G. David Felt

So the question this whole channel has been about is Will Competition Destroy Tesla? Mercedes EQ Roadmap General Motors Ultium Roadmap Of which we have these two coming under GMC Hummer Where is Mercedes Answer to this? GM has already confirmed the Lyriq for Cadillac, Chevrolet has the Bolt and Bolt EUV, plus we know a GMC and Chevrolet regular electric pickup is coming. Ford has not shown a detailed electric roadmap that I have seen, but we have the Mach-E that is 70% conquest sales mainly from Tesla. F-150 Lightning electric pickup that will be in both fleet and retail models coming next year. Then we have Rivian with their R1T and R1S and 6 more electric auto's on the way by 2025. At this point, Tesla has some serious problems, no wonder they are looking to become a power supply company as they cannot seem to deliver on a broader portfolio that @smk4565 have said everyone has to have to be successful. Semi truck - DELAYED Cyber truck - DELAYED and Musk has said if he built it today it would cost over $1 million dollars. Roadster - DELAYED Musk can blame all he wants on parts including chip shortage, but reality is poor leadership. Mercedes seems to be having the same issue with the large amount of cars versus what the public wants in trucks and SUV/CUVs.

WOW, I honestly thought you had a Brain to think, but clearly common sense is not common is true for you. I realize that you click a specific model and build to meet your narcassistic storyline. The web pages are very clear, I DID NOT build any model, I clicked on the specific model with my local zip and TrueCar pulls the most common average build of that model and average transaction price. Yes, I can Edit the vehicle to make changes to the most common average build. Edmunds and other auto web sites does the same thing. You can build it and cherry pick such as you did or you can select a brand, specific model with zip and it will show you the most common configuration sold in your region and the average transaction price. Changing the zip code across the US shows the price does not change much. Mercedes is heavily discounted and most models sell below your vaunted $50K price. Then you have the few pockets like Billings Montana where I am shocked on the average transaction price on a GLE. Escalade sells in Billings above MSRP Average too.

Cracking up watching this new mix of Gangnam Style and the little kid in the video has some serious moves for his age.

You have been asked so many times, POST THE DAMN LINK TO YOUR FACTS! So based on their actual reporting for all of 2020: Mercedes-Benz reports 2020 sales of 325,915 vehicles (mbusa.com) Quote: Year-to-date, MBUSA's volume leaders were the GLC, GLE and the E- Class/CLS with totals of 52,626; 48,154; and 27,102 respectively. SUVs accounted for 65% of total sales in 2020. The all new GLA and GLB SUVs accounted for more than 25% of total SUV sales in 2020. Q1 2021 Mercedes-Benz reports Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 vehicles (mbusa.com) Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in Q1 included the GLE, GLC and E-Class/CLS model lines. The GLE led totals with 16,668 units followed by GLC with sales of 15,569. The E- Class/CLS rounded out the top three with 8,199 units. Our diverse lineup of SUVs accounted for 69% of our total sales volume during Q1. Q2 2021 Mercedes-Benz reports Q2 2021 sales of 82,390 vehicles (mbusa.com) Mercedes-Benz volume leaders in Q2 included the GLE, CLC and GLB model lines. The GLE led totals with 19,037 units followed by GLC with sales of 14,580. The GLB rounded out the top three with 10,360 units. Year-to-date, MBUSA's volume leaders are the GLE, GLC and C- Class with totals of 35,705; 30,149; and 17,795 respectively. Looking at Average sales price 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Prices & Incentives - TrueCar I am NOT finding CLA, GLA, GLB selling over $50K at all. In fact according to this the average transaction price is as follows by model. This only shows a couple models north of $50K and most are well below showing Mercedes to no longer be a Luxury brand but a global brand on par with Chevrolet and Toyota. Mercedes-Benz Price Trends - CarGurus This I find very interesting showing that Mercedes GLE is in #2 place as the most heaviest discounted auto right behind Cadillac XT5. Consumer Reports: The Most Discounted New Cars Right Now (motorbiscuit.com)

My wife is the Frugal deal queen, I just merely hate to shop.

I looked on Statista for current lease versus sales numbers and the Germans clearly lead, but the fine details on this are currently subscription and the a quick search showed the following numbers from 2014 that showed the German brands were already leading as lease queens. Which car brands do people lease or buy? - Cartelligent Brands with high leasing percentages Leasing is most attractive for clients who only plan to keep the vehicle for a short period of time. There are a number of reasons why this makes sense—many car buyers value the latest safety and tech features in their vehicles, enjoy the prestige of driving a newer car or just enjoy the fun or driving something new every few years. Additionally many business owners will choose to lease company vehicles for the tax advantages and larger companies will often give car allowances to top executives. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201420Audi20A6_21-300x200.jpg 5. Audi (64% Leased) Why leasing is popular: Luxury performance vehicles such as Audi’s are often popular choices to lease. Audi enthusiasts love the blend of style and technology the brand offers and upgrade regularly to keep up with the latest trends. Audi offers an aggressive money factor (the leasing equivelent of the interest rate) to well-qualified lessees on many models which helps to keep payments low. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201420Mercedes-Benz20E-Class_11-300x200.jpg 4. Mercedes-Benz (67% Leased) Why leasing is popular: Like Audi, Mercedes-Benz makes it attractive to own the latest model. New releases offer technology and safety features that make drivers want to update their vehicle. Mercedes-Benz also offers a high residual value on many models to lower the monthly payments on its leases. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201520Land20Rover20Evoque_01-300x200.jpg 3. Land Rover (68% Leased) Why leasing is popular: Land Rover has successfully positioned its brand as a status symbol (even the Queen is driven in one!). Drivers are more likely to want the convenience of leasing so they can easily upgrade to the latest model. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201420BMW20520Series_01-300x200.jpg 2. BMW (70% Leased) Why leasing is popular: BMW incentivizes brand-enthusiasts to upgrade often with its innovations in safety and technology, as well as style. The brand also offers attractive lease-only incentives such as loyalty and lease rebates to make leasing espcially attractive to well-qualified drivers. BMW owners tend to come back and lease another BMW. (see Top ten brands for customer loyalty) http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201520Fiat1-300x200.jpg 1. FIAT (78% Leased) Why leasing is popular: FIAT is a fun, sporty car for single professionals, but not necessarily one that will work once marriage and children are on the horizon. This combined with an aggressive lease rate make FIAT our most leased brand. Brands with high purchasing percentages Buying, on the other hand, makes sense when drivers plan to hold onto the vehicle for a number of years. Buyers tend to value reliability and economy over the latest style and gadgets. This is reflected in our list of most-purchased brands: http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201520Chevrolet20Tahoe1-300x200.jpg 5. Chevrolet (63% Purchased) Why buying is popular: Our top-selling Chevy, the Volt, is primarily leased, but other popular models such as the Suburban and Tahoe are purchased by clients who intend to hold onto them for the long run. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201420Honda20CR-V_01-300x200.jpg 4. Honda (65% Purchased) Why buying is popular: Hondas are affordable, reliable cars that tend to be driven for a number of years. Honda vehicles hold onto their value consistently, which in combination with low interest rates for well-qualified buyers, make them an attractive purchase option. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201420Toyota20Land20Cruiser1-300x200.jpg 3. Toyota (68% Purchased) Why buying is popular: Toyotas consistently top the charts for best resale value. It’s unsurprising that their reputation for reliability and safety makes car buyers want to drive them for a number of years, especially with Toyota’s aggressive finance rates for well-qualified buyers. http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201520Hyundai20Sonata1-300x200.jpg 2. Hyundai (73% Purchased) Why buying is popular: Hyundai’s come standard with a 10-year/100,000 mile Powertain Limited Warranty and five years of unlimited roadside assistance. Hyundai buyers top our list of financed vehicles (as opposed to those who pay in full up front for their new car). http://www.cartelligent.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/201520Subaru20Outback_01-300x200.jpg 1. Subaru (75% Purchased) Why buying is popular: Subaru is another brand renowned for safety and reliability. Eco-conscious Subaru buyers are also shy of financing—the brand tops our list of vehicles customers pay for in full.

I expect this to get even worse when Dodge releases their BEV version with the marketing message of Tear up the Road, not the planet.

This brings back memories as my dad and I had left just a day before the big eruption and our 16ft aluminum fishing boat was filled with ash from one of the early pre-eruptions. I was back home in Kirkland Washington on this day when it exploded.

Idiots have more money than brains. Dodge Hellcat driver flips a truck over leaving a Meet. https://www.facebook.com/100002161939064/videos/3830636753685018/ https://www.facebook.com/100009210341876/videos/2830448417272142/ Found on You Tube.

Mustang ICE Fans should be excited by this conversation with FORD CEO about the Future of Mustang and what he wants. QUOTE: Farley wouldn't confirm whether or not the next Mustang will appear next year. But when asked if there are any broad Mustang goals that he would care to share at the moment, Farley responded, "For my kid to have it on his wall. Or on his phone." Ford's CEO Wants the Next Mustang to Be a Poster Car | The Drive

I am excited for the Newest and final movie with Daniel Craig James Bond Movie. Seems Defender is a huge part and you can buy a 007 version. The $115,950 Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition Is for 007 Cosplay (thedrive.com)

All-New Nissan Z has Premiered in NY for Sports Car fans. All-new Nissan Z premieres in New York (nissannews.com) https://media.flixel.com/cinemagraph/mah5e7bnyrl0urhovppq https://flixel.com/cinemagraph/mah5e7bnyrl0urhovppq/

Ford has brought back a classic for the 2022 model year only. FORD RANGER SPLASH A sporty, stylish blast from the past returns as the Ford Ranger adds the Splash™ Package for the 2022 model year Ranger Splash Package includes distinctive orange and black body-side graphics, unique matte black wheels, orange and black trim inside and out, and specially designed seats Ranger will also be available with Splash Limited Editions – one-time-only colors that will drop every few months, with Splash™ – Snow Edition kicking off the first batch of these limited-run offerings Ranger Splash Is Back! Classic Name Reimagined in a New Package with a Series of One-Time-Only Colors to Follow | Ford Media Center More pictures at the Link above.

Seems Tesla can either win big or loose big depending on how this plays out. Tesla has applied to become a major power producer in the State of Texas. Charged EVs | Tesla could become a major power retailer in Texas - Charged EVs Yet while another thing distracts their CEO, one of his praised auto's being awaited just got delayed and could be delayed even further. Shown off in 2017, promise to be on sale in 2020. Pandemic delayed to 2022 and now Musk confirms at the earliest 2023, but not a priority. Tesla delays new Roadster to 2023, but there's a big 'if' - Electrek Be interesting to see how this plays out as Rivian, Ford and GM start bringing their BEVs to market later this year and have various other models coming out in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 per their roadmaps. Tesla has delayed their Semi, CyberTruck and now Roadster. Could this be the true start of decline for Tesla?

WOW, this is interesting on how dirty a diesel engine becomes when it idles more than is driven. This is ONE BAD ASS TRUCK, Isuzu should be selling it here. Arctic Trucks’ Isuzu D-Max AT35 Is a Turbodiesel Snow Explorer (thedrive.com) Seems Eaton is launching a new line of differentials aimed at BEVs. Charged EVs | Eaton launches new line of differentials for electrified vehicles - Charged EVs The company offers a full range of differentials for electrified vehicles, including automatic limited-slip, automatic locking and electronic selectable locking differentials. Eaton’s Traction Control solutions include: Truetrac—Helical-gear limited-slip differential maximizes wheel traction and enhances driving and handling characteristics. ELocker—Allows for maximum driveline flexibility. Users can switch from a fully open to a fully locked axle at the touch of a button, or it can be integrated into the vehicle (auto-locking). IntelliTrac—Smart electronically controlled, limited-slip differential is fully integrated to the vehicle to provide instant response and optimized vehicle performance at any speed or traction condition. MLocker—Automatic, mechanical locking differential which provides drivers traction without the need for buttons, shift knobs or other driver intervention. Improves towing and off-road performance. Posi—Limited-slip differential which automatically prevents wheel slip before it can get started. Open—Compact open differential which enables managing torque between left and right wheels.