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So much more exciting than the coal belching blah Bug!

Let's just hope that GM left some cool stuff for a refresh at the end of this year to equal of offer better than the Kona EV at the same price. Right now Kona if priced like the Bolt will eat their lunch.

According to Wards Auto, GM is planning to expand production in their joint plant in Uzbekistan to help drive an increase in sales of Chevrolet and Ravon brands across Middle East and Africa. https://www.wardsauto.com/industry/gm-increases-production-uzbekistan New Tracker will be produced there with a 1.8L 4 cylinder producing 140HP. GM says these auto's will be produced using GM SKD Kits. Anyone ever hear of a GM SKD Kit? @Drew Dowdell @William Maley

https://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/what-would-you-bid-crash-damaged-otherwise-tragically-pristine-porsche-959

Crazy 1200HP plus VW sleeper setting new world record at the drag strip.

Seems FCA is wasting more money on product that will have limited sales and cost money not make it. Alfa 600 HP 2 door Coupe. https://autoweek.com/article/rumormill/alfa-romeo-gtv-and-spider-heres-what-expect Talk about a waste of time and efforts when the market does not care nor want auto's like this. YES, Enthusiast want these cars, but they do not make the profits and FCA needs to focus on profits more than Luxury Halo models.

Have to say the more I look at this, I like the more traditional SUV / CUV look and the interior is better than the BOLT. I also like the 3 package levels. Since the pictures option is not working, going with the cut n paste of text. SEL Standard Features: High-efficiency 201 horsepower (150 kW), 291 lb.-ft. electric motor powertrain) EV Fast Charger Shift-by-Wire Regenerative Braking System with Anti-lock Braking System and Brake Assist Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Blind-Spot Collision Warning Lane Keeping Assist Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist Proximity Key with push button start Rear View Monitor Smart Cruise Control Unique 17-inch alloy wheels Unique LED taillights with graphics LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Dual heated side mirrors 7-inch touchscreen display audio 7-inch Electroluminescent Gauge Cluster with EV Technology Display Heated front seats Automatic temperature control (single zone) with Driver Only mode Leather-wrapped steering wheel Stain-resistant cloth seats (Unique cloth pattern) Limited Includes SEL features plus: LED headlights (low-cost) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators Leather seating surfaces Power driver seat with lumbar adjustment Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with HomeLink® and compass Premium door sill plates Power windows with front auto-down/up Infinity® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology and 8 speakers Wireless device charging Ultimate Includes Limited features plus: Rain-sensing wipers Parking Distance Warning - Reverse Heated steering wheel Ventilated front seats Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go Heads-up Display, combiner-type 8-inch touchscreen navigation system with EV Technology Display ATTENTION CHEVROLET BOLT Needs a big upgrade now!

Cool Read on the I6 from MB. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/straight-from-the-grave-an-iconic-engine-design-makes-a-comeback/ar-BBMfjE7

Outstanding insight that is much needed to balance out the actual picture. Thank you,

Cool, I have to say there is lots to like about this EV.

Who knew Henry Ford accepting the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi Officials for his work.

Seems some Geometry fan of Cars got their wish and Triangled it all out!

https://jalopnik.com/why-did-this-genius-truck-bed-hatch-take-so-long-to-inv-1828494840 Story at the above link but I have to agree, a bed cover that can act as a slider and a lift is awesome. Had my fair share of Tonneau covers and this is super slick having both.

Meh, I would rather have this Ford or the 1950 GMC Truck rescue.

https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidsons-most-innovative-product-isnt-a-motorcy-1828496460 Looks cool, great way to figure out a variety of road trip paths and options for bike fun.

Pictures have stopped uploading @Drew Dowdell Other than not able to post the cool picture of the Camaro Wagon at the Dream cruise, the modern ride is found here in multiple different pictures. https://jalopnik.com/this-chevrolet-camaro-wagon-spotted-on-the-street-looks-1828496582

Welcome Howard to C&G, awesome looking truck. Look forward to chatting with you here about all things auto's and your COE baby!

I think this is all tied into the image issue @Drew Dowdell said he was working on. Not sure why but I lost my image quote too. Very weird.

Sweet, more awesome electric options.

I actually agree with CCAP41, that with plug-in hybrids and EVs that the CUV craze is not going anywhere but we could see the death of most cars and traditional SUVs as people move to a Lifestyle CUV that better meets their needs. As OEMs move to a global platform and as we move away from ICE auto's, I can see a platform that you just choose the type of cab you want that then gets connected to the skateboard type platform and boom you have your auto done. Auto assembly as seen in the Movie MInority Report is the future of where we are heading.

Love the Corvette look inside and out compared to the mustang and miata. I would not turn down a Mustang though if offered to me. Miata, that can die as too small and not comfy at all for me.

Is the Camaro on the same platform as the ATS/CTS or the now to be CT4/CT5? e-class cabriolet did not show up in the search. Weird as looking at other sites it does not show up either yet go to MBUSA site and they show it. Updated that list for 2018 as they do not show it for 2019 yet.

FCA has some hard reality to address in the future and that is cutting on over bloated workforce on terrible products that no one really wants to buy except that they are cheap. Welcome to a new world and I believe FCA choose an American to lead who is willing to cut the workforce in places that socialist have believed they have control of but really do not.

@Cubical-aka-Moltar @ccap41 I understand you both think they should have convertibles, but I honestly do not see the sales numbers to justify it at all. I even expect them to shrink in the future till we get to a universal EV platform where it is really easy to make one. The biggest reason against it is the added engineering work to reinforce safety requirements in a convertible which increase costs. Plus with the large increase in skin cancer, more and more people are NOT wanting to be exposed to the sun as proven by the huge increase in blacked out windows to keep the auto cool inside and reduce the UV issues. With that said, I was interested in wondering what convertibles are available and here is the list as what I could find for each OEM. I am sure not all the 2019 models are out yet, but it is a much smaller list as the industry moves over to CUV's as the dominate auto over cars. 2018 Convertibles Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Aston Martin Vanquish Audi A3 Audi S5 Audi TT Bentley Continental GT BMW 230 BMW 430 BMW 440 BMW 640 BMW 650 BMW M240 BMW M4 BMW M6 Buick Cascada Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Fiat 124 Spider Fiat 500C Ford Mustang Jaguar F-Type Lamborghini Aventador S Lamborghini Huracan Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Maserati GranTurismo Mazda MX-5 Miata Mercedes-Benz AMG SL Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC Mercedes-Benz C-class Mercedes-Benz E-class Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SLC Mini Convertible Nissan 370Z Porsche 718 boxster Porsche 911 Rolls-Royce Dawn Smart fortwo Volkswagen Beetle 2019 convertibles Alfa Romeo 4C Spider BMW 230 BMW 430 BMW 440 BMW M240 BMW M4 Buick Cascada Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Corvette Fiat 124 Spider Ford Mustang Jaguar F-Type Mercedes-Benz AMG SL Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SLC Mini Convertible Nissan 370Z I still do not see value in building a convertible for Cadillac until the full portfolio of auto's is built and done. Info gathered from cars.com web site. https://www.cars.com