Everything posted by G. David Felt
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Volvo News: 2018 Volvo XC40 Shows How Sweden Does Small
WOW, Talk about a confusing mess as I actually thought the T8 was an 8 cylinder, T6 was 6 cylinder, T5 was 5 cylinder, etc. That is just a mess of HP figures. Truly they need a better system to identify the differences between the engine outputs IMHO. Totally agree that this body design on the other autos would rock. Agree that this 40 is too small but would love it on the 90 or 80
- Industry News: Upcoming Study Questions Fuel-Efficiency Technologies
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Kia News: 2018 Kia Rio Begins At $14,795*
So very true and that is probably why I never seen the Chevy cars that low, the dealerships know that no one will buy a stripped down car. Though I think that is what all kids should start off with to learn and respect what it costs to get a nicely equipped auto.
- Comments: Frankfurt 2017: Mercedes-AMG Project One Brings F1 Tech Into the Real World
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Comments: Frankfurt 2017: Mercedes-AMG Project One Brings F1 Tech Into the Real World
Rimac Torque Vectoring video is very cool plus they use DELL computers for their design work. http://www.rimac-automobili.com/media/2305/rimac-torque-vectoring-inside-video.mp4 Interesting how they use the packaging design of a Volt, so their batteries are T shaped. Available liquid cooled or air cooled to optimize battery life for the project design.
- Volvo News: 2018 Volvo XC40 Shows How Sweden Does Small
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Comments: Frankfurt 2017: Mercedes-AMG Project One Brings F1 Tech Into the Real World
Rimac is impressive as they offer 4 different motors in their car and the top is 517hp continuous with peak 877hp. With 625 Lb Ft of continous torque. Should be a blast to drive. Like what they have on their site http://www.rimac-automobili.com/en/ Have to say that the Rimac is NO SHED BUILT car. They designed their own controllers and so much more based on what I see on their web site. This is a well funded car company. They have some very cool tech. I hope they survive or at least get bought by an auto company that wants to compete in the Hypercar war that I see coming.
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Chrysler News: Rumorpile: Chrysler Could Do A 300 Hellcat, Dodge Charger and Challenger To Use Ghibli Platform
I could go for this especially if Hyundai would do the right thing by FCA US and kill off certain labels and clean house to allow the rest to properly survive. At this point, move the 300 and Pacifica to Dodge and retire Chrysler name and move forward with Jeep, RAM and Dodge. Let FCA Euro choke on their own crap Fiat, Alfa, etc.
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Industry News: Upcoming Study Questions Fuel-Efficiency Technologies
@Drew Dowdell @regfootball I have read this posted by different members and I guess I do not see what the benefit would be of the following: Plugin Hybrid with generator. A few members have said they would love a Plugin Hybrid with a turbo 4 motor. WHY? Since it is a Plugin, the powertrain is electric and so I see no reason the generator would need a turbo? Am I missing something here or are they really wanting a hybrid where the engine does do some actual work and not the plugin part?
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Kia News: 2018 Kia Rio Begins At $14,795*
Cool, Thank you for pointing that out, I did not know the Spark got that low in price, I never see the spark in this area much and the few I have seen must have been maxed out as They always seem to be close to 20K. Totally forgot about them, but then they must just max load them in my area as I have never seen them so cheap as Ocnblu points out.
- Infiniti News: Infiniti Planning To Launch A Performance EV in 2019, Concept To Debut Next Year
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Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler Aspen
Very cool,m love what your doing.
- Genesis News: Hyundai Exec Says Luxury Brands Focus Way Too Much On Tech
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Chrysler News: Rumorpile: Chrysler Could Do A 300 Hellcat, Dodge Charger and Challenger To Use Ghibli Platform
Yes, I have to say that I am BORED with all the Jelly Bean Body Designs especially the boring Tesla body. I love the muscular look to this auto.
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Chrysler News: Rumorpile: Chrysler Could Do A 300 Hellcat, Dodge Charger and Challenger To Use Ghibli Platform
ON TOPIC, I loved the first pic that Motor posted about this car Then the Mules started to show up So I wonder how different the front clip will be once they release the auto?
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Kia News: 2018 Kia Rio Begins At $14,795*
Smart Pricing and it should help them in the market. Wish GM would realize they need to have a proper priced product like this. The Lowest priced Chevy I found on my local lot was a $18,000 Cruze bare bones and that was after all the rebates, plus bonus cash like Military bonus cash, college graduate cash, etc. Talk about a BS price since I have never run into someone that can claim every single rebate, bonus cash, etc. GM just does not understand that they need a $12-$15,000 priced entry auto.
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Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler Aspen
Awesome, so glad you found a good deal and are happy. Surprised the dealer did not flash the DVD system, getting map updates for the nav are easy. Bet the camera is a wire connection as I have seen this in many of them. Check the fuses and then you can find a wire diagram on the web and chase down the wire connections to see everything is connected securely. If the camera is really dead, new 1080P camera's are reasonable now so you could upgrade to a much better camera in it's place. Keep us updated on your upgrades and fixes, Looks awesome.
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Chrysler News: Rumorpile: Chrysler Could Do A 300 Hellcat, Dodge Charger and Challenger To Use Ghibli Platform
Other than full size pickups that seem tied for highest rebates from the OEM, Looks like Ford and FCA are the rebate queens this month.
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Vehicle: Dodge Durango (2005)
WOW JamesB, I am glad your wife is ok just bruised and sore I am sure. Sorry about the loss of your Durango, an awesome auto for sure. Bummer that the local cops are clearly dragging their feet as the gov is at fault here and of course are going to try and minimize having to pay, but stick it to them and make sure your wife is OK and you get a fair equal replacement for the auto.
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Volvo News: 2018 Volvo XC40 Shows How Sweden Does Small
Great write up Bill, WOW, I like the "Care by Volvo" as this will keep the value in these auto's up as they should be well maintained then. Just hope the users respect the interiors. On the flip side, this use it like a smartphone for a year and trade in means you will always have monthly payments. I just updated from my Samsung Note 3 to a Note 8 and love the new phone but also know I will have it for 4-5 years. I Look at this Volvo program as a way for people like me who want a luxury auto at a lower price and is fine waiting a year to get some decent values on these auto's just the same way you can get a sweet deal on a Note 6 or Galaxy 7 smartphone. Nice looking auto, I really like the option of a black or white roof. Interior is outstanding, love the contrast brown / black and the clean dash layout. I really hope that the XT3 for Cadillac incorporates this style as it just rocks!
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Genesis News: Hyundai Exec Says Luxury Brands Focus Way Too Much On Tech
My Escalade ESV Platinum has only 1 of these things the Air Suspension and I can tell you it is not only a luxury ride, but handles well and the handling comes in regards to both the quality of this luxury SUV that is built well and to my driving skills as a person who enjoys driving and reading the road and DOES NOT need those Nanny devices to handle the driving. Take my Escalade any day over your overblown S-Class. Better Built, longer lasting, more comfortable as a Road trip auto than the S-Class. Having been all over the Asian rim, I can tell you now that other than badge snobs in China, the bulk of China, Japan and Korea want comfort and smooth ride, not a race car stiff ride. I see the Koreans building an autoline that will give their customers the ride comfort they want. Cadillac does this with ride mode, many others too including MB, so you cannot say this is not a luxury car when he only simply points out that Genesis DOES NOT NEED the Nanny devices to compete as a smooth comfortable luxury ride. @Drew Dowdell & @William Maley I would like to request that in the future if you guys could please keep in mind and include in your writeups comparison of these auto's to the rest of the luxury makers so we have your butt in the seat feeling and impression as to how the Genesis luxury line compares please I think this is an important comparison of a Luxury auto without technical Nanny devices to a luxury auto with.
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Genesis News: Hyundai Exec Says Luxury Brands Focus Way Too Much On Tech
Married to a Korean who came here at 13 but is still fluent and is a certified Psychologist, I find the last sentence in the story to be normal English as a second language talk from the asian rim. I see this in Japan, China and Korea. I assume your talking about this sentence: Of course we do some stuff for the media, but first of all we do that stuff for the customer, that we think has reasonable value for the money.