[the anti-liberal]

In thinking about your post I realized that the auto industry itself, at least here in the US, has become politized. Driving a "Prissy Pious Prius" (or PPP, or just plain pee) demonstrates the drivers commitment to Liberalism, for example. And Apple v. PC (while I don't care for windows, I care even less for macs) is another obvious example of Liberal v Conservative in the marketplace.

An interesting thing about socialism and communism - EVERYTHING is political, and we're heading down that road.

Sigh.

Anyway, if these start-ups can produce an ecologically sound yet fun car that aims itself at conservatives - or even at just plain people - they should sell well. Provided they don't look like gay frogs on wheels.

[P-40]

if these start-ups can produce an ecologically sound yet fun car that aims itself at conservatives

It is strange but there is an almost perfect split between the market for these 'alternative' vehicles that will succeed and those that will fail...and if the 'street-legal' aspect has not been settled I can make the following financial prediction. If the Republicans stay in some degree of power, the alternative vehicles that the majority of the population, no matter what their political beliefs, will buy will be those vehicles that look normal and/or are performance vehicles. If the Democrats take more control, those vehicles that will never sell, and their union buddies will love to see fail, will take the (temporary) lead.

[TXnMA]

More ignorance on parade...