G. David Felt

At least it is better looking than BMW version and a better more reasonable to repair engine.

VW Commercial who makes the Amarok pickup on a proprietary platform has confirmed along with Ford that the next VW Pickup truck will move to Ford's Global Ranger Platform and possibly come to America. https://www.motor1.com/news/444921/ford-ranger-advantage-vw-amarok/ To QUOTE the story: Ford Australia’s president, Andrew Birkic, told Car Sales the next Ranger already has the edge over the new Volkswagen Amarok. As a refresher, VW’s pickup will switch from its proprietary platform to Ranger underpinnings with the next generation. In fact, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles admitted recently the Amarok would’ve been discontinued had it not been for the tie-up with Ford. Australian media is reporting the Raptor variant is earmarked for North America this time around, complete with a revamped 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine while other markets will get the amped-up truck with 2.0- and 3.0-liter diesels. VW is preparing its own potent version of the Amarok that would carry the “R” suffix.

Do you like the BMW X5 but want a better motor with more displacement? How about a GM 6.2L V8, AWD, 420 HP & 460 lb-ft of torque matted to a GM 8sp transmission! VinFast, Vietnam first auto company has decided to start with a SUV of quality. With the challanges and expense of clean sheeting an auto, VinFast choose to go to Magna Steyr of Austria which redesigned the BMW X5 SUV for BMW. As a new auto company, they signed Magna Steyr and had Pininfarina work with them to build a 21st century SUV with a reliable V8 motor. VinFast SUV is called the President and comes loaded at the set price of $164,000. Full story here: https://jalopnik.com/you-can-get-a-brand-new-bmw-x5-with-a-6-2-liter-gm-v8-e-1845132236 https://vinfast.vn/

Electrify America is going strong in building out their DC fast charging network across the US. They have now created a new sub division Electrify Home. 80% of charging is done at homes for those that own ev's. One of the biggest challenges for home owners is finding an electrician who will install a Level 2 or 220V home charger. Electrify Home https://www.electrifyhome.com/ now aims to reduce this confusion and simplify adding home charging. As simple as choosing your charger, choose the area you live in and have them tell you who can install the product. 24/7 support for their chargers and 3yr parts n labor warranty. Very simple web site that helps you easily add EV charging to your home.

Tomorrow is Tesla Shareholder meeting followed by their Battery Day. New Announcements are expected of battery cell's that will last triple the life cycle of current cells today plus big energy density improvements. New batteries are expected to be used in the Semi's, Truck and their Roadster 2.0. Tesla 3 has changed battery over to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells these cells are cheaper to produce, longer life and stop using rare earth elements like cobalt. https://www.tesla.com/2020shareholdermeeting

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Been seeing more and more R-31 to R-34 Nissan Skylines in Washington lately. http://davidsclassiccars.com/nissan/115285-1987-nissan-skyline-gts-r-1-of-800.html

True, Hoovers can SUCK well! Agree, that the original Z that started this is still a looker to this day!

Smart (be it a 4 year old or 94 year old, asking questions is always smart)

Maybe this was the Clown Edition!

So true, they USED TO HAVE some good stuff, sadly, those days seem to be forgotten by the current executive team. I get where the Grill is coming from on this concept, but today this is really just seems retro weird on a 21st century auto. Just DOES NOT WORK for me IMHO.

For comparison side by side, 2003 350Z Have to say the back end is better in this new version, front end is a FAIL!

Newest photo's show the true size of the Ford Maverick Mini Pickup with a Ford Ranger right behind it. additional views of the truck with the Ranger on the site. https://www.autoblog.com/2020/09/21/ford-maverick-spy-photos-suspension/

I also wonder how fast GM will roll out the Chevrolet Silverado EV truck since it will be produced in the same assembly line.

GMC is not bad looking, Hyundai Tuscon I think is solid, Chevrolet just so blah. I think the Hybrid of the Tuscon is a winner. Hoping it will beat the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, but Toyota does lead in this segment. 2021 GMC Terrain CUV 2022/2021 Tuscon Hybrid / ICE 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Hummer by GMC Truck reveal is Oct 20th 2020 with production set to begin first half 2021 on sale summer 2021. That is still way ahead of Ford now. As Ford had originally stated Summer 2021 on sale and it slipped to production start late 2021 and now late 2022. Like Tesla, they seemed to have slipped big time. I wonder if this is due to ramping up battery production which was also an issue with Tesla. GM / LG battery production will help them deliver far more reliably I think than others. Will have to see as I do expect Rivian to deliver their truck first, then GM and then is a toss up between Ford and Tesla.

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Interesting first review of the 2021 Yukon Denali. I will say that I am tired of it being compared to smaller European luxury SUV/CUV's but then what else is there to compare it too. I do love the new interior on the Yukon Denali. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-gmc-yukon-preview/

I do find it bothersome that Ford has continually slipped on when they will have their electric F-150 out in production. Now according to Detroit Press, production is to begin in mid 2022 as a 2023 model? This would put them behind Rivian, Tesla, GM and who knows who else. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/17/ford-invests-rouge-electric-f-150-uaw/5819541002/

Suburban 4 wheeling, got it!

Hopefully the Hummer by GMC can change that by starting a stylistic trend away from coasting mediocrity of blah design. Chevrolet trucks is a perfect example of an ugly brick design that just screams HELL NO!

WOW, The American brands need to pay attention to this car. European needs to watch as this is hot. Normal questions from the Sasquatch of the site. Headroom, hip room and Leg room for tall large people? Is the dash intuitive? Seat's, comfy lazy boy style, Ricardo racer style or somewhere in between? Road and wind noise, just how quiet is it?

Here on the local news, Camry and Rav4 Hybrid are the top selling auto's in Washington state behind full size Trucks and Luxury SUV/CUVs. I honestly think we will go through a solid Hybrid with EVs move to total EVs around 2050. Course I will be pushing daisy's by then.

Not Advocating, pointing out that costs have dropped big time on various technology and I would expect unique interfaces to come out in both Chevrolet, GMC and Buick that are far more customizable and lower cost to product than a large assortment of manual gauges. I would not expect the OLED display in the other 3 brands, but I would expect lower resolution LCD displays to become normal as it is far more customizable and easier to produce. Tech has always changed things and I expect this in the 21st century.