They’ve recently lost their way. I like to pretend the Ghibli doesn’t exist. And when I heard of the Levante, (I don’t speak Italian) I was thinking “Lifted, elevated, raised, it sort of works for an SUV, OK” Google translate then tells me Levante is Italian for....  “East”.   WTF?  The Maserati East?  Good job,…

The only people cheering this are ones who currently own a 240 in great condition and are trying to decide when to sell. People who want to keep theirs and enjoy them don’t want these crazy values, it just makes everything more expensive, and people who love them but don’t have one yet are SOL.

No low ballers.  I know what I got (sic).

Or even a boor.  But probably not a Boer (unless you happen to be one).

When I’m riding a motorcycle, it’s automatic muscle memory from long practice that whenever rolling off the throttle to slow down, I flash the brake lights by tapping the rear brake (not enough to engage the brake). Some bikes have electronics that can do that for you, I don’t know if there are cars with that built…

Found On Road Dead

Autoblog claims a manual will be offered.

Well, the styling is quite and improvement.  Thumbs up.

I’m looking for the taste of sweet, sweet freedom.

Depends on how high you have the heater set, are all of the lights on, stereo blasting at max volume?  Those will drain the battery a bit whether you are moving or not.  But in general, sitting still won’t use as much energy, as, say, an ICE engine idling.  And regenerative braking should help some in stop-and-go…

Damn! It’s not legal here in WA, but that doesn’t seem to stop anyone or even give them pause, in spite of the potential $500 fine (and the whole possibly killing yourself and others thing).

That’s a really good idea. I don’t know if that market is big enough to turn the company around or anything, but along with diversifying their portfolio in other ways, a solid move. But I’m still salty about Buell (and MV Augusta), so what do I know.

I’ve never been treated with disrespect by an actual Harley rider that I’ve met for riding a Japanese sportbike. I’m not saying they don’t exist, but I’ve never come across that type.  Probably depends more on where you live and other socioeconomic factors.

This is a big part of the problem. In part I blame smartphones (no, seriously). It’s just getting (has already gotten?) too dangerous to ride in traffic anymore with no end of constantly distracted cagers trying to run you down in ever-bigger crossovers and SUV’s.

Well, don’t leave us hanging! Enumerate your simple plan so we can be enlightened. (I’m serious, I’m interested)

On corporate e-mail systems?  Not a chance.  In person, out of earshot of management, etc?  Sure.

Still have my Ninja 250. Great, reliable little bike. Easy to control and fun to wrap out without breaking the sound barrier (or the speed limit in most cases).

See quite a few up here in the PNW, but I’d say second to the Mustang.

You forgot:

If you can only afford one $100k+ car, you’re not rich enough for this, I suppose.