Everything posted by G. David Felt
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Random Thoughts Thread
- Hyundai News:2019 Hyundai Elantra is Infatuated with Triangles
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Random Thoughts Thread
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.
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Random Thoughts Thread
Meh, I would rather have this Ford or the 1950 GMC Truck rescue.
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Seems Harley Davidson is doing some sort of HUD / phone app system and smart screen on their bikes.
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.
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Random Thoughts Thread
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
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Vehicle : 1940 Ford C.O.E.
Welcome Howard to C&G, awesome looking truck. Look forward to chatting with you here about all things auto's and your COE baby!
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Random Thoughts Thread
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.
- Hyundai News:2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Has A 258 Mile Range
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Random Thoughts Thread
- Cadillac News: Spying: Telling the Difference Between the Cadillac CT4 and CT5
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.- $35k Sports Car Question
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.- Cadillac News: Spying: Telling the Difference Between the Cadillac CT4 and CT5
- Fiat News: FCA's European Business Problem
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.- Cadillac News: Spying: Telling the Difference Between the Cadillac CT4 and CT5
@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- Cadillac News: Spying: Telling the Difference Between the Cadillac CT4 and CT5
I think Convertibles are such a small % of the market that there is no justification to bother building one for Cadillac. Yes, many think they are cool, but who actually buys them is a much smaller percentage. Better to focus on other models that can add to the profit line than convertibles. Right now just getting a full product line would be a start.- Hyundai News:Hyundai's N Performance Division Has Two More Models in the Cards
- Industry News: Rumorpile: Saudi Investment Fund In Talks With Lucid Motors
Yes going to be interesting to see how they give it the interior space of an S class when it is looking like a size or more below the over all body. Yes EV power trains allow better interior space layout, but still, Kinda crazy.- Random Thoughts Thread
All your future auto's will be made only plug in Hybrid just to make sure you super pucker!- Audi News: Audi Drops Manual Option for 2019 A4 and A5
- Audi News: Audi Drops Manual Option for 2019 A4 and A5
- Industry News: Rumorpile: Saudi Investment Fund In Talks With Lucid Motors
Yet that picture is very deceptive as the mules running around California are much lower when compared to other auto's.- August Auto Spotter
Stopping at a yummy cafe to eat, got out of the auto and saw across the street this Maverick Grabber. Very clean with the Washington state collectors plate on it. Walked across and checked out this little Grabber with the 302.- $35k Sports Car Question
No if's, and's or Butt's about it, the Corvette. So many wins why compared to the other two.- August Auto Spotter
Went hiking at Mt. St. Helens, saw the cherry Camaro RS with T tops. Also saw this Tesla 3 parked by my Escalade when I got back. Great they are selling, but wow just looks blah and the fit n finish leaves much to be desired. - Cadillac News: Spying: Telling the Difference Between the Cadillac CT4 and CT5
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