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Earlier this week, Radio Flyer released a commercial featuring it’s new Tesla modeled ride on toy. In the film, at approximately 1:13, the commercial is demonstrating the dual speed feature, that limits “inexperienced” drivers to 3mph, and “experienced” drivers to 6mph. This feature is fine and good, but the way that the commercial presents it is downright sexist. The “inexperienced” driver is a small girl, and she is overtaken by a small boy, understanded to be the “experienced” driver who speeds right past her.

We all understand that radio flyer is only trying to promote a new product and demonstrate a helpful feature, but in my eyes, the commercial producers just wanted to show that men are better drivers then women.

Just a quick thing about the selection of new Mercedes-Benz station wagons.

In the old days, we had the 300TD (turbo diesel), then we had the W203 wagon. There has been an absence of a new Mercedes wagon in the states for far too long. Now, the only Mercedes-Benz wagon you can buy today in the USA is the E-Class.

We did not receive the S204 Wagon.

We did not receive the S205 Wagon.

We did not receive the X208 Shooting Brake.

We did not receive the C117 Shooting Brake.

Meanwhile, your main competitors have been giving us wagons.

We have had a BMW-3-Series wagon since before 2000.

We have had a BMW-5-series wagon since before 2000.

We have had an Audi A-4 wagon since before 2000.

We have had an Audi A-6 wagon since before 2000.

We’ve even had an Audi Allroad since 1999!!

So, if you are from Mercedes-Benz and you are reading this, YOU ARE LOSING MONEY. Please import new wagons to the USA, we really like them.

Mercedes-Benz S204

Mercedes-Benz S205

Mercedes-Benz X208

Mercedes-Benz C117

In our imaginations, electric cars that have a practical range, look normal and are not break-the-bank expensive to buy are far away dreams. But,  with each generation of electric car, this dream becomes more and more realistic.

The G-Whiz is inexpensive, the Tesla Model S has a great range and the Nissan Leaf is relatively normal looking, but is there a car that combines all these traits?

GM will start production of their all new Chevrolet Bolt in October of 2016. The Bolt, the Volt’s smaller brother has a 200 mile range, it looks like a normal new car with distinctive creases, a big bumper and aggressive lights, and most importantly, before government incentives, the Bolt will go on sale for about $38k. Depending on where you live and what incentives you get from the state, this price may drop closer to $30k.

Like GM, Tesla is also working on their next car, also aimed at the middle class market. Unlike GM, their car will be released in 2017 and will take on the body style of a sedan, although the unveiling and pre-orders will start in March of this year. The Model 3 promises to have a 200 mile range and cost only $35k. The Tesla Model 3 shows similarities to the other cars in Tesla’s range: the Model S and the Model X.

In the coming years, expect to see many other practical, good looking reasonably priced electric cars.

Chevrolet Bolt

An Imagination of what the Tesla Model 3 will look like.

After the emissions scandal, Volkswagen moved downhill. Stock fell almost 40% and the CEO of Volkswagen resigned and the head of Porsche took over. Sales of the current diesel models has stopped and production of the next generation of Volkswagen diesel vehicles for the US and the rest of the world. We might have to say goodbye to diesels from Volkswagen in the US. 🙁