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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    No one has successfully done in-wheel hub motors yet as they have some negative performance characteristics that will be difficult to overcome. I don't care how they do it as long as they make it torquey...
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    The drips of teasers leading up to the 2018 Detroit Auto Show are picking up steam. Last week Lexus released a teaser of Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept rear hatch area. Today Lexus released a frontal image plus a short video of the light up sequence. (See gallery below) Lexus says that the LF-1 Limitless Concept will redefine the boundaries of luxury and would be a flagship crossover for the brand. The Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept will be revealed at 8:35 am on January 15th at the Cobo Center, Detroit. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News Click here to follow Lexus News View full article
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    More information about "Detroit Preview: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept (Part 2)"
    The drips of teasers leading up to the 2018 Detroit Auto Show are picking up steam. Last week Lexus released a teaser of Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept rear hatch area. Today Lexus released a frontal image plus a short video of the light up sequence. (See gallery below) Lexus says that the LF-1 Limitless Concept will redefine the boundaries of luxury and would be a flagship crossover for the brand. The Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept will be revealed at 8:35 am on January 15th at the Cobo Center, Detroit. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News Click here to follow Lexus News
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    Lexus Limitless LF-1 Concept Teaser

    From the album: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

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    Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

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    Lexus Limitless LF-1 Concept Teaser

    From the album: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

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    From the album: Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

  8. Drew Dowdell
    They'll have an exceedingly hard time regaining the trust of Europeans so soon after that. They'd almost need to start a new brand or maybe sell there as Holden. It's not like Peugeot here which has been gone for 2 decades and no one remembers.......
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    I applaud Hyundai for continuing to try in the fun sports coupe segment. They may not be consistent, but they are persistent.
  10. Drew Dowdell
    BMW released the details and pictures of the 2018 BMW X2 back in October, but the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is where the official world debut will happen. The 2018 BMW X2 (officially named X2 xDrive28i) is a sportier take on the company's existing X1 crossover. Unlike the X3/X4 and X5/X6 pairs, the X2 does not get a more coupe-like profile, keeping things more upright like a standard crossover. Ostensibly, this is to keep headroom usable on an already snug vehicle, overall however, the X2 roof is 2.8 inches lower and 3.2 inches shorter than the X1. The X2 is powered by an updated version of BMW's 228 horsepower 2.0 liter 4-cylinder. It is capable of 258 lb-ft of torque from 1,450 - 4,500 rpm. Power is routed to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic. No manual transmission is being offered at this time. The all-wheel drive system runs in front-wheel drive mode most of the time. When slip is detected an electronic clutch engages the rear wheels. Along with the X1, the BMW X2 shares a platform with the BMW 1-series sold only in China and 2-series sold in Europe, and the Mini Countryman and Clubman. The 2018 X2 xDrive28i will arrive in dealerships in spring of 2018. The official unveil is scheduled for 9:35 am on January 15th at Cobo Center, Detroit. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News. Click here to follow BMW News. View full article
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    More information about "Detroit Preview: 2018 BMW X2"
    BMW released the details and pictures of the 2018 BMW X2 back in October, but the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is where the official world debut will happen. The 2018 BMW X2 (officially named X2 xDrive28i) is a sportier take on the company's existing X1 crossover. Unlike the X3/X4 and X5/X6 pairs, the X2 does not get a more coupe-like profile, keeping things more upright like a standard crossover. Ostensibly, this is to keep headroom usable on an already snug vehicle, overall however, the X2 roof is 2.8 inches lower and 3.2 inches shorter than the X1. The X2 is powered by an updated version of BMW's 228 horsepower 2.0 liter 4-cylinder. It is capable of 258 lb-ft of torque from 1,450 - 4,500 rpm. Power is routed to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic. No manual transmission is being offered at this time. The all-wheel drive system runs in front-wheel drive mode most of the time. When slip is detected an electronic clutch engages the rear wheels. Along with the X1, the BMW X2 shares a platform with the BMW 1-series sold only in China and 2-series sold in Europe, and the Mini Countryman and Clubman. The 2018 X2 xDrive28i will arrive in dealerships in spring of 2018. The official unveil is scheduled for 9:35 am on January 15th at Cobo Center, Detroit. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News. Click here to follow BMW News.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    The XTS is focused at a very different customer... the ones who still long for the old DTS... and it is still one of the better selling Cadillacs. There is no guarantee that those customers would move over to the more expensive CT6.
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    Yeah, I think they did. Ram is going to do the same thing with the existing 1500 with no set date for end of production. Even the Caravan is still in production.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    Wait... did Chevy leave entirely? I thought they were still selling Cruze, Sonic, and Spark there. I won't be convinced by GM's Europe intentions until they actually put money into the dealership network.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    I can't tell if I'm sold on the Trailhawk or not.... the conventional one looks good and will probably increase sales on looks alone. I think anyone who was turned off by the original will be fine with this one.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Light duty work tools... maybe. But you're not going to run a power saw off it. Without a big hybrid battery, it just doesn't have the amperage to handle that kind of power draw. What I do with the Honda (when it's running) is I have an inverter in the back that gives me 110v and I keep a battery charging station back there for my battery operated saw/drill/sawzall.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Electric motors have 100% of max torque at zero rpm. I won't mind an EV or Hybrid Camaro as long as it keeps or improves on its driving characteristics.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    Updated: 3:10 pm est with additional pictures Honda released a teaser image today, ahead of the 2018 North American International Auto Show, of a prototype of the forthcoming Honda Insight. This will mark the third time Honda uses the Insight name. The original Insight was the first hybrid offered in the US. A small two-seater, the Insight never caught hold. The second time around, Honda went for a Prius-shaped compact hatchback and the CR-Z sporty hatchback hybrid, still customers stayed away. The new teaser image reveals little, beyond the new Insight's shape. The prototype shares a profile now more closely related to the Civic sedan, though perhaps a bit more swoopy in the rear. The new Insight will be a five passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in the lineup. We expect the Insight to be powered by the same hybrid system as the larger Accord Hybrid. The Honda Insight Prototype will be revealed on January 15th. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News. Click here to follow Honda News. View full article
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    More information about "Detroit Preview: Honda Insight Protoype"
    Updated: 3:10 pm est with additional pictures Honda released a teaser image today, ahead of the 2018 North American International Auto Show, of a prototype of the forthcoming Honda Insight. This will mark the third time Honda uses the Insight name. The original Insight was the first hybrid offered in the US. A small two-seater, the Insight never caught hold. The second time around, Honda went for a Prius-shaped compact hatchback and the CR-Z sporty hatchback hybrid, still customers stayed away. The new teaser image reveals little, beyond the new Insight's shape. The prototype shares a profile now more closely related to the Civic sedan, though perhaps a bit more swoopy in the rear. The new Insight will be a five passenger sedan positioned above the Civic in the lineup. We expect the Insight to be powered by the same hybrid system as the larger Accord Hybrid. The Honda Insight Prototype will be revealed on January 15th. Click here to follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show News. Click here to follow Honda News.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    If it looks anything close to that, I'll have to call @HoLottaBuicks
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Me too. I'm one of the few who liked the original face.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    Yes. I would be surprised if all of them weren't working on their own hybrid full-size pickups.... Well... maybe not Nissan, but everyone else. More importantly, 110v outlets that could handle some amperage. My Buick has a 110v outlet, but you can't run anything more than a laptop off it.
  24. Drew Dowdell
    That was then. This is the future.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    Ahead of the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jeep released images of the refreshed 2019 Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. By far the largest change is the face which now more closely resembles the Jeep Grand Cherokee and new Jeep Compass. The front light clusters have been merged into a single unit and are no longer low in the bumper with turn signal "brows" in a separate cluster. The rear hatch is no longer a giant flat slab, gaining more contouring and updated tail light clusters. Interior of the Cherokee looks to be a carry over. Jeep hasn't released any information on powertrain. The current Jeep Cherokee is powered by either a 184 hp 2.4 liter 4-cylinder or a 271 hp 3.2 liter V6. A new 2.0T 4-cylinder from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler that debuted at the 2017 LA Auto Show could make an appearence. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee will be fully revealed on January 16th at the Cobo Center in Detroit. Related: Quick Drive Review 2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland, Review: 2017 Jeep Compass Limited Click here follow all 2018 Detroit Auto Show news. View full article
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