Tyler, I think you are pointing out a number of major flaws running throughout MEastern re-equipped air forces. Above, some have stated how the "contribution" of the USAF has probably shaped into an escort mission; a point I strongly agree with. However, as a defense journalist, you probably know that politics often…

Stef, you have just beaten the entire journo sphere by leaving near the track I LOVE IT !

And the Daft Punk/Moroder cameo is even more than brilliant. Good job, /DRIVE.

Well, your articles are usually pure gold (and the top pic is, as usual, completely awesome) but maybe this one was just a little bit too much of a click-bait ? Baron has a long tradition of predicting crazy stuff anyway - like that time in 2007 they baffled reports on the fact that Freddy Mac had a completely flawed…

Although I raced a bunched of PP seats myself (199 USD back in my codriving days, 210 USD when I jumped on endurance racing - euro prices), I have to say that they are pretty unsafe for just more than amateur racing. The tubular structure is pretty scary when it comes to lateral shocks and they do not fare that well…

'bout journalism: how did you come up with the caption-enhanced pic idea (I think you are the one Jalop contributorwho use them the most) and what kind of extras do you think it brings to your columns ? A load of fun for sure, but I mean in terms of how it complements your writing, how does it combine with it ?

BROWN BRABUS CLS SHOOTING BRAKE

(Disclaimer: Talibanism below)

Btw, would you know how much a 2.5 costs on your shores? Here in Europe, we cannot find any decent 2.3 (they are living something of 6th or 7th life in terms of brutal ownership these days) and with the 2.5, shit has hit the fan in terms of pricing - whether EvoI, II or SportEvo.

Dunno if classic counts, but stilll: THIS one.

Fear not, that will infuriate to the max.

So, what do you mean ? You do or don't want to FF ? Because if you accept to FF, that will be the equivalent of spraying me over with happiness glitters.

Working at the FIA myself (not a safety-related departement please don't jump on it), I simply have to say that a shitload of work has been done to come up with this report. Bianchi - fellow countryman, and a bright one - deserves to recover quickly and that's about it.

You know, I can feel the irony flowing through your reply. But I am seriously unable to disagree with what you just said. Therefore, here is some kind of alternate gift:

Also, there is this necessary one. Ya know, for after Christmas diner, when fuzziness may want to strike.

Disclaimer: Yes, FF would do.

I know, that's exactly why I specifically mentioned "Wagon". E63 AMG? Plenty of those in good ol' Europe. CTS-V Wagon? Now that's the kind of oddity I could totally fall in love with. I am just looking forward to knowing moar oddities.

I have been reading Jalopnik for about the same period you have been paid to share the tales. I must confess that the tone of the whole affair was brilliant and kept attracting me back from my usual Euro-style journalistic reads more than often. So now, please-please-please buy another fancy-pants exotic. Wagon.