Now I have studded tires under the car, and the lights comply with the European regulations. The car is not yet registered because of a VIN snafu, but more about that in the future.
Visiting a gas station is not a pleasant experience here. Gas costs currently about 1.06 euros per liter, which makes about $5 per gallon. Think about that, Americans, when you fill up your SUVs complaining about the terrible fuel prices of over $1.50 per gallon.
California has several problems, two of which are the air pollution and the budget deficit. Here, Arnold, let me give you a free advice for solving those particular problems: Increase the gas taxes. That will make people think about the fuel consumption of their cars and at the same time your state will get more tax revenue. And you won't need those complex average MPG regulations for car manufacturers.
Yes, I know it can never happen because it wouldn't please voters and corporations, which is more important for politicians than sensible and responsible decisions. How did they manage to do it in Europe?