Everything posted by G. David Felt
- Industry News: NHTSA Ponders Auto Braking Systems
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Impala - 40 thou????????
I am not sold on the tubo V6 engines like some others here are. I remember the first round of Turbo 4 bangers and v6's from the 80 and while things have gotten better in build quality, the mileage under real world driving does not improve that much. GM offering a volt drive train and diesels/CNG in the full size will get much better results and green credentials. Public preception is very important and right now People want their big roomy auto's but also a bit of green. I think they could do better on this front.
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Impala - 40 thou????????
For $54K (Tahoe), it's not going to help the image any. It hasn't in 6 years, anyway. But niether has their $50K regular gas version. People who use these auto's are still buying them but as far as gaining new ones, they need to take a volt approach to the full size SUV's and still give hit towing capability while doubling the gas mileage and they will see sales.
- GMC News: Hi GMC Sierra Regular Cab
- Industry News: NHTSA Ponders Auto Braking Systems
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Impala - 40 thou????????
GM Needs a Torquey High Mileage V4, V6, and V8 Diesel for small and large trucks and SUV's. They could have a better image if they actually advertised their 22MPG Hybrid SUV Tahoe, Yukon & Escalade. This beats their 15mpg versions. Yet GM seems to not really want to do Hybrids. The VOLT system should be in a Suburban, this is a perfect place for this type of power train. GM should also be pushing more for CNG. They have brought out products but no marketing and the dealerships are really not into doing it either. Lost opportunity to make clean burning engines.
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Your Ideal Vehicle
Give me the clear line of sight of my 94 GMC Subububan with a modern small block V8 Diesel or better yet CNG, around 300HP, 450lbs of torque, update the dash to have a modern NAV, Stereo and better interior materials, but keep the 2nd row bench fold flat into the floor and removable 3rd seat but in split style for lite removal and the final piece would be AWD. I would be happy to have this for road trips, driving up the mountain for skiing and camping and general hauling of trailers/toys. Course I am going to build my own, so I will end up with it one way or another.
- Mercedez Benz News Introducing The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
WOW, I see now why you took so many pictures down low and did not show off the poor back window design. This has got to be one of the ugliest cars I have ever seen and clearly could use some help in the design language category outside. I know the inside seems to be pretty good,but the rest of this car is a mess. I would suggest they make a major remake of the body style.
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Cheers or Jeers: Vaguely Car Shaped Thing
Cobbled Crap, he must have been over paid to have money to waste on this vision. WOW not a good thing unless you need an engine. Might be worth the $3000 they are asking from a parts stand point.
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MAY 2013 CAR SPOTTERS THREAD**********
New Ford C-Max Hybrid in Candy Blue. Very cool color.
- Fabulous Flops: Chrysler 2.2L and 2.2L Turbo I
- Cadillac News: 2014 Cadillac XTS Coming With An Optional Twin Turbo V6
- Cadillac News: Cadillac To Avoid The German Automakers Drive For Volume
- Mitsubishi News: Mitsubishi Previews A Possible Subcompact Sedan
- Acura News: Acura Makes Some Upgrades To The 2014 ILX
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Nissan News: Nissan CEO Orders U.S. Branch To Double Sales By 2017
Wont Happen! The CEO is clearly drinking the wrong punch. Start with better cars, not boring equal stuff to Toyota. I agree with all that has been posted here so far, but they have to wake up to the fact that they do not have a desirable product line to the youth and with debt still an issue for Americans, they need to look at bringing in quality products that drive EXCITEMENT, not BORING as their current product line does.
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Chevrolet News:Chevrolet City Express Is A Nissan NV200 With Bowtie Badges
I found that this engine under the Nissan NV200 is rated at 48.6mpg. They also have a diesel version that is rated at 53.3mpg. Chevy should have both engines at launch in addition to the CNG version which is also rated at 48.6 mpg as this could really turn into an cash cow for them as fleets move to fuel efficient service/work mini vans.
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Chevrolet News:Chevrolet City Express Is A Nissan NV200 With Bowtie Badges
Was talking with a few guys who are on the GM Fleet sales and host the GM Fleet linkedin group and they say a CNG version is also being considered since this van has CNG in Europe. This would meet the needs of cities that are requiring taxi's and inner city deliveries to be on a green source of energy. I see big potential here for this.
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Lamborghini Egoista one-off crashes Lambo’s 50th birthday
Did Lambo's 50th birthday spawn a crisises that could only be answered by the crazest of cars? Read the review and sound off on your thoughts of this super super car. Story http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/lamborghini-egoista-one-off-crashes-lambo-50th-birthday-183859747.html Gallery http://autos.yahoo.com/photos/lamborghini-egoista-slideshow/ Enjoy,
- 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5
- Industry News: Crossovers Are Eating Up Sales Of Midsize Sedans
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Fiat News: Fiat Dealers Anxious For More Products
No one should really be surprised by this as they failed in the US before and their cars are not that great. They have a limited market appeal and Fiat does not really seem dedicated to a global business. Ton's of Fiats sit on the dealership lots and few move. Fiat dealer which is part of a Dodge, Chrylser and jeep franchise in the greater Seattle area allows the folks to cross sale you anything. You rarely find sales people in the show room for the Fiats as they just have limited appeal in a suburban area.
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Chevrolet News:Chevrolet Announces Cruze Diesel Gets 46 MPG Highway, Mum On Other Economy Numbers
I agree that auto makers need to stick to real world numbers. more people drive 5-10 over than under. Such is the stupidity of the politicians.
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