They are going to revise the platform...AGAIN? That thing is based on the W211 Mercedes-Benz E-Class that came out 15 years ago! That doesn’t make it the worst offender in automotive history, (looking at you, Ford Panther platform), but geez.

Your F10 comment is correct. I have been researching the E61 Touring question though, and a couple websites claim it was available with the 6-speed...than show a picture of an SMG version. I am confused.

Maybe I am misreading the Wikipedia...the manual was offered due to US demand, but it does not explicitly state that the manuals was only available in the US...?

Was the E61 M5 Touring available with a six-speed manual? As far as I can tell, the 6-speed manual was a US-only option, and the Touring was not available in the US. Am I missing something?

Holy parts-bin steering column clamshell surround, Batman! They at least could have picked one without a space for a column-mounted ignition switch. I realize this is just a prototype, but that filled-in blank space is an eyesore on an otherwise gorgeous car.

I really want to be all purist and bemoan the lack of a manual transmission, but the sad reality is that no one would buy one with a stick and it would be a waste of resources for Kia. A manual certainly didn’t help to save the Chevrolet SS.

My first thought was some kind of zombie. Also, is he vaping?

PMed.

Pretty easy swap. The engine bolts to the stock manual tranny, you need a custom flywheel (or you can machine a 3800 Camaro flywheel). A lot of people go with the 4t65e-HD from the Grand Prix. You need a modified harness as well, and mounts, all of which are available pre-made. The engines are so cheap and plentiful,…

Yay, an ‘88 Fiero GT! Here is mine, with a 3800 S2 S/C swapped in. 352 whp!

Shots in the morning? You Québécois aren’t screwing around!

Holy shit, either the front driver’s side alignment is way off or those are some mighty compliant control arm bushings!

Ok...but if you actually take at the link I have posted twice now, you would see that it is a set of guidelines on what taxi companies are required to do to comply with the ADA. Here it is again:

If you read this link:

Oh. Shame on me for not looking that up. (Not being sarcastic...I know that is hard to believe in this age of internet trolling.)

Actually, that link was not really helpful other than saying that taxi companies are required to comply with the ADA. I did find this, however:

Also, I acknowledge that Uber seems to be an all-around terrible company, but it seems like they are being unfairly targeted in this specific instance.

This is ridiculous. Of course the majority of Ubers are not handicap-accessible. The majority of CARS are not handicap accessible! Why not sue the MTA for those 80% of subway stations that aren’t friendly, or literally every business that does not have wheelchair access?

I had the opportunity to drive one of these at a GM Ride-and-Drive event for the SAE members on an autocross-esque course. I remember it basically handling like it was on a Bosu Ball; it would pitch and roll in a truly nautical fashion. I can confirm that the stock tires gave up with an ear-shattering squeal before I…

Considering you have no detectable sense of humor, perhaps Autoblog is more your speed?