Category Archives: Gasoline & Guns

Restoring classic cars in the classroom

Elon Musk Wanted the Cybertruck to Look Like “the Future.” But It Reminds Us of One Particular Past.

There is a lot of discussion about where Musk got the design idea for his Wankpanzer.

But sometimes the simplest answer is best. It is meant to be the modern version of an Apartheid era terror vehicle. Simply put, he wants it to be used to put minorities “in their rightful place” as does just about anything Republicans do.

Americans are joining RedNote to teach Chinese users how to 3D print guns

I love this for the monsters running China. They wanted our personal data, they accidentally got a breach of the Great Firewall. Hope it spreads like wildfire.

What Happened to Paul Wellstone’s Campaign Bus?

The Star Tribune did a similar story months ago but I couldn’t share because, well, paywall nonsense. So here is an update of Wellstone’s bus, which has just been sitting in a field for the past too many years.

Apparently you may be able to see it on the road in the near-ish future.

Here is a KSTP story I missed:

And a documentary on the bus from almost 20 years ago:

VP Pick Tim Walz Is A Certified Car Guy

Wholesome car news related to our Guv.

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

You can’t get a new Beetle anymore, but Bugs still are part of the Mexican car culture. The last couple of times I have been down there it has just been weird to see Nissan Tsurus (or whatever they have now) be the taxis of choice.

A Spotting Guide to the Apocalypse: The Cars of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”

Furiosa was fun, had lots of character and backstory. Sure, it wasn’t Fury Road, but what the hell is? Cars were dialed back but still neat. Here’s a look at what went into making them.