Looks like paint? Err, vinyl.

That's because it's a 458 of some sort. (Speciale?)

As a current Mustang 6AT driver, the auto box is the worst part of this generation. It seemingly picks a random number and goes to that gear.

I am disappointed it's being kept at launch.

CTO of Segway. This guy knows his electric motors. Hope Tesla turns up a little better.

Maybe I do...

I think you like this car because it has an everyday usable performance envelope and is reasonably affordable.

Similarly, Jeep's Mango Tango (Available on 2011 Wrangler, returning for 2014 Cherokee):

How is the top thread for this story completely lacking logic and scientific fact, not to mention knowledge about automobiles?

And I was already depressed that I have to wait a full 14 more years before I can import a 3-Wheeler to Canada (our Ministry of Transport hates fun, and only allows exemptions for 15 yr+ old cars).

Now they're going to be rare items.

This... isn't happening. Please tell me.

Pray they were only automatics.

Software is amortized over a lot larger sales base and at a lower individual consumer cost than automotive products.

Yup. That's why I want Model S and an RR Sport.

And the two balance out to be just enough time in the garage to keep the local mechanics employed.

I don't think there's a one size fits all kind of car. And everything seems to be sacrificed for that extra practicality (cargo area, seating for 7 in a one-person commuter car, road-trip range) that people barely use even 1% of the vehicle's life.

Good argument.

Like Apple having a software store for its niche products?

I was thinking Dodge Dart, Alfa Giulietta. One half apple pie, one half minestrone.

So the equivalent of this:

But battery swapping infrastructure does make long-term sense.