Journalist Hanne Hattrem on VG NET (Oslo, 13.05.2007) has tested a new Mercedes SL, AMG 55 with 517 Hp motor: "The first touch on the  gas pedal is a fantastic experience. The power in the compressor motor are available at once. The gear changes are very fast. This feeling must be the same as being shot from a canon."

Is it safe to have canon bullets in the public traffic? Will you feel safe when meeting a canon bullet?

"Dump the clutch and the S5 digs for China. In less than five Mississippis (two shifts), you're at 60 mph. Third gear is passing-lane Nirvana. Just nail the throttle and watch the tach needle dive for the 7,000 redline like it's being shot at. Keep the engine whirring away at high velocity and pretty soon you're crossing into three-digit territory, at which point you stand an excellent chance of being thrown in jail."(Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2007)

The driving as a "greased lightning" may be even faster then a canon bullet. At least Dan Neil opens for the jail as the end station. The alternative is hell! Nirvana and St. Peter may exclude people breaking the law.

Is this type of journalism promoting a safe traffic?