G. David Felt

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Chevy announced their FlagShip ZR2 Silverado bringing to 3 the OEM stock Raised Trucks. Wish I had time to write this up, but an awesome looking truck and the video's and additional pictures at the link below show GM is investing where it counts. Key Points from the Press Release New flagship ZR2 delivers next-level off-road capability right from factory and validated in the grueling Best in the Desert off-road racing series, with front and rear e-lockers and Multimatic DSSV dampers Fully redesigned, new premium interior on LT and above with standard 13.4-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and elevated exterior design refresh across lineup New tech, including available Super Cruise1 driver-assistance technology on High Country with available trailering (late availability) and standard Chevy Safety Assist on all-new enhanced trims Enhanced 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine delivers 20 percent more torque and 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel max towing increased by 4,000 pounds to 13,300 Highlights to the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado include: A fully redesigned interior for LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ and High Country trims featuring a redesigned, sweeping horizontal instrument panel that makes the cabin feel more spacious, along with a new, more functional center console (with available electronic shift control on most trim levels) A 13.4-inch-diagonal color touchscreen and new 12.3-inch-diagonal configurable digital instrument cluster standard on models with the new interior Standard on trims with the new interior, Google built-in² offers access to Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play right on the infotainment screen. This new experience works with Android AutoTM3 and Apple CarPlay4 capability and offers new levels of customization and flexibility for customers Every trim features a new front fascia, which emphasizes the truck’s stability and strength with a wide, planted stance while new daytime running lamps have been programmed with animated walk-up and walk-away functions in addition to swiping turn signal functions on select trims The robustly refreshed Chevrolet Silverado arrives at dealerships in spring 2022. ZR2 highlights include: Standard 6.2L V-8 engine, delivering 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission Silverado-first application of Multimatic 40mm DSSV spool-valve dampers, which feature: Three separate spool valves to control damping Three connected chambers for fluid flow Uniquely-tuned springs that, with the Multimatic dampers, increase maximum front and rear suspension travel, compared to the Silverado Trail Boss Front and rear e-lockers Specific off-road chassis and suspension calibrations, including Terrain Mode, which allows one-pedal5 rock crawling Specific 33-inch off-road MT tires Unique skid plate package New high-approach steel front bumper designed for off-road strength, durability and clearance that enables an improved 31.8-degree approach angle compared to other Silverado off-road models Honestly this is the first time I can say I like the look of this truck. I think they finally have a very competative interior to go up against RAM and Ford. Toyota has nothing on this. 2022 Silverado (chevrolet.com) Chevrolet Introduces Redesigned 2022 Silverado with Major Enhancements The Lifted Family of Trucks! Silverado High Country, ZR2 and LT. Full 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Preliminary Specifications can be found here: Chevrolet Introduces Redesigned 2022 Silverado with Major Enhancements It is a very general observation that I agree with that it might be a small sample and yet I hear this all the time from people all over and especially in the inner city you hear the roar of the Harley Bikes over everything else. Ear Piercing noise that destroys any tranquil attempt to live life. My own Nephew bought a Harley and put on open headers saying the louder the better for safety which I totally disagree with that statement on, but it seems to be very common for Harley Riders to Destroy the peace with their open pipe noise. Rare is the Harley Rider you find with a quiet muffler on their bike.

I hear Transparent Aluminum is popular option too!

Interesting read as MB has been called out for going all electric starting in 2030 and GM for going all electric in 2035 with no ICE options for sale that both companies could be overlooking their supply chain inability to support this change. Tesla cofounder JB Straubel sends warning to automakers going all-electric: 'Do the supply chain math' - Electrek

Lucid has announced that their Dream Drive Pro will be the first auto use of Lidar for true autonomous driving. The video is worth watching, very cool system and way better than Tesla IMHO. The full reveal: DreamDrive. | Lucid Motors

Crazy wealth showing crazy valuation. Net Worth of $222 Billion now as the wealthiest person in the world. Elon Musk widens his lead as the richest person on Earth (msn.com)

Saw a Hummer H2 in Cherry Condition on the drive home from my Daughters new place where I am painting.

Ouch to LG, but good for GM. General Motors, LG Electronics Reach Agreement on Bolt EV Recall Costs (gm.com)

From the same forum I posted earlier, will for sure take the Rivian over the Toyota ugliness. I like the specification details here: Comparison between: 2021 Rivian R1T Launch Edition, 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (evspecifications.com) Yes not really a good comparison since Tesla has NOTHING to compete with, but understandable as to why they compared it in Specifications.

Joker is funny song.

Found this that someone made, very cool comparison to all the ICE trucks. Rivian R1T Size Comparison with F-150 & Tundra | Rivian Forum – Rivian R1T & R1S News, Pricing & Order... (rivianownersforum.com) Cool to see these comparisons on Luxury SUVs. Here is the R1S to the Range Rover Sport, but this side comparison of size is good. Rivian wins for sure. Will take the Rivian square back of the other for sure.

Re-read this, why would you think a Rivian would feel way tighter? EVs from Ford and Rivian reviews are saying they are roomy inside compared to ICE equals. Rivian Stories The Inside Story by Rivian - Rivian Stories Seems to be roomy to me.

More K-Pop Moring fuel as I work.

Korean TV is so funny even when you have to read CC, but having up and coming young talent redo other famous songs makes it entertaining. Young lady above has the moves from the original music video.

Gonna be in crunch mode till middle of November, so sorry folks, no new stories from me for a bit on the front page. Here is interesting news I saw today. Foxconn is supposedly building or going to build an EV for Apple to sell, but in the mean time, they have built their own platform and the reveal is set for October 18th 2021, the boxing up of the prototype car was captured and posted to Chinese news. Welcome Foxconn to the auto business. the shape is sporty and smooth, exposing foxconn's first model, the car house (autohome.com.cn) Foxconn auto platform announcement from October 16th, 2020 is here: Foxconn Transforms Automobile Industry with Launch of Open Platform for Electric Vehicles and Announces Pioneering R&D Programs In Taiwan │ Foxconn Technology Group Seems Lordstown EV maker has sold the Ohio Factory to Foxconn who will produce their EVs there for the North American Market and other companies (Apple). Lordstown sells its Ohio factory to Foxconn in hope that it will help build its electric pickup truck - Electrek BIG BIG Party at the opening of the Tesla GigaFactory in Germany: Tesla Gigafest Berlin on the ground [Gallery] - Electrek Kawasaki will have an EV portfolio by 2025 only. No more ICE. Kawasaki announces its motorcycles to go all-electric by 2035 - Electrek Tesla CANNOT Deliver Semi Trucks, CyberTrucks or Roadster 2.0, so the next best thing is a CyberBeer in a CyberTruck sytle bottle. Tesla announces a new 'Gigabeer' with Cybertruck-inspired bottle, because why not? - Electrek Gotta end this on a High Note, Weird EVs from the Electrek Alibaba section. Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: A Fake Electric Lamborghini (electrek.co)

Driving to Home Depot and working at my daughters new condo, I saw the following on the road today. A early generation Defender, red in pretty decent shape for such an old SUV. Also was surprised to see a Indy Corvette Pace car from a few decades ago, 70's era I believe. There was another old auto I saw and now for the life of me I cannot remember. Probably will pop up in my brain as I sleep.

Interesting comparison, other than the 1 ft shorter bed, Rivian is a full size pickup. How the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T electric pickups stack up (msn.com)

Noticed many of the independent used car lots are closing down as there is not enough inventory to support these 3rd party sellers.

Nice but the lower grill area reminds me of a small mouth bass. Rest is lovely.

Games

Imagine if shit from a Plane flying high over head leaks, freezes and breaks off and hit that. Canada women woken up by 'frozen excrement from plane loo' crashing through roof | Daily Mail Online

WOW, Now I know where Honda Stole their EV E look from!

This Damn good looking tire would look awesome on your Truck Ocnblu! Here at Discount Tires for your truck they are $165 each, mounted and balanced.

Seems Tesla is back at it in raising prices. Seems Musk saying he would bring a cheap EV to the masses is MIA! The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y just got more expensive overnight thanks to price hike (msn.com) Tesla's pricing updates pushed the cost of a Model 3 Standard Range Plus to $41,990 and the price of the Model 3 Performance to $57,990. Pricing for the Model 3 Long Range AWD stayed flat at $49,990. Similarly, the cheapest Model Y is now $2,000 more expensive and the performance model got a $1,000 bump.