G. David Felt

Happy Labor Day to Everyone here. May it be a safe, healthy and relaxing day off for you and your loved ones.

Interesting read if you want to read or you can watch a video. Refreshed Tesla Model S Vs Mercedes-Benz EQS: Comparison (insideevs.com) So based on @smk4565 thoughts about being the world leader in Luxury auto's, then how does one explain that the real BEV Luxury company based on price is Tesla with 79% market share at this point in 2021 globally. https://electrek.co/2021/08/24/tesla-leads-ev-sales-double-us/ Mercedes is clearly playing catch up, clearly following and clearly not the leading luxury maker. Based on Prices, the upcoming Hummer by GMC Truck and SUV could make them the ultimate luxury maker of BEV considering price point puts them on par with Maybach trim packages. So GM becomes the leading Luxury maker then since both the Truck and SUV are sold out for the next 2 years. That is one thing we HAVE NOT SEEN with the EQS.

I am inviting myself as I always wanted to visit those places as a tourist and not on business. Looks Awesome!

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It will be interesting as they get close to launch what the actual performance with HP and Torque numbers are on this CUV and will it be AWD only or also RWD or FWD? ?

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Genesis focus on bringing positive changes to customers lives has been their moto since the launch in 2015. Today's drivers are making more responsible choices towards a better future, Genesis is setting a new direction to create a better sustainable driving future. Genesis under their sustainable future revealed the following: Electrification blueprint of it's entire vehicle lineup Dual electrification strategy, all new vehicles will be pure electric starting in 2025 with both fuel cell and battery EVs. Genesis plans to become 100 percent zero emission vehicle brand by 2030 with an aim to be carbon neutral by 2035. Genesis has stated they are once again starting an audacious journey to a sustainable future. This started with their current intensive, bold and successful journey establishing themselves as a true global luxury brand. Genesis using their first dedicated electric vehicle based E_GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) is proud to introduce their first electric vehicle, the GV60. Genesis has a signature Two Lines design theme that we will see through out their product portfolio moving forward and as we saw in the video above and in the conversations between Global Head of Genesis Jay Chang and Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke as they explore the company's move to electrification. Starting with the GV60, Genesis will continue to provide sincere interactions with its customers through its EV lineup and for its drivers as a luxury brand. The company sees the new electric lineup as an exciting platform to improve the way it interfaces with customers, while Genesis’ new architecture will integrate audacious technologies and breathtaking designs into its vehicles, providing truly detail-oriented experiences. Genesis is making their Crystal Sphere a key part of the all new electric portfolio. This is a safety feature that clearly indicates whether the vehicle is turned on or not. The Sphere will also not rotate into driving mode if the auto is still plugged in for charging. A kind reminder of the current status of the auto says Genesis. Configurable mood lighting with the Crystal Sphere is the obsession of Genesis ensuring safety and function wrapped up in emotional beauty, their obsession to the very last detail. Here we see the Genesis emphasize on "Beauty of White Space" for the interior and "Athletic Elegance" for the exterior. Quote from the press release about the video: Genesis presented various concepts for the future vehicles within the video including Stage Doors, which open the front and rear doors in the opposite direction without a B-pillar. Rotating Swivel Seats and mood lighting create a sense of comfort surrounding the driver, while climate control is taken care of by the new heating system inspired by the Korean “Ondol” heating. They also presented an improved high-fidelity sound system that makes drivers and passengers feel like they’re sitting on stage with the orchestra. This is the start of the all new global branding campaign "Designed for Your Mind!" Genesis Media Center The campaign aims to communicate the full range of experiences that Genesis puts into its vehicle designs, services and more while evoking a variety of emotions using epic visuals and sounds from nature. Genesis Media Center : GENESIS PRESENTS VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Genesis Media Center : GV60 DESIGN THAT SPEAKS LUXURIOUS EV - DESIGN REVIEW View full article

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)