I told them I was happy to give them a ride (...) someone was going to have to sit on the center console, I had a pillow. The young lady said she was happy with that

I depends on the tax climate in the country. Even in the EU there are huge differences. In some countries EVs have a market share of 0.x%, in others it’s almost double digits. In the Netherlands in September the Tesla Model 3 was the best selling vehicle. Not just best selling EV, it was the best selling vehicle…

So apparently ‘a little more jazz’ stands for paint and ‘simulated hood scoops’.

And you must be kidding about keeping Fiat over Maserati.

Vauxhall is only sold in the UK (and the isle of man and few other tiny isles). Opel is not offered there, but everywhere else.

This is all new though. Before the introduction of the Giulia (2016) Alfa had never been a luxury brand. Before the Levante (again, 2016?) Maserati was known for sports cars and very sporty large barges.

That is one of the most vapid marketing bullshit I have ever read. That GIF is very appropriate. 

Sort of, maybe. But Maserati does not and has never offered competitors to volume luxury cars, like the BMW 1, 3, 5, X1, X3, X5. Maserati sold sports cars and sporty large barges. Something in between Alfa (sporty mass market) and Ferrari (Exotic). So you do have a point.

So consolidate Opel into Vauxhall and call it good?

Between PSA and FCA, who deserves to go and who deserves to stay? I’m interested to learn what there is to be done successfully with Chrysler.

Opel and Vauxhall are one brand already. A Vauxhall is an Opel, but RHD with a different badge. They are not sold in the same markets. They keep the Vauxhall badge for the UK, for historical/marketing reasons. The cost to keep Vauxhall is utterly minimal, and has a big positive effect on market share in the UK.

It does protect your head somewhat in case of a crash. So it can have a positive effect.

I am sorry, but in the real world using a bicycle simply to get from A to B is already good for your health. Especially if you lead a sedentary lifestyle. You don’t have to cycle as a form of cardio to benefit from cycling.

If you’re a fast cyclist, especially somewhere with poor infrastructure, you should definitely wear a helmet. That, however, does not make a law involving all cyclists everywhere a good thing.

Come on, the article makes two big claims based on data:

Wearing a helmet while cycling makes cycling safer: fact.

I have never seen the Polestar or the LC in real life, but that LC sure is ugly in pictures. It might have presence, but the Volvo has presence and is pretty.

Alfas have never been as nice as luxury cars. This was okay, as they were not marketed or designed as luxury cars either. And, most importantly, they were not priced as luxury cars. This includes the midsize 2005-2011 Alfa 159 sedan and wagon, which was somewhat successful (and reliable, and pretty).

Just buy a Toyota. If reliable and decent are the main criteria, why would you bother with something American or French?

Seriously? The PSA lineup is a lot of things, but boring it is not. Most cars (with French badge) have a rather distinctive look and frequently a distinctive interior as well. It might not be your cup of tea, but boring? Probably (one of the) least boring car companies around.