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Yes that is true, but after you just spent $100,000 or more for your Luxury SUV, would you want it majorly disassembled and re-assembled? Not me, give me a complete new one.

So found out the back story on this. A new 2021 Escalade ESV was sold, the frame on the new auto had a major defect. GM is paying the dealership to replace the frame on the auto, a 4 to 6 week job according to my service tech. Hello GM, give them a new Escalade and take the defective one back. I would not want a brand new full Size SUV to be torn down and rebuilt onto a new frame. that is just crazy.

At my local Cadillac dealership, getting an oil change on the Escalade. Seems to have become a once a year thing now that I work from home. Interesting observation for what is one of the largest dealerships in Washington state. ZERO New Escalade's in stock, 2 used. ZERO New XT's in stock. Signage saying pre-orders being taken. 1 New CT4 and 2 New CT5 V editions in stock. A hand full of lower trim CT 4 &5 cars. Interesting is they have a new frame delivered and Waiting to be installed on an Escalade. Why stored upside down I think rather than on the delivery legs?

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I doubt the pool of data was very big as I know way too many people that want full size trucks and SUVs which Tesla does not have. Once the production spigot at Ford, GM and Rivian get going full speed, I doubt Tesla will have this title. Plus if this was so true then why is there like 50 plus Tesla at the local tesla lot by me. They should be out of stock or at least very thin like other dealers.

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Yes with the VOLT, the ICE was only a generator is my understanding also. Should have had the power train put into an Equinox size auto. I totally agree with you that the CT-6 PHEV was a big mistake to make and kill off as it was originally for the Chinese market, but everything I have searched on it now seems to show a very positive attitude about the auto. Seems the ct6 lives on in China, PHEV died in 2020! Now they just show the coming Lyriq EV. The Cadillac CT6 Lives On In China And Has Been Updated With Super Cruise | Carscoops GM Won’t Import Cadillac CT6 From China | GM Authority cadillac china website Why is it so hard to understand that the Borla exhaust on the SS is OEM as the SS is a Corvette with a SUV body. As such, the Borla exhaust is the same as found on the Corvette. I am more than willing to have a discussion on it, not a problem stepping out of the bubble. I have gone down the discussion path here before with those that think open pipes is a safety feature for motorcycles and there is not enough research to prove it does or does not help. There is plenty of research that shows the open pipes noise level is way above what is science proven to damage ones hearing, so I go with that.

No aftermarket exhaust, the one on there is what came with the SS from the Factory top be clear and I stand by my observation that the noise of open pipes on motorcycles has not saved lives, but probably caused accidents by startled drivers, pedestrians and bike riders alike. There is a reason for sound decibel laws and the science that has proven how loud can damage your hearing. I find nothing to change that on folks that ignore the science and go with a ear drum damaging open pipe. We agree to disagree.

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Yes an auto roar is very different than ear drum splitting open pipe noise. I still have a very solid muffler with a rumble that you can hear and does not hurt the ears. Overly Loud Open Pipes I have seen more people get freaked out of when a rider fly's by with that noise and you do not get directionality with it in an inner city where the loud noise bounces off the buildings. I have yet to read anything that says open pipes are safer for motorcycle riders.

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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.

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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.

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