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A snippet from recent MT article about the Mercedes Benz EQS. "The EQS580's dual motors combine for 516 hp and 631 lb-ft of torque—with the rear motor being the same 329-hp, 419-lb-ft unit used in the EQS450+—and Mercedes says it'll reach 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. That's quick for something so large, but that 4.1 seconds is nearly twice as long as it'll take a Tesla Model S Plaid to reach the same speed. The EQS450+ moves more deliberately still, needing a claimed 5.9 seconds to reach 60." So, are 0-60 times still important? Asking for a friend who insists that Tesla's 0-60 times are what makes them so great. Source: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-electric-luxury-car-first-drive-review/

Correct on the LaSalle proposal for the '76 Seville. There was strong support for the name, but eventually they turned away from it because the initial incarnation ('27-40) was discontinued... and some felt there may have been a negative association with that discontinuance. Read; 'failed'. I love the 'Seville' name. Of course, it was also used earlier on the Eldorado hardtops ('56-60). The '76-79 Seviles are truly an excellent, well-balanced design. But I also like the '80-84s.

Just came back from my daughter's softball game tonight in a posh suburb of Montreal. Kirkland. Yeah, like the Costco brand. Came across lots and lots of new Audis of all kinds. In drive-ways, on the road... More than usual sightings. 3 of the bigger SUVs, 3 of the smaller CUVs, 1 A5, 2 A7s and bunch of A3s and A4s. (Not the interesting stuff I wanna share) The house neighboring the baseball field had 2 Mercedes E Class sedans in the drive-way. A 2019-ish model and a 2015-ish one. Both white. (NOT the interesting stuff I wanna share either...) As the game was being played and we were at bats, and I was the 1st base coach... A nice blue Corvette C6 Z06 drove by... and of course I acknowledged it by yelling out CORVETTE Z06!!! I was lucky that the pitch was already pitched and the catcher was throwing it back to her pitcher.... But I did get some weird glances my way from both of my girls and the opposing team's girls... Oh well! A single Corvette in a sea of drab Audis, Ill take the judgmental looks of 'WTF are you saying?' any time!!!

Update on the I.D. Buzz Micro Van EV, the test mules are out and running and being caught on digital film. I have to say they are staying close to the concept van that was revealed at the LA Auto show. New Spy Photos Shed More Light On Volkswagen ID Buzz (insideevs.com)

From what I remember we had the following dealerships that covered Pontiac: Westlund Pontiac, Buick & GMC in Seattle WA Dick Lewis Pontiac & Cadillac Olympia WA Valley Pontiac, Buick GMC which was bought out by Brotherton and moved from Auburn WA to Renton WA. Seaview Pontiac, Buick GMC Lynnwood WA No old image as they remodeled the place about a decade ago. I know there were more Pontiac dealerships than this in Washington state, but these were the ones I was aware of due to family / friends that lived in these areas.

Wife took these for me when we were out on Saturday checking in on her friend.