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Oregon Coast today. 86 degrees and gorgeous. Pic is from Kyllo's Seafood Restaurant deck in Lincoln City at "D" River, The Shortest River in the World that drains from Devils Lake "D Lake" that I grew up on.

It has been a moment since any new vehicle has rolled into the garage at Cheers & Gears' Detroit office. A combination of a review backlog and COVID-19 messing up everything in the world made me put requesting vehicles for evaluation on the back burner. But with backlog finished and COVID-19 currently at a lull here in the state, I thought it was time to put a request in. The first vehicle in this run is the 2020 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport. To break it down, this is Genesis' entry-level model in the lineup packing a very potent twin-turbo 3.3L V6 with 365 horsepower - the same one found in the Kia Stinger GT and Genesis G80 Sport I have driven previously. As-tested, this G70 rings in at $51,245. Some first impressions: Surprised at how well this sedan handles when in the comfort mode. Not too much body roll and the steering having some heft. Wondering if this is due to the optional Sport Package. One of the tightest back seats I have experienced in a compact luxury sedan. Small gap for my head and knees almost touching the back of the seat. I think the former Cadillac ATS and Lexus IS are the smallest still, but the G70 isn't running to far behind. The Serbian Ice exterior paint color changes shade depending on if you're in the sun or shade. Can change from a white to a light gray. I'll have more updates as the week goes on. If you have any questions in the meantime, drop them below and I'll try my best to answer them. One more thing; either this weekend or early next week. I'll be doing a state of the review where I'll talk about the current state of reviews and what I have planned for down the road. Also, I'll be talking about which brands I currently have access to at this time. View full article

An out of order spotting, dating back to around 2016. I was driving past a farm in Quebec and saw this: What the heck kind of Buick is that? I know that, even with 3 ventiports on each fender, it is NOT a V6. Amazing that, even with the rigorous Quebec winter, this old Buick is in such great shape.

No, that is only available on the Sonata (stay tuned as one is coming in a few weeks) Not really. There are a fair number of adjustments available, including the side bolsters that will allow most drivers to fit. I'm having some trouble with finding the right adjustment for lumbar as my back was hurting after a couple of hours. Very good. Quickly respond whenever I turn the knob for the climate controls. Yes, haven't tried it yet. Originally I would have said the Lexus IS 350 F-Sport I drove a few years back. Then I realized that I forgot about the Giulia (so has most everyone else *cymbal crash*). It feels just as agile when pushed, offers slightly better weighting - Giulia has slightly better feel; and plenty of grip.

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Brave badass (needed two)

Watching Hobbs and Shaw after a long work day. Love the EV Triump motorcycle. They Rock! https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/public-content/project-triumph-te-1

Very nice looking beach!

ALWAYS something to work on, upgrade or fix! Very true statement!!

One of my childhood friends has a sister who shares a profile with Chief Pontiac. She ultimately grew into it.

slow day for news I see

Q: What is Covid-19 Really called? ? ? ? A:The Boomer Remover! I have convinced my grandma that the baby boomers are as dependent on technology as us. When she said " you millennials are so addicted to technology" I quickly glanced at her life support. That was the last time she said it.

I liked my '11 Fiesta SE hatch with stick... for the short time I had it. Purchased new in March 2011... totaled in an accident in August of 2011. At that time I swore myself off of vehicles that small, yet I am still drawn to them for the fun factor... so easy to handle. Chevy Spark, a little smaller than the Fiesta but with a good rep for fun and general niceness seems to be the last tyke standing, and it is on borrowed time. I just don't see a CUV or an EV, at double the price, taking the place of these.