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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Very interesting read on their assumption of the midcycle refresh for 2024 model of the Escalade. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/04/we-render-the-refreshed-2024-cadillac-escalade/ I can totally relate my friend. With my left knee going through PT and a baker's cyst behind that knee plus the PT for my L4 to L6 Bulge and right glute sciatic nerve issues, there are days I truly am worn out by the pain and just totally space out.
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    In the Press Release for Polestar 4: Technology Polestar continues to push technology toward a more entertaining, connected and autonomous future in all its cars. In Polestar 4, the infotainment system powered by Android Automotive OS and the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform now utilizes a 15.4-inch landscape-oriented screen. With Google built-in, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play, Polestar continues to offer a leading connected experience. The close collaboration with Google allows Polestar to keep pushing the boundaries of the system. A Harman Kardon audio system is available as an option, with 12 speakers and 1,400-Watt channel-hybrid amplifier. An additional two headrest speakers are added to each front seat with the optional Nappa Pack– raising the total to 16. Naturally, Apple CarPlay is included. As with all other Polestar cars, regular over-the-air (OTA) updates allow for new features and improvements to be sent remotely to all vehicles, removing the need to visit a workshop to gain the latest software. Was there in the write up I did.
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    Trackability is a true concern about privacy and your life. I agree with it and it is why I still have my 1994 GMC Suburban SLE. This will be an EV conversion with no built in GPS system and yes none of the nanny safety devices, but it is going to be a non-trackable SUV that I can just love to Drive. The amount of Recalls in the last few years by Ford is another reason I have not moved forward with either a F150 Lighting or Mach-e. While I like both EVs, the quality of the product Ford builds concerns me. Might be time to Convert that lovely sedan of yours to EV then and put in a 3rd party unit that allows you your Apple Carplay my friend.
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    It will be interesting to see how all the Auto OEMs implement their Snapdragon system. If like Polestar they include the hooks to fully support Apple Carplay. I can see plenty of Apple people going with the Chinese made Polestar to have their Apple interface in the car.
  5. G. David Felt
    Right now this is all my Friday is about.
  6. G. David Felt
    @surreal1272 @Robert Hall @Drew Dowdell @smk4565 @oldshurst442 @trinacriabob @regfootball @ccap41 This is a really good read on the Snapdragon Auto system powered by Google Android on how it works and interacts with phones. Android Automotive OS review: Under the hood with Google’s car OS | Ars Technica While a little old, it is a great starting point to read and learn about how Google will keep it updated in comparison to the auto companies. As the story says, Ford has quit Microsoft's Auto OS and went with QNX for the last few years but like everyone is moving this year to Snapdragon/Android.
  7. G. David Felt
    Agree that I do not think Tesla is going to go up as much as others think it will in the All things God Musk can do, everything will rise. Much like SpaceX Rocket Explosion this week. Tesla is not looking good either. Based on the public records here is how Tesla looks by the quarters. Maxed in Q1 2022 and dropping since then. I also think his lie about not selling more stock but then November 2022 came around and everything he promised he would not do he did. Tesla sinks on Elon Musk stock sales, Twitter distraction (cnbc.com)
  8. G. David Felt
    Very good read. Looks like the mid size truck that might come to the U.S. Ram Teases Compact Pickup Truck With "Unrivaled Power" (msn.com)
  9. G. David Felt
    Very cool read. The SUV With the Highest Towing Capacity Isn't What You Think (motorbiscuit.com)
  10. G. David Felt
    More information about "GMC Hummer EVs Reveal 3X Trim"
    Let's hit the first question many always have about EVs and that is range. What does the 3X trim give me in range for the GMC Hummer Pickup or SUV? GM estimated up to 355 miles of electric range on a full charge for the 3X pickup. GM estimated up to 314 miles of electric range on a full charge for the 3X SUV. GMC building on a 100 years of Professional Grade truck building is excited to show the world what they can apply to the EV revolution of the auto industry. GMC Hummer offers the following segment-defining features for both the pickup and SUV, 4 Wheel Steer, CrabWalk mode and Watts to Freedom on both Edition 1 and 3X trim versions. This comes on top of what GMC says they reimagined an electric vehicle can do with blistering on-road performance and authentic off-road capabilities. GMC Hummer EV Pickup The GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X trim will come standard with 22-inch wheels and 35-inch All-Terrain tires that offer a sportier, more on-road-oriented driving dynamic. In this configuration, customers can expect a GM-estimated driving range of up to 355 miles on a full charge, allowing them to take their electric supertruck journey even further. For those that want to head off the beaten path, the 3X trim will also offer the Extreme Off-Road Package, which includes additional underbody cameras, additional skid plates and rocker protection with built-in assist steps, as well as 18-inch wheels and 35-inch Mud-Terrain tires. This configuration will offer a GM-estimated driving range of up to 329 miles on a full charge, the same as the Edition 1 Pickup. GMC Hummer EV SUV The GMC HUMMER EV SUV on-road version features 22-inch wheels and 35-inch All-Terrain tires as standard and offers a sportier, more urban focused look and feel for both Edition 1 and 3X trims. This configuration will offer an EPA-estimated electric range of up to 314 miles on a full charge. The HUMMER EV SUV with the available Extreme Off-Road package features 18-inch wheels and 35-inch Mud-Terrain tires, which includes additional underbody cameras, additional skid plates and underbody protection, and rocker protection with built-in assist steps. This configuration will offer an EPA-estimated electric range of up to 298 miles on a full charge. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV are built at GM's Factory Zero Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Center, the same factory that will be building the GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup truck. Reservations are currently full for the Hummer Pickup and SUV current production/model year. GMC has stated to watch GMC Hummer Web Page for more details to come and for when preorders will be accepted again.
  11. G. David Felt
    Gotta Love when companies release online commercials they cannot run on TV. Blaupunkt,StuffedAnimals.mpg
  12. G. David Felt
    Nope never say that, I do see the front nose reminds me of a luxury 2 door that was either Infinity or Lexus, mid to backend really is too generic for me to think of any other auto. Found it, 1992 Lexus SC300
  13. G. David Felt
    For those that might not know: milquetoast ˈmilk-ˌtōst NOUN a timid, meek, or unassertive person
  14. G. David Felt
    Reg, if you had to choose what would your pick be for those EVs listed in regards to looks?
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    Been reading lots of various stories about the dropping of AA/AC from the EV world as all the OEMs move to the Snapdragon Android Auto system with their own eco system. GM doubles down on Android Auto and CarPlay removal (9to5google.com) Google wins no matter what since the Snapdragon auto eco system runs android and I have seen plenty of folks complain that VW is already dropping the ball as they have not sent out any OTA updates yet and the ID cars have version 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, etc. depending on which number of EV you bought and as stated in the press release for ID.7, it will come with the all new improved version 4.0. Yet none of the other autos versions have had OS updates pushed out yet. Why? In reading so many comments, one thing that has yet to be mentioned is the less or non tech folks that finally get comfy using their cell phone and their partner/spouse have them set up to just plug it into the auto and go. Now they will be forced to have to mess with an independent system again. This also ignores one thing that is key to the end user. Many Andoird and Apple folks use their map system to first drive to a specific area and then change it into walk mode on their cell phone to continue to get where they want to go. You cannot just grab your EV and carry it with you. How will they sync up the auto system with your cell phone?
  16. G. David Felt
    Thanks @oldshurst442 I totally forgot the Porsche and Audi as I have not honestly seen either here in the PNW and so out of sight, out of mind. Both are not bad, but something about the Porsche just turns me off as ugly. Audi is the nicer of the two IMHO.
  17. G. David Felt
    I think you could say it not only about the ID.7 but the Tesla 3 and Ioniq 6 which all have the front cut off short. I am very surprised as I hate the nose, but I think the side profile of the I4 by BMW is my favorite right now Especially in that Green.
  18. G. David Felt
    Now @ccap41 has me on a comparison kick. So Sounds off on what you like best for a side profile of all the electric sedans on the market today. @oldshurst442 @trinacriabob @Robert Hall @riviera74 @Drew Dowdell @surreal1272 @A Horse With No Name @SDotJizzle @Z-06 @balthazar ID.7 Tesla 3 Tesla S CELESTIQ EQE BMW I4 BMW I7 Polestar 2 sedan Lucid Air
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    Before @smk4565 you say VW is going down, they had a stellar Q1 and are on track to do 9.5 million autos globally for 2023. A 14% increase over 2022. Volkswagen Group bolsters expansion in global growth markets after strong Q1 results (volkswagenag.com) Many news media outlets agree with this: Volkswagen's 2023 sales outlook blows past forecast, shares soar - Autoblog BYD has another bigger problem, their growth has been in China and while they are working to expand to Europe, they stopped looking to enter the U.S. market due to negative attitudes towards Chinese made products and the fact that to compete, the IRA bill would require them to buy land and build plants here which they do not want to do as all production is in China and product is being shipped from China throughout Asia and Europe. Once the unions of Europe hear that BYD is not interested in building products in Europe but just ship from China, it will hit them in sales there too. 3 million global auto sales will be hard for BYD I think this year. Closer to 2.25 million for BYD, 2.5 million on the high end maybe.
  20. G. David Felt
    Have you looked at the numbers? In a really latest interview with BYD BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year - CnEVPost The 1,863,494 million units built and sold covering all ICE, Hybrid and EV. Lets look at VW Global Sales, this is ICE, Hybrid and EV. Sales at everyone had dropped globally, but VW sells 4 times the autos BYD does. Keep smoking the weed as it is the only way your belief will happen as Tesla is not going to go away, but the polarizing nature of the CEO has turned off many globally to any Tesla product.
  21. G. David Felt
    Ford Shanghai Auto Show was all about the Trucks and SUVs focused on the Bronco. Ford Brings Adventure-inspired Lineup to 2023 Auto Shanghai | China | English | Ford Media Center
  22. G. David Felt
    Yes, why pay twice for gaskets, clips, oil, etc. at 175K it just made sense to replace both new.
  23. G. David Felt
    The Escalade rear wheel bearings job was $1,500. I would not attempt it due to the pressing in of the bearings. Your MKC has the ability to drop the small drive line to each hub making it easier to replace whereas the Escalade is like a truck in this regard, they had to pull the differential cover, disconnect the gears and pull the whole center unit and shaft out, pull the bearing unit out and then press in the new ones. I agree with you that 65 to 75K is premature for bearing failure, but Bear Howl is a true thing and once you have heard it, you will catch future issues on any ICE auto again. I am very interested to see how the EVs are done in comparison to ICE in regard to the wheels.
  24. G. David Felt
    WOW, BMW is doing a Red Line like Chevrolet and wow is it UGLY. The BMW XM Label Red. (bmwgroup.com)
  25. G. David Felt
    @oldshurst442 I am thinking the cars might truly be coming to an end as the Shanghai auto show, all the new releases showed were first EV, second all SUVs as cars just pretty much did not exist much. Seems the Chinese are moving in the direction of SUVs like Europe and Americas have moved. Just a few examples of the press releases and reveals this year. Nissan showcases SUVs at Auto Shanghai 2023 (nissannews.com) Nissan highlights electrification and connectivity at Auto Shanghai 2023 (nissannews.com) Lexus only showed SUVs at the show. Lexus to exhibit at Auto Shanghai 2023 | Lexus | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website They did have one minivan. World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LM | Lexus | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website Toyota showed off their new EVs all SUVs. Toyota Unveils 2 New bZ Series Models at Auto Shanghai | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website Honda showed off their SUV portfolio with a single car concept. Honda Global | April 18 , 2023 "Honda Exhibits World Premiere of “e:NP2 Prototype,” “e:NS2 Prototype” and “e:N SUV 序” at Auto Shanghai 2023" BMW showed off their all new X1 EV SUV. PRESS STREAMING (bmwgroup.com)
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