G. David Felt

Yes, the Oracle was written to ensure balance against the Architect. As such, I could see the Machines seeing a need for Trinity and Neo to balance against the Agents.

I totally get the point your making, I also was pissed on the PALPATINE and Rey issues, but then like you went with the ride to enjoy it and have it in my movie collection. Having a minor in film analysis, I am just interested to see if the Machines created Neo and Trinity as Software code, cloned for a new body or what????? I am also very excited for the reboot of DUNE!

Latest overload of Sexy K-Pop Music Videos to blast through for roughly 14 minutes.

Red Hot Chili Peppers as I work today.

Yes, it was a truce between the machines and the humans. Trinity was dead and Neo was presumed dead as he gave everything to stop Agent Smith. As such, I am interested in how Trinity and Neo are alive. I see on the web site many of the other actors are back as well as new faces, thinking they did not invite Lawrence Fishbourne back as he was wanting the same money made as Keanu Reeves. The Matrix Resurrections | Official Site The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb

Very excited to watch this "MATRIX RESURRECTIONS"

Ford is spending $2 billion dollars to restructure Operations and close non-profitable production sites in India causing the unemployment of thousands while expanding white collar jobs in India. Ford to spend $2 billion to restructure operations and close plants in India (msn.com)

Seems Honda wants a more rugged image and as such is making their truck an off road version. Honda Introduces TrailSport: New Direction to Advance Rugged Off-Road Design & Capability of Light Trucks (hondanews.com) TrailSport For those wanting to dial into a specific brand by Stellantis, go here, choose your brand and check out the 2022 stuff. Stellantis 2022 Product Information (stellantis-na-product-media.info)

This story posted by Nissan makes me wonder if we might not see skirts on the wheels again as we move into the electric age of auto's. Nissan goes back to the future to electrify 1960s Silvia (nissanstories.com)

Just not Tesla or Mercedes needs to be aware of what the competition is doing, this latest video showing the 2022 Black Label improvements shows Lincoln is out to be a luxury leader and right now, WOW, I like what I am seeing. Exquisite Craftsmanship: Lincoln Introduces Exclusive Black Label Themes with New 2022 Navigator | Lincoln Media Center Have to say they have some nice looking updates on their news release. This right now is a very sharp SUV! Very luxurious interior.

Seems Mercedes has revealed their Electric version of the G Wagon. EQG in the blah naming convention of what MB has become has released the electric off road machine. Stronger than time: Mercedes-Benz G-Class ready for the age of e-mobility - Daimler Global Media Site Mercedes G-Class EQG concept wows off-roading aficionados at IAA - Electrek

Interesting, Edmunds while very impressed with the Tesla S Plaid, does clearly say it is a waste of money unless your a Rabid Tesla fan and badge snob that has to have the top of the line to brag about it. The Value is the Tesla S Long Range version.

WOW, This is ONE UGLY CUV from Mercedes. The EQB will have 260 miles of battery per Europe test cycle so about 232 for the US maybe. Multiple sites say you take the European WLTP and divide their range number by 1.12 to equal EPA range. Mercedes EQB electric SUV: Specs and features confirmed for 2022 US arrival (greencarreports.com) The EQB will be offered in the U.S. in EQB 300 4Matic and EQB 350 4Matic versions—both in a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout. EQB 300 models will deliver 225 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque, while EQB 350 versions will be quicker due to their higher ratings of 288 hp and 384 lb-ft. Interior is nice, but the exterior is just so dated already.

@oldshurst442 I actually wish Cadillac would offer a Black chrome package on all their auto's for those of us that do not want or like the regular chrome. To me this still says Luxury along with Darth Vader your ride has arrived! Course they do have their midnight edition option but only available in Black and I honestly think Black Chrome can go on other colors too. I do like the Dark Emerald Frost on the CT5-V Blackwing edition. I love the Evergreen Metallic on the CT5-V edition. Weird that they do not allow you to choose black rims to compliment the CT5-V when you build it. I really wish they had the Evergreen Metallic on the Escalade. Current color pallet sucks. I am very interested to see what colors they offer for the Lyriq premier when it shows and allows you to build one in 9 days.

What they do have to sell are selling at MSRP or above it now and used it not far off from new prices. Crazy right now on auto's.

I had to laugh as I just recently, last weekend drove across the 520 for once and through the new tunnel under Seattle. Fast, better than the old way, but still crazy expensive. LOL It is very weird to think about how long both have been operational and still people have not used them.

Thank you for posting this. I totally agree that RJ has Rivian dialed in to compete and Tesla has lost a HUGE HUGE HUGE chance to dominate in electric trucks. Musk's various distractions will hurt him long term I believe. I am very excited as the Rivian experience store is just about done in Bellevue and I am excited to actually go there and see how I fit in an R1T.

The public Lite Rail that is being installed from north to south of Seattle is all powered by Hydro Electricity.

Seems Tesla looses again now that Musk has told employees Cyber truck production will begin late to end of 2022 with full production starting end of 2023. "Tesla Loses Big Advantage It Had Over Other Electric Trucks - InsideHook" https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/tesla-cybertruck-loses-advantage-electric-trucks/amp As they state, Tesla just lost a big advantage as Rivian, Ford and GM will be out before Tesla even begins truck production.

Tesla as is all the other auto companies are going to find the need to INNOVATE their BEVs as Ford just completed a major Coup in hiring away one of the most coveted BEV Tech leaders. Doug Field! Ford poaches Apple's car project chief Doug Field | Reuters Ford greatly enhances its tech’s appeal | Reuters Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project (cnbc.com) Tesla FAILED to keep the bright mind behind the embedded system that they currently use loosing Doug Field to Apple. Apple has dragged their feet in taking to market their secret BEV project that they still do not acknowledge. Doug wants his projects out for people to use. As such, Ford WON in poaching him away to lead their 21st Century Embedded system for the BEV portfolio of Ford/Lincoln. Mercedes watch out as Ford has a BRILLIANT mind behind moving their BEV portfolio forward through the 21st century. GM will need to step up their innovation game as will all auto companies to compete with Ford. OUCH, Daimler stock and Tesla stock both down on this news while Ford and GM are both up on the news as this is seen as a very strong positive for US BEV production.

Tall Mountain to Climb? That can be said about the Anemic EQS tragic style. Interior while excellent from what we have seen in pictures is still a far cry from selling a complete package, so they have a TALL MOUNTAIN to climb for sales. If all ICE of Mercedes was stopped today, Mercedes would FAIL as a company trying to survive on their current electric auto's. Per tracking service here: Tesla Model Y US car sales figures (carsalesbase.com) Ford Mustang Mach-E US car sales figures (carsalesbase.com) Lets focus on the US, Tesla sold 25,000 Model Y in 2020, 76,429 so far in 2021. Ford sold 3 sold at the end of 2020, 6,767 so far in 2021. Yes one could say that Tesla is doing a better job than Ford in the US, but then lets look at Europe. Tesla Model Y European auto sales figures (carsalesbase.com) Ford Mustang Mach-E European sales figures (carsalesbase.com) Tesla sold 0,000 Model Y in 2020, 331 so far in 2021. Ford sold 185 Mach-e in 2020, 9,113 in 2021 so far Clearly Ford is doing a better job than Tesla in Europe. Let's look at China Tesla Model Y China auto sales figures (carsalesbase.com) Ford is working through the process to import in US made Mach-e for sale in China, Tesla is fighting them. Why? Tesla sold 0,000 Model Y in 2020, 56,534 in 2021 so far. Globally Tesla has sold 133,294 Model Y globally in 2021 Ford has sold 15,880 globally in 2021 so far. Yes Tesla has been building electric auto's much longer than Ford, yet why is their number not much higher then? Only an 8 times sales rate over Ford when it should easily be in the double digits. As such, YES, TESLA should fear the other OEMs.

Tesla I see as another Apple. A company that blazed a trail for others to follow, but like all things, other companies learn, and in some cases will surpass the original leader company. Apple blazed a trail with innovative products, now since Job died, Apple has not really innovated anything. Next generation of chips, higher resolution on a camera is not innovating, just keeping the cash cow alive. Tesla blazed the trail with electric motors, Batteries and to a certain affect software for BEVs. Now we have a slew of new products coming and out that are already besting Tesla in many ways. Mach-e @ 70% conquest with what industry reviews state has better fit n finish as well as over all styling which we all know is subjective. EQS, the jelly bean of exterior style with a striking interior that does set a high bar. The starting to ship Rivian R1T that clearly sets a standard for electric pickups in the luxury price range. The soon to start shipping in the new year Ford F-150 Lightning that has clearly set the bar for BEVs as work vehicles as well as personal vehicles. GM with their Hummer by GMC Truck and SUV that ships next year in the true luxury category of truck / suv. The list will go on as we also have the Cadillac LYRIQ CUV that has a striking exterior style and based on current released images, a true luxury interior. I will not forget Porsche, Audi or Jaguar that have electric sedan / CUV out, but I expect to step up to the next level of luxury competition in the BEV category. Over all, Tesla needs to be concerned and as has been stated here, if they do not nail a solid home run with Gen two of the 3, Y, and Gen 3 of S & X will see their market share slowly erode. Innovation is going to be key to the next millennium of the auto industry.

I understand what you are saying as Hyundai and Kia have always been the Value with long warranty companies. Since Genesis has stated that they have benchmarked Mercedes, my thought is that they would continue to follow Mercedes with a wide range of so called luxury models across the whole price point. Will be interesting to see as we get closer to launch and they release more details. You are probably right it will be in the $40K's range but then we could be surprised.

Good question they have not talked prices at all but are looking at a full range of luxury price points and this being a Compact, I could see starting where you state.