It ain't gonna reduce prices nor improve reliability. Another thing is that global automakers are less likely to change their plans as 3yrs from now times will change again.
And it could lead to loss of subsidies for economy cars. Even if you're not buying one yourself, your neighbor driving one is leaving more gas in the ground for you to consume.
Maybe the features will exist but be disabled via software from the factory. I’m thinking cylinder management stuff. Then if they are mandated again, the software is coded to enable.
I have points distributors in my 2 classics... But they do have FM Radio tires...
Exactly. This degree of volatility is incredibly disruptive and troublesome to the traditional product planning cycles for an automaker.
That and "easy wins" like better axle ratios, the same stuff we saw in the 70s coming back, or should I say, going away.
I agree. However they might carry existing models forward longer. Not sure if there are any existing models worth buying though?
Nothing like the sound of a small block Chevy with 8-1 compression sucking down a quadrajet with the filter lid upside down.
Would be nice if manual cars get a break so things like programmed rev hang can go away.
