Peter the Great would be so happy! GM is integrating its Russian operations into its European operations, reports Automotive News.

isn't this the 'M2?' Or am I missing something? Or are there going to be two hot versions? In which case, awesome.

Why can't they just call it the M2? Come on BMW Marketing! Honestly, those people...

Zellers!

In solidarity with my American neighbours to the south, I too will sit on my lawn and drink beer.

The thing to keep in mind is that the T-Rex is using a motorcycle gearbox, and it's fundamentally a bit different than a car's. The shifter is where you expect it, but it's just an up-and down lever, going through 1-N-2-3-4-5-6. Just like a motorcycle's shifter pedal, but in your hand. Most car guys will find…

Not convinced this person knows the full implications.

Yep, just ask Hugo Boss!

That's some fast gas!

Everyone is an asshole under the right circumstances.

... and this is the problem.

Nice.

A major technicality that we like to ignore.

Invading us will not rid you of Bieber and Nickelback (which I had successfully put out of my mind thank you very much for reminding me!).

1st: this is precisely what VW did with the current gen Jetta (and Passat) - turned its marketing/design/pricing over to VWNA. That's why we have the current cheap/big/poor spec. Jetta instead of the Euro Version.

Unfortunately, the Euro-ness of VW's is what made them appeal to me in the first place.

If the Venza were actually a wagon (ie not high up/overly large) it would make a damn fine wagon. I dig it.

Dude, we had a war, you invaded us, we invaded you, we torched the white house... Let's not do it again. There are car blogs to read and Rush to watch.

you win at logic!

How about Nein-grand?

In Soviet Russia, concrete pours YOU!