Brian Peter Gluckman

So Chrysler execs feel like they need to compensate for their insecurities about their penis sizes. Got it.

Also, the security a van brings over a pickup with a topper.

Stellantis is nearing bankruptcy. Change my mind.

Once again, doing nothing for me here

I mean, once gas hits $40 a gallon, the extra cost of the hybrid will pay itself off in the first month, especially considering how these vans are used in urban situations.

I don't understand why it's not the hybrid, though.

A guy walks into a talent agent, says have I got a great act for you! He then proceeds to beat himself senseless. He hits his head into a wall, cuts himself with glass, bangs a cast iron skillet into his skull.

Agent says, wow, what an act. What do you call it?

Guy says, The Democrats!

The amount of money I spent at Kapital this week puts me solidly into the last category.

A screen cap of a photo of a Kia Soul EV charging with a translated caption that reads, "An EV being charged in the suburbs of Paris. Charging stations are scarce, and the EV society is still a long way off."

The Japanese are really going to fight the transition to EVs with every ounce of their being, huh? From the Japanese Railway magazine

A Tomica Honda Prelude in the box

I may be the first person you know to buy a new Honda Prelude

The Tomica Shop at Tokyo Station

A wall of Tomica on display you can buy

The Tomica Shop!

New 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package Commercial Four Wheel Drive SUV New 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package Commercial SUV Black for sale - only $58,731. Visit Sewell Family of Companies in Odessa #TX #1GNS6UED5SR329597

A Police Package Tahoe typically costs on the high end about $65K, and a full wrap should only add $5K at most. That's a total of $1.75M, so this is essentially a $500K kickback.

I find the camera slow to operate, and as a result, I often miss shots. When it does shoot, it'll focus where it wants to, not where I tell it, because the AI thinks it knows better. The phone also periodically locks itself up for no reason, and has to be left facedown until it's ready again. 🤬

I got the 10 in October after having an 8, a 7, a 5, and probably more before that. It has been a disappointing experience, especially with the camera, but also the hardware generally. I'm about ready to dump it for the iPhone 17 I just inherited.

Oh, you got a Pixel 10? I'm sorry.

They do have a 1/4" headphone jack, so surely they're trying to appeal to audiophiles. But man, I'd love a cheap version of that with just an 1/8" jack.

I just wish it wasn't so expensive

Did I mention the 128 GB version is $1,045?

Two Sony Walkman in a Bic Camera in Japan

Sony brought back the Walkman.

Why?

Crossover basically means anything over 60" tall these days, including some vehicles that barely clear that bar like the Cadillac Lyriq and Mustang Mach-E. These things are good, honestly.

A Chrysler Crossfire convertible in Shinjuku traffic

The grass is always greener on the other side

New Beetle convertible yesterday, in Shinjuku

I saw an actual New Beetle convertible yesterday

It's a watch that says the owner will likely one day fall dead off a balcony

The Rolex Daytona "Leopard" Is so Loud It Roars - Bob's Watches Its appearance may not be for everyone, but the Rolex Daytona "Leopard" is easily one of the wildest and most extravagant Rolex watches ever made.

I'd never seen one in person before. I hope to never see one again.

Matchbox Acura Legend Coupe

Matchbox is releasing an Acura Legend Coupe from its Moving Parts Series and I need it like I need oxygen.

Got it for $920 US. That price was absolutely insane.

A ¥65,000,000 rainbow diamond bezeled Rolex Daytona, with a slightly cheaper but still insanely expensive leopard print themed Daytona next to it.

My new to me Sinn 104, which will need a new strap because the standard leather strap is sized for giant wrists.

If you're into watches, shopping Nakano Road in Tokyo is a must. I've never seen so many Rolex Submariners for sale under one roof -- probably over 1,000. And check out the $400K rainbow dial Daytona.

I ended up scoring a screaming deal on a barely used Sinn 104.

My 1998 Kia Sephia had one of those from the factory.

I was picked up by jazz legend Shirley Horn

A blue Alpina B45 convertible in Shibuya traffic today

Lots of Benzes, BMWs, and Porsche 911s galore. I even saw an Alpina B45 convertible today.

Like, every traffic light