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Found it on tPB immediately after your review above, thanks for putting it up, watched it last night, it is indeed very good, Kate Winslet does a good job in it despite being rather old for Lee who I believe was early 30s at the time.

I was there 78 to 82 so yes it would have been that era,

I think I misread the topic title as memorable event instead of memorable car, my most memorable car was two similar cars at the same time that I owned in Sharjah UAE one for me and one for my dear departed wife (not dead just currently living with a Doctor in Bury St Edmunds) A GMC Jimmy and A dodge Ramcharger both great for towing stuck Arab gentlemen Mercs out of the sand and beach bar B Q on a Friday. The GMC outside my villa complete with windsurfer on top And the Ramcharger somewhere out in the desert

Watching and enjoying The Pitt 8.3 on IMDB, episode six just arrived

I remember when our idea of a flying car was just that, a car with a set of wings and a propeller that landed on a road or short air strip. but now they seem to have evolved from electric drone technology with electric motors at each corner and can take off vertically from any available surface. They have long been a symbol of futuristic technology, but whether they'll become a mainstream success depends on several factors—technology, infrastructure, regulations, and public adoption. Let’s break it down: 1. Technological Feasibility Flying cars are already more than just a concept. Companies like AeroMobil, PAL-V, and Klein Vision have developed prototypes that function both as road vehicles and aircraft. For example, Klein Vision’s AirCar completed a 35-minute test flight between two cities in Slovakia in 2021. Similarly, Joby Aviation and Volocopter are working on electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), focusing on urban air mobility. However, challenges remain: Battery limitations for electric models, which affect flight time and range. Safety mechanisms need to be foolproof, as air accidents can be catastrophic. Noise pollution could be a major issue, especially in urban areas. 2. Infrastructure and Regulations For flying cars to succeed, cities need infrastructure like vertiports for takeoff and landing, air traffic management systems to avoid collisions, and charging stations for electric models. Airspace regulations would also need to evolve. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are already working on frameworks, but mass adoption will require consistent global standards. 3. Cost and Accessibility Right now, flying cars are luxury items. Klein Vision’s AirCar is expected to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Until production scales up, prices will remain out of reach for the average consumer. Moreover, users would need both a driver’s license and a pilot’s license—a significant barrier unless automation improves. 4. Public Adoption and Practicality Even if flying cars become affordable, will people actually use them? Practical concerns include: Noise and privacy: Imagine dozens of flying cars buzzing over residential neighborhoods. Weather dependency: Unlike traditional cars, flying vehicles would be heavily impacted by wind, rain, and fog. Learning curve: Piloting even a semi-autonomous flying car might intimidate many. Potential Success Stories Urban Air Taxis: Companies like Uber Elevate (now acquired by Joby Aviation) are focusing on flying taxis rather than personal flying cars. Short-distance urban flights could alleviate traffic congestion in megacities like Tokyo, Los Angeles, or Dubai (which already tested flying taxis). Emergency Services and Niche Use: Flying vehicles could revolutionize emergency response, enabling quicker rescues in hard-to-reach areas, or serve industries like agriculture and military operations. Conclusion Flying cars may not become the norm for personal transportation anytime soon, but they have a strong chance of succeeding in specific sectors like urban air taxis, emergency services, or luxury travel. For them to truly "take off" in the mainstream, breakthroughs in technology, infrastructure, and regulation are needed, alongside a shift in public perception. Would you want to own one or even hop in a flying car if they became available?

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Quoted by Toyota dealer and then measured over four months since when we got the car. average spend over four month on petrol 600Baht a month the CRV was over baht 2000 a month I just looked it up as well: The fuel efficiency of a 1.5L Toyota Yaris Hybrid depends on driving conditions, but you can expect the following: City driving: 25-30 km/L (due to more electric motor use) Highway driving: 20-25 km/L (less electric assist, more engine use) Combined: 22-28 km/L

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We also binned it after ep1 series 2, it also gets a succession of lousy reviews on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13918776/reviews/?ref_=tt_ov_ql_2&sort=submission_date%2Cdesc

My cousin in UK has one, he loves it and says it by far the best car he has ever owned

The first car I drove after I passed my test was as a mini van delivery driver for a flower shop in Harlow, I was amazed at how it went around corners, remember one day the girls making up the order for a funeral were late and of course that made me late getting to the house and they had all left so I ended up having to find then follow the procession along the road to the cemetery and hand the flowers over at the grave site, not good how embarrassing.....

Has to be Marlene Dietrich who captivated the English and Germans with the same song at the same time in WW2 German English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBi5j7yPwd0

We were not ready to make the leap to full electric and all charging rigmarole of it, also range concern so we bought a Toyota HEV Yaris Cross SUV at the end of last year which charges its self up as you drive along and as you brake. We previously owned (at the same time) two Honda CRVs but owning two cars and paying huge petrol bills just doesn't make sense, so we traded them in and paid the difference on a New Toyota Yaris. what a light and day difference: The Hondas gave us only 7.62 km per liter of fuel the Yaris gives us 27 to 30 km per liter. The Yaris is a tad smaller and therefore much easier to park. The Yaris has a much tighter turning circle than the Honda. Both Hondas were incredibly noisy on any road surface from new, Honda 'said situation normal'. The Yaris is super quite and when running on electric virtually no noise at all The Yaris is way quicker off the mark than either of the Hondas and overtaking much quicker. Yaris comes with all kinds of built in safety feature alarms also reversing camera, dash cams and electric seat adjustment and a great multimedia display. We love it, wife loves it and as they say happy wife happy life

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