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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    You could also just go with a bigger tire and stay on those rims. BF Goodrich is awesome tire even when you have plenty of pot holes. Since the Dueler on here is a 285/45 22 you have the following options of tires: 295/40 22 305/45 22 325/50 22 Then you have a wider tire siding and you fill in the huge wheel wells. Just an Idea.
  2. G. David Felt
    FYI, I also have the Bridgestone Duelers on my SUV, they are Awesome, quiet tire and I feel superior to the Michellin option. I love the look of this truck and would get these rims / tire combination. Well worth it in my opinion.
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    I have to disagree with Ocean, I have them on my SUV and they are superior in handling and comfort. Yes the ride is firmer, but unless you want the lazy boy float ride, these will handle much better in all conditions, the cost of tires is minimal as I have replace a set of tires once and it was not that big of a deal. Like anything if you go with long miles quality tire you should have a bigger gain with handling, performance and ride than the minimal cost of the tire. Only you can decide if the added cost, ride, look and end result is worth it to you. I strongly suggest you TEST back to back two closley identical auto's, one with the 22 and one with 20 or 18 to see how you like the drive.
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    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Hyundai i30 CNG Wagon Launches Lucky for us there are alternative ways to find out information even when a corporation chooses to not post information about a great release on their web site. NGV Journal attended the Paris show presentation, Hyundai Senior VP and COO for Hyundai Motor Europe introduced the new i30 CNG wagon for Europe. i30 CNG has the following specifications: New 1.4L T-GDI engine 86kW (115HP), Torque 206Nm (152lb ft) from 1500rpm 7 speed Dual-clutch transmission Powertrain meets the strict Euro6c emissions standard that goes into effect in 2017, 3yrs ahead of schedule. Innovative CNG Storage Tank, Rectangular floor pan ensuring interior space and trunk space are equal to the gas and diesel powered versions of the i30. The new tank is a glassfiber reinforced plastice tank with a gas-impermeable polyamide matrix inside that is half the weight of conventional steel type 1 tanks. The i30 Wagon is a bi-fuel car that starts and runs on CNG but switches to the gas tank once CNG is used up for long distance driving. Hyundai is committed to creating sustainable mobility using alternative fuels for Europe and the world according the Allen Rushforth. HYUNDAI i30 WAGON WEB SITE
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    Yes, my wife and I have loved it from the begining.
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    Interesting, other than #1 & 2, the R63 AMG Mercedes Station wagon I have not seen. So a total of 3 auto's for me. City of Seattle still has a number of the S10 EV pickup trucks. Use them for maintaining the parks around the city with no emission.
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    Makes sense that you have a performance line as Halo to your mass selling product line.
  8. G. David Felt
    Coupe equals limited sales market. CUV's are a better focus for Volvo.
  9. G. David Felt
    Drew, did not know you did TV. You look good in that suit!
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    I would have to agree with you. I will take her with the car too and my mind is telling me it would not be safe for viewing either. Course I could see her dressed like this for the Bond Movie! Wonder if she will be good or bad?
  11. G. David Felt
    I totally agree with you Drew on the Jeep Comments!
  12. G. David Felt
    But does the sales numbers really support the cost of R&D to put a manual into the auto's? Seems more and more people are wanting the stronger Auto than the manual. I fear that us manual drivers are a dying breed.
  13. G. David Felt
    I was simply comparing the numbers on the first chart (total sales) with the numbers on the second chart (North American built sales). Corolla --> 25,609 - 25,608 = 1 Camry --> 28,846 - 28,842 = 4 Got it, now I see where you were looking. Thank you for pointing me at it.
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    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com 15 New Car Auto's to Avoid Forbes published their 2015 list of 15 cars to Avoid. #15 - Smart ForTwo - due to premium fuel, under powered and lack of space #14 - Scion iQ - oddly aligned seeting for 3, lack of room, poor quality, etc. #13 - Nissan Titan - Outclassed in every way by US trucks and worst values. #12 - Nissan Armada - Poor reliability, ownership cost, fuel economy and quality #11 - Mitsubishi Mirage - Sluggish engine, performance, quality, value #10 - Mitsubishi iMiEV - Rock bottom residual value, lowest performance score for EV's #9 - Lincoln MKT - Below average quality, reliability and depreciation #8 - Lincoln MKS - Below average performance, quality, value and residual value #7 - Jeep Wrangler - Poor passenger comfort, harsh ride and handling, noise, value & quality #6 - Jeep Patriot - poor performance, reliability and below average residual value #5 - Jeep Compass - poor performance, reliability and below average residual value #4 - Fiat 500L - poor quality, performance, reliability and below average resale value #3 - Dodge Journey - poor quality, performance, reliability short and long term. #2 - Cadillac XTS - Poor Value, Quality, performance and resale value #1 - BMW 7 Series - Poor Handling, Highest Operating cost, worst value and below average performance Forbes compiled this list based on ratings from consumers reports and JD power. They looked at these models compared to like models in the same segment in coming up with these top 15 versions to avoid. An interesting observation is that all of these auto's are also known to have electronic issues according to their research making them more expensive than normal to fix once out of warranty. Now that you have Forbes top 15 autos's to avoid for the 2015 model year, what are your top 15 cars to avoid in the coming new year?
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    They have hit their Marketing just right with the let rain wash your car and we will still just keep working and taking you to do what ever you want to do. The High Tech workers seem to buy up Subarus big time I have noticed. If you are into the outdoors, camping, skiing, etc tech workers seem to be buying up AWD auto's like Subaru. If you are not into those things then it is the luxury makers.
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    Where you seeing this Willis? I do not see those 4 cars listed?
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    With China owning them they will stick around for a while, but they could of easily become a foot note in auto history. Eventually even with auto companies in China, we will still see another round of merges and deaths. There are still way to much manufacturing space on building auto's and too many companies. Be interesting to see who survives.
  18. G. David Felt
    I know this would hit the US companies also, but they really need to stop allowing SUV's to be labeled Light Trucks.
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    WOW, You really must not have looked at a Cadillac recently. Interiors are far ahead of anything MB, BMW or Audi does. Ugly parts? you mention they are fantastics cars but flawed and no clear details. Be Specific rather than another SMK who just pounds the GERMANS are Superior and moves the goal post when Cadillac is beating them. You have plenty of time and will not loose out on posting so take the time to state specific issues you feel hurt Cadillac. Back this up with facts of comparison against the German brands. Audi are re-badged VW auto's so how does that not make them at best a Buick rival more than a Cadillac rival? Since you state there are 100 things, post some of them. The only thing I will agree with you on is that they need to sell the ATS - L edition here in the states. Create a CTS - L edition also.
  20. G. David Felt
    WOW, "Now a strong competitor in its class with viable offerings in new segments, Maserati continues to attract new customers." So until today they never were a competitor let alone a strong one? Interesting marketing speak. Someone really needs to get a proper writer doing these releases.
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    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com 1963 Batmobile for Sales LOT 89068 http://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/memorabilia/earliest-known-officially-licensed-1963-batmobile/a/7096-89068.s?ic=ih-entertainment-1963Batmobile-PR-viewHighlightedLot-auction7096-111414 Heritage Auctions has the listing pleasure of selling the earliest official Batmobile to the public. Opening Bid is $90,000 and for this you get the world famous Oldmobile Rocket V8. So would you buy this piece of Auto Comic history?
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    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Reading this on Motor Trend and I have to ask when will this ugly CUV Coupe fad end? http://wot.motortrend.com/1412_bmw_x6_fighting_mercedes_gle_coupe_prototype_shows_lots_of_skin.html With stated AMG version using a twin turbo V8 engine, this brought up many questions for me to wonder about. Is the big engine V8 powered CUV / SUV's going to become the sole domain of Trucks or will the governments rewrite the spec to force the death of V8's? How does this offer any real benefit over the more traditional CUV/SUV? Can the market really justify / afford to support so many niche auto's? Does this tend to give view into what could cause future money waste and force MB and BMW to have to pare back their product offerings once the market stops buying the less than useful niche products? How does a Jelly bean style fit into MB style language as this seems to be generic looking and stand out at the same time? So many questions and no real clear cut answer. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Will this be a winner for MB or more of a distraction? Sound Off!
  23. G. David Felt
    So it will be a 62 mile range in pure electric only mode. YAWN, The VOLT beats it there. The only thing that would be better is if they really deliver on offering this power train in all models. GM needs to role out the VOLT powertrain to CUV, SUV, Full size SUV and Pickups and cover FWD, AWD and RWD models. No reason not to move to this powertrain sooner rather than later. The torque of the system will far out-way traditional engine performance alone.
  24. G. David Felt
    I am sure some will say this beats anything the Americans have ever built even thought they are late to the plug in hybrid party.
  25. G. David Felt
    GM needs to get this back on track and selling, this is the sweet spot engine for full size trucks and SUV's. 4.5 Liter Duramax Diesel baby!
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