dontpanic said...

dontpanic at 04:27 PM JST - 14th August

"94 miles per gallon?" Or 125mpg if using imperial measures (bigger, therefore better). Impressive number but likely unachievable in real world driving. If they insist on pursuing hybrids, I wish they would look at hybrid deisels. That would genuinely reduce vehicle whole of life CO2 emmissions.

Posted in Toyota to sell compact hybrid with better fuel efficiency than Prius at 04:27 PM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 12:28 AM JST - 14th August

So essentially new vehicle production has to increase by 70 million a year to keep pace? Lumme!

Posted in Auto sales picking up on tax breaks for eco-friendly cars at 12:28 AM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 12:18 AM JST - 14th August

Noborito - "The American stimulus is for America not Japan or other countries. Buy American"

It is, its helping maintain manufacturing, dealer, roadside assistance and bodyshop businesses in the US. Buy in America and youre helping your neighbor, never mind where the perceived profits, if any, go. look beyond your…

Posted in Japanese automakers object to U.S. 'cash-for-clunkers' program at 12:18 AM JST - 14th August
dontpanic at 10:56 PM JST - 11th August

"as if by paying some money to somebody would prevent, or divert responsibility"

Paying insurance doesnt do that, its simply hedging against potential costs - if the company pays up of course.

Posted in American Home reports over 13,000 payment failure cases at 10:56 PM JST - 11th August
dontpanic at 10:48 PM JST - 11th August

What starts as a simple high has just wrecked many tens of thousands of peoples lives. Those that think drug taking is a harmless choice adults can make should take a closer look, they wreck your body, wreck your mind and make you unemployable.

Posted in Kawamura warns public against drug abuse after Sakai's arrest at 10:48 PM JST - 11th August
dontpanic at 04:20 PM JST - 11th August

"Japan together with Australia are the only nations that have succeeded in raising Bluefin Tuna in captivity from eggs"

They need to get an awful lot better if they want to maintain supplies. In light of impendinding bans a good investment.

Bans are a blunt edged tool but if face…

Posted in Is banning international trade in fish such as bluefin tuna the most effective way to protect marine resources? at 04:20 PM JST - 11th August
dontpanic at 08:34 AM JST - 4th August

I can use the time thumbing through my favourite manga while the car charges. A nice way to spend an hour or so and all for free - This is a policy destined for change.

Posted in Lawson begins installing electric-vehicle chargers at 08:34 AM JST - 4th August
dontpanic at 11:14 PM JST - 31st July

nisegaijin - "A word responsibility comes to mind."

Seems to me the fact that these women are raising their children indicates they are taking responsibility. I doubt anyone planned to be in the situation they're in. Its easy to be judgemental but theres a story behind each of these people,…

Posted in Survey shows dire financial straits of single mothers at 11:14 PM JST - 31st July
dontpanic at 07:27 PM JST - 31st July

nandakandamanda, this is your opportunity to inform us all of the pitfalls.

Posted in Going, going, sold! - A glimpse into world of car auctions at 07:27 PM JST - 31st July
dontpanic at 12:38 AM JST - 30th July

sharky1 its a bold bubble era plan that requires deep pockets. Sadly most businesses have little money to support spending for the duration of the recession. In these times with few banks willing to lend theres a lot of truth in "turnover is vanity, profit is sanity" Canon is doing…

Posted in Economic slump sends Canon's sales, profit plunging at 12:38 AM JST - 30th July