G. David Felt

A man walks into a bar with a newt on his shoulder. Bartender: That is an interesting pet, what's its name? Man: His name is Tiny! Bartender: That is an interesting name, why did you name it Tiny? Man: Well, he is my newt!

Last night I was invited to our local Brotherton Cadillac Dealership Grand Re-Opening. They tore down the 1950's building which it used to be a Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac dealership. They saves the etched glass of the auto company logos but the dealership is a new EV compliant Cadillac only dealership now. Was able to sit in the Cadillac LYRIQ and I have to say, they have a Home Run Hit on their hands. If Cadillac executes all EVs this way, they will be the standard of the world again. I have to say that while I can fit in the drivers seat comfortably and then get out and get behind the front seat and had a fingers width between my knees and the back of the seat. Short drives for me would be fine, but long distances would be a bit tough. Yet most people are not my size and as such, plenty of people will find it very roomy and comfortable. Fit n Finish is amazing, everything was so solid, quiet and just said luxury. I did find some comments by others to be funny. One person who has a Tesla Y was there and checking it out as his wife liked the looks over the Tesla. He complained that it was busy and too much plastic surfaces. I did point out that this was a base RWD model and that the surfaces he was pointing too are the Piano finish glossy black surface that is supposed to be that way as many people like that finish/look. His wife pointed out that unlike his Tesla that she can never find anything till the auto is on and has to hunt through the menu screen, she could at least find the basic switches for stuff on the dash which to her was far easier and she liked the piano black finish inside. I have to say that the steering wheel is logically laid out so was easy to make things happen. Interesting observation is that like the videos on the web, when you touch the Cadillac logo on the power panel, the door opens about 3/4 of the way smoothly, pauses or glitches and then finishes going down. Thought it was weird at first till I talked with the GM engineers who were there to answer questions. To deal with cold weather places where Ice and Snow builds up much more, GM has a sensor in that door swing that test for obstruction. If it senses it, it actually stops. If it does not it finishes opening. A safety built in. Makes sense now. Love the new Dealership and the experience. There was a 1906 Cadillac for sale, asking price of $72,000 and then one of their customers actually drove their old Cadillac to the grand Re-opening. Talk about a sweet Yellow ride. Food and a variety of drinks. Had a guy who brought in a variety of Single Malt Scotches for people to try including from the Scottish society that is not available to the public. WOW talk about smooth. Over all a Great night.

I understand that some folks think GM needs Hybrids, but actually they are in the right place for leadership. GM is totally in on EVs and has the production coming online now and over the next couple of years to lead and give the world what I think will be great EVs. Toyota, blew chunks going Hydrogen, miss reading the green tea leaves and already being the leader in Hybrids is now 3 to 5 years behind in the EV focused market being behind of Ford, GM, VW, Hyundai, Kia and other Legacy leaders. Toyota is easily 5 to 10 years behind Tesla. In 2025 I expect GM to be killing it in EV market share while Toyota is still trying to get themselves going.

Same thing for the EQ line from Mercedes, so generic and bland with no body lines. Just BLAH Government Sedan that needs Cheese thrown in for sales outside the Badge folks.

Toyota Motor Corp has teased this year an all-new Prius for 2023. Some have wondered including this writer if it would be an EV rather than a Hybrid. The night of November 16th, 2022, we got our answer. Toyota is keeping the Prius name in Hybrid format only. Welcome to Toyota's Hybrid Reborn. Toyota wants the Prius name to carry on Toyota's commitment to Carbon Neutrality and gave the following bullet points about this all-new ride. All-New Sporty Exterior Styling with Flowing, One-Motion Silhouette Most fuel-efficient Prius ever with up to Manufacturer-Estimated 57 Combined MPG Fifth Gen Hybrid Powertrain with up to 196 horsepower 22 years ago, Toyota rolled out a quirky high-tech sedan to U.S. dealerships that has forever changed the automotive industry. Prius is Latin for "To Go Before" and with this name, the 2001 Prius became the first global mass-produced hybrid car. Tonight, Toyota revealed the all-new 2023 Prius and Prius Prime on the eve of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center. Prius has sold over 5 million units in North America and over 20 million Globally. Prius kicks off the 2023 model year with a manufacturer estimated 57 MPG combined fuel economy rating for the LE FWD model. The 2023 Prius will come in the available LE, XLE and Limited models. This Prius is built on the second-generation TNGA-C platform, offering a low center of gravity with reduced weight and increased rigidity in comparison to the previous generation. This wider stance, lower center of gravity with lower driving position gives a nimble, yet comfortable ride. The all-new Prius is a modern style, progressive and understated from the outside to the inside. The piercing silhouette has a level of airflow and a more athletic look over the last generation. The roofline is 2 inches lower with a 1-inch wider stance. Larger wheels are available on the XLE and Limited for an eye-catching sporty look that gives the driver an added performance and handling boost according to Toyota. The battery pack has been relocated to the center of the car giving enhanced luggage capacity while being the optimized placement for the low center of gravity. The new hybrid powertrain enhances both fuel economy and driving performance with increases to both engine and battery output. Acceleration feel and vehicle handling have been enhanced, providing a drive feel and accelerator response that has been unique to EVs yet in a hybrid package. The 5th generation hybrid powertrain coupled with a larger 2.0L engine and an all-new lithium-ion battery continues to deliver on the desire for ultimate fuel efficiency and performance. AWD models get an Electric On-Demand AWD system that has been adopted which uses a motor to drive the rear wheels, enabling stable driving performance when starting off on slippery roads or driving on them. The new lithium-ion battery pack offers 15% increase in comparison to the last generation model. Engaging acceleration is how Toyota coined the FWD models with a 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds, which is a 28% improvement over the outgoing FWD model that had a 9.8 second 0 to 60 time. Colors will be available as Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black, Supersonic Red or Reservoir Blue. The AWD models get a 0-60 time of 7.0 seconds, and the Prius offers three driving modes, Normal, ECO and Sport mode. All three of the drive models are tuned to deliver the ultimate drive force based on the drive mode one selects. ECO - Drive force increase in response to accelerator operation is suppressed slightly to enable finer accelerator control and enhance the fuel economy. SPORT - This power mode allows the drive force in the low to mid accelerator opening to increase throttle responsiveness Toyota gave the following details per trim level. LE grade Standard Features 17-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers 8-inch audio multimedia touchscreen 6 USB-c ports Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) SofTex leather steering wheel Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) Optional features Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) XLE Grade LE Standard Features+ 19-inch alloy wheels 8-inch audio multimedia touchscreen Digital Rear-View Mirror & Home Link Two additional cup holders for rear seat passengers Driver and front passenger heated seats 8-way power driver’s seat SofTex seats Rain sensing wipers Smart Key Qi wireless charger Direct light illumination Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) Optional Features 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen Fixed glass roof Digital Key Limited Grade XLE Standard Features+ 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen JBL® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers Fixed glass roof Heated steering wheel Driver and front passenger heated and ventilated Seats 8-way power driver’s seat with driver memory Digital Key Power back door Optional Features Advanced Park Digital Rearview Mirror Heated rear seats Panoramic View Monitor Technology is a big part of the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius. This hybrid is equipped with an available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota's Texas-based Connected Technologies team. This system will offer a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including OTA updates. This intuitive touch and voice-controlled system uses Intelligent Assist with Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist just by saying "Hey Toyota" to awaken the voice command system. This new Toyota Audio Multimedia system uses dual Bluetooth phone connectivity, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Prius also has available Wi-Fi Connect and comes with the first month free of 4G connectivity for up to five devices turning your Prius into an AT&T Hotspot. HD Radio, USB Data, and SiriusXM Platinum are all included in this multimedia system. Wi-Fi Connect enables the ability to use Apple and Amazon Music subscriptions onboard. For those wanting to have enhanced audio, an upgraded JBL Premium Audio system with eight speakers allowing any music genre to sound its best. Toyota has ensured that all the charging needs are handled by including six USB-C type ports. Safety and convenience features are aplenty for the 2023 Prius as you have Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) standard on all trim levels. A Panoramic 360-degree view monitor, hands-free parallel parking and backing into a parking space is available on the Limited model. Safety is front and center for the 2023 Prius with a slew of standard features. TSS 3.0 Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Lane Tracing Assist Road Sign Assist Automatic High Beams Proactive Driving Assist The Toyota Safety Sense feature from the prior generation Prius has been enhanced for TSS 3.0: The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection has enhanced detection capabilities thanks to new system sensors. It receives enhanced intersection support with improved detection capability in certain circumstances. It also adds the capability to detect motorcyclists, in addition to bicyclists and pedestrians. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist has enhanced lane recognition that includes detection of certain 3D objects, like guardrails, that may be used to help define the lane. Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control adds a fourth following distance setting, from the previously available three. Enhanced vehicle detection allows for the ability to detect more than one preceding vehicle, as well as vehicles in adjacent lanes. This helps the system to provide smoother, more natural speed adjustments, especially when the driver changes lanes. Like Lane Departure Alert, lane recognition is enhanced for Lane Tracing Assist. This system now also helps provide more space between vehicles being passed in adjacent lanes. It works by offsetting the vehicles’ driving path with minor steering adjustments while keeping the vehicle within its lane. An Emergency Driving Stop System has been added to Lane Tracing Assist. It’s designed to monitor the driver’s inputs, such as steering operation, to determine if they’re inattentive or non-responsive, such as during a medical emergency. This feature can bring the vehicle to a stop if the driver doesn’t respond to alerts to take control. Road Sign Assist gets expanded sign detection capabilities that now include certain intersection signs and warning signs, like pedestrian crossings. Prius Prime was introduced as "Poised for Performance" All-New Sporty Exterior Styling with Flowing, One-Motion Silhouette Over 50% Increase in Zero Emission Driving Range from Prior Generation Model (37 miles) All New Standard Traffic Jam Assist This 2023 Prius Prime will continue the "beyond zero" drive of plug-in hybrids. Pricing and on-sale date will be released in the first-half of 2023. Prius Prime will come focused on Sporty with an eye on efficiency yet with attitude according to Toyota. Prius Prime will have a new sport lineup of SE, XSE and XSE Premium. Performance will from a 100HP increase to 220hp with a 0-60 time of 6.6 seconds. The color lineup will be as follows, Wind Chill Pearl, Cutting Edge, Guardian Gray, Black or Supersonic Red and the following standard features by trim: SE grade Standard Features 17-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers 8-inch audio multimedia touchscreen 6 USB-c ports Softex and leather trimmed heated steering wheel Rain sensing windshield wipers Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) Traffic Jam Assist Optional features Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) XSE grade Standard Features 19-inch unique wheel 8-inch audio multimedia touchscreen 6 USB-c ports Softex and leather trimmed heated steering wheel Rain sensing windshield wipers Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) Clear taillight Auto-dimming rearview mirror & Home Link Two additional cup holders for rear seat passengers Driver and passenger heated seats 8-way power driver’s seat Perforated SofTex sport seats with red accents SofTex seats Rain-sensing wipers Smart key Wireless charger Direct light illumination Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) Traffic Jam Assist Optional features 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen Fixed glass roof Digital Key XSE Premium grade Standard Features 19-inch unique wheel 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen JBL® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers 6 USB-c ports Softex and leather trimmed heated steering wheel Rain sensing windshield wipers Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) Driver and passenger heated and ventilated seats with memory Fixed glass roof Digital Key Power back door 8-way power driver’s seat SofTex seats Rain-sensing wipers Smart key Wireless charger Direct light illumination Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) Traffic Jam Assist Optional features Advanced Park Digital rearview mirror Rear seat heater Panoramic View Monitor Solar glass roof 2023 Prius Prime will come with Upgraded Convenience Prius Prime comes standard with some additional features made possible by the equipped front corner radar sensors and a driver monitor camera. These features include Lane Change Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Advanced Park and, a first among the Toyota line-up, Traffic Jam Assist. Lane Change Assist works in collaboration with Lane Tracing Assist, meaning it also only operates when DRCC is activated. When a driver partially engages the turn signal, the system sensors monitor to confirm there are no vehicles in the path of the lane change, and then provides steering support into the new lane with the driver’s hands on the steering wheel. Front Cross Traffic Alert uses the front corner radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the side in situations such as when stopped at an intersection. Arrows are displayed to warn the driver, and if the driver attempts to proceed when there’s cross traffic, the vehicle provides an audible alert and warning on the MID. Advanced Park executes the necessary steering and brake controls to navigate the vehicle into a selected parking space. Advanced Park is capable of parallel parking, backing into a perpendicular parking space, and can assist in exiting a parking space, all hands-free under the driver’s supervision. Traffic Jam Assist is a first to Toyota and Prius Prime and can help take some of the stress out of the low-speed, stop-and-go driving in a traffic jam. When driving on a highway with DRCC and LTA activated, if the system sensors detect traffic is slowing, and if operating conditions are met, this system will assist by providing acceleration, braking and hands-free steering control under active supervision of the driver. This system is designed to operate only under speeds of approximately 25 miles per hour, and the driver monitor camera must confirm the driver has their eyes on the road to allow for hands-free operation. If operating conditions are no longer met, or if the speed of traffic increases beyond 25 miles per hour, the system will prompt the driver to take control of the vehicle. 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I have to say that I have never been a Convertible Fan, but I do like the 3rd party Conversion Convertible Challenger that they showed off.

1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible EV Jan Karlander - YouTube You can go to his site to see the two videos on the conversion of this car.

Today I realized next week is Thanksgiving and I need to get my wax jobs done on the autos.

I so wanted to get one of these, but they are sold out everywhere. I am on the waiting list for restock. Windows Ugly Sweater: Clippy Edition – Xbox Gear Shop

The three-day Speed Week by Dodge in what they call the Dodge Garage started off by covering history of Dodge at Woodward. Dodge calls this the brotherhood of current muscle. Talking about the private parts supplier Direct Connection and the drag-inspired Challengers and Chargers that Dodge has started to build in a final celebration of the end of the ICE muscle cars. Customers get full creative freedom as Dodge makes all of their powertrains available for sale in conjunction with the rolling chassis for no more than $90,000. Full Bodies are available for only $8,000. Carbon Fiber body panels for those wanting to reduce weight on existing cars. They also have a full 1970 carbon fiber Charger, then a Challenger and Cuda will be done. Custom option now to buy a new Challenger, shipped to the 3rd party company to make it a convertible and then delivered to your dealer for pickup. Full Factory warranty on a Challenger Convertible. Per the Dodge Garage website: Each convertible from Drop Top Customs is hand built and unique - just like its owner. Drop the top to experience the roar of the engine, amplified by the open air. DETAILS: The expedited dealer ordering option is available NOW for 2022 Challenger R/T, R/T Scat Pack and all Challenger SRT® models for $25,999 (final pricing negotiated and confirmed with your dealer) Will be available for 2023 Challenger models Precision cut to maintain the legendary lines of the Dodge Challenger Fully hydraulic, retractable, canvas top with structural reinforcements Power quarter windows Padded roof Heated glass rear window Designed in Florida by Jeff Moran of Drop Top Customs Visit Drop Top Customs at the link below for additional ordering options and warranty information. Visit your local Dodge dealership to configure and order your dream Droptop Challenger aftermarket convertible modification by Drop Top Customs today. Hellcat is back for the final 2023 calendar year is the Durango Hellcat. Available for those who want one. L body Hemi Challengers and Chargers will roll off the assembly plant and will end production December 2023, All orders will be accepted but are expected to close as they get close to maximum production. Final year has full production of their hottest colors sold, B5 Blue, Plum Crazy Purple, Sublime Green and Destroyer Gray as just a few of the 14 colors that are available. Special editions of 6 Unique Buzz Models will be released. They will be built to Dodge choice and shipped to the top 10% dealerships that will get these special Unique Buzz Models. A seventh auto is undercover with a license plate of "1FAST29" that is that was supposed to be revealed at SEMA 2022, but was kept under wraps due to testing problems that are now believed to be fixed and a Q1 2023 will show off what is expected to be a very limited production of a Dodge Challenger that could top the most horsepower and fastest time ever in 0 to 60. This is according to the following website: Engine Failures in Testing Delay the Special Dodge Challenger SEMA Debut – Stellpower If someone is wanting more information on Dodge and what they are doing outside of the retail sales area, follow here; Dodge Garage. Now Speed Week Day 2, Gateway Muscle. What is Gateway Muscle according to Dodge? More importantly, what is Growing the Hive? Is this Hornet Madness of the past modernized for today? Yes, Dodge Hornet, the Million plus buyers of Compact CUVs with an expected 48% growth in this segment. Dodge is going after the Performance and Attitude of this segment. Generation Z is the youngest demographic in the industry that wants performance, style and cost effectiveness for a lifestyle auto that allows the buyers to stand out with a Hornet GT. Industry Quickest, Fastest & Most-Powerful UV under $30,000 dollars. 265+ horsepower 295 lb-ft of torque Standard AWD with Torque Vectoring on all models Electronic Limited Slip Differential Koni High Performance Suspension Best in Class Handling 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds First Price Class in its segment (Entry Level) Driver Centric cockpit 12.3-inch TFT Cluster 10.25-inch Screen UConnect 5 Radio Adaptive Cruise Control Lane keep assist Blind Spot Monitoring 7 Airbags Options Track Pack 20-inch Wheels Brembo Brakes Dual Stage Suspension Alcantara Sport Seats Aluminum Interior Accents Harman Kardon Premium Sound System 465 watts of power 14 speakers subwoofer Hornet RT is the first PHEV for the Dodge brand. 1.3L Turbo PHEV 285 HP 383 lb-ft of torque 30+ miles of electric range on a 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery 75 MPGe PowerShot Push to Pass system Adds 25hp and reduces zero to 60 by a full second Can be repeated after a 15-second cool down period Hornet GLH is the topline version of the Hornet lineup. GLH last was in production in 1990. Has all the features of the other Hornet versions plus lowering kit from Dodge Direct Connection and other go-fast goodies. Dodge says it is more than double two of the Shelby 1990 GLH autos that had come back. The Hornet is Dodges answer to what they had with the Neon family lineup that topped out with the SRT4. Available in seven exterior colors Acapulco Gold Blu Bayou Blue Steele Gray Cray Hot Tamale Q Ball 8 Ball Full details on the Dodge Hornet can be read here at the press release. Direct Connection Delivers Segment-exclusive Factory-backed Performance Upgrades for All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts from Dodge, available through Dodge Power Brokers dealers, give enthusiasts the keys to boost power of the already formidable Dodge Hornet Dodge Hornet GT GLH, displayed during the Hornet global reveal at the M1 Concourse, showcases available Direct Connection upgrades to enhance the performance of the Hornet Direct Connection stage kits for Dodge Hornet will offer factory-tuned, 50-state-legal engine calibrations Additional Direct Connection parts available to give Hornet a lower, louder and bolder performance and appearance Direct Connection Modern Performance parts installed by a Dodge Power Brokers dealer have the added benefit of maintaining the balance of the three-year/36,000-mile vehicle warranty Direct Connection parts for the Hornet will be available for online purchase through the nearest Dodge Power Brokers dealer at DCPerformance.com All-new 2023 Dodge Hornet will open for orders on August 17, with the Hornet GT reaching dealers in December 2022 and the Hornet R/T arriving in Spring 2023 For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com We now move to Speed Weekday 3 Next Gen Muscle, yes, we all have heard the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee Concept was previewed. Interesting is that Dodge stated in this day's video that Trucks and SUVs outsell cars 4:1 currently and are expected to continue to grow. Head of Dodge brand is a funny guy in stating that people buying UVs are those that tend to drive practical UVs to haul their Canoes and make their own trail mix. They did say that as of that morning roughly 12hrs later over 18,000 orders have been placed for the Dodge Hornet. Dodge is committed to Muscle Cars for Ever. Today's V8 are at the same point of 1972. DodgeChargerConcept_VideoFeature_final.mp4 10:25 in the Speed Week video below is where you will see them drive out the Electric Charger. I will have to say, I know they have patented the sound of this EV, I wonder how many will really like it. This Banshee is 25% more aerodynamic than the banned Daytona Charger from the 70's. Dodge is committed to the visceral experience of a traditional Dodge Muscle car in both sound and feel for the EV generation. The Dodge Charger will have three power levels and an additional 9 performance levels available from Dodge Direct Connect system. Dodge will have various modes that can be enabled based on the type of driving one wants, here is just a sampling of these drive modes: Slam Mode Drift Mode Drag Mode Donut Mode For some, this change in 2023 being the end of the ICE Charger and Challenger is the end of real autos. Yet for some it is the beginning of something new, something different and something green. Weather you love hybrids and electrification or not, change is the one inevitable thing that will happen, and it is here today and coming over the next eight years. For those that feel they are losing out on eventually owning a Hellcat, Demo, etc. Easy, build your own by getting a Roller Chassis and a Hellcat crate motor and finish building it yourself. Dodge Direct Connections is making sure there will be a long road ahead for ICE Muscle Car enthusiast. 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We'll not like many here have not said what goes up must come down. Mercedes is now at the bottom of the reliability ranking by Consumer Reports. @smk4565 will not be happy that his perfect little company makes the least reliable autos now on the planet. 2022 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability: Hybrids Come Out on Top, While Mercedes Hits Bottom | GearJunkie

Agree, in searching online, those that have already got their hands on the Escalade V have stated it needs stiffer springs and the suspension needs to keep the nose down plus, the request for launch control also. I do wonder how long before the aftermarket has out an update flash for the system to allow for some of the same things in the Durango Hellcat to be added to the Escalade. I feel like they stuffed the supercharged V8 in there and then minimal effort on the rest of the auto to cover warranty period and that was it. A half ass effort to give a decent performance SUV.

This is such a cool VIDEO.

Wishing Jay Leno a speedy recovery. Jay Leno suffers burns in gasoline fire, says he's 'OK' (msn.com) Jay Leno recovering from "serious burns" from gasoline fire (msn.com) Jay Leno suffers 'serious burns' from gasoline fire: 'I am OK' (msn.com)

Yup, he got gasoline burns. Jay Leno suffers burns in gasoline fire, says he's 'OK' (msn.com)

Very interesting read on the Cadillac CELESTIQ Cadillac Celestiq a Manufacturing Masterpiece | WardsAuto

I enjoyed reading this as the question posted is "What are the 3 best small performance sedans?" As many posted responses and as the writer says, many would says German, with a focus on BMW M and Mercedes AMG. Seems the top 3 are in the following order: #3 Audi S3 #2 Audi S4 #1 Cadillac CT4-V BlackWing The 3 Best Small Performance Sedans According to Edmunds (motorbiscuit.com)

So true, the current coloring scheme is grey, dark blues and blacks. My son's house is all these colors, and it is so dark and gloomy to me.

Very interesting video, sure proves that Mega Stamping of frame parts is a better way to go.

It would seem that even the German Auto Brands could not hold up against Genesis of Korea as they won the German Car of the Year award. That has got to hurt for the German brands. Genesis Media Center : GENESIS GV60 NAMED "GERMAN PREMIUM CAR OF THE YEAR 2023" The "German Car of the Year" (GCOTY) is chosen by an approximately 30-member jury, which selects five class winners through an online voting process. The selected cars represent the top of their respective segments and thus qualify for the final stage, where class winners compete against each other through test drives to determine an overall winner. The all-electric GV60 won in the "Premium" category, which included new cars with a starting price between 30,000 and 60,000 euros. GV60 prevailed in this particularly competitive vehicle class, going up against well-known competition from Germany and abroad. Additionally, the brand’s first dedicated electric vehicle was also nominated in the "New Energies" category, which is dedicated to alternatively powered models. "I am delighted that our first all-electric car, the Genesis GV60 has been named German Premium Car of the Year. The significance is not lost on anyone at Genesis; this is an award from the cream of German automotive media, for a Korean car on sale in Germany, the home of premium automotive brands," explains Lawrence Hamilton, Managing Director of Genesis Motor Europe GmbH. "This award is extremely encouraging for everyone at Genesis; it means we have the right electric cars, the right design and the right technology to help us succeed in Europe – nothing is guaranteed, but this is a very strong indicator."

That is what I am wondering. Would make sense to offer a full EV version, otherwise I feel they are throwing away the marketing capital of the Prius line.

Interesting