. The carbs were also terrible. Remove the emissions equipment replace and tune the carb with anything that will bolt on.

Sometime in '84, I helped my neighbor cram a 289 4v into a Pinto. He was far more knowledgeable than I was. I mostly held things, and handed him tools and beer. He had to fabricate engine perches. I also remember having to remove the engine-driven fan, and cramming in an electric one.

Upon completion, it was a giggle inducing eye opening ride!

The biggest problems with cars like that was they were so underpowered to people used to driving big V-8's