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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    There are going to be fewer mechanical variations between vehicles. A company like VW could have power units in Small, Medium, and Large.... three variants to replace all of the gasoline/diesel/hybrid power train combinations they currently have. And the only thing making them different will be the software. You can see why manufacturers see the potential cost savings to them for switching to EVs.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    It's remarkably hard to be a GM fanboy these days. GM doesn't take risks anymore and even their conservative stuff is too conservative and plain.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    The CT6 isn't going anywhere... it will continue in production in China and then possibly again back in the US for the next generation.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    Does the UAW come with the property? Mitsubishi
  5. Drew Dowdell
    Equinox: Cargo behind 2nd row - 29.90 ft3 Cargo with 2nd row folded - 63.90 ft3 Blazer: Cargo behind 2nd row - 30.50 ft3 Cargo with 2nd row folded - 64.20 ft3 Blazer is about .7 cubic foot bigger, which is nothing. Only one China made GM these days... Buick Envision. There were two, but the CT6 Plug-In was withdrawn from the US market. It remains on sale in China.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    Volkswagen has announced it will cut between 5,000 to 7,000 jobs through attrition and early retirement at its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. Most of the job cuts will be administrative staff. While cutting those job, VW will be creating 2,000 new software and electronics jobs. The cuts are part of a cost savings plan to drive 3€ Billion in annual savings by 2020 and 5.9€ billion by 2023. The move comes the day after the company announced it will increase its EV plans to build 22 million units over the next decade. Electric vehicles are less complex to build and require fewer workers. Volkswagen is building a new EV platform and the first vehicle to arrive on the market will be the I.D. Neo, expected sometime in 2020. The I.D. Neo will be built at a plant in Zwickau, Germany. Future electric vehicles will be built in 7 additional factories including Chattanooga, Tennessee. View full article
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    More information about "VW To Downsize About 7,000 Jobs"
    Volkswagen has announced it will cut between 5,000 to 7,000 jobs through attrition and early retirement at its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. Most of the job cuts will be administrative staff. While cutting those job, VW will be creating 2,000 new software and electronics jobs. The cuts are part of a cost savings plan to drive 3€ Billion in annual savings by 2020 and 5.9€ billion by 2023. The move comes the day after the company announced it will increase its EV plans to build 22 million units over the next decade. Electric vehicles are less complex to build and require fewer workers. Volkswagen is building a new EV platform and the first vehicle to arrive on the market will be the I.D. Neo, expected sometime in 2020. The I.D. Neo will be built at a plant in Zwickau, Germany. Future electric vehicles will be built in 7 additional factories including Chattanooga, Tennessee.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    I don't believe it saves it. It is a fuel saving measure... you always start out in 2wd mode.
  9. Drew Dowdell
    The EPA has announced that FCA will be issuing a voluntary recall of 862,520 gasoline vehicles in the United States that do not meet emissions standards. The vehicles covered are the 2011-2016 Dodge Journey, 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger, 2011-2016 Jeep Patriot and Compass (with CVT and FWD), and 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber. Due to the scope of the recall, the fixes will be issued in stages starting with the oldest vehicles. The fix involves replacing the catalytic converter. FCA has stated there are no safety concerns and no fines will be issued by the EPA. The issue was discovered during routing in-use emissions testing by FCA and subsequently reported to the EPA. FCA just settled a claim by the EPA that FCA used a cheat device in its diesel trucks and SUVS. View full article
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    More information about "FCA to Recall over 860k Vehicles for Emissions Fix"
    The EPA has announced that FCA will be issuing a voluntary recall of 862,520 gasoline vehicles in the United States that do not meet emissions standards. The vehicles covered are the 2011-2016 Dodge Journey, 2011-2014 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger, 2011-2016 Jeep Patriot and Compass (with CVT and FWD), and 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber. Due to the scope of the recall, the fixes will be issued in stages starting with the oldest vehicles. The fix involves replacing the catalytic converter. FCA has stated there are no safety concerns and no fines will be issued by the EPA. The issue was discovered during routing in-use emissions testing by FCA and subsequently reported to the EPA. FCA just settled a claim by the EPA that FCA used a cheat device in its diesel trucks and SUVS.
  11. Drew Dowdell
    I think the key words are "up to". That much torque would rip apart a Renegade.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    It's the same as the business case for the Mercedes GLA which is selling great.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    After announcing the closure of 5 plants back in November, General Motors ended production of the Chevrolet Cruze at the Lordstown Ohio assembly plant last week. Now, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that in his discussions with General Motors, that the company has plans to make an announcement in about 4 to 6 weeks. DeWine said that it is his understanding that GM is looking to sell the plant, but that he doesn't know who GM is talking to. While he reiterated his uncertainty, he said The governor stated he or his office is in contact with GM at least twice a week. View full article
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    More information about "GM Could Be Gearing Up to Sell Lordstown"
    After announcing the closure of 5 plants back in November, General Motors ended production of the Chevrolet Cruze at the Lordstown Ohio assembly plant last week. Now, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that in his discussions with General Motors, that the company has plans to make an announcement in about 4 to 6 weeks. DeWine said that it is his understanding that GM is looking to sell the plant, but that he doesn't know who GM is talking to. While he reiterated his uncertainty, he said The governor stated he or his office is in contact with GM at least twice a week.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    It will be the size of the Durango most likely.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Volkswagen has announced they are increasing their goal to build fully electric vehicles from 15 million to 22 million over the next decade. The company is moving to electric vehicles after a disastrous diesel emissions cheating scandal hit sales and resulted in record breaking government fines, and European and Asian government impose new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions. The core Volkswagen brand saw profits fall, while the overall company profits rose 6% to 12.2€ Billion. View full article
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    More information about "VW Raises EV Goal to 22 Million"
    Volkswagen has announced they are increasing their goal to build fully electric vehicles from 15 million to 22 million over the next decade. The company is moving to electric vehicles after a disastrous diesel emissions cheating scandal hit sales and resulted in record breaking government fines, and European and Asian government impose new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions. The core Volkswagen brand saw profits fall, while the overall company profits rose 6% to 12.2€ Billion.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Because there is some overlap in the segment. A lot of people who buy Explorers never need the 3rd row, so a GC would be just fine. However, Jeep customers who want a 3-row have no place to go. Technically, different segments, but with so much overlap they are often counted as one.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    and Theresa May's second deal vote just failed in Parliament. Now its either a hard Brexit or another referendum.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    It would certainly work. I think Liberty could work also. The wrench in the gears is the Chinese Grand Commander which is smaller than what this GC based 3-row will be. They'd have to be okay with having the names mixed up as they cross the Pacific.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    no no... I misread Nascar Cafe as Nescafé, which is a type of instant coffee.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    It's a highly profitable segment, especially when they can build it on the truck frame. Most of the Dev work there is done.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Better than the G80, yes. Not as handsome as the G90 though. The G70 is a different class and attitude.
  24. Drew Dowdell

    phones

    Drew Dowdell replied to balthazar's topic in The Lounge

    I'm not buying another piece of equipment just to have voice control. Voice control doesn't even work well enough for me to use it much.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    That plan also includes China... and China already gets a 3-row Cherokee called the Grand Commander. Again, the Wagoneer is the SWB full-size. The Grand Wagoneer is the LWB full-size.
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