balthazar

Why didn't Porsche build the Panamera to be quicker on the track than the CT5-V BlackWing? Or the Taycan "Turbo" S?

Of course, they're already using 'Bolt' and 'Spark' (and have retired 'Volt'), so not sure what the other current 14 models are going to be 'electrically' renamed as. ?

So should Chevrolet call the upcoming EV pickup truck the 'Kilowatt', because, 'the future is electric'?? Maybe the Corvette can become the 'Outlette' ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Even if an M5 CS is a tick quicker, it's a poorer performer overall, the reviews are numerous and glowing on the BlackWing vs the competition. See the video review on the interior; I think your assessment is vastly detached from reality. Reviewers are flat out giddy driving the CT5-V BlackWing.

I remind folks that Buick also trademarked 'Invicta' around 2002- and nothing came of that trademark. There's no way to support a full catalog of 'electricity' names, so there's no reason to start with an 'Electra' nameplate.

Most BMW X7s in my area are far cheaper than Escalades are. Escalade ESV tops out into the $120+K range, and I see numerous (non-ESV) E's over 105K in my area, but only one X7 over $90K (out of 9). Cadillac's ATP has been higher than BMW's for years now, they've moved past that tired brand. Model S is 4" longer than a CT5, but like I say- there's far too much overlap in vehicle size vs. price tier. Model S is really short for a full-size sedan. The CT4 is a better car in the same price range as the A-class mercedes, which obviously is built to bargain basement FWD pricing. CT4 & CT5 are excellent cars, and the BlackWings are the best performance sedans built today.

All used vehicles and all overpriced? Terrible service? Poor product knowledge? Take your pick...

OK- in that quarter yes; 32%. Still far from 50%. The Sept ATP is a bit of an anomaly, but of course the entire of 2021 is an anomaly. Apparently the XT4 was offline for close to 6 months. Looks like Cadillac's 2020 ATP is in the low $60K range. - - - - - Cadillac never should have bothered with the XT4 and CT4 (as I've stated numerous times). As good as the CT4 is, it's too close to the CT5- a paradox plaguing the industry now- too many models too close to the next model. I would have greatly preferred to see the CT5 and CT6 as a sedan pairing. IMO, the move to BE is going to FORCE brands to cut models because the distinction of 4-cyl > 6-cyl > 8-cyl and it's price tiering will be gone. One everything is accelerating from 0-60 in 3-5 secs and using no gas, what's the point of have -say- SUVs in simultaneous production at 172", 175", 186", 188", 194", 195", 203" (BMW)? Cadillac should leave the sub $40K market to mainstream / high-volume brands like mercedes & BMW.

Nope: 23% in 2021.

It's supposed to flirt with the $200K tier...

ALL car companies basically want to lean toward higher priced / higher margin vehicles. Duh. What's uncommon is a downmarket push where a brand introduces 3 or 5 models below their traditional entry car. It's a push to chase volume, but at lower margins. - - - - - GM has been steadily following the consumer buying trends, and moving away from sedans. The segment as a whole is withering mightily, so it's a smart move. Keep a few, purge a bunch. We haven't yet seen what a BE Equinox or Malibu might develop as. If it's as successful sales-volume-wise as the Bolt (usually in the top 4 of BE sellers), they'll be in fine shape. No one thought the Bolt would sell well (for a BE) at $43K, but it did.

It's considerably higher than it was a YEAR ago. Chevy, Sept 2020 : $40.9K Chevy, Sept 2021 : $50.4K Cadillac, Sept 2021 : $81.9K GMC, Sept 2021 : $61.5K Buick, Sept 2021 : $36.3K Ford, Sept 2021 : $50.8K Mercedes, Sept 2021 : $75.3K Tesla, Sept 2021 : $55.0K INDUSTRY AVERAGE : $45.0K https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/average-new-vehicle-transaction-prices-top-45-000-for-first-time-according-to-kelley-blue-book-301399506.html

You would be very surprised to see the average price paid for a Chevy or Ford; it's MUCH higher than you think. But like I stated; EVERYONE is going to see volume declines as they switch over to BE.

GLC, X3 & RX are internal combustion. All BE sales to date are far short of IC in the same segment, and there's no evidence that'll flip anytime soon. It's VERY likely that everyone moving from IC to BE is going to see significant drops in volume, bar none. Ford isn't; not remotely. Lastly; the Mach-E is as much a luxury ride as the GLC is.

Carvana is facing license suspension in the state of Florida for rampant title-issuance failures.

JD Power dealership survey, based on 1000-point max score : Low 80s percent approval ratings certainly doesn't sound like many people "want dealerships gone". ? - - - - -

^ Yeah, but you're chronically and cripplingly biased. EV sticker shock / sales drop hasn't hit the American Ford Mach-E; it's the 2nd highest volume BE SUV behind the Model Y (which starts about $18 grand higher) - how's that happening with the Mach-E being American and the Model Y being the love bundle of U.S. BE buyers? And where's the mercedes EQC??? Still loosing sales & image to companies that are actually 'walking the walk'??

[quote]To be fair, there are other accounts from Mustang Mach-E buyers who have had excellent experiences with their dealerships.[/quote] Hmmm, I think maybe we need to get this experience to more people. MORE DEALER FRANCHISES!! ?

40 years after GM introduced the air bag, and toyoter is STILL recalling RAV4's for air bag issues, along with cracking suspension arms, leaking engine blocks, power steering going out while driving and failing fuel pumps. They aren't better built, haven't been for a LONG time. Looked at pics of the RAV4 & Equinox interior - meh- from that they appear totally comparable & neither is a 'wow'. I'm not taking my free time to go to a toyoter & Chevy dealer to stroke plastics. Oh, and there go all the nuances of in-person vehicle inspection between same-segment cars, IF online-only ordering ever becomes mainstream.

I like the design/look of the BrightDrop vans also- finally a decent-looking cargo box. As far as interior quality; GM's are very competitive overall, plus have some stellar units already out- I believe it was the CT4 or CT5 that was deemed to exceed the rival BMW's interior. The one in my GMC is very nice, I can only find 2 minor points I think could be better, but overall it's very very good... and it's already been improved upon with the upcoming '22s. And it's worth $9K more than I paid this spring.

2nd gen F-Bodies were everywhere growing up, but I was always into full-size cars (even over intermediates). In fact, I used to sneer at F-Bodies. Now tho, I appreciates the hell out of them for their design.

RE emissions: they go by model year. My ‘59 only has to meet whatever standard (there is one for pre-‘68) there is for ‘59, not 2025. Regardless of motor. So politicians can do zero to effect the retirement of fully legally existing autos; they can only propose restrictions to future vehicles. They cannot push ‘early sunsetting’ of existing vehicles, lest they encounter a pushback demanding financial restitution. And that existing pool is nearly 300 million. This is why politicians proclaiming they’re going to reduce emissions by 45% or 85% are either lying thru their teeth or are hopelessly naive.

That's a quickie 'shopped pic of a '21 factory photo. Here it is off google: I've read GM insider posting that he'd seen the prototype truck in person & it's far-removed from the current language- very rounded.... that this was very close to the nose of it: