G. David Felt

More K-Pop Moring fuel as I work.

Korean TV is so funny even when you have to read CC, but having up and coming young talent redo other famous songs makes it entertaining. Young lady above has the moves from the original music video.

Gonna be in crunch mode till middle of November, so sorry folks, no new stories from me for a bit on the front page. Here is interesting news I saw today. Foxconn is supposedly building or going to build an EV for Apple to sell, but in the mean time, they have built their own platform and the reveal is set for October 18th 2021, the boxing up of the prototype car was captured and posted to Chinese news. Welcome Foxconn to the auto business. the shape is sporty and smooth, exposing foxconn's first model, the car house (autohome.com.cn) Foxconn auto platform announcement from October 16th, 2020 is here: Foxconn Transforms Automobile Industry with Launch of Open Platform for Electric Vehicles and Announces Pioneering R&D Programs In Taiwan │ Foxconn Technology Group Seems Lordstown EV maker has sold the Ohio Factory to Foxconn who will produce their EVs there for the North American Market and other companies (Apple). Lordstown sells its Ohio factory to Foxconn in hope that it will help build its electric pickup truck - Electrek BIG BIG Party at the opening of the Tesla GigaFactory in Germany: Tesla Gigafest Berlin on the ground [Gallery] - Electrek Kawasaki will have an EV portfolio by 2025 only. No more ICE. Kawasaki announces its motorcycles to go all-electric by 2035 - Electrek Tesla CANNOT Deliver Semi Trucks, CyberTrucks or Roadster 2.0, so the next best thing is a CyberBeer in a CyberTruck sytle bottle. Tesla announces a new 'Gigabeer' with Cybertruck-inspired bottle, because why not? - Electrek Gotta end this on a High Note, Weird EVs from the Electrek Alibaba section. Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: A Fake Electric Lamborghini (electrek.co)

Driving to Home Depot and working at my daughters new condo, I saw the following on the road today. A early generation Defender, red in pretty decent shape for such an old SUV. Also was surprised to see a Indy Corvette Pace car from a few decades ago, 70's era I believe. There was another old auto I saw and now for the life of me I cannot remember. Probably will pop up in my brain as I sleep.

Interesting comparison, other than the 1 ft shorter bed, Rivian is a full size pickup. How the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T electric pickups stack up (msn.com)

Noticed many of the independent used car lots are closing down as there is not enough inventory to support these 3rd party sellers.

Nice but the lower grill area reminds me of a small mouth bass. Rest is lovely.

Games

Imagine if shit from a Plane flying high over head leaks, freezes and breaks off and hit that. Canada women woken up by 'frozen excrement from plane loo' crashing through roof | Daily Mail Online

WOW, Now I know where Honda Stole their EV E look from!

This Damn good looking tire would look awesome on your Truck Ocnblu! Here at Discount Tires for your truck they are $165 each, mounted and balanced.

Seems Tesla is back at it in raising prices. Seems Musk saying he would bring a cheap EV to the masses is MIA! The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y just got more expensive overnight thanks to price hike (msn.com) Tesla's pricing updates pushed the cost of a Model 3 Standard Range Plus to $41,990 and the price of the Model 3 Performance to $57,990. Pricing for the Model 3 Long Range AWD stayed flat at $49,990. Similarly, the cheapest Model Y is now $2,000 more expensive and the performance model got a $1,000 bump.

I am thinking an LT retail version will not have it or at least it will be an Option.

I get the point, but then many trucks have entered Luxury level features and pricing. Crazy world we live in now.

This is a perfect example of personal interpretation. Each of us find ART or Passion differently in it's design. I honestly have no interest in going to some Museums as I get nothing from looking at paintings, carvings, etc. I enjoy Airplane Museums and Auto Museums, but for the most part would rather be outside hiking, skiing living life than in a museum as I find the world beautiful. As such, I think it also affects my view on the auto's I find beautiful, Trucks and SUVs. I totally respect and understand that old cars have a beautiful art and passion to you. We respectfully appreciate what each of us brings here to the discussion of the auto world.

Totally agree with you that the BFG K02 is a great tire, long life and I have not really noticed any impact on MPG on my auto's that have the BFG tires.

Tech has made the ability to make those roofs solar panels as well as built in tinting, so it darkens. I think it is about giving an open air feel while still being safe inside. It is an interesting concept that Tesla Buyers seem to love and everyone else seems to be coping. I do wonder myself about it. I think it will be an option and is not for everyone. I myself being a cancer survivor of skin cancer also do not need that big sky glass roof option.

See and most cars are just pretty, but nothing special to me. Trucks and SUV's have some very beautiful looks to me IMHO. This is a BEAUTIFUL SUV to ME! No different than how I love the look of the Rivian's, Mach-E or Hummers by GMC. These are all BEAUTIFUL to ME!

In thinking about this, we really should relabel this Beautiful Auto's as this is more than just cars. I think lots of folks would like a AT4 Canyon!

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.