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Seems Hyundai / Genesis is making sure prices stay stable to keep sales going: Hyundai Launches Customer Assurance to Maintain Current Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - Hyundai Newsroom Hyundai will not raise MSRP for its current model lineup for the next two months, starting today until June 2, 2025 GENESIS CARES INITIATIVE TO MAINTAIN MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS - Genesis Newsroom This initiative ensures that customers who purchase or lease any new Genesis vehicle between today and June 2, 2025, will see no increase in the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)[i] during the protection window. Regardless of market conditions, customers will have peace of mind knowing that MSRP will not increase, providing financial reassurance and the time to make the right choice for their transportation needs.

I will agree that is a good-looking car, but I never see them around the PNW and as such only the HUGE Kidney bean grilled cars and SUVs

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I think we all saw this coming, the CyberTruck is now officially the worst launch of an auto equal to the failed Edsel. Larger than expected drop in sales too is continuing to hurt Tesla. Only bright spot is their global charging stations. 'Huge swing and a miss': Cybertrucks reportedly stand as auto industry's biggest flop ever The start of early investors demanding the board kick out Musk and save the company. Early Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to resign amid stock slump OUCH we knew it was coming, but it will be so much worse as Vietnam and Taiwan is not just computers like laptops and tablets or phones, but these two countries are where the auto industry went for continued cheap part assembly that are then imported into the U.S. for final assembly in EVs, Hybrids and ICE autos. Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs Get ready for everything Auto related to get so much more expensive.

We'll the Great Stagflation has begun due to Stupidity of Idiot47. Stellantis has stopped all production in Canada and Mexico and idled a plant in the mid-west with layoff's. Very ugly story, but get ready to button down the hatches as the U.S. economy might just go into a depression that could equal or worse the Great Depression of the 1930's imho. Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest Then imho, I have to agree that Idiot47 has given the global auto industry sales to the Chinese as he has killed the ability for Ford or GM to really sell globally now. The unexpected winners of U.S. auto tariffs? Chinese car brands

I love that two-tone green interior. That is hot compared to all the Blah Black interiors America and Europe has put in auto's. Love both exterior colors, I hope they go into production as I think these would sell well here in the U.S. I can see them doing it as that front end is so well balanced compared to what BMW and Mercedes has put out that is not hitting it with the masses. The athletic stance with graceful luxury makes me see a balance that we have not had in many luxury cars, though I will also say that Cadillac V edition has this balance too imho.

These are SEXY cars that I could see myself driving. Being based on the G90 autos, that brings large interior spaces for large people. Should be exciting to see if they go from concept to production.

Today at the SEOUL Mobility 2025 Show Genesis revealed their X Gran Coupe and Convertible Concepts. Genesis stated this is another step in the future of the Luxury division towards redefining automotive luxury and performance. This New Era of Genesis is dedicated to their global customers in sharing their aspirations for Cars and SUVs. Genesis focused on these two cars that they believe will deliver what people are wanting in a car for the launchpad of driving in a new decade as Genesis looks to release new models that embody their pursuit of high-performance technology and future luxury design. Genesis stated that these two concepts took inspiration from the greater Mediterranean area. Specifically, the coupe was inspired by the Mediterranean olive tree and the convertible by southern European wines. These Genesis concepts are additional interpretation of the G90 series of Luxury cars. The Coupe showcases the Genesis way of elegance with athleticism while the convertible showcases the freedom of expression with connection to the surrounding environment. The X Coupe and X Convertible Concepts are adorned with Genesis’ characteristic Two-Line headlights, which extend toward the iconic Genesis Crest Grille. The 3D grille meshes are inspired by woven metal strings arranged in diamond-shaped Two-Line patterns. The wide lower air intakes with sculpted grille meshes emphasize the sporty character of the vehicles, while the elongated hoods create a dynamic silhouette. The widened Two-Line headlights extend to the fenders, visually enhancing the increased track width. Side profiles and wheel designs were purpose built to enforce a muscular dramatic stance for these cars. Aesthetics was also not forgotten as Genesis took a high-tech approach with flush Genesis logos and hidden retractable cameras, touch-less operations such as the trunk. From the olive tree use of veneer wood accents to crystal accents that convene a captivating display of light to bring warmth into the interior cabin, these concepts were paired with soft materials using recovered materials including wastewater used in the tanning process of the leather seats that gives a natural olive oil scent for the Coupe and a natural Cabernet Sauvignon for the convertible. These G90 Concepts in lush colors contrast drastically with the recently shown G90 Sedan Black Edition. Motivation in both cars is from the current G90 Twin-Turbo V6 that produces 409 horsepower, 405 lb-ft of torque with a 48V electric supercharger. View full article

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Actually they are not as heavy as you would think and the Class 8 industry is already moving to electric trailers as the weight of the trailer does not get that much heavier but seriously reduces fuel consumption in traditional diesel trucks and reduces emissions. Fuel consumption in traditional Diesel trucks reduces by 36.3% https://newatlas.com/automotive/range-energy-electrified-trailer/ For consumers we already have options in this market: eStream Concept Travel Trailer | Airstream Electrifying Adventure 7 All Electric Trailers Hitting the Market | RV Obsession I think in time especially using in-wheel hub motors, I can see pretty much all trailers having motors and either using the power from the towing auto battery pack or having a small pack that helps to drive the trailer motors.

We'll I would say Tesla is falling farther and farther behind in technology for the EV industry. The Disappointing Truth About Tesla's 4680 Battery Cell.. | Watch This is a surprise that Honda has released an actual production solid-state battery plant. What Honda’s Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Tells About The Future Of EV Tech The fact that Honda like Hyundai has actual Prototype production assembly lines up and running ahead of Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, VW, etc. would tend to indicate they could deliver solid-state battery tech sooner to EVs than others.

Seems Hyundai had a record setting period of auto sales. Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking March 2025 and Q1 Sales - Hyundai Newsroom GM had a good quarter too. https://pressroom.gm.com/gmbx/us/en/pressroom/home/news.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2025/apr/0401-gmsales.html

Interesting times, I am going to be watching these reports as they come in. Car Shoppers Outracing Trump Tariffs Poised to Lift Auto Sales

I can see those battery packs for the HD series of SUV's / Trucks that would normally be a diesel pulling a trailer, now AWD EV pulling same trailer. Makes me think that eventually we will see horse, cow, etc. trailers with built in electric motors to help push the trailer up and over passes to ease the drain on the battery pack, but I still see large battery pack for specific use cases.

Diet Coke has that weird after taste compared to Coke Zero that just taste clean and like regular Coke imho