It is an odd focus - but it makes for a great story on a slow news day. Jerry Hirsch needs to go back to writing about wine events and restaurants. He's out of his league when it comes to vehicles.

Relax-

All of you sad pandas on here who whine about the lack of wagons in the US better fucking buy this thing.

Did you really assume that I meant it could get 29 mpg while doing zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds? Because I don't think anyone else did.

A major benefit of “Fly by Wire” systems is that it allows for easy integration of systems such as adaptive cruise control, brake override systems, and electronic stability control.

Why are we making fun of her?

I'm beginning to think the only country in the world that likes muscle cars more than Americans are the Australians. Most of their factory V8 performance cars make ours look pretty pedestrian. It's all well and good that we have the new SS, but would it kill em to revive the El Camino? And why is it called the SS and…

Name this car... Ok, it's the portofino.. Conceptual Predecessor to the dodge cab fwd cars like the concord. I believe it burned in a fire.

I'm with you, I think the whole country (especially Michigan) would have laughed and said "YEAH RIGHT!"

I doubt it. In the early 80's Chrysler had to be bailed out by the government. It has always been on the shakiest financial ground of the big three.

Most memorable toy car I had was my matchbox cosworth escort rally with the huge tail/head spoiler and mobil blue and white livery. To see this new escort with cosworth infused in it, would be so immensely awesome, I would invent a new religion dedicated to it.

Admittedly, I have no idea what the laws and values in Chinese society say about this.

Yes.

Same thing in Ireland. You also have to drive around with a big red "L" (for Loser) sign on the back of your car. (Okay, I'm kidding about the second part, you know the "L" sign is for those with learner's licenses.)

Yep i confirm this is the case in France.

Alternatively, you can move to pretty much any other western nation :)

I get a phone call while driving, I ignore it. Wife: "I tried to call you!" Me: "You know I drive a manual. I can't steer, shift and talk on the phone."

2: true that. All my girlfriend has to say about my driving manual is that it pisses her off because she doesn't have her own car and doesn't know how to drive stick so she can't drive mine.

I FOUND IT!

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