Drew Dowdell

The interest yield on the 10-year treasury note fell below the interest rate on the 2-year treasury note. This is called a yield inversion and when it happens it is a strong signal of a coming recession. The last time it happened was summer 2007. If you want to read more into it, there is a better explanation here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/explainer-countdown-recession-inverted-yield-134605584.html

Hold on to your butts.... big signal that the recession is starting happened today.

All they need is ribbed plastic cladding. If feels to me like they got the concept / production version backwards. This looks like a concept version of the current TLX.

I like all of the railroad stuff you've been posting lately @balthazar

As it's a concept I can't tell you either way, but apparently all Acuras are moving to that platform eventually. It depends on if the next TLX is just a heavy refresh of the current car or if it really is all-new on the new platform.

^^^ Those aren't bad prices for a CX-5

I don't think this is an issue with the GC. It apparently has something to do with vehicles with a solid front axle... so the GC is safe.

I thought so too for what is barely even enough extra chrome to be a Denali edition.

Acura has unveiled their Type S concept ahead of the Monterey Car Week kicking off in two days. This concept strongly previews the upcoming TLX and a Type S performance version. This time, Acura is promising greater acceleration to go with the Type S and not just better braking and handling. The dash to axle ratio tells us that this concept is still front-wheel drive, as to be expected. But, adding to that better handling is almost certainly a version of Acura's SH-AWD. The short rear deck is there as is with most new sedan designs these days. The check-mark like tail lamps are a departure from the current Acura design theme while the headlight array is consistent with the current TLX. While this concept looks pretty close to production, we'll probably see a more production ready version of the TLX in the coming months, perhaps at the LA Auto Show. View full article

I didn't think it was particularly subtle @regfootball

Some Jeep Wrangler drivers have been experiencing a frightening phenomenon commonly known as the Jeep "Death Wobble". While the term is dramatic, FCA says they know of no injuries or deaths caused by this experience. After the vehicle hits a bump at highway speed, the steering wheel can vibrate back and forth by up to five degrees. Drivers claim that the only way to correct the wobble is to speed up or slow down. FCA says that the cause of this is a resonance in the front axle and dampers containing air bubbles. Cold weather makes the oil in the dampers less viscous and air bubbles won't dissipate quickly enough. Jeep will remedy the issue by installing a new damper free of charge to any customer who wants one, but it is not recalling the vehicle. All new Wranglers come with the new damper. There is currently a class action lawsuit pending that hopes to force FCA to recall the vehicle and calls the addition of a damper a band-aid. View full article

The minivan is not quite dead yet and the Honda Odyssey, one of the five remaining minivans still in production, is entering its 25th year on the market. Since its launch in 1995, the Odyssey has sold more than 2.7 million units. Honda is quick to point out that most of these are retail sales and not fleet. The Odyssey has been the number one retail seller in the segment for 9 years running. For 2020, all Odysseys will be upgraded to a new 10-speed automatic transmission. This is mated to the existing 280 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 driving the front wheels. Also for 2020, Honda is offering a $1500 25th Anniversary package that includes a chrome roof rack, body side moldings, chrome rear bumper protector, extra 25th Anniversary badges, illuminated sill plates, and for an additional $1,300, special 19-inch wheels. The Honda Odyssey is built in Honda's Lincoln Alabama manufacturing plant alongside the Pilot, Passport, and Ridgeline. View full article

Been there, done that.

1000 hp doesn't help you in turns.

All wheel drive, but the fronts are driven solely by electric. It's sort of a Lexus RX hybrid flipped in reverse.

Finally! https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/812-Westbury-Rd_North-Versailles_PA_15137_M48187-74081

Maybe that's why they're still close.

You're an armchair engineer now?

If you read the suit, it's about a potentially faulty fuel pump... not anything to do with committing fraud like Benz and VW did to meet emissions regulations.

You had adaptive cruise all this time but never used it? It's magical! It really reduces fatigue for me on long trips. It's sad... you're getting about the same mpg I get on a highway trip with my tiny little underpowered Encore.

Apparently they're going to continue to inflict the 6-series GT on Europe and the cut is just for the US.