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This is a lovely Connect and Cruise SS for October! A Special 1968 Chevelle SS (theblock.com)

Thanks for letting us know, found the following interesting reads on Rivian IPO and Production. Rivian Automotive Files for IPO, Electric Truck Startup Backed by Amazon (AMZN) - Bloomberg Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, But Its Fate Is Tied to Amazon - BNN Bloomberg How Amazon Pushed Rivian’s Van into the Fast Lane - Bloomberg Amazon Shapes Rivian's Future and $80 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg Rivian could do for electric pickups and SUVs what Tesla has done for sedans. - Bloomberg Interesting the multiple stories as it would seem Bloomberg is very much interested in Rivian.

Honda seems to have press releases of their latest offroad truck, rugged Passport and testing for Civic Type R. Rugged Honda HPD Ridgeline to Compete in Grueling Off-Road Rebelle Rally (hondanews.com) Adventure Calls and 2022 Honda Passport Answers, with Rugged Redesign and All-New TrailSport (hondanews.com) The 2022 Honda Passport is expected to begin arriving in dealers this winter. What's New: More aggressive exterior design from the A-pillars forward Updated rear styling featuring a new bumper and larger exhaust finishers Updated EX-L interior includes contrast stitching on perforated leather seats TrailSport edition features unique exterior and interior styling and standard intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4®) all-wheel drive system with true torque vectoring Standard Rear Seat Reminder and rear seatbelt reminder systems on all models Available HPD accessories package for sportier appearance Key Features Standard 280-horsepower (SAE net at 6,000 rpm) V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission i-VTM4™ all-wheel drive with true torque vectoring available on all grades (standard on TrailSport and Elite) Ground clearance up to 8.1 inches for tackling rugged terrain Standard 8-inch Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration Standard Honda Sensing® system of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies Standard Smart Entry and Push-button start Standard LED headlights Next Gen Civic Type R is Ready for Nürburgring Testing (hondanews.com)

Ford Mustang fans should like this. 2022 Ford Mustang Debuts First-Ever Stealth Edition, Adds GT Performance Package Option to California Special | Ford Media Center Ford Mustang Stealth Edition California Special B-Roll Edition 2022-Ford-Mustang-GT-California-Special-B-Roll.mp4 Quote of the Press Release First-ever Stealth Edition joins Mustang lineup Adding even more style to the 310-turbocharged-horsepower Mustang EcoBoost Premium model, the available Stealth Edition Appearance Package stays true to its name, giving customers a more menacing-looking fastback with uniquely blacked-out appointments. The Stealth Edition Appearance Package features 19-inch Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels, black pony badges, performance rear wing, black mirror caps and new clear LED taillamp covers, also shared with the new Mustang Ice White Appearance Package. Unique new interior appointments include a matte and gloss black instrument panel badge and lighted sill plate. “The black accents really give the car a whole new persona, sinister and sporty all at once,” said Owens. “Naturally, the package needed the right name. Stealth Edition says it all.” The Stealth Edition is available in Atlas Blue, Carbonized Gray, Dark Matter and Shadow Black. California Special adds excitement with GT Performance Package option Since the first-generation Mustang, the California Special has represented a uniquely regionalized appearance package with special styling cues. The updated 2022 Mustang GT California Special embodies this tradition. Based on the 2022 Mustang GT Premium fastback and convertible models, the latest California Special Appearance Package pays homage to the original version’s blacked-out grille, side racing stripes and rear fender scoop. The heritage-inspired “GT/CS” side stripe trademark traces from the front fender to the signature rear fender scoop. A California Special badge in Ebony Black and Race Red script adorns the trunk lid, while the honeycomb grille with “GT/CS” badge provides a unique look. A larger front splitter from the GT Performance Package underscores the icon’s handling prowess. A performance rear wing from the GT Performance Package is available for the fastback model, while spoiler delete is standard for the California Special convertible. The California Special wears unique five-spoke 19-inch painted machined wheels. Under the hood, this special edition features a signature strut tower brace with California Special badge atop its 5.0-liter V8 engine. Interior appointments include rich black Miko® sueded-trimmed door inserts and sueded-trimmed seats with the embossed “GT/CS” logo and red contrast stitching, along with custom embroidered “GT/CS” floor mats. The instrument panel is finished in carbon hex aluminum with a signature California Special script badge on the passenger side. As a California Special-first, the GT Performance Package is now available, enabling greater handling and driving dynamics for the most capable California Special ever. The GT Performance Package adds an array of performance and handling features including Brembo six-piston front brake calipers, unique chassis tuning with heavy-duty front springs, larger tubular rear sway bar, overall lower ride height, K-brace, strut tower brace, front subframe V-brace, TORSEN® limited-slip differential, unique stability control and electric power steering tuning. Staggered 19x9-inch front and 19x9.5-inch rear wheels with Pirelli summer tires further the handling grip. The California Special is available in Atlas Blue, Carbonized Gray, Cyber Orange, Dark Matter, Grabber Blue Metallic, Iconic Silver, Rapid Red, Shadow Black and Oxford White. Loving the Green on the 2022 Lincoln Navigator

Ford was top selling automaker in September with retail sales up 34.3% compared to August. 52,000 new vehicle orders placed. Lincoln sales increase 52.6% over august. September Sales (ford.com)

Cool review of GM focus for this current Decade. General Motors to Outline Plans for Decade of Growth, Doubling of Annual Revenues by 2030 with Increased Margins (gm.com) Today also had an additional tease of the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup truck. We will get to see this truck at the January CES 2022. Truck will have a fixed-glass roof for retail models.

I would totally agree that it would be interesting to know what standard seat position is used to measure the front and back leg room.

Work has me crazy busy, so no time to write up any thing, but did see these Hummer EV First Drive: 1,000 HP Of Unbridled Power And Crab-Walking Fun (insideevs.com) Looks cool, will have to watch the full video later. Almost 32 minutes long. The Genesis GV60 luxury electric SUV in RWD and AWD was released in Korea and comes standard with wireless charging. Genesis Media Center : GENESIS PREMIERES THE GV60, A LUXURY EV THAT CONNECTS A VEHICLE TO A DRIVER Looks good!

True, Mach-e is faster and better!

@oldshurst442 @balthazar I still have my 1994 GMC SLE Suburban that I want to put an E-Crate AWD system into. The Escalade would also be another good one. Wife likes both Hummer by GMC and Rivian. I owe her a truck, so she is looking at both trucks. Who knows what she will end up with. For me, I know one of my full size SUVs will get converted and I will end up driving it. I like the idea of having a proper full size FRUNK that both the GMC and Caddy can offer me in a conversion.

Comparing would it not be better to do the Trax CUV to the Bolt CUV since they are within inches of each other for length, height and width?

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This will appeal to manual fans, the only Manual Hellcat!

Interesting that rather than focus on building better products and delivering to the market products customers want they have resorted to suing and here we have Tesla expanding their lawsuit to now cover battery packs that Rivian is supposedly stealing for use in their own auto. Tesla claims Rivian is stealing ‘trade secrets’ about its ‘next-gen battery’ in expanding lawsuit (electrek.co) Original lawsuit was very vague that Tesla filed in 2020 about two employees that went to work for Rivian. Head of recruitment and head of their SuperCharger division. Rivian has since announced they will build out their own charging network around the world starting with North America first. Now Tesla has added 5 more people to the lawsuit that is filled in California and specifically stated that these individuals took trade secretes about their next-gen batteries that are coming. Honestly, Maybe Musk should be focused on Tesla rather than trying to move to Mars and set himself up as it's ruler.

Cool news, probably sad for fans depending on which side of the road your on. Jony Ive's who is responsible for much of the look on Apple Products has taken a new job with Ferrari to help them develop their first Electric auto and build their new electric auto portfolio to replace the ICE Ferrari portfolio. Seems the days of over rev'd Ferrari's is coming to an end. Ex-Apple Design Chief Helping Ferrari With First EV: Report (businessinsider.com)

Very cool that we are continually advancing battery technology as the charger tech is also moving forward pretty fast as we now have the newest chargers capable of sustained 360 kW of power recharging. Installation of these new units will begin in Europe now and available for purchase starting 2022 in the rest of the world. ABB launches the world’s fastest electric car charger EV Charging | Electric Vehicle Chargers | ABB Coming soon to a recharging station near you. Press release is that these chargers can recharge a 400 mile battery pack in 15 min. They also have a 4 charger cord unit that can sustain charging all four 400 mile battery pack auto's like a Rivian R1T in 15 min.

Both Then he found his Deity and was born again with a purpose. Course if his Deity existed, then why did it not fix his face? ?

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New EV's starting from $29K and top out at $39K. Seems a decent list to start with many more on the way. 10 Cheapest Electric Vehicles 2021 Mini Electric Hardtop 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2021 Nissan Leaf 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 2021 Hyundai Kona 2021 Tesla Model 3 2021 Kia Niro EV 2021 Tesla Model Y 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 10 Cheapest Electric Cars - Autotrader Or buy online and ship in cheap EV's new off Alibaba site! Totally legal to buy starting new from $1,200 with some assembly required. Find electric car, Zero-Emission Utility Vehicles – Alibaba.com I will say reading this web site weekly for the strange new Electric auto of the week sold off Alibaba is pretty funny. Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Tiny One-Seater Electric Car - Electrek

? Used Nissan Leaf.

Have to say on a late Friday night that Bacon Armadillo Eggs sound really yummy right about now. Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs Recipe - How to Make Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs (delish.com) https://www.delish.com/71a42144-375b-4c91-a4b4-bc53df4e966c

Electric is for public charging stations only. DOH, I bet there is home fueling pods and should be included especially on a farm. Story stated major retail gas stations.

Got a busy work day, but will find one or two. I know I have seen them. After all, the only way a company gets better is taking the good with the bad and I believe RJ would want to hear the opportunities for improvement. He has taken extra time to ensure Rivian Auto's will be some of the best out there. Plus the customers will be customers and as I stated, I suspect we will see towards the end of this year plenty of YouTube posted customer reviews.

Yes, but we have seen plenty of OEM sponsored events with both good and bad reviews. I honestly expect some serious reviews by the end of the year after plenty of people have had their Rivian and had a chance to take it off road and through the snow.