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I am about to pull the trigger on the new Model 3 Performance.

I am not a big believer of Consumer Reports rankings because it is a captured survey. Hardly a blind scientific methodology. But you might find this surprising... CR cost of maintenance...

For those of you who may be interested, here is the next lecture at Stanford, May 29 at 7:30 Pacific Time. Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier

My friend's 2015 Altima has the infamous problem of not recognizing the key fob. It is not the fob battery; I replaced it but doubted that was the problem as the door locks and everything else worked. When working correctly, the fob onln needs to be inside the car, even in the trunk, to be...

My BIL up in Tacoma installed a 4 post lift for storage and work. He drove my 68 years back and got the bug. His car is a 62 Fuelie, a full numbers car. Big bucks and years to find parts. It was a basket when he got it. He has 3 Mechanical FI units, they are very temperamental. I gave him my car...

The Lexus 86 month battery in our 2013 GS350 F Sport has been in the car for almost 6 years Gas was corroding the positive terminal; I cleaned it a month ago and checked it yesterday. Blue corrosion again. Decided to just swap out the battery to stop further damage to starter wire, etc. Bought...

Love the split window and tiny tail lights. 1.1L and 25 HP I believe. Nice ride!

I like 64-67 A-Bodies stock, especially Goats. But this is flat out gorgeous. Better have an '89 or 421...

I worked in manufacturing almost all my career. High tech companies are actually manufacturing companies for the most part. You design a chip, model the process but ultimately production is the goal. The vehicle assembly line has been a linear process from the Highland Park days. The unboxed...

An ex co-worker just touched base after a few years. Last we spoke she was going through a divorce; 2 young kids. She is very good, in fact a star, at what she does, programming, analytics and such. Beautiful girl, raising 2 kids and excelling, as usual. Santa Clara grad... She told me she...

The first participant to receive a Neuralink brain implant is Noland Arbaugh, who suffered a freak diving accident and was rendered a quadriplegic. Here he is speaking... Amazing stuff. Noland is a brave man for choosing to lead us in this incredible groundbreaking science. Bravo!

In case you might be interested, these lectures are generally live streamed. Black Holes and Spin Offs

Elon's latest perk to save his struggling car company. He's wack. Plus there was a long line when I went there....

The early Goats changed the game; thanks to John DeLorean. The '67 was the 1st year for the Q-Jet while '64 thru '66 used the Carter AFB or Tri-Power Rochester 3-2 carbs. It don't get much better. Or prettier, for that matter. Pontiac Metallic Blue for the win!

My grand niece's beat (but dependable) '16 Corolla strippie was totaled as she was coming home from work about 10:30 PM a week ago; the other party's insurance gave her $13K. Score! Everyone's fine... I found a clean little 2015 Mazda3 sedan right around the corner with 80,200 on the clock...

The current M3 Performance is fast; 0-60 in about 3.1 seconds, but falls off over 100 mph. The new Performance front motor will be the same 230 HP but the rear will use the more powerful "Ludicrous" motor, 400+ HP, from the earlier Model S. Teslas are piggy, the M3P is 4,000 lbs but over 630 HP...

The one that got away... Shoulda kept mine. Sheesh.

The F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-e can now charge at Tesla Superchargers using a free adapter. Who's your Daddy? This is good for Ford EV owners, maybe no so much for Tesla owners waiting to charge... It is likely a billion dollar business for Tesla by 2030. They continue to add capacity...

Elon Musk says we will see the Roadster II late this year; production next year. @UncleDave get your check book out! Oh yeah, the top model will do 0-60 < 1 second... Elon time again? Well, somebody's gotta show the Nevera ($2M) and Battista ($3M) how America builds a real Supercar! "Tonight...

Wifey and I will be attending "Dark Energy, Past Present and Future" on The Farm this evening. It will be live streamed if you should be so inclined... 7:00 PM PST. Dark Energy Lecture at Stanford