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riviera74

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  1. riviera74
    It seems to me that the large FWD sedans are getting killed by CUV sales, and midsize FWD sedans are also taking a hit thanks mostly to smaller CUVs. The only thing that will truly resurrect sedan sales is $4-$5 gasoline again. Just remember 2008-09 gas prices, which led to the near-death of the truck-based SUV.
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    Who will buy a Fusion in the era of the crossover? Come to think of it, who will buy a Malibu in the era of the crossover? America has already rendered its market decision: build more crossovers!
  3. riviera74
    I wonder if Cadillac will address the issues listed here with the 2018 model, if not with the successor of the ATS.
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    QFT
  5. riviera74
    Sounds like the SRX would not have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. So I guess either one is an XT5 exclusive.
  6. riviera74
    What exactly are the differences between a 2017-18 XT5 and a 2014-16 SRX? Given current prices on the latest model SRXes, I am not sure is I would like to purchase the lastest and supposedly greatest XT5. Any advice is welcome.
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    Yes the UK PAYS more than anyone else, especially here in the USA.
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    The VW CEO was referring to diesel subsidies in Europe not the USA. I do thank you for pointing out that the federal government does NOT favor diesel over gasoline.
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    I would like to see the current driver-involved model to stay. Yet I am concerned that sooner or later that will be replaced with car-sharing and the like. For some reason or another, insurance companies will want to end the driver-involved model once and for all, just to save several million dollars. SAD!!
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    I have a better idea: tax diesel fuel the same as gasoline. Poof: no more subsidies. It is rare that governments SHOULD have energy subsidies of one form or another. Those subsidies distort markets and consumer choice. It is best to get rid themselves of them.
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    Whatever happened to the semi-affordable trucks? $84K? That is Escalade/CT6 territory.
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    Or Toyota could cut the price by $5000, but that would be too simple.
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    Imagine a small, car-based, fugly Toyota FJ cruiser. Here we are.
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    Wow. November was just bad news all around for GM. Then again, who wants to be Smart or KIA or FIAT now?
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    That is understandable, but who has the expertise to actually fix their production problems? Toyota is arguably the best choice, even though they are Japanese.
  16. riviera74
    How about this modest proposal: Toyota buys them out and fixes their myriad issues instead.
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    PSA IS NOT THAT SMART. Blaming others before finding fault within yourself is what failures and cowards do. PSA needs to replace diesel ASAP and tend to Opel/Vauxhall rather than sue GM for a refund that they clearly do not deserve. Successful managers find a way to succeed regardless of circumstance rather than refight battles that they already lost. OR PSA can simply dissolve all operations and return the net proceeds to shareholders. Your move, PSA.
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    Subaru aside, quirkiness is rarely a good sales pitch. The Kicks might actually sell much better than the Juke.
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    A refund? nope. There are no refunds in massive sales of entire divisions like this. I doubt that GM is that cunning in deceiving PSA like this.
  20. riviera74
    Nautilus instead of MKX. Approved . Now if only Cadillac will do the same. I am not aware that Lincoln or Cadillac actually sell many vehicles overseas as they do here in NA.
  21. riviera74
    Sure, Cadillac does need a Lambda-sized 3-row crossover since a lot of the luxury marques are going into that market now. Bring on the XT7.
  22. riviera74
    Elon Musk's mistake with Tesla is simple and mundane: his vision's reach exceeded his production grasp. If he only started small (one model) and worked on that for about 7-10 years, then Tesla would actually turn a profit and generate cash flow. But that would be way too sensible. He wanted it all and wanted it yesterday. When Jeff Bezos started Amazon, he did one thing: sell books online. We know where Amazon is now. If only Musk's ego told him to start really small and then grow organically.
  23. riviera74
    About time for Subaru to join a new market that GM has done well in for the last ten years.
  24. riviera74
    What is wrong with the Envision being built in China? Without China, Buick would have gone the way of Oldsmobile.
  25. riviera74
    About that active park assist I keep seeing on Fords and Lincolns: why doesn't GM have that on any of its models? Also, why don't GM crossovers allow you to open the rear gate with your foot, just like a Ford Escape or this model?
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