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Everything rusts here in Ohio.... I love my Ranger and ykX loves his Mustang, but maybe Ford ought to try this simple way of making cars. Pretty much Rust Proof!

This is my favorite of all of these pics...

'63 Merc Marauder S-55 ~

I like those! When you go to those chain hotels in the Lone Star state, they have self-serve waffle makers that produce waffles shaped like the state of Texas! Only the strawberries for me. Add syrup, too. Creative, even though Texas can be self-regarding in many ways. But it lends itself to being a waffle, unlike California and Florida!

It might be true but I believe it when I see it. It has been a lot of talk about solid state batteries but so far nothing realistic.

1949 Mercury in Candy Apple Red is just sexy as all get out!

Candy Apple Red also goes nice with '57 Chevys

@ocnblu Now Now, no need to be sad, Here is a lovely sexy 49 Mercury in a lovely Green for you. Also Digging the GMC pickup in the background, not sure what year.

I like the Star Wars waffle makers. Star Wars Waffle Iron - Bing images

Lincoln doesn't hide their not-so-sportyness

Waiting of pictures of Tacomas and Tundras from 30 years ago to say that others have rust issues too. Just yesterday I drove behind probably a 10 year old F-150 and the amount of rust on it was unbelievable.

WOW, Must be something in the water up North in that Crazy Canada, Right @oldshurst442 Just saw this and knew everyone here would love it. LS-Swapped Ford Mustang With 8 Turbos Is Almost Ready, We Talk to Its Creator - autoevolution He does spend commercial time throughout his videos selling welders. Boosted Lifestyle - YouTube

Fisker abandons solid-state EV batteries Fisker abandons solid-state EV batteries | Autoblog "I think personally, they’re at least seven years out, if not more, in terms of any sort of high-volume format," he said. "... once you have a breakthrough in that technology, you need probably three years to set up high-volume manufacturing, and then you need another three years to do durability testing. So even if somebody invented it today, it would be at least probably six years out."

Seems huge obstacles in obtaining raw materials are hampering all projections of achieving 100% BE vehicles by 2035. A harsh dose of reality, perhaps. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-america-needs-more-mines-174844266.html It is obviously pertinent to include the carbon footprint of building/operating new mines and all that involves, in the so-called 'carbon footprint' of BE's (not to mention the carbon footprint of manufacturing & installing a few hundred thousand public charging stations). The raw materials and fueling infrastructure of IC has long been established.

We need a drooling Emoji in the default list!

I much prefer French Toast over waffles. Pancakes a close second. And Quebec lends itself to look like French bread dipped into egg batter perfectly... With gobs and gobs of Quebec maple syrup and butter. With a sunny side up egg on top and bacon and ham. Breakfast of Champions Id say!

CHOP IT!

halitosis

Unmolested 1949 Mercury ~

Are we discussing the fun quotients of...CUVs?

Mmm... waffles. Ohio’s shape would lend itself to a waffle. There are probably Ohio State waffle irons.

Sound to me like you guys just coming with excuses for MEH car, just because it is GM. If it had different badge I think responses would be different. All the reviews said that interior doesn't feel luxurious.

WOW, Crazy but it seems that the 2021 F-150 lineup is having a serious rust problem already across the product line. 2021 Ford F-150 Owners Are Already Facing Rust, Corrosion Issues (fordauthority.com) This is not a good thing for Ford! Rusty pools on your garage floor is NOT what a new owner wants especially after trading in his 2016 F-150 with 65,000 miles and very little rust. FORD YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!

No; it's powertrain-related metals, copper, lithium, etc etc, not steels or aluminum.

Howdy! Tanner here. My daily driver is a 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.

I think Fisker is hurting for money as to why they abandon their Solid State battery. Without deep pockets, you cannot deliver and we already are aware that both Toyota and gm are planning to show off their solid state batteries this year in concept auto's. Toyota ready to unveil solid-state battery EV in 2021 | Autoblog Plenty of write up on the benefits and I still think we will see at the high end Solid state batteries by the later half of 2020's Solid State going into production in luxury EVs. Solid-state batteries to change the game for electric vehicles - TechHQ The future of electric vehicles is powered by solid-state batteries (techwireasia.com) The Eternal Promise of Solid-State Batteries (autoweek.com) Big difference in size of a traditional Li-Ion battery and Solid state of the same power.

It's only available on the Denali & AT4, and it's part of a package that costs $11-12K. So no.

"can’t match in terms of solidity and precision" "doesn't handle with much verve" "feels almost reluctant when pressed" "feels lighter on its feet" I just don't know what anyone is supposed to do with these statements. Buick's aren't marketed to folk who on rare occasions like to "make quick work out of erasing mildly banked 90 degree turns", so while C&D's criteria is running a mommy-mobile around a road course, I question the relevance of such.

Olds love for our Canadian friends...

Damn Canadians tearing up perfectly good Old Chevy's...

From C&D tests Envision: "The new Envision doesn't handle with much verve. Steering feel is largely absent and the body leans in corners more than we like, but its smooth ride quality is one area where the Buick feels legitimately luxurious. " RDX: "Despite its claimed 57/43 front/rear weight distribution, the RDX with SH-AWD maintains a tight line when pushed. A confidence-inspiring trait, it makes quick work out of erasing mildly banked 90 degree turns. The feel at the wheel is light and lively, and the RDX as a whole feels lighter on its feet than a comparably equipped BMW X3 but can’t match the Bavarian in terms of solidity and precision. The stoic Audi Q5, by comparison, feels almost reluctant when pressed to perform similar tight maneuvers, leading us to wonder just how much work its rear wheels are doing." Also: Envision: 60 mph: 7.3 sec RDX: 60 mph: 5.7 sec X3 30i 60 mph: 6.2 sec

Seems more V's are coming to Cadillac, but not Blackwing so as to not dilute the name as being the top performance auto. Seems the Supercharged V8 in the CT5-V Blackwing could become the Escalade V edition which makes sense for a 3 ton auto with a .6G holding. More Cadillac Blackwing And V-Series Models On The Way (gmauthority.com)

I’m not a huge shine kind of guy. Rather have them look new. I’ve put on low gloss tire shine that seems to work well......

Seems Kia is going after mini van market share by undercutting Toyota and Chrysler on price. 2022 Kia Carnival prices undercut Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica - Roadshow (cnet.com) Tire Shine, What is your favorite and is it on this list and why? Best tire shine spray and gel for 2021 - Roadshow (cnet.com)

Some good reading as it rights many wrongs on the attack by the ICE side on EVs. Study Against EVs Backed By Legacy Automakers Is Debunked In Epic Way (insideevs.com) Electric Cars Need Way Less Raw Materials Than ICE Vehicles (insideevs.com) After reading both stories and then following the links to see what all is in the reports used for these stories, EV is the right way to go for Humanity.

Feels relevant here... "Buick's new second-gen Envision is attractive and less expensive than other compact luxury SUVs, but it's more of a premium pretender than actually premium. It's not that the completely redesigned, second-generation Envision isn't visually appealing or packed with popular features. That's true on both counts. But beyond those basic prerequisites, the Envision lacks the driving joy and truly upscale traits that might help it transcend its position as a compact luxury SUV poseur." https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a35606676/2021-buick-envision-by-the-numbers/

SAD and unnecessary. NO need to BAN new gas stations if the demand for EVs rises over time. This knee-jerk reaction is rather stupid.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Unions across the US and State Elected officials have asked Congress to take speedy action on boosting spending on the National Infrastructure of Roads, Electrical, Water and parks. The ask is for $2 Trillion to replace functionally obsolete bridges and roads as just one example. Latest studies show that more than half of the roads and bridges in America are poor or mediocre condition at best. Texas power outage is a perfect example of what NOT TO DO, as such, we need to invest in rebuilding the US for the 21st century. Governor Whitmer of Michigan says 43% of the major roads in her state are in poor condition especially the bridges. Congress has said that the Fuel tax revenue which has not changed in decades is an obsolete way to pay for infrastructure repairs / rebuilding. President Biden met with Union representatives from across the country that informed him they are read to get millions of people back to work in a safe way to rebuild America. U.S. business group, officials push for swift action on infrastructure | Reuters