G. David Felt

Yes, sorry for the side trip. Seems that as per @Drew Dowdell stated about the reduction in tariffs for imported auto's that the percent would be 15% down from 25% and now it seems that in an update, China just dropped it to 6%. http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/22/news/economy/china-cuts-car-tariffs-imports/index.html Seems that by 2022 the restriction of outside companies having manufacturing plants and ownership without a 50/50 Chinese partner will go away too. This is good news for GM and building of more Cadillacs in China.

Chevy BOLT has their detailed service manual available on a USB thumb drive for $200 versus Tesla yearly subscription fee of $3,000. https://electricrevs.com/2018/06/05/revealed-secrets-of-the-bolt-ev-service-manual/ Some cool stuff on the bolt.

Seems some flattery is in order for Tesla, as Chargepoint showed off at the Elevate Summit conference in LA a new 2 Megawatt charging connector that has similarities to the Tesla Semi charging connector. This new connector utilizes 4 pairs of liquid-cooled 500A DC charging pins. The goal is to have a standardized connector for EV Class 8 trucks and airplanes. This would allow you to have chargers that could handle from 100 to more than 860 volts of power quickly. The benefit of getting this standardized soon is so that all auto makers could plan to support this much higher level of charging even on normal cars. Imagine charging 600 miles of rang in about 5-10 min the equal electric charging of an ICE auto. https://electricrevs.com/2018/05/14/chargepoint-vs-tesla-megacharger-connector-comparison/

Ultra-fast Charging of America In Europe they call it XFC or extreme fast charging, yet in the US, the agreed term is UFC or Ultra-fast charging. No matter what Electrify America, the company created to spend the VW settlement dollars on building out the US EV charging infrastructure has signed contracts with two well known companies (Black & Veatch and SAI Group) that are experienced in building charging systems. By June 2019 we will have 484 locations with 2000 UFC charging stations. This build out will cover a majority of the most common traveled roads allowing EVs to go long distances. SAI group will cover 16 states and Black & Veatch will cover 24 states. Part of the Dieselgate settlement of the US with VW is that they would invest $2 billion in building out the US electric charging infrastructure. This is phase 1 of 4 phases over the next 10 years, each phase costing $500 million. Based on when all this is to be completed, by 2028 you will have 8000 charging stations in almost 2000 locations. If the EV auto supports UFC charging, your looking at 80% recharge in 15 minutes for the average 310 mile battery pack. All charging locations will have at least 1 CHAdeMO 50 kW / 100 kW connection and the rest will be 150 kW to 350 kW CCS charging locations. Payment will be made via credit cards, ApplePay, AndroidPay and a smartphone app that is being released by Electrify America. Stated cost to charge will be no more than 30 to 35 cents per minute depending on the state. Electric Revs Story Electrify America Announces B&V, SAI Group as Design-Build Firms.pdf

I can respect that, yet as one that does go off road, I would take the Trailhawk over the Overland.

Yup, Like what your saying but doubt it will happen. GOP want to cut SS and Medicaid but hands off as they ramp up spending on Defense. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/06/19/house-gop-plan-would-cut-medicare-social-security-to-balance-budget/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.8c523dad66de We spend way too much on defense and attempting to be the Global police force and we spend way too much on the Socialist liberal agenda of feed everyone, cloth and give a roof over your head which is also hurting us. Help enough to get people going but not give them everything and lets honor our retires that worked and paid into SS and Medicaid. Two areas that SHOULD NOT be reduced. BACK ON CADILLAC - I like the constant growth of the Chinese market and really hope this continues for GM there so that Cadillac can get back to their glory days or at least close to them.

I have to say I like the looks, from the Tail lights to the Thors hammer headlights, I like how it all comes together in a nice flowing style. Interior is great, as a solid flowing mix of technology and actual switches. I have to say I like this allot.

Really Cool story on the Original Preston Tucker! http://www.automobilemag.com/news/saving-prestons-tucker/ Very cool to read about it. Interesting to come to find out that the original wiring was flammable. The owner is doing a full restoration on it and will not drive it until the wiring is all replaced. That is a Bargain considering the cost new. So a 2yr lease maybe then is what it was traded in low mileage.

Totally Cool Ride! Nothing Poser about them!

Crazy price as someone just paid $70 million for a Ferrari 250 GTO. I agree with the story that it is probably the best looking Ferrari they ever built. http://www.automobilemag.com/news/the-classic-view-a-1963-ferrari-250-gto-reportedly-sells-for-70-million/ Interesting read on the history of the car, those that sold before it and why the price plays a big part on the history of the car, number of races ran and the final place they achieved.

I would not bet on that. Cadillac is picking up steam and doing better than many would think in China. Latest info on Cadillac in China:

Shanghai China GM Advanced Technical Center Driving the Company to Zero Emissions According to the latest press release, GM is on track to release from 2016 to 2021 10 new energy vehicles. A mix of EV and Plug-in hybrids with GM doubling this from 2021 to 2023 adding in all new Zero tailpipe emission auto's. This effort is being led Executive VP and President of GM China Matt Tsien. The Shanghai R&D site will help led GM Globally due to their battery development and large new battery production site. The Shanghai Battery Assembly Plant is a mirror of the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant in the US and will help fulfill GM's push for Zero emissions globally ensuring a clean green planet for generations to come. GM has released in China the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in, Buick Velite 5 extended range EV and the Baojun E100 their lowest cost electric vehicle with a top price of $7999.99 for a fully loaded 2 person auto. The two versions of E100 are priced at 46,800 and 59,800 yuan. The E100 has a 200 km range or 125 miles on a charge, a perfect inner city commuter car. The E100 has a maximum speed of 100 km or about 60 mph and they come with a 3yr / 60,000 km bumper to bumper warranty and an 8 yr / 120,000 km powertrain warranty. Those who purchase an E100 will get a free 220V home charger installed and the company will pay for the electricity bill till the end of December 31st. GM Media Press Release GM Media Press Release E100

FNR-X Concept - China only or preview to American Market Version? Based on both stories, the FNR concept car WOWed the Chinese market in 2015 and yet never made it to market. Fast forward 2 years to April 2017 and you go from a car to a CUV in the FNR-X concept that Chevrolet says will led the push on Plug-In hybrids for the Chinese market. The plug-in hybrid system seems to be taken from the Chevrolet VOLT and applied to a slightly larger CUV form. The release from GM states that the FNR-X has the ability to from from V mode (Versatility) to S mode (Sport). This also affects the ground clearance and suspension tune allowing the driver to choose type of ride they want. The auto comes with everything OLED lighting to digital display using low power consumption products throughout the whole auto. The aerodynamic performance of this auto is further enhanced using a series of front and rear spoilers, side skirts that move in accordance to the driving mode selected. The CUV has a next generation HUD system. The interior rear seat is a split folding seat system to maximize hauling capability. The FNR-X incorporates the latest safety systems from Chevrolet. The auto site reviews say this compares to the C-HR's in regards to the tall nose, rising beltline, slanted front and rear glass. Access into and out of the auto is enhanced due to the Suicide doors. Chevrolet says this is focused on the Chinese market only and will not come to the US. Yet they did say that some things learned from the chinese concept will be applied to a Global based version. The question to be asked is it is now a year later with no concept shown for a Volt based version of a CUV for the Global or US market and no other options than the Bolt for the US. GM where is the EV and Plug-in concepts or production versions that have been promised? Worth the read is the Car & Driver story where they interview former GM design Chief Ed Welburn and his prediction and take on this CUV. He states it has a very SAAB like vibe to it. Do you think this will sell in the US as a CUV commuter auto? Could this also provide a compact EV Pickup truck that could service the inner city and suburban households? Automotive Story Car & Driver Story GM Media Press release

Very cool video:

This weeks issue of Mad Money with Cramer has a valid question: Will China put tariffs on their largest employer and one of their largest production product lines APPLE? It is an interesting Trillion dollar question. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/19/cramer-the-trillion-dollar-question-on-us-china-trade-is-about-apple.html So according to this site that I follow: https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/China/gasoline_prices/ Chinese are paying 7.57 yuan per liter for gas on average. That equals to 1.17 US as of today's currency exchange. At 3.785 liters per gallon that equals = $4.42 per gallon which as you say is on par with a higher gas cost than here. I do wonder how this will play out in the auto industry. I honestly do not see a reduction as they seem to be in the golden age of auto's compared to the US.

Gonna be an interesting view come this fall for elections and how costs will affect people here. Could really change the way people buy things as they might just think twice about where they spend money. Course this has got to be hurting Walmart the seller of almost all things Chinese. Think this will hurt the poor the most.

With today's ability to mold plastics, one would think inspiration from the past would take hold to bring design / style elements into modern cars.

New England Journal of Medicine now recommends that men start getting every 5 years a colonoscopy starting at age 45. Used to be age 50, but due to increases in cancer, they now have recommended that doctors have their men patientes get this starting earlier. American Cancer Society is telling everyone now. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/cancer-screening-guidelines/american-cancer-society-guidelines-for-the-early-detection-of-cancer.html So, yes I have hit the big 50 and just had my yearly physical. Great shape, but have to do this procedure. So anyone have some words of wisdom that has had this done before? ?

Awesome, so maybe I just forgot, but does this guy just buy cars, drive them for a short amount of time and then unload them? Sounds like a nice life to be able to buy cars on a wim and dump them when your bored with them.

Sergio the MORON has missed his profit window due to Alfa waste. Jeep should focus on their existing products now and get everything Plug-In Hybrid or EV.

Just a matter of time before the Gov did this. I am surprised more nanny defeat devices have not made it on the market.

https://insideevs.com/chevy-offers-loaner-bolt-to-couple-who-lost-tesla-model-s-to-fire/ This is an interesting story on insideevs about a Tesla S that catches fire and burns down and Chevrolet coming to the assist of loaning them a Bolt to continue to drive around till things get resolved. On street person recorded this and posted it: Some funny tweets on this:

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2018/06/18/gm-lansing-cadillac-plant-invest-sedans/709883002/ Seems GM is not going to do what Ford is doing, Sedans will stay as a part of their portfolio and they are by 2021 going to have two new sedans in the Cadillac portfolio with a $175 million investment at the Lansing Grand River Plant. They say Cadillac has increased sales in China by 51% over 2016 surpassing the amount of Cadillacs sold in the US when compared to China. For 2018, Cadillac sales in the US increased 8.1% and 22.5% in China to 96,321 sales in China for the first quarter. They confirm what many of us knew that XT6 will come out in 2019 as a 2020 model and of course the XT4 this fall. XTS will end production in Oshawa, Ontario after this year.

88.61 MPH might not seem like fast or very exciting, but for a boat flying over water and going 12 mph faster than the previous record, a fast electric boat is amazing to see. Nice sound, faster than most. Full story can be read here: http://www.thedrive.com/tech/21587/jaguar-breaks-world-electric-boat-speed-record

Really cool update, seems the Detroit station will become the hub for all things autonomous driving R&D and other sites have been updated. Good Read here: http://www.thedrive.com/news/21621/ford-reveals-plans-for-detroits-corktown-campus-and-michigan-central-station