G. David Felt

Amazing Tesla airborne, misses sticking the landing and ends in jail. The police sure have taken a jolly attitude about it on their site. Ack, Stupidest thing ever having a car like this.

Always excitement here in Washington State. Last night a floating mine was discovered in our waters by a Marina.

Amazon Packages Can Now Be Delivered to More Than 7 Million Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Vehicles Amazon Key In-Car Delivery offers customers a convenient, time-saving way to receive packages inside their vehicle 2018-04-24 DETROIT – (NYSE: GM) Starting today, more than seven million owners of eligible Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles in the United States can enjoy the convenience of having Amazon packages delivered inside their vehicle using Amazon Key. In-Car Delivery comes at no extra cost for Amazon Prime members with an active OnStar account and is available in 37 U.S. cities and surrounding areas, with more cities to follow. “Partnering with Amazon to leverage our embedded in-vehicle connectivity gives Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners the option to conveniently receive deliveries inside their vehicle parked at home, work or near other locations in their Amazon address book,” said Alan Batey, President, General Motors North America. “This is another example of how we provide customers with technologies that add value and enhance the ownership experience.” With Amazon Key In-Car Delivery, packages can be delivered to a vehicle when it’s parked in a publicly accessible area, such as on the street in front of an apartment building, at a workplace surface parking lot or in a home driveway. Delivery is available on tens of millions of items sold on Amazon.com and works with Same Day, Two-Day and Standard Shipping. “At Amazon, we are always working to make our customers’ lives easier and starting today, we’re excited to bring in-car delivery to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac owners,” said Peter Larsen, Vice President of Delivery Technology, Amazon. “Prime members now have another way to ensure their packages are safe and secure—all for no additional cost.” Setting up Amazon Key In-Car Delivery is easy. Customers must download the Amazon Key App and opt in to seamlessly link their Amazon and OnStar accounts. Once the first step is complete and the delivery location has been registered, customers can shop on Amazon.com and select the “In-Car” delivery option at checkout. Additional eligible delivery addresses can be added to the Amazon address book at any time. Customers receive a notification via the Amazon Key App when the delivery is on its way and after the delivery is completed and the vehicle is relocked. Deliveries are made to a stationary car parked in a publicly accessible area. Amazon Key In-Car Delivery requires a 2015 model year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicle. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. To check eligibility and sign up for Amazon Key In-Car Delivery, visit www.amazon.com/keyincar. Buick is an international modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and China. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick, on Instagram, or at www.facebook.com/buick # # # Vijay Iyer Director Communications GM Global Connected Customer Experience and Urban Mobility Phone 313-549-1289 [email protected] Stephanie Lang Global Connected Customer Experience Communications Mobile 313-515-1192 [email protected] BUICK CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Phone 1-800-521-7300 Contact Us | @BuickCustCare Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136

So looking at this, it seems a $300 to $500 dollar increase for a New 2019 Volt over the 2018. I do wonder why continue with the 3.6 kW charger. GM should be leading this by just standardizing the Bolt 7.2 kW charger on everything and push by using a 15 kW charger at the top end. GM come on and Lead, do not follow or lag after the great stuff you did with the BOLT.

2019 CHEVROLET VOLT CHARGES QUICKER, IMPROVES CONVENIENCE 2018-06-28 DETROIT — A new 7.2 kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. The new system headlines a number of additional enhancements for the 2019 Volt and increases the vehicle’s all-electric utility for owners who take advantage of “opportunity charging,” or plugging in around town to top off the battery charge. “With about twice the range added during 240V Level 2 charging sessions, the 2019 Volt’s 7.2 kW system makes opportunity charging more worthwhile,” said Jesse Ortega, chief engineer, Chevrolet Electric Vehicles. “It effectively extends the vehicle’s all-electric driving range, while providing about twice the range for the money when plugging in at public facilities that charge by the hour.” With the new 7.2 kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 hours with a 240-volt outlet and supporting hardware. The new system is standard on the 2019 Volt Premier model and available on the LT trim. A 3.6 kW charger is standard on the Volt LT. The new charging system complements the Volt’s extended-range electric propulsion system, which with a full tank of gas and a full charge offers an EPA-estimated 53 miles of pure EV range and 106 MPGe, or gasoline equivalent. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered generator kicks in to extend the driving range to a total of 420 miles (675 km) on a full tank. Improved owner experience In addition to the new charging system, the 2019 Volt offers a number of enhancements designed to improve convenience and help owners get more out of their all-electric driving experience. For those in colder climates who want to use as little gas as possible, the 2019 Volt allows activation of the automatic engine-assisted heating system to be deferred until much lower temperatures — minus 13 degrees F / minus 25 degrees C — for more all-electric operation. The 2019 Volt also features new Low and Regen on Demand profiles that enable increased regenerative braking capability when drivers let off the accelerator pedal. The feature helps the vehicle achieve its class-leading EV range, and the updates come with an improved driving feel with smoother operation when slowing. A new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen incorporates a new Energy App. The app’s Impacts Screen shows drivers how driving style, route, weather conditions and cabin comfort setting may affect range and conveys the impact more intuitively based on mileage rather than the previous numerical “score.” Drivers will enjoy having more information about their efficiencies and can aim to eke out every EV mile possible. The 2019 Volt also introduces its first power driver’s seat. The six-way seat is standard on Premier and available on LT models. Additional changes and updates: GM’s continuing evolution of the pedestrian alert system, first deployed in 2011, now using front and rear speakers to provide audible alerts when operating at slow speeds. A new digital rearview camera replaces the previous analog system. New driver-switchable Adaptive Cruise Control allows the choice of conventional cruise control or adaptive cruise control. New tire fill alert sounds a horn when full tire pressure is achieved. New, decorative seating patterns are offered on cloth seats. New Power Convenience Package available on LT adds a power driver seat in addition to all content offered on the Comfort Package. Wireless charging pad for compatible phones is relocated ahead of the shifter for easier use (available with navigation radio). New Pacific Blue Metallic exterior color is available. New Jet Black/Porcelain Blue interior is offered on Premier. Available dealer-installed blackout package includes sport pedals, black front/rear bowtie emblems and 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets. “The 2019 Volt’s enhancements give customers more of what they love with the vehicle and make it even more useful as an everyday electric vehicle,” said Ortega. “It’s a more seamless experience than ever.” Availability The 2019 Chevrolet Volt goes on sale this fall. FAST FACT: Volt owners have driven more than 2.8 billion EV miles, saving more than 108 million gallons of gas. ABOUT CHEVROLET Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com. Volt Media Contact Katie Amann Mobile 313-505-7547 [email protected]

Good write up, very interesting and for me it confirmed that this car falls in the same category of BLAH car as the Prius. Both have ugly dashes, exterior is that blah coupe design that is so tiring and right now is just barely better than the gas cars in mileage. I would rather just have a pure electric over this.

Interesting ?, he squeals like a little girl!

I agree that the AMG is an awesome line just like Cadillac's V edition that I still do not get why they have not done a V-edition to every product. Escalade, XT5, etc. Yet the worst part is also their most common BLAH part. From the S-Class to the A-Class they all look the same. On top of this, stop duplicating with a Roadster and Cabriolet. Just do a freaking convertible for the few that want it, no need to have one in every product line that sells less than 100 a month. I truly think there is an excessive waste of car duplication in MB which also is a waste of money. They are in their hey day and right now it is great they are so profitable to waste money on excess, but this is also how Cadillac fell and right now, the German brands have allot of black eyes due to the diesel emission scandal and other issues. If all was great in Daimler, they would not have broken the company down into 3 stand alone divisions. Starting next year, a true picture will show on just how well Mercedes-Benz is doing now that the other profit sections are broken out from them.

At least it is not bloated with excessive models like Mercedes-Benz. Interesting how they innerchange roadster & cabriolet for in essence just being a convertible. Plus you also have the AMG version of just about every one of these cars. Comparing the sales numbers to this extensive list of cars and the listing of of them shows they could cut 50% easily and not really affect sales. They might as well just make 3 really good models only since they have so many versions of each one listed here. CAR BLOAT of Daimler Mercedes-Benz: A-Class Hatchback Sports Tourer B-Class Hatchback Sports Tourer C-Class Cabriolet Coupe Sedan Plug-in Hybrid AMG CLA 4 door Coupe AMG CLS 4 door Coupe AMG E-Class Cabriolet Coupe Sedan Wagon AMG S-Class Cabriolet Coupe Sedan AMG SL Coupe Roadster AMG SLC Coupe Cabriolet AMG AMG-GT GT GT Roadster GT C GT C Roadster GT 4 GT 63 S GT R GT 4-Door Coupe GT S GT S Roadster Mercedes-Maybach S-560 S-650 S-650 Cabriolet S-650 Pullman

WOW, Amazing just how big the European Hornet is compared to the US. Glad to see this El Camino was recovered from the suckers. OUCH, the Queen shown at the end is monstrous!

Totally agree with GM, there is still valid business to be had here. No reason to abandon the car business like Ford is doing. I still see a need to consolidate the auto business, way to many models, name plates and build capacity. I think China and Europe have pain ahead of them in a consolidation that is coming.

At least they kept the communist look with a modern power train.

And cost much less per month to fuel.

I have to say that in Korea, China and Japan they are truly "Dare Greatly" in marketing and sales. Here that motto has fallen flat on its face.

I am mixed on the style, but have to give them Huge Kudo's for giving a modern spin on a communist old car with a 21st century power train. It would for sure make you stand out in a crowd here in the USA.

I like the stories that all talk about Musk being removed as CEO and left as a boardmember, chairman possibly and bringing in a man who could get Tesla on a profitable track Mulally.

https://media.jaguar.com/news/2018/08/jaguar-i-pace-sets-production-ev-record-lap-time-weathertech-raceway-laguna-seca-ahead To quote Jaguar's press release: Jaguar has set a production EV record lap time of 1:48.18 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in the new all-electric I-PACE performance SUV ahead of its display at the 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

According to a story by Autoblog, Kalashnikov is showing off a retro Soviet era electric car. Yes this is the AK-47 gun builder making something a bit more peaceful and silent in their newest venture. Using a 90kWh battery pack, this bad boy is good for 215 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6 seconds. What are your thoughts? LIke it, pass,???? https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/24/kalashnikov-electric-car-prototype/

http://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press/piaggio-group-vespa-elettrica-go-production-september October you can start ordering either the Vespa Elettrica or the Elettrica with range extender. Sales will be immediately available in Europe, and the US and Asia will start early 2019. According to a story by Autoblog, the all electric version is 62 miles of range, the extender version is 31 miles pure electric and a couple hundred with the generator. https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/27/vespa-elettrica-electric-scooter-production/

Have to say that the Korea Instagram site for Cadillac has much better marketing than our own US Intagram site. http://www.cadillac.co.kr/

WOW, That is cool but also one loud truck. Weird, that if you go back in and edit your post afterwards and click at the end, then press spacebar, the YouTube link will then properly post.

Weird, this just takes me to a generic Youtube page,

It will be bashed by some who can only hate changing technology, but for those that love sports cars and pushing boundaries, this is a home run hit on all fronts from the exterior style, to the interior options of single or dual seating to the power train. Audi has pushed the boundaries of WOW!!! Now who will step up to challenge them? The other German brands have not yet.

Of course this was to never happen but I bet SEC will still fine him as he played the Short sellers. This was a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum. I find the investment in Lucid Motors to be very interesting. Karma is another that will be interesting to see where it goes. I honestly do not expect all these new electric startups to survive past 2025. Some will be bought out, others will just fold and 1 or 2 might survive, mostly those that open up shop in China and give away a chunk of their wealth and technology with it.

The News is abuzz with stories by various sources that Elon Musk needs to be replaced as CEO of Tesla, leaving him as non-executive Chairman of the company. Bob Lutz is now officially on record that for Tesla to survive, the board should replace Musk with Mulally. https://carbuzz.com/news/ex-gm-boss-bob-lutz-thinks-elon-musk-should-step-down-as-tesla-ceo https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/20/bob-lutz-tesla-elon-musk-ceo/ https://bestsellermagazine.com/news/How-to-fix-Tesla?-Let-Mulally-take-the-wheel https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-time-tesla-replace-elon-160000937.html https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a22812531/tesla-replace-elon-musk-bob-lutz-column/ https://carworldwide247.com/bob-lutz-tesla-should-replace-elon-musk-make-him-non-executive-chairman/car-news/video/ https://www.quora.com/Who-would-be-a-good-candidate-to-replace-Elon-Musk-as-CEO-of-Tesla https://insideevs.com/bob-lutz-tesla-musk-step-down/ https://driving.ca/tesla/auto-news/news/motor-mouth-should-elon-musk-stay-or-go https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/04/27/tesla-stockholders-to-consider-removing-musk-as-chairman It would seem that with Musk self medicating himself and his recent antics with Social Media, investigation from the SEC and more craziness that fans of Tesla world wide are now bringing this up as a real possibility. At the next stock holders meeting, a proposal from shareholders to be voted on is to force a CEO replacement with professional management that can take Tesla to the next level. So the question asked here is: "Should Elon Musk be replaced as CEO, possibly by Alan Mulally?" Place your Vote and Sound off on what you think!