2009 July | L.A. Can't Drive - Part 2

Cash for Clunkers – New Federal Program

Some of you may have heard about this already, but I thought it was worth sharing. The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck. The program is [...]

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Infinite Stupidity in Infiniti

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter Oh my god, is it just me or are dicks out in full force these last few days?  It’s like a bloody sausage fest at the Berlin Love Parade, except without the trance, ecstasy, good friends, and awesome raves.  There have been too many close encounters that we don’t have any [...]

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This Is Why Driving in L.A. Sucks

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter This isn’t a case of a poor driver in a dark green Toyota Camry who lost his way and is trying to find a good Samaritan to let him in when he took the wrong route.  Even if that were the case, the person should just stay on the road, take [...]

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Impatient Douchebag in Durango

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter You know how you can just tell if someone’s going to be a dick just by looking at him?  Well, the same thing applied with this bearded mofo in a malibu blue Dodge Durango with lame racing stripes.  Seriously, who paints racing stripes on an SUV?  And with that color blue, [...]

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Angelenos Need to Take Better Care of Their Cars

Idiocy Meter Asshole Meter One of the things that boggled me most about L.A. when I first moved here is that you have so many poorly kept cars in what is stereotypically known as a “car culture” town.  You know what’s a common sight?  Broken sideview mirrors.  You also frequently see broken or malfunctioning tail/brake [...]

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