G. David Felt

5 hours ago, oldshurst442 said:

 

phoque trump

phoque the u.s.a.

 

She NAILS every point of why Red states have the lowest education, lowest quality of life, cast system of HELL.

The U.S. Population needs to WAKE up to WE THE PEOPLE which means all and not giving in to the 1%.

The U.S. is a 3rd world if not 4th world country for most states.

OUCH, I think GM has a multi-billion dollar cost coming its way.

GM’s big V8 recall just got way messier — here’s why everyone’s suing

WOW Idiot47 Voters are truly as dumb as he is about the economy.

Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don't blame him

Very cool read on EV Battery Technology.

Silicon anode breakthrough could mark a turning point for EVs

R.I.P. Peter Greene found dead inside his NY apartment upon a wellness check by police after his manager could not get ahold of him. Cause of death unknown at this time.

Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask' actor, dead at 60

18 minutes ago, trinacriabob said:

Good morning ...

... except that i'm not being facetious.

Today Dick Van Dyke turns 100!

When they asked him what he attributes his longevity to, he said that he doesn't hold grudges.  

That's admirable.  That's not easy to do.

I then wondered how I could possibly operate like that being Italian and, worse yet, Sicilian.

I also saw another interview with him, he still goes to the gym 3 days a week and attributes staying mentally young to his 54yr old wife and that he sings every day still. He said he still has so much to do and learning and being active is important as he wants to live another 100 years. 

He says death starts when you stop moving as he can tell if he misses going every other day to the gym, he stiffens up and has a harder time moving around.

Not Good

The Fed is buying billions in T-bills. Just don’t call it QE.

2 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said:

A bunch of Asian and Hawaiian, probably quie a few with black DNA. Not a whole lot of black folk in Hawaii....but California...I bet so. 

 

Idiot47 the criminal has destroyed America as an agent of Russia and there is no coming back to a Golden Age. America time as the world leader is over and the American Auto Industry will continue to die. 

Sad that greed has destroyed what used to be a beacon of light the world aspired to mimic.

Chevrolet announced the addition of the Trail Boss in replacing the RST as the top of the line for the EV Pickup back in May 2025.

Trail Boss joins the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV lineup

The first of the trucks have arrived and the reviews are pretty bad. Lied on its resume.

We're pretty sure the Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss lied on its resume

Ugly, but expected considering how many places are laying off.

US weekly jobless claims post largest increase in nearly 4-1/2 years

This is far more accurate of facts than the Lies Idiot47 and his lemmings are saying.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says US may be drastically overstating jobs numbers

He believes the actual job hire rate is a NEGATIVE 20,000 jobs per month, not the 40,000 plus jobs being filled each month.

@Robert Hall I asked https://deepimg.io/ to create a Blackwing wagon based on the CT6 Blackwing sedan.

Got this!

deepimg gave me this modern update on the 442 wagon.

Then I asked it to create 442 version based on the 1992 olds vista cruiser wagon and I got this.

Then I asked it to create an Electric vehicle version based on the 442 Vista Cruiser wagon and got this which I really like.

34 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

yeah, but I could totally get into one of those as a wagon.

 

(minus the silly wing and hood scoops)

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Vista Cruiser Station Wagon

1 hour ago, oldshurst442 said:

I like the fact that the G90 Wingback has a loooooong ass wheelbase.   

And this is why it has that loooooong ass wheelbase:

 

Which is fantastic.  But Im not ready to be chauffeured just yet. Maybe when I hit my 60s.  But...looooooong ass wheelbase cars do ride much smoother though. And I like that too.  But my heart belongs to the German...for now. 

Long Ass Wheelbase is what I love about my Escalade and the EV9, smooth ride.

51 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

I like this one even more than the CTS V  wagon

With that colour scheme of this year 2025. 

 

 

The 2026 I believe has a refreshed face.  Keeps its V8.   But is a hybrid?  Anyway, I love this wagon and I will probably love it still for 2026. 

Nice, but the Genesis has more Style and a serious performance look that trumps both the Cadillac and the Audi wagons imho.

1 hour ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Purely on appearances... it's the nicest Kia Soul you can buy. 

True, but better than the Jellybean EQ series they have killed off.

In ten short years, Genesis has accomplished much in what has taken legacy brands decades, introducing diverse forms of the Genesis Magma performance line gives us the striking presence of the G90 WINGBACK Concept.

The G90 WINGBACK Concept is built on an unmodified G90 platform with its 126-inch wheelbase and 201-inch length, the Wingback Concept draws out new potential within a familiar platform. Signature Genesis design cues like the Crest Grille, Parabolic Line and the distinctive Two-Line headlamps are intensified, giving the concept an aggressive stance while maintaining an aristocratic demeanor.

According to Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke who drove the WINGBACK out for the reveal, he stated the following:

“At the moment there is, let’s say, a multiplication of SUVs. And this fast growth will create a saturation; this is when other typologies of cars are going to become attractive again. This is why I strongly believe in not having a typology monoculture.”

Donckerwolke went on to say the following about the G90 WINGBACK, the G90 WINGBACK features the Magma insignia on the front bumper, which is the start of a dynamic, wider body style with large lower air intakes and fender flares that house custom 22-inch wheels running low profile tires.

This continues as the WINGBACK carries the parabolic line front to back along the longer wheelbase, the G90 trunk replaced with a roofline that has been stretched to achieve a sleek grand tourer wagon silhouette. The rear tailgate hatch has dual spoilers which help with downward force on the rear wheels enhancing the performance-inspired functional look.

The G90 WINGBACK Concept is finished in a deep metallic green color, showing that Magma has gone outside of the Magma Orange color.

Donckerwolke stated: “Magma is much more than a color; it’s about showing what is possible when Korean innovation meets global ambition. It represents a distinct Korean vision of care, respect and balance. Magma does not shout; it invites, where most chase aggression and extremes, we seek balance. Magma is designed to be rewarding, not challenging; to complement the driver, not to intimidate them.”

The WINGBACK interior highlights the luxury with Magma DNA. A striking, green-colored Magma stitching and details throughout from seats to door trim all have complimenting touches reminding one of a luxury high performance auto. Power waiting to be unleashed as they stated much like Magma bubbling beneath the earths surface.

The duality of power and control wrapped in an elegant package is what the G90 WINGBACK shows in a concept auto. This concept embodies a decade's worth of innovation, acceleration for Genesis into the next chapter of their journey.

No further information has been given in regard to what type of engine is under the hood, some have speculated a tuned version of the existing twin turbo V6 engine. Others have stated that there appears to be enough room under the hood for a naturally aspirated or turbocharged V8.

The WINGBACK will travel the globe helping Genesis get customer input about the style and direction of the Magma lineup.

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Sensual Purity is what Mercedes is calling their all-new Compact GLB SUV that is built for everyday life. Available in a 5- or 7-seater configuration, this new SUV provides more space, greater comfort, with superior capabilities that can only be delivered by an EV / Hybrid design.

Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management, for Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Marketing & Sales stated the following:

"The all-new GLB expands our Entry Luxury portfolio in a particularly powerful way and ushers the iconic Mercedes-Benz design into a new era. With its sculptural proportions, emotional light signature, and modern architectural interior – a SUV with character, sensual and soul."

At launch, the all-electric GLB portfolio comprises the GLB 250+ with EQ Technology and GLB 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. With up to 392 miles of electric range, the 268-hp GLB 250+ offers a range that is unrivalled in its class. The 349-hp GLB 350 4MATIC is the sporty performance variant at the top of the model range. Both models feature a lithium-ion battery with an 85-kWh usable capacity. The new 800-volt electric architecture enables the new GLB to charge up to 161 miles of range in just ten minutes. The new GLB will be available with either a high-tech hybrid powertrain or pure EV.

The 2026 GLB has the following highlights of functionality:

• Trunk Features
  • Largest frunk in the 800V new EV model family
  • 19.1 cu ft in five-person configuration
    • 60.6 cu ft with rear seats folded down
  • 17 cu ft in seven-person configuration
    • 56.7 cu ft with rear seats folded down
    • 3rd row seating can accommodate passengers up to 5'6" tall
• 4MATIC models get the TERRAIN drive programs
• Optional MB.DRIVE Parking Assist 360 that offers a view of beneath the vehicle via cameras
  • Includes Distance Assist DISTRONIC - A system of eight cameras, five radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors, a water-cooled high-performance supercomputer for superior driving. Additional features will become available, pushed out over OTA or for sale via the Mercedes Digital Store
• 800-volt architecture for fast charging and processing of user desired features
• Optional adaptive suspension for ride comfort and agility
  • DYNAMIC SELECT offers Comfort or Sport mode choices with additional dynamic driving experience to come
• Space and Anchors
  • This all-new GLB now comes with space and anchors that can support four child seats, two more than all other current SUVs on the market
• Optional 48-volt Hybrid high-tech powertrain
  • 1.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine with electric assist in the transmission
    • No FRUNK
    • Turbocharged
  • 1.3 kWh battery pack for pure electric driving at inner city speeds.
• Standard Panoramic roof
  • Optional SKY CONTROL Panoramic roof
    • Ability to go between transparent and opaque within milliseconds
• Standard dual screens for the driver and center stack
  • Optional MBUX Superscreen edge to edge
    • Driver Display is 10.25 inches
    • Center Display is 14 inches
    • Front Passenger display is 14 inches
• Standard assortment of interior and exterior colors, unique ambient choices from the standard trims up to and including the AMG Line and AMG line Plus with Night Package. A large selection of trim elements and upholsteries.
• MB.OS offers the first in-car infotainment system integrating the AI of Microsoft and Google.
• Mercedes standard sound system
  • Optional Burmester 3D Surround Sound System of 16 speakers and 850-watts of power.

• Exterior and Interior dimensions:
• 

GLBs Specifications at a Glance:

The all-new GLB has undergone extreme cold weather testing and extreme heat testing from -40 F to 158 F to ensure that the GLB delivers on what customers have come to expect from Mercedes. This has included speed testing up to the maximum set speed of 124 mph across the full temperature range as well. AMG models are tested up to 165 mph.

The GLB has an innovative Heat Pump system that heats and cools the interior in half the time of the previous GLB models.

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36 minutes ago, trinacriabob said:

Recycling can be aggravating in some places.  I am very far from being a tree hugger, but I'm a big believer in recycling.  When you're in a red state and/or an area where they just don't care, you may not even find the bins for it.  Sometimes I find that I keep my recyclable things in the car until I find some bins.  I couldn't believe how many rest areas in Florida do not have recycling bins, so the junk accumulates in my rental car.  Then, I've been at libraries where they have the separate bins and watched the janitor pick up the trash ... only to watch him just throw all the recyclable stuff in with the regular trash.

Janitors like that piss me off as they are just freaking LAZY!

Seems like the car segment in Europe  has finally joined the rest of the world as car sales tank in the move to SUVs.

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/premium-sedan-sales-are-collapsing-in-europe-but-theres-hope/

Kia kicked off celebrating their 80th year in automotive production with a new exhibition in Kia Vision Square in Yongin, Korea.

The celebration looked at where Kia began with their first 3-wheel pickup truck to their 4-door sedans and ended with the reveal of their Vision Meta Turismo Concept car.

Executive Vice President Karim Habib had the following to say about the Vision Meta Turismo Concent:

“The Vision Meta Turismo embodies Kia’s vision that integrates dynamic mobility and human-centered spaces. It is an expression of Kia’s commitment to continually bring technologically advanced mobility and experiences that engage, stimulate, and inspire.”

What are the key features of the Kia Vision Meta Turismo concept car?

The Vision Meta Turismo is a modern reinterpretation of three core experiences:

• Performance driving
• Immersive driving experience through digital interaction
• Spaciousness of the lounge space

Its exterior reflects the Kia design philosophy 'Opposites United', featuring a futuristic silhouette that blends soft surfaces with geometric elements. Inside, the design enhances human-mobility interaction through digital technology and creates a highly immersive experience for both drivers and passengers, with unique design elements and a spacious layout.

A highlight is the Vision Meta Turismo’s steering wheel, which reimagines the next-generation intuitive driving interface. It offers a more immersive driving experience with three digital modes – Speedster, Dreamer, and Gamer – utilizing AR Head-Up Display (HUD) technology to deliver tailored user experiences for different driving environments. The AR HUD integrates smart glass into the vehicle, enabling drivers to view virtual graphics as if they are floating above the road in three dimensions.

Kia will unveil full information on the concept in the near future.

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Used this site to have it generate me an exterior and interior version of a KIA EV9 with Genesis look.

Deep Image https://deepimg.ai/ai-image-generator/

Have to say I really like this look!

@Drew Dowdell I could so enjoy this SUV.

Am excited for the GV90 to come out next year if we still get it here in the U.S.

3 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Exterior was Gemini Nano Banana 2, but then it hallucinated on the third picture and used up my free tokens. ChatGPT did the interior.

Should post them in our AI auto thread.

18 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I think that interior is a little too close to the original HI6, but it's a step in the right direction

Which AI Engine did you use to generate the images?

Best Rebadge of a Tesla Ever!

23 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I really like this!  It would be on my shopping list if it was out now. 

My daughter likes it too and is hoping it is an option in 1 1/2 years when her current Lease is up to replace the Subaru Solterra that she likes but is not willing to hold onto after the lease is up.