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EPA emissions tech: Please report the current engine NOx level. Passat: Ok, I found this on the web for "Engine knocks level"... EPA emissions tech: Please report engine PM 2.5 particulate level. Passat: Here's what I found on the web for 'Engine p.m. 2.5 particulate level"...

It's a match made in heaven.

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I would never defend VW for the emissions scandal (although they were just the ones who were caught, far from the sole offender), but they certainly deserve praise for their ability to market good affordable vehicles to the masses. My bad feeling about this is coming from another perspective: this reminds me pretty closely of the Motorola-Apple Rockr fiasco. Cars are very different from phones, though. I’m surprised that Apple couldn’t sign a deal with the Japanese or the Koreans though.

The Koreans build their own stuff.

Seems they are trying at any rate: "town built for self-driving cars has opened in South Korea" https://qz.com/1121372/south-korea-opens-k-city-the-latest-f...

>although they were just the ones who were caught, far from the sole offender

Who else made software that runs the engine in cheat-mode when under emission test, which is what VW was caught doing?

What about FCA?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/23/business/fiat-chrysler-di...

And I’m sure VW can make all the autopilot safety tests pass. (wink wink)

User: "Please drive me to the strip club", Passat: "Sorry, the terms of service strictly prohibit adult content"

You laugh but that's probably what's gonna end up happening.

Well at least macs might soon be considered good for gaming again...

I know there is a punchline somewhere here, but I am failing to find it. Can you explain?

Same here, but reached the conclusion it was hinting at gaming the system.

Gaming the system..

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