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From the album: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
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From the album: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
Images added to a gallery album owned by Drew Dowdell in Media Gallery
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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From the album: 2022 Buick Wildcat EV Concept
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Opinion: The Family Sedan is now on the Endangered Species List
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Opinion
There are so many different factors that make an SUV a rollover risk, it is impossible to pin it to just one thing. It can be a factor of height, but that can be mitigated by low mounted weight as in EVs. That can make something like the Rivian R1S a much lower rollover risk than a similarly sized Jeep Grand Cherokee L. It can be a factor of suspension... something mushy with air shocks like a G-Class with Airmatic can be more prone to tipping than an Escalade with Magnaride (because the magnaride can stiffen the suspension in an instant) It can be a factor of wheelbase... an Encore will be more tippy than a CR-V. It can be a factor of wheel track... an Encore will be more tippy than a wide-body Durango. It really can be so many different things. -
Today is June 1st and the beginning of Pride Month. I feel like I can consider all of you my friends and I wanted to thank you for being allies through all the years we have been coming here. This website will be 21 years old in August this year. I've been at the helm for most of the time it has been around and have never been not open about who I am. Car culture has been a historically toxic, "macho" realm with no room for the LGBT crowd. I am proud that I am able to be who I am with you guys while some other sites have LGBT leadership that is unable to be themselves publicly. Cheers to all of you for being awesome. So in honor of Pride month, whether you're LGBTQ+ or an Ally, what have you done today to make you feel Proud?
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Buick announced today that they are moving forward with a plan to make their entire lineup electric by the end of the decade. The first EV will come to the North American market in 2024 and all Buick EVs will carry the Electra name. Announced alongside the brand redirection is a new logo and font scheme. The logo is no longer circular, instead utilizes the tri-color shields mounted proudly on the front fascia of vehicles. The new logo will debut on vehicles starting next year while physical items like dealer signs will be updated over the next 12-16 months. Showcasing Buick's new design language is the Buick Wildcat EV Concept. This fastback 2+2 coupe has a leaning forward look up front with a swept back rear, giving the appearance of being in motion even while sitting still. The 2+2 configuration, delineated by a prominent console that extends from the base of the instrument panel to the rear seating area, uses unique graphic and color contrasts to create the perception of visually floating elements intended to accentuate the cabin’s lightweight feel and spaciousness. Color plays an important role in the warmth and comfort the interior conveys. Legato Green flows through the cabin and is accented with brushed or polished aluminum trim. Lively orange elements, including the seat belts, also add visual distinction. Additional interior design elements include cockpit-style seats with cantilevered headrests that appear to be floating, and a lightweight, flat-bottom steering wheel. When it comes to technology integration and infotainment interaction, a sweeping touchscreen is the access point on the instrument panel, along with a complementing screen on the console. The Wildcat EV concept is built to be a platform for futuristic features such as artificial intelligence, biometrics and aromatherapy. The vehicle is designed to detect an elevation in driver heart rate and automatically adjust vehicle settings to calm them down. For example, when Zen Mode is activated, it will dim the cabin lights, disperse calming aromatherapy scents and activate massaging seats. Everything about the concept is intended to convey what’s possible — in design, technology and the transformative experience of EV mobility. “We are on the cusp of true change, and this concept is a tangible vision of it,” said Gauci. “It inaugurates the next chapter in Buick’s design heritage, as we make the crucial transition to our all-electric future.” View full article
