
Everything posted by G. David Felt
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Random Thoughts Thread
You can see some Camaro in those headlights DNA. Would be a Nice Impala replacement or Malibu replacement as a 4-door sedan with haunches.
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WOW, If this is what BYD is delivering, then Tesla/Musk needs to be scared, such a superior EV to Tesla 3. BYD Seal Test Drive, Review: Elon Musk's Lucky It's Not on Sale in US (businessinsider.com) This just proves that Apple has the WRONG leadership and is going down. A CEO can be one of three things: Hatchet CEO that cuts up a company and sells off the parts for a golden parachute Stagnant CEO- Current Apple, can run the business to keep making money but has no ability to see the future and lead it to new levels. Visionary CEO - One who can make money and steer the company to new worlds of product / money making. Apple is failing and clearly people should be aware that some Chinese companies are pushing the future of tech in all things including EVs. Xiaomi Just Showed Apple a Smartphone Maker Can Make an Electric Car (businessinsider.com)
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Genesis News: Genesis Concepts Point to a Bold Future
I have to say that I am very excited by this potential competitor to the Cadillac EscaladeIQ. Both Full size Luxury SUVs. Interiors Yes I know the Genesis is a concept and the suicide doors and flip chairs will not make it to production, but I do hope those chair designs do as they look very comfy and supportive. I have to say that I really like the exterior styling of the Genesis even more than the Escalade.
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Polestar 4 Makes its North American Debut
So three major problems with this car, one, terrible Jellybean external shape, not impressed at all with the style. Second is the buttonless dash having everything via a touch screen and rotary knob, terrible safety issue as your eyes will be off the road more than on trying to find the right option in the right menu. Third is the center pack clearly cuts into valuable leg space based on their own picture. This is a hard pass.
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Hyundai News:2025 Hyundai Tuscon Gets a Makeover
Great Masculine shape, really digging the style they did here.
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Random Thoughts Thread
Considering a planet with 8 Billion and he sold almost 2 million cars, then he is covering .025% of the population compared to other auto companies. I think 2024 going into 2025 we will see other auto companies top Tesla. You and I are two peas in a pod as I also was up on a hill watching the implosion and thinking what a waste as it was a great building. I love the Kingdome and hate the new stadium. Agree it was surreal to see the ship hit the support pillar and the whole building just collapse. Be interesting to see what replaces it as today bridges built like that are not allowed due to the exact nature of how it collapsed. Yes, Tesla is a love or hate and the minimalist approach is not for everyone. I honestly have to agree with the comment @smk4565 I believe made that the touch screen only will be the future of cheap autos and switches and buttons will be the higher end autos. Interesting times we live in for sure.
- Hyundai News:2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz get a Refresh
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Yes I hate Elon, but I would not say he is selling a Shit ton of Model 3's and Y's when compared to other auto companies. Charted: Tesla's Global Sales By Model and Year (2016–2023) (visualcapitalist.com) From Q2 2016 to Q3 2023 official numbers globally Model S - 254,283 Model X - 269,136 Model 3 - 2,165,187 Model Y - 2,162,119 302,000 model Y for Q3 2023 117,074 model 3 for Q3 2023 Compared to other auto companies it is not much, yes for pure EV it is allot, but then BYD has surpassed them in Q4 of 2023. Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q4 And 2023: Tesla Vs. BYD (insideevs.com) Q4 2023 Tesla - 484,507 EVs globally Q4 2023 BYD - 526,409 EVs globally 2023 (Full Year) International: Worldwide Car Sales - Car Sales Statistics (best-selling-cars.com) Would not say Tesla sold a shit ton of autos when they have been surpassed by the Chinese and the Koreans are creeping up on Tesla. 2024 is going to be a very interesting year for auto sales, especially EVs.
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So true and why I feel Tesla has peaked in regard to big growth, they will have continued much slower growth, but the Minimalist interior is the death of any auto and especially Tesla as long as they continue to think people will look at menu's, sub-menus, etc. Europe's 2026 new rules requiring a set of default buttons/switches to get 5-star safety rating will force Tesla to change or relegate them to a lower tier auto company. Aston Martin designer says Tesla 'pisses off' its customers with this flaw (msn.com)
- Genesis News: Genesis Concepts Point to a Bold Future
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WOW, crazy info on this fire issue for recalled autos. Park outside! More than 72K cars in Massachusetts recalled due to fire risk, report says | Watch (msn.com)
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I saw every CT6 built and imported here from China sold fast. I think the cost of building and exporting was not what GM wanted for profit level and did the stupid thing of walking away as reviews are all positive on the car. Sales have always been positive, I think GM due to the idiot leadership that moved Cadillac to New York and tried to make it a clone of the Germans was the wrong leader for Cadillac.
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Found out this Blackwing originally sold for $99,490.
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Yes, Production was crazy low for such a popular car.
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WOW, Rare 2020 Cadillac CT6 Blackwing edition with only 18,000 miles @ Brotherton Cadillac NW Shoreline. Twin Turbo V8. The only hard part is the $80,519.14 asking price for a 4 year old auto. https://buy.brothertoncadillacnw.com/shopping/inventory/vehicle/CT6-V/2020?client=T3_CPO_VS[…]ck=DealerStock&vinSlug=1G6KW5RJ9LU103644&zipCode=97201
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Are you thinking ICE, PHEV or EV?
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Crazy but cool too, India gets their own special edition Bently that cannot be bought anywhere else. The Rare Bentley Model Sold Only in India (kangnamtimes.com)
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WOW, If Kia did make the EV9 into a pickup truck and give it the style of these images created by Hot Cars, I bet it would sell big time especially over the hideous CyberTruck that is clearly not setting the after market on fire. Kia’s EV9 Pickup: A Miserable Design or a Future Success? (kangnamtimes.com) Very cool updated images of the nearly done Hyundai Ioniq9 SUV. Hyundai’s Ioniq 9: Likes and Dislikes Divided by Unique Blinker Design (kangnamtimes.com)
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OUCH, $169 device allows you to hack the Tesla 3. 'White hat hackers' carjacked a Tesla using cheap, legal hardware — exposing major security flaws in the vehicle | Live Science
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Fix account sync issues - Android Help (google.com)
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Very cool, the first non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are installed. First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed | Electrek
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Nothing like an EV Battery Glut to start a price war pushing cost of EVs even cheaper! Battery price war is kicking off that could soon make electric cars cheaper (msn.com)
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Kia News: Kia Previews the Kia K4 Ahead of the New York Auto Show
I really like the style inside and out. Love the color options. Glad to see some physical buttons along with the touch screen.