A Idiom a day, Motoring Edition

[Carbon82]

Come come, uncle teach you a new idiom today:

骑驴找马 (Riding a donkey to look for a horse)

In brief (not underwear hor), it means to make do with a current, less desirable situation or opportunity while actively seeking a better one.

Thieves Are Using Stolen Toyota Priuses To Hunt Down Land Cruisers

• The Land Cruiser remains Japan’s most stolen vehicle by a large margin in 2025.
• Toyota’s Prius ranks second and is reportedly used to assist in other vehicle thefts.
• The silent hybrid powertrain of the Prius allows criminals to quietly infiltrate neighborhoods.
• Authorities recommend using alarms, wheel locks, and car covers to deter criminals.

According to new data from Japan’s National Police Agency, the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the first half of 2025 look very similar to previous years. Nine of the ten are either Toyotas or Lexuses, with only the Suzuki Carry breaking the streak in 10th place. It’s another clear sign that Japan’s car thieves have a strong preference for domestic brands, particularly those from Toyota.

The Prius has climbed in the second spot with 289 units stolen so far in 2025. As reported by Creative Trend, criminals often use the hybrid as a means of transportation to commit other vehicle thefts. Its whisper-quiet powertrain helps them slip into neighborhoods late at night without drawing attention.

While silent operation is typical of hybrid and electric models, the Prius stands out as a go-to choice. It’s easy to find in Japan, known for its reliability, and comes only in hybrid or plug-in hybrid form, making it an efficient tool for low-profile crimes. It’s not far-fetched to imagine some of these stolen Priuses were used to help steal even more valuable targets, including Land Cruisers.

The Land Cruiser’s numbers are on track to hit a new high. With 765 units stolen in just six months, it may surpass 1,000 thefts by year-end, a threshold it’s never crossed before. For comparison, the General Insurance Association of Japan reported 688 thefts in 2024 and only 383 in 2023.

[ER-3682]

Surprised Japan so many Car Thief...a Country,nobody even touch a Wallet that dropped by Members of Public.

[inlinesix]

On 7/20/2025 at 3:30 PM, ER-3682 said:

Surprised Japan so many Car Thief...a Country,nobody even touch a Wallet that dropped by Members of Public.

Go https://www.goo-net-exchange.com/ and check used car price.

You will understand why it is so hot

[Carbon82]

移花接木 (Grafting)

Meet the AMG (Ang Mo Gao) from China...

Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 PHEV

Geely Galaxy is a new energy vehicle branch of Chinese automaker Geely. This division was founded in 2023.

The Galaxy Starshine 6 has a wheelbase of 2,756 mm. Its dimensions are 4806/1886/1490 mm. Curb weight is within 1,505 – 1,580 kg range.

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 adopts the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol-powered BHE15-BFN engine. Its peak power reaches 82 kW (110 hp).

It will adopts the Geely EM-i 2.0 AI Hybrid system. Peak power output from the electric motor reaches 175 kW (235 hp). The Starshine 6 has a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

[ER-3682]

On 7/21/2025 at 8:05 AM, Carbon82 said:

移花接木 (Grafting)

Meet the AMG (Ang Mo Gao) from China...

Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 PHEV

Geely Galaxy is a new energy vehicle branch of Chinese automaker Geely. This division was founded in 2023.

The Galaxy Starshine 6 has a wheelbase of 2,756 mm. Its dimensions are 4806/1886/1490 mm. Curb weight is within 1,505 – 1,580 kg range.

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 adopts the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol-powered BHE15-BFN engine. Its peak power reaches 82 kW (110 hp).

It will adopts the Geely EM-i 2.0 AI Hybrid system. Peak power output from the electric motor reaches 175 kW (235 hp). The Starshine 6 has a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

Designers from Mercedes Benz.?Oh,Yah Geely have some Shares in it.

[mersaylee]

似曾相识 de lulu...i mean deja vu...😁

 

[Carbon82]

鱼目混珠 (fish eyes among the pearls)

To pass off fake product as genuine one

Can you tell which is a fake classic?

 

The Ineos Grenadier is an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive. It's not a direct replica of a Land Rover Defender (it uses none of the original tooling or componentry), and went into production in October 2022.

The Grenadier was designed to be a modern replacement for the original Land Rover Defender, with boxy bodywork, a steel ladder chassis, beam axles with long-travel progressive-rate coil spring suspension (front and rear), and powered by a petrol BMW B58 or diesel BMW B57 inline six turbocharged engine.

[Arogab]

志在必得 - The one car we must get

人见人爱 - After get, everyone loves it

共度一生 - Drive until old

落地尘埃 - Scrap

Haha, all I can think in this 5 mins.......

 

[Volvobrick]

On 7/21/2025 at 10:05 AM, Carbon82 said:

移花接木 (Grafting)

Meet the AMG (Ang Mo Gao) from China...

Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 PHEV

Geely Galaxy is a new energy vehicle branch of Chinese automaker Geely. This division was founded in 2023.

The Galaxy Starshine 6 has a wheelbase of 2,756 mm. Its dimensions are 4806/1886/1490 mm. Curb weight is within 1,505 – 1,580 kg range.

The Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 adopts the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol-powered BHE15-BFN engine. Its peak power reaches 82 kW (110 hp).

It will adopts the Geely EM-i 2.0 AI Hybrid system. Peak power output from the electric motor reaches 175 kW (235 hp). The Starshine 6 has a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

Looks a lot better than real Merc.... 

[inlinesix]

On 7/22/2025 at 8:50 AM, Carbon82 said:

鱼目混珠 (fish eyes among the pearls)

To pass off fake product as genuine one

Can you tell which is a fake classic?

 

The Ineos Grenadier is an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive. It's not a direct replica of a Land Rover Defender (it uses none of the original tooling or componentry), and went into production in October 2022.

The Grenadier was designed to be a modern replacement for the original Land Rover Defender, with boxy bodywork, a steel ladder chassis, beam axles with long-travel progressive-rate coil spring suspension (front and rear), and powered by a petrol BMW B58 or diesel BMW B57 inline six turbocharged engine.

Ineos wanted to buy tooling and everything related to OG Defender.

But LR don't want to sell.

 

[SGCM928]

藕断丝连 (lotus root break but still connected by the fiber) - ties still remains after cutting it off.

Former Volvo CEO Jim Rowan, ex-Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath resurface at a familiar place (https://www.autonews.com/volvo/ane-jim-rowan-thomas-ingenalth-back-geely-group-0720/)

Billionaire Geely owner Eric Li has decided not to cut ties with two former CEOs — Jim Rowan and Thomas Ingenlath — who led brands within his diverse automotive portfolio.

Jim Rowan, former CEO of Volvo Cars, has joined the board of directors at Lotus Technology Inc., effective June 30, 2025. He replaces Alexious Kuen Long Lee, who resigned from the board on the same date, according to Lotus Technology filings.

Thomas Ingenlath, the former chief executive of Polestar, has rejoined China’s Geely Group in a senior design advisory role, marking a return to the automotive conglomerate less than a year after leaving the premium brand.

[Beregond]

宁为玉碎 不为瓦全

( better to die in glory then to live in disgrace)🤣🤣

Driver that die die insist on their right of lane or right of traffic light.

They rather get into an accident even lost their life then to give way or brake.

 

Edited July 22 by Beregond

[Carbon82]

长江后浪推前浪 (New waves replace the old waves)

I am happy that I can own a piece of history, or should I say I play a tiny part in Volvo's history? 

The XC60 is now the best-selling Volvo car of all time

With more than 2.7 million cars sold, the Volvo XC60 has surpassed the iconic Volvo 240 as the best-selling Volvo model ever.

Since its debut in 2008, Volvo Cars’ mid-size SUV has remained a favourite among customers, appealing to a wide range of drivers who value safety, quality and a premium driving experience. In 2018, it was named World Car of the Year.

The Volvo 240 was produced between 1974 and 1993 with 2,685,171 cars built. It was made in Gothenburg and Kalmar, Sweden as well as in Ghent, Belgium. The final Volvo 240 rolled off the line at the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg on 5 May, 1993.

“Growing up in Sweden in the 1980s, the Volvo 240 was the iconic family car – you could spot one in almost every driveway,” says Susanne Hägglund, head of Global Offer at Volvo Cars. “Today the XC60 has taken over that position in two ways. Not only as the family favourite, but also becoming our all-time top-seller, which in itself is the ultimate proof point of a successful car. And now, with the latest updates, it gets even better.”

For years, the Volvo 240 estate was the most popular choice for families all over the world, loved for its safety qualities and fine driving characteristics. In many people’s eyes, it defined what an estate car should be. Today, the SUV has replaced the estate as the obvious family pick, and the XC60’s new status as Volvo Cars’ best-selling model of all time clearly reflects this shift in what customers want and need.

Many who grew up with the Volvo 240 are now choosing the XC60 for their own families. And just like the 240 helped shape their childhoods, today’s XC60 is creating memories for a new generation.

When the Volvo 240 was introduced in 1974, it set safety benchmarks that would remain relevant for decades. For its time, it featured an advanced body design with front and rear crumple zones, along with a reinforced passenger compartment. This kind of safety cage continues to protect Volvo occupants on the road today.

The 240 was also among the first cars to incorporate enhanced side-impact protection, which later evolved into Volvo's patented Side-Impact Protection System (SIPS). Additionally, the introduction of the Child Booster Cushion in 1978 marked a world-first innovation.

The Volvo XC60 has continued to introduce numerous advanced safety technologies, such as City Safety – the world’s first standard low-speed automatic emergency braking system designed to help avoid or mitigate a collision at speeds up to 30 km/h. Launched in 2008, this feature has since become commonplace on new cars around the world.

In another world-first, the XC60 introduced Oncoming Lane Mitigation in 2017 with a system capable of steering you back into your lane if you drift into oncoming traffic. These innovations have earned the car several independent safety awards.

Just as the 240 was at the time, the refreshed Volvo XC60 is one of the safest cars on the road. With its advanced safety cage and the latest active safety and driver support tech, it’s designed to help protect you and your passengers.

[SGCM928]

祸不单行 (mishaps, one after another)

Robotaxi

Tesla skepticism continues to grow, robotaxi demo fails to impress Austin (https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/07/tesla-is-the-least-trusted-car-brand-in-america-survey-finds/)

Advocacy group demands immediate government ban on new Tesla technology: 'It is only a matter of time before a child is killed' (https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/tesla-full-self-driving-ban-watchdog/)

Sales ban / suspension

Tesla faces temporary sales suspension in California (https://www.autoblog.com/electric/tesla-faces-california-sales-ban-over-full-self-driving-claims)

The state of California is moving to ban the sale of Tesla vehicles (https://supercarblondie.com/california-dmv-ban-tesla-sales-autopilot-full-self-driving/)

Falling sales

Tesla faces second straight year of falling sales after another bad quarter (https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/02/tesla-faces-second-straight-year-of-falling-sales-after-another-bad-quarter/)

Tesla’s Future Uncertain As 10,000 Cybertrucks Remain Unsold (https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2025/05/17/teslas-very-existence-critical-as-10000-cybertrucks-remain-unsold/)

Troubles with Trump

Trump administration ordered review of SpaceX government contracts following Trump-Musk fallout (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/trump-administration-ordered-review-of-spacex-government-contracts-following-trump-musk-fallout-report/articleshow/122792484.cms?from=mdr)

Tesla faces losing billions after Trump-Musk fallout (https://news.sky.com/story/elons-playing-a-very-dangerous-game-how-trump-musk-fallout-threatens-tesla-13397588)

 

[Atrecord]

On 7/23/2025 at 11:32 AM, SGCM928 said:

祸不单行 (mishaps, one after another

Tesla so many problems... i have another related 歇后语 suggestion for this:

叶子楣跑步

can guess what follows? 😆

[Beregond]

On 7/23/2025 at 3:11 PM, Atrecord said:

Tesla so many problems... i have another related 歇后语 suggestion for this:

叶子楣跑步

can guess what follows? 😆

七上八下🤔🤔🤣

[mersaylee]

On 7/23/2025 at 3:11 PM, Atrecord said:

Tesla so many problems... i have another related 歇后语 suggestion for this:

叶子楣跑步

can guess what follows? 😆

One bola not flat...another bola rise again...😁

[Atrecord]

On 7/23/2025 at 3:21 PM, mersaylee said:

One bola not flat...another bola rise again...😁

Really is the expert (t)here... 

 

On 7/23/2025 at 3:19 PM, Beregond said:

七上八下🤔🤔🤣

this is a good try, but not as spot on as the one above lor...