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I agree. I think something is up though. GM is in the process of re-doing ALL of their platforms.. they want to go the VW route of MLB and MQB, but with two additional variations. I'm wondering if we don't see something come from that. Or maybe even *gasp* a Bolt City Express! . An EV city delivery van with a 250 mile range could turn the segment on its ear.

A Toyota Supra designed by BMW. A Fiat 124 designed and built by Mazda. A Toyota Yaris hatch designed and built by Mazda. An Infiniti designed by Mercedes-Benz, built by Infiniti in England. It's tough to keep up with who does what anymore. This car though looks like a Z4 with a Toyota nose on it.

Speaking of vans and updates, they should update the ancient full size Express w/ Camaro styling cues--a Camaro like nose and make the windows 70% smaller..;)

'61 Pontiac Catalina 389 Super Duty, factory-built drag car ~

20 more years

That qualify's for the Joke Thread. Plus I thought that is what we did in the 70's with all those cool custom vans!

Nissan was smart to make an e-NV200 van with 124 mile range 40 kWh battery pack. This is far more than needed for inner city deliveries and service calls. You remove the complex ICE gas or diesel motor and gain cleaner emissions and less maintenance with an ultra quiet van that will not disturb inner city folks that live there.

the hybrid is the way to go on this car. it's super silent, but when you step on it, it wakes up and roars.

Actually, it is good that the MDX and the Pilot are getting the same upgrades. These will be more valuable to the Pilot given the lower MSRP.

There are differences... just not in what they updated.

These guys need to learn what ugly trucks really are. I like a number of them.

Things only people from New Jersey get: 1. Our official mascot should be the holy trinity of pork roll, egg and cheese (aka the Taylor ham sandwich). Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried one. 2. We have a peculiar combination of pride and self-loathing about our state identity. 3. We know every which way to commute from New Jersey to Manhattan. 4. We define where we live based on turnpike (or parkway) exits. 5. And by malls. Are you near Cherry Hill, Bridgewater, Palisades, Freehold Raceway or Short Hills? 6. No one calls it “Joisey.” 7. But some of us do have some funny pronunciation. Repeat after us: wudder (water) and begel (bagel). 8. We don’t know how to pump our own gas. And we’re not sorry about it. 9. In some places, people hang out at coffee shops. We hang out at diners. 10. New Yorkers can have their $4 lattes. We’ll take Wawa coffee (and hoagies) any day. 11. North and South Jersey might as well be different states. And Central Jersey has an identity crisis. 12. No, that’s not raw sewage you’re smelling. It’s just Elizabeth. 13. It’s down the shore, people. And no, we’re not talking about that reality show that ruined our rep forever. 14. Cape May is Victorian perfection. 15. It’s where we get our hoagies delivered to us right on the beach. 16. We don’t like Bennys and Shoobies (you know…tourists from NY and PA) crowding our beaches in the summer. 17. But we’re happy to play host to the Jets and the Giants at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium. 18. In New Jersey, if it moves, there’s a tax on it. Except clothes. So we buy a lot of them. 19. We don’t really believe in the Jersey Devil…but Chris Christie is real. 20. But the Pine Barrens are most definitely haunted. 21. And our Garden State peaches, tomatoes and blueberries are undoubtedly the best in the country. 22. We know better than to make left turns. That’s what jug handles are for. 23. Speaking of jug handles, they’re a rite of passage. And boy is it fun watching out-of-towners trying to figure them out. 24. It’s impossible to avoid toll roads. That’s why we all have EZ-Pass. 25. Atlantic City should be reserved exclusively for bachelorette parties…and the Miss America pageant. 26. We’re not all mobsters and corrupt politicians, as The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire might have you believe. 27. But we do know a lot of guys named Tony. 28. Snooki isn’t actually from NJ. 29. Bruce Springsteen is. He’s called “The Boss” for a reason. 30. And we’ll always heart Bon Jovi

Living in the Pacific Northwest You might be from Seattle or Portland if you: § You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash. § Use the statement “sun break” and know what it means. § You know a bride & groom that registered at REI. § When you drive out of town, every other guy in a pickup truck looks the governor. § When you drive out of town, even the Hondas have gun racks. § You can point in the direction of two or more volcanoes even though you can’t see them due to clouds. § Know more than 10 ways to order coffee. § Everyday is casual Friday. § Know more people who own boats than air conditioners. § Feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant. § Stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the “Walk” signal. § Consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain. § Can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, and Veneto’s. § Know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon. § Know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon and Willamette. § Consider swimming an indoor sport. § Never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho. § Are not fazed by “Today’s forecast: showers followed by rain,” and “Tomorrow’s forecast: rain followed by showers.” § You cannot wait for a day with “showers and sun breaks.” § Have no concept of humidity without precipitation. § Know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind. § Can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover. § You exclaim “the mountain is out” when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it. § Put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and Gore-Tex coat. § Switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on. § Have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain. § Think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists. § Buy new sunglasses every year, because you can’t find the old one after such a long time. § You often switch from “heat” to “a/c” in the same day. § You use a down comforter in the summer. § You design your kid’s Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat. § You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (spring), Road Construction (summer) Deer & Elk season (Fall). § You complain about Californians as you sell your house to one for twice as much as you originally paid. § You think that the start of deer and elk season is a national holiday. § Pop is not only what you call your dad, but is the ONLY name for soda. § A Friday night date is taking you girlfriend shining for deer. Saturday you go the the local bowling alley.

Maybe that should be the next one: a Bolt version of the City Express.

PNW Humor: Policeman: Lady, what gear were you in at the moment of the crash impact? Oregonian: Gear? Oh, Nike of course! (Beaverton, Oregon is the corporate headquarters of Nike). ________________ A newcomer to Portland arrives on a rainy day. She gets up the next day and it’s raining. It also rains the day after that, and the day after that. She goes out to lunch and sees a young kid and, out of despair, asks, ”Hey, kid, does it ever stop raining around here?” The kid says, ”How should I know? I’m only 8.” ________________ Question: What do you call two straight days of rain in Portland? Answer: A weekend. ________________ It only rains twice a year in Portland: October through April and May through June. ________________ Question: What does daylight-saving time mean in Portland? Answer: An extra hour of rain. ________________ What did the Portland native say to the Pillsbury Doughboy? Answer: Nice tan. ________________ A curious fellow died one day and found himself in limbo waiting in a long, long line for judgment. As he stood there, he noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the gates of heaven. Others were led over to Satan, who threw them into a lake of fire. Every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul into the fire, Satan would toss him or her to one side. After watching Satan do this several times, the fellow’s curiosity got the better of him. He strolled over and tapped Old Nick on the shoulder. “Excuse me, there, Your Darkness,” he said. “I’m waiting in line for judgment, and I couldn’t help wondering why you are tossing some people aside instead of flinging them into the fires of hell with the others?” “Ah,” Satan said with a grin. “Those are Portlanders. I’m letting them dry out so they’ll burn.” ________________ “I can’t believe it,” said the tourist. “I’ve been here in Portland an entire week and it’s done nothing but rain. When do you have summer here?” “Well, that’s hard to say,” replied the local. “Last year, it was on a Wednesday.”

When you want to talk Business - you speak English When you want to talk Love - you speak French When you want to talk Food - you speak Italian When you drop a hammer on your leg - you speak Russian

I kinda don’t like the exterior styling. And the Model 3 is no beauty queen either. So where will Volvo get it’s cost savings? They can’t see easily send manufacturing assemblies from China without a brutal 25% tariff even to their new plant, and this car certainly won’t be built there. Tesla will still have the $83k overpriced performance sled but I don’t think this thing will.

How many Germans does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Just one. Germans are efficient and not very funny.

Well I think they should be in this market... a market that Ford practically owns, just like the fullsize van market. GM will never approach Ford's van sales with halfhearted offerings like this.

Last time I left the pool hall I left them with them with the best of the Spice Girls....?

Q: What do you call a person who speaks two languages? A: Bilingual Q: What do you call a person who speaks one language? A: American

I came across this tune a couple of nights ago. It is stuck in my head for 2 days going on 3. I knew it was straight from the 80s. Dont remember it. Quite possibly I never knew it... One thing is for sure, I dont know the band. I just think its the coolest song that Ive heard in a while... I googled and youtubed to listen to other songs they had. Apparently this next one was a huge hit. Their biggest. I dont remember this song either. Alls I know is I like the video. Yup...I would have been rockin' to this song (and video) as a teenager in the mid 80s for sure... Glam rock. Hair metal bands. Rocker chicks of the 80s...I miss those times (Well...its more like the songs I miss...) and yes Balthy...I do miss those 1980s alternative/euro-italo disco funky 80s tunes too...I miss those just as much.

I think he retro-fitted it to light up for display, and doesn't operate it. - - - - - Two Olds', arguing.