i think its because people get it confused with clutch braking. “engine braking“ can put a lot of wear and tear on your car if you don’t rev-match on the way down through the gears.

sorry, but this will always be the comprehensive iggy azalea thinkpiece. tells you everything you need to know in 15 seconds

i guess i was instinctively thinking of german brands. fwiw the gs-f is about 50% more expensive than this and i’m pretty sure the v8 is going away like it is on the LS.

no stick that i know of but the g80 has an optional n/a v8. not even an option with other brands.

it looks like an infiniti q60 crossmated with an audi. looks better than both tho.

the first gen ML class looks positively stately compared to this and that was one of the worst mercs of all time. beautiful lines and design cues are being replaced with bling and ANGERYY. hard to believe this comes from the same brand that designed the w124, r107, etc. nevermind the fact that the interior is a…

i remember when mercs could be described as elegant instead of gaudy

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now that’s more like it ;)

if you’re on enough drugs to think that actually looks good then i suggest you up your dosage. you’ll be “in” that merc in no time.

its cute that you think she actually has strong feelings one way or another. she’s an amoral spin doctor.

she’s his niece i think

i can’t get over the idea that it looks like a BRZ with a fast and furious front bodykit/headlights

looks like FR m8. tbh i can’t remember any midengine TVRs, including the previous Griffith or the Cerbera that succeeded it. unless you are talking about a front midships engine a la BRZ or 300zx

i’m just surprised any jalop bought a car that is still within the warranty period

Analog. Manual. V8. Correct drive wheels. Proper sports car chassis. This is the hero that we need.

some of us want to drive a sports car

Judging by her appearance and her behavior I can say with 100% Jalopnik certainty that she was driving either a Boxster or a Cayenne.

day 1 lesson 1 of gun safety class: don’t point this at something you don’t intend to kill

this is a correct take but i am waiting for it to be ruined by a longform bill kristol column