Is anyone else wondering when FCA is just going to implode? Abandoning the mid-size car market seemed like the first indicator. Things just seem... unsteady over there.

This only happens when the top management create a culture that fosters desperation and greed. This stuff doesn’t just “happen” or get this big by itself. Marchionne and his team made sales numbers The Thing and obviously put in place a bonus structure and enough stress/pressure to essentially force this.

Neutral: What Penalty Should FCA Face For Greasing Sales Numbers?

The new Fusion sport is putting out a reported 325/350 with an AWD system (don’t know the specifics on the AWD). That blows away the Passat, Camry, and Accord, and actually outpowers the 340i. That doesn’t sound very boring to me.

OK, apologies ahead of time for the typo. I’m Jaloping as fast as I can before the boss does his computer screen check walk arounds in the office ... lol

Exactly. When they first came out people were crazy about them. They barely sat on lots and everyone thought they were so damn cool.

I truly believe you are right when you say religion is a drug. I grew up the son of a preacher. And as a youngster, I felt what my dad and millions of others would call the holy spirit within me. Later on in life I tried drugs. Guess what, I felt that holy spirit again. Only this time, I didn’t need a great sermon and…

I have a container for tap water in the fridge so it is colder when I want it. Surely that isn’t beyond anyone.

“My mother’s experiences with Cadillac has made me not ever want to buy one or any other GM product and she is on her second Volvo now.”

I hate stance. I refuse to “accept all types of modifications,” or “respect the build.” There are some things that are just plain stupid. I realize I will be flamed to hell for saying this, but I don’t care.

The only stance-related happiness I can derive is that (as a BRZ owner) every time a stanced Toyobaru is posted…

New cars are better than old cars. There I said it. It feellllllsssss ssssooooo good. I like my new truck.

Just like when the manufactures negotiate a lower price with a supplier who is dependent on that contract? In truth both sides have plenty of power, manufactures have moving production and the unions have strikes. Of course we’re talking the UAW and blue collar worker here, right? Because nobody ever seems to mention…

Just to prove you wrong, I’m going out to buy a new Mini Cooper S today in moonwalk gray with black wheels. Yummy!

Be a child when you can; be an adult when you have to.

What’s wrong with Harry Potter? I’m just rewatching the movies with my wife now, and I’m also listening to the audiobooks at this very moment. It’s a very captivating story for all ages, not just something for children.

I could think of a thousand better places to test the video playing capabilities of a portable dvd player

Justin Bieber owns several Ferraris and Lamborghinis but I wouldn’t call him a gear head either

Hence, the “allegedly” in front of my statements. As for his car guy credentials, he’s a rich radio host who doesn’t know what else to do with his money. All of his Ferraris have been repainted white, and interiors reupholstered in powder blue.

He has admitted in interviews to exposing himself at work. That’s already creepy enough.

Not replacing him is a good thing. There are still possibly too many hosts as it is.