Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo
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Hi, my name is Eky and here I will write about automotive and other things, most of the writing will be taken from my personal Quora or Medium account. Most of my writing is curated from my Quora account which I have more than 4,000 answers
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The Muscle Car Famine: Why Production is Dwindling
Basically, the answer’s still the same: muscle cars are a niche market, and these days there are plenty of cheaper cars that make almost the same power. We don’t need massive 5–7 liter V8s to hit 500–600 HP anymore — smaller engines can handle it just fine.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
High Demand, Low Supply: Why Isn’t Ford Reproducing the Iconic 1960s Mustang?
The main thing is, they don’t have the molds or dies for those old cars. Modern cars are designed and built using molds, and as far as I know, those dies get sold off or repurposed when a model is discontinued. You can’t just ask Ford to make another early 2000s Mustang — let alone one from the 1960s. That’s just not happening.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why Aren’t More Cars Built With Retro Aesthetics?
Retro-inspired cars are tricky. Manufacturers have to get the balance just right — too little, and the retro vibe doesn’t come through; too much, and people might not be into it. I mean, would you buy a brand-new car with a throwback design? Some people love it, but not everyone. And since car companies are all about making money, they’ll only build what sells — which, for better or worse, usually means modern designs.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Should Indiana Jones 5 Be the Final Chapter of the Franchise?
Honestly, yeah. The main reason? Ford’s just too old now, and it doesn’t seem like he’s ready to pass the torch to a younger generation of Indiana Jones. I thought Shia LaBeouf was supposed to take over—or at least that’s what it looked like—but then they wrote him off by saying he died in Vietnam, so that kind of killed that idea. I guess it could still happen if the producers really wanted it, but it doesn’t seem likely.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Geeks
Will Ford Replace the Classic Mustang with an SUV for Good?
It's possible, but I don't think it will happen. The problem is branding. Ford positioned the Mustang as a muscle car (or pony car—whichever you believe), and changing that isn’t easy. I’m talking about a lot of loyal fans who’ll be seriously disappointed if Ford messes with the car they know and love. And let’s be honest, they probably won’t take it lightly. Americans already see the Mustang as a muscle car, so turning it into an SUV just doesn’t sit right.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why the Volkswagen Thing Flopped in the U.S. Market
Yeah, I can see why. If I were American and saw the Thing, I probably wouldn’t have given it a second look. It was ugly, didn’t really fit on American roads, and from what I know, it didn’t meet some U.S. safety regulations—so it flopped and got discontinued. The Beetle and VW Bus did better because their designs were more universally accepted.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
If Ferrari Goes Bankrupt, Will Car Prices Soar or Crash?
It depends on how Ferrari does in the future—if demand stays high, the price will go up. The thing is, we don’t really know what would happen if Ferrari went bankrupt or what the demand for their cars would look like. But honestly, I think Ferrari would still be Ferrari. It’s a pretty iconic supercar brand, so even if they go under, there’d probably still be strong demand for their cars. In fact, I’d guess the prices would actually go up—once the factory’s gone, you can’t just order a new one anymore.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Will Toyota potentially acquire Mazda in the future?
So far, Toyota doesn’t seem too interested in picking up more subsidiaries. They’ve already got Daihatsu for budget cars and Lexus for the luxury side, so buying out another company doesn’t really make much sense.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Why the Chevy Vega and Ford Pinto Failed in the U.S. Market
As far as I know, the Ford Pinto was actually pretty popular when it first came out. It was even the best-selling car in the U.S. in 1974, with over 540,000 units sold. The Chevy Vega wasn’t too far behind either, selling over 460,000. These cars got decent fuel economy (at the time) and handled better at high speeds than most of the economy imports back then, so a lot of people used them. And hey, at least they were American-made—people were pretty patriotic in those days.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Prius Puzzle: Why No Other Hybrid Has Matched Toyota’s Success
Actually, Toyota was pretty bold when they came out with the Prius. Back then, most people didn’t really understand what a hybrid engine even was, let alone believe in it. So yeah, you could say Toyota was a pioneer—but more than that, they were the ones who kicked it off. Because they started early, they were better prepared and slowly earned the public’s trust. Other manufacturers were still hesitant to jump on the hybrid train, and honestly, I get why. A couple of decades ago, hybrids still felt kind of futuristic or overly complex, so it makes sense that some companies weren’t ready to take that leap. But Toyota took the risk anyway.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Understanding the Tesla Protests: What's Fueling the Controversy?
Elon Musk could be the richest man in the world and stay unbeatable for decades—if he just sat still. But that doesn’t seem to interest him. He keeps making blunders, especially when it comes to work, and honestly, that’s not a good look.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Humans
What Went Wrong with the Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Not everyone’s into classic design. From what I know, Toyota made the FJ Cruiser to bring back the spirit of the old Land Cruiser FJ but with a modern twist—and it seems like not everyone was a fan. Back in the early 2000s, there were a lot of modern-retro cars, but it was kind of a niche thing. Plus, the FJ Cruiser wasn’t exactly cheap, and in some ways, it wasn’t much different from other Land Cruisers, which were arguably better—or at least had more universally accepted designs. I guess the retro look just isn’t for everyone.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
