Suzuki Dealers Are Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Eh, no. The Envision is more desirable to a different customer. It has a substantially nicer interior, better sound isolation, better standard engine, and frankly, looks a lot better too.  I'd buy an Envision, I wouldn't buy a Terrain Denali over it. The Enclave has less powertrain differentiation, but the interior, again, is substantially nicer. GMC did up the niceness of the Denali, but the Buick is above it still. The Encore GX is the one that is too close for comfort to the Trax. The Envista is a different style of vehicle than anything Chevy has.

So they have one vehicle that's sliiightly different but still isn't more desirable than a Terrain Denali. Sooooo it's still just a useless brand. Okay, it isn't useless for GM. Everything is paid for and they just charge more than a Chevy for it, so I see their business case. I just don't understand their case as a consumer. 

You don't need to be "rich". Plus, you would have supposedly made a ton of money with your prediction! There's still plenty of time, because you think they're going to commit accounting fraud and go bankrupt. 

Yeah, BYD is already in central and south America.

How many times have you heard people say EVs are too expensive! Only the rich can afford an EV! Funded by Jeff Beso, SLATE set out to bring back the simple needs of the bulk of America by building a basic two-person electric truck that would do truck things basically and not much else. Yet if you wanted, you could expand later on to let the truck be so much more. SLATE set themselves a clear goal, build a truck that would be inexpensive, offer radical customizable and affordable options that would allow one to personalize their own transportation ending in a beautifully simplified means of transportation. SLATE CEO Chris Barman at their reveal tonight stated the following: “Slate exists to put the power back in the hands of customers who have been ignored by the auto industry. Slate is a radical truck platform so customizable that it can transform from a 2-seat pickup to a 5-seat SUV.” One would be right to ask, how does one go about being a disruptive business model in an industry that has taken things to the ultimate luxury level, ignoring the basic entry level needs? Simple, start with a simplified manufacturing process, removing unnecessary content while increasing reliability. SLATE delivered tonight the basic EV Pickup that starts with things many might not know existed at one time by traveling back to the 1970's. Steel Wheels Manual Crank Windows Manual HVAC knobs Large Frunk that handles 1,400lbs payload This just for the beginning brings so much more that many have probably never thought about in a DIY Unlimited personalization approach to autos. Slate starts with having over 100 accessories that can be purchased as a bundle or ala-cart. One can do this at the time of order or over time. SLATE points out that the truck can be anything, need more people room, get the flat-pack, an accessory kit that creates a five person SUV. The kit includes additional bench seat, roll cage, airbags that can be done by yourself or be done for you. The truck is designed as a clean SLATE that allows unlimited personalization in vehicle wrapping by yourself or a pro. Yet they do not stop there, we all have heard "Bring your own tech". Rather than learn a new interface, use the one you love. Slate introduces the universal phone mount and USB power. Add a dedicated tablet if you want to. This made in America truck was designed for top personal safety and will have the following standard features: Emergency braking Forward Collision Warning Up to eight airbags This EV pickup for everyone has the following features in regards to the battery pack, range and charging: Two battery packs 52.7 kWh, rwd estimated 150-mile range 84.3 kWh with an estimated range of 240-miles NACS charging port Home charging overnight  DC fast charging to 80% in under 30 minutes using 150 kW charger. SLATE has stated transparent pricing is the key, expected starting price to be under $20,000 after current federal incentives. Just a $50 deposit to reserve your pickup / SUV today. Build your SLATE today: SLATE Auto | The Customizable EV That Works for You     View full article