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@trinacriabob First off I have to place this disclaimer. I work for Dell Technology. I hope this info helps. Ask me any questions you have. The guy you talked to I have to agree with @Drew Dowdell is full of crap. With that said, the Epyc chip is AMDs commercial grade CPU and the Ryzen is the consumer for desktop and laptop applications, same 32 core cpu but with less memory and PCIe channels. Both chips kick Intel's Ass in performance for both their i9 commercial cpu and i7 consumer and this includes their over clocked gamer cpu. Intel just showed off a 10Nm 28 core CPU at Computex and they did not bother till after the show a day or two later that it was over clocked at 5GHz and had a mini refrig water chiller. Intel is struggling as AMD has vastly surpassed them. AMD both consumer and commercial chips handles up to 2TB of ram per CPU with 32 cores in comparison to Intel CPUs that max out at 96GB of ram. Right now Intel will not be able to get anything up and running till December when they start shipping their 10 nanometer (Nm) CPUs that will get close to AMD. Yet AMD also at Computex showed off their next Gen Epyc / Ryzen CPU on a 7 Nm design that will again drop power needs, heat etc. Right now AMD is actually winning even in their Gen 1 Ryzen chip that is in most system shipping in minimizing power consumption and heat generation. I will say that if you can afford to put in a little more money, picking up a next Gen Ryzen would give you a long lasting computer. Good Review on the new AMD Ryzen Gen 2 that will be out in September systems. https://hothardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2950x-and-2990wx-review Good info for Gen 1 Ryzen out now and should find good deals on it if you are happy with the performance. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-7-2700x-review,5571.html Here is an excellent review of AMD versus Intel Cpu's. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-threadripper-2-vs-intel-skylake-x,5727.html I will say if you have access to Costco, they have some very sweet Dell XPS desktops that are better priced than even my employee pricing for the configurations they sell. Here is the current info on Costco for Desktop system only: Here is for all in one systems: Here is their current Printers. After being a long life HP user, their costs for consumables is just stupid crazy compared to printers and quality seems to be terrible right now. I tried Epson but they also seem to be following the HP model. I ended up getting 3yrs ago a Brother MFC system and they rock. Solid and just plain awesome. Last option is to consider REFURBISHED. Comes with full warrenty and a great way to either save money or get more system for less money than usual. http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/?cid=287779&st=dell+refurbished&VEN1=1PQIzE1f%2C74010960201652%2C901kuu23312%2Cc%2C&VEN2=be%2Cdell+refurbished&lid=5512803&dgc=st&dgseg=arb&acd=1230921317820600&VEN3=153604497227599147 This second link looks like dell but I am not sure, first time seeing it. Might be a certified resellar. https://www.dellrefurbished.com/

The guy in #1 is full of crap. Unless you're running it at full capacity all the time, the heat will never be an issue. Today's chips run amazingly cool for the power they have. That said. I've been happy with my HPs... But not so happy with Win10. I'll probably go Mac next time around.

but the reality is the charging networks are not yet there. and won't be for a long time. means to recycle batteries and such will improve. but not at a pace that would allow the CAFE to have increased by what was proposed, or by any sensible level. honestly then it was literally asking for huge$$$ to be added to the cost to be spread to every car. At a rate that far outpaces affordability for the consumer. You literally cannot force technology to be rolled out in such a fashion, it literally disrupts the entire economy. And manufacturers shouldn't have to abandon proven technology that is reliable and cost effective. non plug in hybrids are the most sensible interim steps but even those have limits on how fast you can push those out. a malibu like mine, which commonly gets 30 mpg in a gas version, gets 40 mpg in a hybrid version, and so that's a cap of a 33% real increase if everyone abandons a non hybrid for a hybrid. You're not going to get any more than that really for same size car. actually, even having a mandated fuel economy standard at all is really questionable. Emissions standard, maybe. Fuel economy standard, that does not jive with market based economy. If people want better mpg then they will pay for it or buy it.

That would be a fun drive comparison. Unless they drastically updated the driving characteristics from the 2018 model year that I had for 2 weeks, I would say in comparison to the one I drove on my 25 wedding anniversary, that no my TBSS beats it. I doubt the CX9 could handle what I have done in the 130 -150mph range of my SS.

More Voltec / Fusion Energi / Pacifica Hybrid powertrains across the board. You picked the three most ugly vehicles too... Pacifica gets 84 MPGe. It will be getting vehicles like that which are normally pigs to get good fuel economy that will make the difference. Getting a Corolla from 40mpg to 54mpg isn't where to attack the issue. But all that is beside the point. Increasing fuel economy standards doesn't hurt safety. A Pacifica Hybrid is not less safe than a regular gas powered version.

Cars that get 54 MPG combined in 2018 : 3. toyoyo prius eco : 56 2. hyundai ioniq : 58 [ July sales: 180] 1. toyoyo prius prime : 54 [July sales: 1984] 3 out of 275 different models. 2 of those are selling at a rate of 26K units vs. 17,000,000. Or; one-tenth of one percent of the market. Let's be super generous and round it up to one-half of one percent. What's the plan to turn 0.005% into 50% in 6 years again? Is it anymore than Just by saying so?

So.. TL:DR, someone in the GOP administration fudged the data to try and meet a specific agenda.

Can't wait for new Corvette to debut with a Camaro look

The Escalade is 1-2 years away from a new gen too, and Denali penetration is so high that 6.2 might be a very profitable option.

What's funny about it Cubical-aka-Moltar ? It looks better, it is RWD/AWD with longitudinal engine... it certainly has more macho presence than the ninny Envision.

The Buick Rainier is a much nicer vehicle than the Envision.

I know I'd drive a Grand Cherokee with the PHEV powertrain from the Pacifica (turned 90 degrees of course).

To my boy reg's post above...reg-zactly!

Just no... let it go. There is no way a live axle, 15 year old, body on frame SUV is going to out-handle a brand new, unibody crossover with independent suspension and an advanced computer controlled AWD system. Even just the center of gravity is going to be a giant disadvantage on the TBSS if nothing else not to mention weight.

weight, size, and aerodynamics play the biggest parts in MPG. electrification is the only way to increase the MPG standards at the rates that were ludicrously proposed. To increase at that rate adds far more cost than the market and supply chain can realistically bear. And then there is the reliability of new technology and quite frankly, consumer desire. Not to mention mining toxic materials battery technology etc. So the massive CAFE increase mandates (which in translation means "we are forcing everyone to drive a tiny little shit box they don't want) were political fodder just as much as trying to roll them back is. circle the wagons back around and in the end, you can have 10 speed trannies and CVT's and 1.0 litre motors in Focus and it still comes back to weight and size and aerodynamics. Best policy in the end is incremental and steady increases over time, that are achievable and affordable. For example, if your CAFE is 28.0 now, to in 7-10 years, 34, 35 is not damning. If you want to encourage electrification or alt fuels, tax incentives for developing the technology makes more sense. In 7-10 years, math and physics is still the same, so in the end its still weight, size, aerodynamics.......... wherever we can go to still allow people to drive what they want and suits their needs rather then what the feds force them into. That electricity is tainted energy too, just like any other energy source.

Arguably they have a point, especially since Mercury was unceremoniously whacked back in 2010. Works great for Cadillac dealerships.

I'm fairly certain.... no... super certain... that the CX-9 will beat a TBSS the moment a corner is involved. The TBSS was fast for its day, but it was never a renowned handling vehicle.

I didn't say they were identical... just that the CX-9 is less roomy than most others in its class and has more of an emphasis on sport. Someone buying one of these to haul the rugrats around usually is going for the most cubic feet per dollar. For that, there is the Atlas, the Pilot, and the Traverse. On looks alone, the CX-9 every day and twice on Sundays.

Fantastic write-up. The Mazda is an excellent vehicle, but for the mission statement of a large crossover, the Atlas is just a better vehicle all around. I view the CX-9 the same way I view the Infiniti QX70, a sportier crossover best for singles or DINKs.

Wow, surprised to see the Atlas get the nod. While not an enthusiast vehicle, it nails the mission statement buyers in this segment demand. If they just gave us the same turbo-V6 it gets in China, the thing would be near perfect. The old N/A VR6 has just reached the end of it's lifespan.

This would definitely help their brand image.

Maybe the next Tahoe / Suburban will get a more Corvette look. ?

Interesting to see what these two companies bring to the table in a Hybrid and EV model.

If only the Camaro's styling was hot on not-Camaros.

The 6.0 is in the HDs and the Work vans. It's an iron block engine The best way to describe that motor is "stout". It's numbers are all about hauling.. torque comes on low and hits max torque and a relatively low RPM. They are tough motors that will last 300k or 500k miles, well past what the rest of the vehicle is capable of. But they're thirsty and not great for anything with sporting intentions. They did make an aluminum block version of it, but that version has been out of production ever since the Caprice PPV died.

A neighbor down the street had their garage door open, while driving by I spied a dusty '87 Buick Grand National on jack stands inside...

Isn't the 6.0 only in their HDs? The 6.2 is the upgraded engine to the 5.3. If anything they should give a hotter tune for Cadillac and maybe make it a 91 octane only tune.

A laser wide-format..... getting spendy! ????? Also, I just re-read what the guy was telling you about the Epson.... all ink-jet printers have a self cleaning mechanism, not just Epson. I've never had one break on me like he described.

The 6.0 is old and thirsty and hasn't had any of the upgrades the 5.3 and 6.2 have gotten.