See my above post about how it would in fact be kosher with the EPA, and gas-guzzler compliant.

As I've replied to others, I know there are aftermarket solutions, just wish GM would do something from the factory so that such measures are unnecessary.

I know there are aftermarket options to disable it, I just think that GM should do something from the factory. And my above solution is kosher when it comes to the EPA too.

From a cars.com article where the guy spoke with the EPA:

The one thing I've never understood is, why don't they allow you to turn it off electronically? Like say you have 2 gearbox modes, tour and sport? And tour has skip-shift, while sport doesn't?

Your picture doesn't seem to be working, but yeah good call.

Also a shoutout to the related RUF CTR "Yellowbird" though I don't know if it counts in your definition of a production car.

The original "930" Porsche 911 Turbo was quite a handful, earning it the nickname "Widowmaker."

That's precisely what they did when they filmed the Evo vs British Army challenge. The Evo was impounded by the police as part of a drug bust.

Yes, but the track can't soley be blamed as the kerbs were up to FIA standard. I think it's a combination of the track (both kerbs and high speed nature of the circuit, which puts a lot of load on the tires) as well as some of the changes that Pirelli made to the bonding process between tread and carcass. That said,…

FYI, most Americans know who Pele is. Perhaps they just don't care about old Manchester United footballers.

NSX. Honda's brilliant supercar can be had for a relatively affordable price nowadays.

Yup.

The last Saab 9-5. Supposed to be the car that saved the company. Well, so much for that.

Here's that mulsannecorner article: http://www.mulsannescorner.com/techarticle1.h…

So bad, but still +1.

$600 iPod dock

You are correct, I had not realized they switched. However, I just found out that Maserati is now using B&W systems.

Yes, iPod accessories, as well as full-on home stereos:

More expensive than the B&O home theater setup? The prices for those about gave me a heart attack.