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Robert Hall

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  1. Robert Hall
    It would be nice to see quieter outdoor equipment...noisy lawnmowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws....
  2. Robert Hall
    Went to the Cleveland show this year for the first time in 25 years, it was pretty good. Was packed w/ people the rainy Saturday I was there, they had the Jeep indoor obstacle course, most all the cars were unlocked and some had to get in line to sit inside. For a regional non-car premiering show, I thought it was pretty good..better than Phoenix, IMO. And as far as new cars premiering at shows, that's usually of only interest to the journos I would think..
  3. Robert Hall
    Supposedly, First Energy rate here in the Cleveland burbs is about 5.25c/KWh. Summer, when the electric bill is higher from running the A/C a lot hasn't been that bad so far.... my highest was for July, $235...in comparison, in Phoenix running the A/C 24/7 in July for a house 1/2 the size was usually $450-600/month from June-Sept.
  4. Robert Hall
    Apples and oranges..the future Q1 seems like it would line up better w/ the Encore.
  5. Robert Hall
    Seems like government policies from the current corrupt, unstable government led by the orange cretin would be more likely the cause of a new-future economic collapse.
  6. Robert Hall
    20 seconds to do a google search turns up one recent source is speculation of a 2020 economic crash in a paper by an analyst..I'm sure there are others out there. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/expert-makes-the-case-for-400-per-barrel-oil https://www.pkverlegerllc.com/assets/documents/180704200CrudePaper.pdf
  7. Robert Hall
    Jalopnik has reported that Marccionne has passed away at age 66. https://jalopnik.com/fiat-chrysler-ceo-sergio-marchionne-turnaround-artist-1827776488
  8. Robert Hall
    Jalopnik has reported that Marccionne has passed away at age 66. https://jalopnik.com/fiat-chrysler-ceo-sergio-marchionne-turnaround-artist-1827776488
  9. Robert Hall
    IMO, they are for 'states rights' only when it applies only to furthering right wing causes...
  10. Robert Hall
    It's funny, those humpy 49-51 Mercs have zero interest to me, always thought it was a generational thing. On the other hand, I do like Mercurys of the late 60s and early 70s..
  11. Robert Hall
    Why would they have the Ford badge altered? Seems shady. I'll have to watch for the Caprices and see if they also have their badges modified. Maybe I should call my city councilman and demand the answer..
  12. Robert Hall
    Was behind a local police Ford Explorer Interceptor in traffic, and noticed the blue oval badge had been changed to black w/a blue stripe across it. Odd
  13. Robert Hall
    The rear end makes me think Honda more than Toyota...but the styling overall is definitely from the Prius & Marai 'dare to be weird' school of style. I guess it's their answer to the Velociter and Juke for a small 4dr hatch CUV-ish thingy. As far as an entry-level CUV, the HR-V, Kicks and others seem more practical. Rather than viewing it as a small CUV, one call also view it as a compact hatch, an alternative to the milquetoast Corolla hatchback. One gets more edgy style in this than the Corolla.
  14. Robert Hall
    Not an in-person sighting, but amusing nonetheless....while streaming the French crime drama 'Witnesses' over the weekend, I noticed one of the lead detectives was driving a late 70s Cadillac Seville. Found this pic from the series on the Internet Movie Car Database. The car was dark blue w/ tinted windows and a brown interior, missing the side rubstrip trim on the front doors. This was a show set in 2014 in the northeast coastal area of France. The lead detective's VW Golf got totalled, and she drove a 70s Opel Rekord sedan in later episodes.
  15. Robert Hall
    I haven't seen a Sportback on the road yet, but back in mid-May saw a brown TourX at a gas station...only new Regal I've seen out and about in NE Ohio.. I find the TourX quite striking in person.
  16. Robert Hall
    They were saying complications from shoulder surgery, but I've read it's prostate cancer and he's in a coma.
  17. Robert Hall
    Interesting...a reproduction, I assume.....the original show car got butchered by Barris to make the cheezoid TV Batmobile I believe?
  18. Robert Hall
    Electrohawk..
  19. Robert Hall
    If the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer ever does come out, I suspect it will have many trim levels, and a Trailhawk and Trackhawk would make sense..
  20. Robert Hall
    I wonder what percentage of foreign-branded vehicles sold in the US are built in the US...a lot of the high volume sedans are built here (Accord, Altima, Camry, Corolla etc). And BMW and M-B build most of their CUVs/SUVs here, as do others (Honda Pilot, etc).
  21. Robert Hall
    The weather forecast is much the same here. Been really nice this week, esp. the last couple of days. I've been doing a bit of grilling and working a few hours a day sitting on my back patio..
  22. Robert Hall
    Right...I also noticed when this first made the rounds a 'Low D 3 row' -- a 3 row version of the next Cherokee, and a 3 row midsize listed (E-segment 3 row). Basically a 3 row GC...wonder if it will be branded as a GC and sort of be the Durango replacement.. Since Jeep has 0 3 rows now, I could see both of these here given how hot the CUV/SUV market is...
  23. Robert Hall
    I assume their US entries would be CUVs like the DS7 and Cactus. The Cactus did have some Citroen weirdness, but less so w/ the latest version. For any French brand to succeed in the US, they would need to play up French aspects and the weirdness when compared to the generic Asian brands or Germans.
  24. Robert Hall
    Toyota used to make straight 6s, all 4 past generations of Supra had straight 6s. Alas, they have to make V6s for the transverse engine appliances. Different market niche than the Stinger. I suspect the Supra will be higher priced than the 370Z, probably closer to Corvette pricing..
  25. Robert Hall
    Hmm...interesting. A Toyota w/ a BMW 6. BMW 6s are good engines, but a Supra needs a Toyota straight 6, IMO.
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