Someone is going to be Putin in some overtime this week.

Not sure if April 1st or BMW has lead in its water pipes. . . .

so. . . . . partial credit?

Toyota Tacoma - the Taco from the early 90’s

How are the seats ?

May be true, but it seems like I see younger buyers in new Audis and some new Mercedes. But never in new BMWs- only older buyers..

The one thing I am curious about is the average age of the US new BMW buyer. In my era, its rather old. Not 1908’s Caddy old, but rather old never the less.

Maybe the lack of an iconic engine or option package?

Much heavier than promised, much more expensive than promised, no stick and a overboosted Julietta engine. I am sure Porsche is terrified.

Full disclosure- nothing made in Germany, or any sports coupe selling for more than $70,000 was shamed in any way.

Super thick windshield pillars. Faux retro designs like the Mustang and Camaro.

And Italian government subsidies, but the EU frowns on that sort of thing, so not sure how sustainable it is for FCA.

Not really spun off in reality- control did not change nor did many shares. Its was a money grab by FCA.

Nobody trusts Sergio (even a little) and most of Fiat has the stink of failure to it. Of course nobody want to merge with that. I am sure a few companies are happy to scoop up Jeep and Ferrari on the cheap though.

Piech wins the 2015 “misread the situation badly” award. Congrats. Your prize is getting to update your linkedin status to “consultant”.

And the stock radio was bad and Clarion should feel bad for making it.

Things you learn when you own the BRZ for more than a week.

Can you weight it to see how much it actually weighs in delivered US Spec?

dang it, that was my pick too. Stupid AA missiles ruining our fun.

Problem for Marchionne, nobody wants any of the Fiat parts of Fiat (especially the current management). I am sure he could find buyers for Ferrari or Ram/Jeep, but nobody is dumb enough to tie their fate to Marchionne and Fiat. I mean, would you?