Not only inspections, but many cities (such as Barcelona) are banning cars that do not comply with the latest emissions regulations during weekdays.

Nope, just as cars are meant to be low hatchbacks, saloons, estates, coupes or convertibles, grand prixs are meant to have some practice sessions, qualifying and a race.

The red Mustang with the V8.

The sprint races were always a stunt and a gimmick.

But I was also answering why we, car enthusiasts, despise them so much.

You missed half of the comment, I think.

That is interesting, but some of the changes wouldn’t really merit looking for the specific MY would they?

But there is that intangible part of being, more interesting, more car, better looking, aspirational, or however you want to call it.

I never understood this US obsession with MY. Within a generation (facelifts aside) all cars are the same regardless of year… 

I can:

True, but my car is a C-Segment hatchback with longitudinal engine and rear wheel drive, also not ideal for space and practicality.

At first I thought you referred to Valencia and Spain as two separate places, then realised that you have “a Valencia” in the US. 😅

This is definitely not typical.

My 1 Series has a more practical boot than my uncle’s GLA.

I was at my family’s for a family lunch the other day and told my aunt and told her I was considering a 320i.

Many people can’t appreciate that. Well, switches maybe, but drivetrain and driving dynanics? They aren’t bothered by that.

C-Segment (including all bodystyles) is tops when it comes to manageae size, I would say. Anything larger than that is bound to be a tight fit on some occasions.

Even though this can be mostly true, some people either do not want to deal with the hassle of having to find a good used car or prefer something that hasn’t been sat on previously.

This.

Since we are talking about (number of) headlights, let me share an obscure bit of trivia from Group B era of the Spanish Rally Championship.