In this case, yes. The whole point of the commercial was to position and announce to the world that Maserati is a direct competitor to the German luxury players (Audi, BMW, Mercedes). It doesn't matter if most people won't or can't buy one. This was a branding spot through and through and should've done much better…

Available as a diesel in Europe.

The Ghibli starts around $69,000 US. Its certainly not your fault for not knowing. They've done a terrible job at communicating the relative "affordability" of the Ghibli.

Its genuinely surprising to me that they didn't mention the price or at least hint at the similarly-priced competitors they're positioning the Ghibli against. As someone who works in advertising, I kept tabs on social media sites to gauge reactions tonight. Most people immediately discounted the car because they…

Awesome news. I'll continue to grab the episodes from Final Gear, but still a great step in the right direction for the US.

New-to-the-US episodes? Or new, as in the season that starts in the UK this Sunday?

Or, you know, the Porsche genuinely could have been the better car to him (a seasoned and respected driver and auto enthusiast).

Hm. I do remember the cabin being a lot "buzzier" in the SE-R and G37s compared to the standard 35. Perhaps its some sort of sports exhaust option thats the root of the noise?

Man, I wish I could find some non-ethanol gas here in South Florida. Everything here has 10% and it truly sucks. My 97 Civic used to be capable of 30-35 MPG combined, but I'm lucky if I get 28 now. But I always go premium (93 octane). I know my engine doesn't need it, but it really does run smoother and has a…

I'll start by saying I know substantially less than you about this engine and have based my opinion on the engines in the Altima SE-R as well as a mid 2000's G35 sedan and a 2010 G37s (all stock). All 3 did in fact have a droning noise from inside the cabin (more likely an exhaust issue than anything - but still an…

I just can't get on board with the VQ series. Mainly the 3.5 and 3.7 variants. Droning truck engines repurposed for the Z and G/Q series.

1st Gear: And They're Dutch-Based

Yep, can vouch for the SOL Republics. I have the Tracks HD model and am extremely pleased. They're certainly not studio monitors, but they sound damn good. Clear, powerful bass, and very clean mids and highs as well.

You mean the droning truck engine that Nissan shoehorned into the Z and G series?

Hot Fuzz ftw!

This. All of this.

Absolutely love the Porsche posters. Have some of them framed and hanging around the house. Shame they don't give them out anymore.

I'm a so-called millennial and I plan to buy a new MkVII GTI once they're available here in the states. Can't wait!

When that TL and the TSX from the same time period were "updated", Acura died.

Good catch. I also see SLS in the rear as well.