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For some reason, the Buick Envision is not liked as much as people might think. Where I live, there are a LOT of Cadillac SRX models on the lots right now, but only about a dozen (new) Envisions. I have posted a poll to see which CUV you prefer to buy for your next vehicle. Sure, the SRX has been replaced with the XT5 but there are a lot of lightly used SRX model from 2011-15 at very attractive prices. The Envisions top out at $50K while even a 2015 SRX can go for about 35K or less. Please vote and explain your vote in the comments below.
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Toyota News: Toyota Prius V To Cease Sales In U.S.
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My stepfather traded in his Prius for a Prius V a couple of years ago, and he really likes it. I am not surprised that the Prius V will no longer be made because it seems everyone wants a crossover these days. A RAV4 hybrid does make a whole lot more sense than a Prius V from a room and comfort perspective, and the same goes for a Highlander hybrid.- 11 replies
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Lexus Teases Their Three-Row RX Before LA: Comments
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The RX probably IS a Highlander with a Lexus package. The fact that the Highlander has a 3 row option is actually proof that the RX (and Highlander) are simply too short/small to handle three rows well. Unless you only seat small children in the third row. Toyota/Lexus should simply build a proper 3 row crossover just like the GM Lambdas.- 8 replies
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Lexus Teases Their Three-Row RX Before LA: Comments
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Lexus is doing it wrong. They should take a page out of GM's Lambda platform and do that instead of a pseudo-three row CUV sandwiched into what should be a two-row CUV.- 8 replies
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Yes GM starts with a lot of meh. Then again, who starts perfectly and never drops the ball on execution?
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I would say it is much easier to crack down on CO2 pollution on power plants first, then go after cars. One coal-fired plant will pollute more than thousands of cars at any one time. 2030 may well be the beginning of the end of the ICE in vehicles, but I would rather see no more power plant emissions first. Afterwards, then the zero-emission vehicle mandates can start.
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Well, GM was roasted over the coals for badge engineering from about 1975-2005 or so, at least until bankruptcy. The old line was: make it cheap; make it common. One body, with a few tweaks and sold to different automakers, is rebadging at its best. (PCs and tablets are great examples.) In the old days, GM did not need 4 or 5 of the same vehicle; only two would do well and not crush profits. GM has largely stopped badge engineering since BK and is doing a lot better.
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Land Rover News: Range Rover Evoque Coupe Quietly Leaves U.S.
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Industry News: Europeans Fall Under the Spell of Trucks
riviera74 replied to William Maley's topic in Industry News
Europe did not have many truck sales because their roads are way too small AND most Europeans have no need for the hauling and towing our trucks have. If the European truck trend is really true, then why doesn't Sergio sell midsize trucks over there? I know why GM ditched Europe, but a Colorado/Canyon might be a decent seller there. I personally doubt any of the Euro automakers will build a real pickup that can meet European needs and actually profit from that.- 16 replies
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Buick News: Buick Has High Expectations For Avenir, But Not High Pricing
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I suspect that the XT7 will have CT6 pricing, if not slightly higher. Gotta make those fat profit margins for Cadillac. As for the Avenir trim level, good luck in making that work. Buick could stand to pick up a few good ideas from GMC. -
Buick News: Buick To Play A Key Role In GM's Electrification Plans
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Buick's average age is 59?! Wow. A lot of their ads skew middle age, except for that Encore ad with the young ladies driving one. -
Industry News: Bob Lutz Sees A Grim Future For the Automobile
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20 years from now: I doubt that. Sometime in the 2050s or 60s: Sure. I doubt any of us will be around when this comes to fruition.- 60 replies
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Who wants to BUY a base model anything these days, let alone lease a base model?
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They were not crazy. They simply followed the data and observations. Besides this happened four years ago. I am sure that human intervention was never going to be implemented once self-driving took over.
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Another SUV is Coming to Maserati According to Marchionne :Comments
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Since when can Maserati sell more than 5000 units? Better to put that development cash into better Dodge and Chrysler crossovers than Maserati. -
Nissan News: Nissan's Titan Could Be Going On A Global Tour
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I disagree. Few other countries really want or need a full-size pickup truck. Midsize or compact pickups will sell better worldwide.- 9 replies
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Toyota News: Toyota Tj Cruiser Could Enter Production
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Apparently no one told Toyota that the FJ Cruiser was an ugly POS. And I only say that because the TJ Cruiser looks like the designers have learned absolutely nothing the FJ Cruiser debacle.- 5 replies
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Another SUV is Coming to Maserati According to Marchionne :Comments
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Nissan News: Nissan Suspends Japanese Production For Two Weeks
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If that is true, Nissan has never had the same number of dealerships as Ford or Chrysler did ten years ago. I can't blame them for NOT saturating the dealer network and essentially ruining it. -
Since Zeta has already been replaced by a newer and lighter Alpha RWD platform, what is stopping GM from building a RWD 5 or 7passenger crossover?
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In an ideal world, all (OK most) of our current auto fleet would be EVs just to save the billions we spend on gasoline and motor oil and maintenance. That may well happen in 25 years or so given technology. Yes RR is doing it because of the specter of ICE bans, but it is better to be prepared than having a product you can no longer legally sell. No need to be WV residents who wish the world was stuck in 1980 when seemingly everybody wanted cheap coal over (then-available) alternatives. Between natural gas, renewable energy, and automation, I have no idea why anyone in Appalachia cannot simply move on to something that can provide for their present and future needs rather than seek out some alleged savior who is incapable of turning back the clock.
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Hyundai News:Spying: Hyundai Kona EV Charges Up
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Good. Then the real question can only be told by time: whether it will sell or not.- 2 replies
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Nissan News: Nissan Suspends Japanese Production For Two Weeks
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You know the old saying: money talks, BS walks. The union did approve a 4-year contract to stay in Ingersoll. I would say that GM will probably drop the plant after the terms are completed.
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GM News: CAMI Unifor Members Approve New Contract
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The new contract is what it is. The correct question is whether this CAMI plant will be run by GM in 2022 or 2023. I would lay odds that GM will leave in 2022/23.