TTAC commentator kurkosdr is having issues with “the comminazi governments of Russia and China.” He’s hoping that “perhaps we can still save the car industry from the Chinese and the Russians.” He better be heading for the hills, because New GM has completely opposite plans.

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C.T. from AutoZone (yes, that AutoZone) writes:

Dear Piston Slap, I drive a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T with the CVT. It has 75,000 miles on it, and has been properly maintained. I am experiencing a vibration under these conditions:’

-Only after at least 10 minutes of driving…never cold

-Only between 70-80 mph

-Only when accelerating

-The same no matter how much throttle I give it

-I cannot feel it in the steering wheel

-It feels like it is coming from the axle/drive shaft area

-Sometimes it doesn’t happen at all

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On Friday, Alaska’s Supreme Court upheld the right of defendants to present scientific evidence at trial in cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). In 2004, the state legislature sought to muzzle defense attorneys who cited medical evidence on alcohol absorption rates in a way that would have undermined conviction rates. The case in question . . .

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Alternatively, “The new Volvo C70 rewards the owner with self-assured elegance.” So what if you’re an owner without self-assured elegance? Thank God Volvo hasn’t cut back on the Swedish-to-English translation services. Not. “With its new front clip, the Volvo C70 reveals traces of the S60 Concept Car that was unveiled in early 2009. The C70 not relates more closely to the design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range . . . Bodywork details such as the front fender have also been redesigned, contributing to the decidedly altered appearance . . . We’ve focused the new interior features around the driver to give the owner a stronger perception of being rewarded behind the wheel.” As opposed to the reality of being rewarded, I suppose. Pistonheads adds some kind words about the refreshed model’s performance . . .

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