Here's my list of basics:

Also, Slow news day, Matt? At least you're following your own advice. [jalopnik.com]

I think "How many typical Ohioan motorists can read?" would be more appropriate.

I live just outside of Columbus (didn't grow up here). I'm pretty sure every bridge in and around the city/state has a "Bridge ices before road" sign posted before it. All you have to do is read the damn sign to know the bridge might be icy even if the road is not.

I live right outside of Columbus and I agree.

"Body panels. We don't need no stinking body panels!"

It may have a cop motor, a 3.5L, twin turbo-charged plant. It may have cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. But I still think they need to fix the cigarette lighter.

I'm going to suggest a car that completely surprised everyone here in the US. I'm going to nominate the Subaru WRX.

Until they make a gated "flappy-paddle", I'll stick with the manuals.

Nice job on the ads. They played well.

Sorry, nibbles is double posting today.

I think Orlove was trying to make a point that the engine itself is "lightning fast" Not the speed of the car.

You must be in Indiana then. I know that some of the higher ups at the plant get to drive pre-production vehicles in public. Any camo-cladding on it?

Obligatory.

Wrap your whacker before you attack her.

I think it'll be decent, if they can keep the exterior styling.

Great. Add another one of the 99% to Occupy Detroit.

Gotta love the "European Vacation" reference.

Congrats, Good job $kay

Read again "the Volkswagen Golf R is the most powerful 'production sports performance VW.'"