The 307 GT Féline was never considered a hot hatch and it was actually not a bad version of the car, just not a very sporty car.

Renault owns Avtovaz (and thus Lada) which is the biggest manufacturer in Russia and Russia is the second biggest market of Renault after France so it’s not that easy to say “fuck it” as other manufacturers.

A lot has improved. Absolutely. Still though, the US is lagging behind in this context. Quite a lot. In my humble perspective this is caused by a lack of incentive.

Worth also bearing in mind that the US has probably the cheapest fuel costs in the western world

Dude, modern Alfas are not a ‘nightmare to maintain’. They require very little maintenance actually. The 500+ hp QV models are very complex, not unlike any AMG or M car, or ANY Audi model for that matter, but those are expensive performance cars, not commuter Corollas. So tired of hearing the same lame knee-jerk…

She was back at work two days later :

That’s it, Ogier did have a puncture on the penultimate stage at like 2/3 of the stage so he lost quite a bit of time and didn’t have two fresh tires for the powerstage (the last stage of the rally) like most driver did.

I think a puncture is what ruined it for Ogier in the penultimate stage. I believe that even without the penalty, Loeb would have just won it by a half second. The race was won by 10.5 seconds and 10 of that was the penalty for Ogier jumping a start.

China’s GAC said the two parties had not signed a formal agreement for Stellantis to take a majority stake in their joint venture that builds Jeeps.

he misjudged the corner

The old front end looked kind of “happy but unaware” whereas the new ones give the car kind of a “determined, but not angry” look. Overall I think it’s an improvement.

They do tow caravans with these. But that’s also because European caravans are smaller on average than their US counterparts. 

I still believe dusters are some of the best SUVs for offroading, simply because you won't have to cry every time you get a scratch or bump. They are capable and cheap, though not as capable as a Jimny (but more comfortable on the road)

They’re great little cars.  I drove on for a couple weeks in Mex a couple years back.  Barebones with a manual and the thing was great for what it was.  

These numbers are not surprising. I’ve definitely known people who wouldn’t even take 4WD vehicles places they KNEW I had driven FWD with lower clearance. People spend too much for capabilities, then are afraid to mess up their expensive vehicle by using them.

Shouldn’t this be published in The Onion? 

So when does Jason try to import one of those?

That’s an insane, American-centric take on a global marketplace.

Basically, they are trying to force optional safety equipment to become a standard feature with the car. I don’t hate it, even though the approach is a bit ham fisted.