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Would you really pay $4 for that trash? I got picked up by a friend who is visiting in a rental and was given a Nissan, less than 3,000 miles on it and yet so many things wrong with the ICE auto Rental that it had me thinking where is my EV. I also had to wonder, is this really all the torque this thing has as it struggles to move around on the highway without pushing the sewing machine engine near red line.

Interesting read and comparison of the ID.BUZZ versus EV9 Volkswagen ID Buzz vs. Kia EV9: Which 3-Row 7-Passenger EV Is Best?

Cool looking fighter jet, happy that Ukraine is destroying Russia on their own soil. Time to make them feel the pain they have wrongly brought to Ukraine. Ukrainian intel strikes deep: Aircraft destroyed in Russia

@oldshurst442 Excellent read and I totally agree with the writeup, let the GOP burn themselves to the ground. Treat them like the addict they are and self combust. Opinion: America voted for a dumpster fire — Democrats just need to let it burn itself out @A Horse With No Name Very cool video on making a wooden cup. Woodturning - Cubism | Watch Another awesome wood turning project. Crazy what people will think up. Woodturning - I Maxed Out My Lathe! | Watch We are getting hit hard starting tonight through next week, heavy rain, winds and snow. Atmospheric River Set to 'Wallop' Western US: What We Know Seems the incoming administration wants to kill off safety for the sake of profits, focused on Robotaxi profits. Trump team set to end key vehicle safety rule opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla: report

I will have to agree that I will never go back to the complexity and overload of maintenance on ICE. Love my EV9 and once Genesis has their full size Luxury SUV out to compete with the EscaladeIQ, I can see me possibly retiring my Escalade for the Genesis. Of course, the wife would still love a truck, so once Kia gets the EV9 pickup out, might get that since we are very happy with the EV9 SUV. https://insideevs.com/news/744035/ev-owners-survey-global/ This is awesome what they did in making this Skyline R32 an EV. Would love to have an R32 or R33 EV. Nissan Made an Electric GT-R R32

Honda has been surprising with their Prologue as it is a huge seller here in the U.S. GM has come on strong, but I wonder if it will last without the Android Auto and AppleCar play support. I see Kia/Hyundai/Genesis taking a solid 2nd place for 2024 in EV sales. I think they could challenge Tesla next year even if they kill off the IRA which will require both House and Senate to approve and right now, this will affect a big chunk of RED states where EV and battery production is, so those house and senate members have already said that touching IRA is a bad thing. Going to be interesting. Germans are falling and Genesis as well as Cadillac has come on strong with Luxury. I honestly see no reason to spend the extra coin for the German brands over Cadillac or Genesis.

ROFLMAO this just cracks me up, why would Time give him a cover, but I agree with the MEM.

VW has announced the eight-generation of the Golf model with the most powerful Golf ever built for the North American market. The 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R offer a compelling blend of performance, technology and driver engagement and will be offered in the following trims per model: 2025 Golf GTI S trim SE trim Autobahn trim 2025 Golf R Black edition The Golf GTI has a fresh look with enhanced technology. The exterior has new headlights, front bumper, illuminated logo and a standard lightbar. The interior gets significant upgrades with a new freestanding 12.9-inch touchscreen. This system has the latest operating functions as shared in the ID.Buzz and ID4 offering faster, better software with a more intuitive layout. Physical buttons replace the haptic switchgear on the steering wheel for improved functionality. The mid-level GTI SE trim gets upgraded seats as standard, these black ArtVelours seats from the EU market high-performance GTI Clubsport. The engine is a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 241 horsepower mated to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission. Standard features available across all trim lines: standard navigation Dynamic Road Sign Display Wireless App-Connect on the base S trim IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology remains standard across the board consists of the following: Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance) Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring) Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) Rear Traffic Alert Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) The 2025 Golf R is more exciting than ever, featuring a 13-horsepower increase delivering a total of 328 hp for the 2025 model year. Paired with the dependable 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission this moves the Golf R quickly delivering the power to new 19-inch forged alloy wheels that are 20% lighter than previous wheels. The driving purist can get the 2025 Golf R with the Euro Style Package that offers a sunroof delete, fabric seats and Akrapovic titanium exhaust for enhanced engine acoustics. This package reduces the Golf R's weight over the standard Golf R. Pricing and availability for the 2025 Golf GTI and R models will be announced closer to launch. View full article

Very Cool Video, VW honored an unused and dead program for a woman who bought her Cabriolet with Pickup in Europe and shipment back to the U.S. Yet with her pickup of her 1987 Cabriolet in the Netherlands and driving it around on vacation, she decided to stay till more than 37 years later she decided it was time to come back home to the U.S. and VW honored her with bringing her car home. Very cool Story.

Kia, Hyundai, Genesis make superior EVs at 800V true platform compared to the dated 400V Tesla platform. I honestly if Idiot47 figures out a way to pull back the IRA, Tesla is going to Hurt more than Moron Musk realizes. We have had way too many auto companies for the last Decade and the move of the Dodge van to Chrysler only with Chrysler becoming a Van only product line and no real new products on the horizon, time to Kill Chrysler, move the van back to Dodge. Ram/Dodge/Jeep have been plundered for decades for the profits they generated to keep other brands in Europe going. I agree with you that Stellantis needs to kill off half of their brands to clean up to a far more manageable portfolio. Infiniti has been on life support for the last Decade and Nissan I stick with it that it could be bankrupt by the end of 2025. A day of reconning is coming for the auto industry and I would not be surprised to see a few of the current name plates dead in the industry by 2030.

Electrify America, the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S., and Costco Wholesale are offering electric vehicle charging at five Costco Wholesale locations. The charging stations feature Hyper-Fast chargers- capable of speeds up to 350 kW- and will help meet the growing demand for open and convenient fast charging. Electrify America - Costco Wholesale Station Facts Five charging stations in operation in California, Colorado, and Florida. In collaboration with Electrify America's Electrify Commercial® team, the charging stations are owned by Costco Wholesale. Costco Wholesale’s charging stations will be compatible with nearly all-electric vehicle (EV) brands, and pricing is set by Costco Wholesale. The charging stations are integrated into the Electrify America charging network, enabling customers to seamlessly locate the stations and pay for charging sessions via the Electrify America app. Open Costco Wholesale stations: Clermont, Florida – 4600 Collina Terrace – 6 Hyper-Fast chargers Denver, Colorado - 4717 Airport Way – 6 Hyper-Fast chargers Loomis, California - 4107 Sierra College Blvd. – 14 Hyper-Fast chargers Pleasanton, California – 7220 Johnson Drive – 10 Hyper-Fast chargers Sacramento, California - 3881 E Commerce Way – 10 Hyper-Fast chargers Electrify Commercial - the business unit from Electrify America designed to deliver turnkey EV charging solutions to retailers, convenience stores, travel centers, and electric utilities – is implementing EV charging programs tailored to fit customers’ individual needs. Electrify Commercial presents a unique opportunity for businesses like Costco Wholesale to own their own charging stations while leveraging Electrify America’s experience building the largest open, DC-fast charging network in the U.S. View full article

Very cool, Kia has confirmed the EV pickup is coming still. 2025 Kia EV Pickup Virtually Expands EV9 Family to Fight Ram’s Mid-Size Truck - autoevolution

@A Horse With No Name This is a very cool woodworking video. Woodturning - Log To Bowl | Watch

OUCH, this is going to hurt many who thought they could retire, but if you were born after 1960, to be eligible for retirement, you will have to work till your 70 to claim SS and Medicare. Republicans Want to Raise Retirement Age to 70 as Life Expectancy Is Falling | Truthout

Seems McLaren has been sold to the UAE. UAE buys McLaren after carmaker suffers record loss Seems Nissan has a all new Leaf coming in a form of a sedan. Be interesting to see if they can get this out before they run out of money. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/12/2026-nissan-leaf-ditches-dorky-looks-gets-much-needed-glow-up/

WoW, Chery Automotive of China is wanting to show that their EVs are 5 star crash safe for the occupants. The harshest crash test is the U-Turn crash test where two autos hit the U-Turning auto in off setting corners. Safety to the occupants with minimal degradation of the body is pretty impressive here. @trinacriabob You might get a faster crossing if this does get approved to be built. Inside the $20trillion Transatlantic Tunnel That Would Link The US to the UK in Under an Hour : The Hearty Soul

WOW, You Go Standsbury, you bury them just like the Movie series called The Purge, it seems we are back to the 1950's with Blacklists and the attempt to purge the country. This Heritage 2025 Purge Program is why we have to Fight for the Constitution and freedom rights of all and not a Purge of non-MAGA people. WOW!!!!

I have family throughout California and many call Caltrans, CrapTrans. Seems they do enough to get it going, but barely enough to keep it going let alone doing it right, not so right! Crazy messed up area for sure. Then how bad is it when you compare it to the Major F'd up mess of Texas and Florida. This is an interesting watch. What happens if Trump ends the electric vehicle tax credit? - CBS News Another interesting read that shows how conflict of interest is a big problem in Idiot47 administration. Ramaswamy’s threats to claw back Rivian loan spark criticism of Elon Musk’s DOGE role | CNN Politics So, hope the Idiot fails big time and this does continue on as it is the right, smart move for USPS as EVs make far more sense than ICE for the little amount of driving they do. ICE maintenance is crazy high compared to EVs; long term this reduces cost for USPS. Common sense which is no so common on the incoming idiot47 administration. Exclusive: Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say | Reuters Honestly, I can easily see a major recession hitting the U.S. due to incompetence around killing off IRA.

@surreal1272 @Robert Hall @ccap41 The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the following weight specifications: Curb weight: 5,080 lbs. Maximum towing capacity: 13,200 lbs. Maximum payload: 1,990 lbs1. Gross weight: 7,000 lbs Per GM authority 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Specifications Curb weight: 8,350 to 9,100 depending on model Maximum Towing capacity: 10,000 to 12,000 lbs depending on model Maximum payload: 1,500 to 1,700 lbs depending on model Gross weight: NO DATA SUPPLIED at this time via Chevrolet site or any other site I could find. Solid state is showing that the size of the battery pack will be reduced by half, but it will never get down to the weight of an ICE truck in the next few years IMHO.

You have to accept the responsibility that not everything will run cleanly and you could loose data. Microsoft now allowing Windows 11 on older, incompatible PCs Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements - Microsoft Support

Grew up in a wealthy family, seems he was spoon fed everything and never really had to work hard or figure out how one gets along with the positive and negatives in life. His family failed him imho. What we know about Luigi Mangione, Ivy League grad charged in CEO's murder - ABC News This makes me think he was a trust fund baby. Luigi Mangione: What We Know About Arrest in UHC CEO Killing | TIME Weirder yet is they say he is richer than the ceo he killed. Luigi Mangione: The Wealthy Heir Behind the Suspect Murder of Brian Thompson | KnowInsiders We have a day of reconning coming as the whole GHOST GUN is an old new thing that will cause states to write laws, and the NRA is running on borrowed time with their stupidity of taking a narrow ignorant approach to the 2nd amendment. Considering how we, the U.S. wrote the constitution of Japan and how you have to go through so much training, medical reviews, etc. to get a license to buy a hunting rifle, but handguns for the public are illegal in Japan and this was written by some of the most conservative gun happy people such as General McArthur. So, we are stupid for not adjusting how we deal with guns especially the whole 3D printed gun and silencer.

It was 1973, BMW produced what is believed to be the first production motorcycle with handlebar fairing designed according to aerodynamic principles. Sport a 67 hp, top speed of 124 mph, double disk front brakes and sporting riding dynamics, the R 90 S was considered the "Sound Barrier" motorcycle of its time. The R 90 S had a huge history of racing success and as such BMW wanted to make sure this racing heritage made it into a new bike they are proud to offer today as the R 12 S. This bike transfers the spirit of the R 90 S into the here and now. R 12 S embodies the retro sporty motorcycle blending several of the R 90 S ingredients in paying it homage. This model in the image above is the European spec R 12 S with the required extended tail over the rear wheel and license plate holder. The U.S. model with have a short rear tail and swing arm mounted license plate frame. See picture below. The 2025 R 12 S will come standard with Ultimate Care Break-In Service at 600 Miles standard. This allows BMW to ensure the customer get a truly premium experience with this first service at 600 miles or maximum of 750 miles/six months from in service. The 2025 R 12 S come with a standard 1,170 CC 2-cylinder air/oil cooled Boxer engine with 6-speed gearbox, DOHC cylinder had with 4 radially arranged valves, Shaft Drive,  Cast aluminum wheels, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, BMW Motorrad Paralever, Twin disc front brake with radial brake caliper, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, Rear Preload Adjustable, Steering Stabilizer, Upside down fork with adjustable rebound, compression and preload, 12V Socket, Speedometer and Revolution counter, Electronic Immobilizer, LED turn indicators, LED Headlight and tail light, USB Port, On-Board Computer, Ride Modes, Adjustable handbrake and clutch levers, Keyless Ride, Chrome plated Header, Aluminum Fuel Tank, Intelligent Emergency Call, Ultimate Care Break-In Service. With the R12 S Daytona Package one gets the following: Lava Orange Metallic Paint. Cockpit Fairing. Short rear tail with integrated LED lighting. Black license plate frame attached to swing arm. Option 719 Classic II Wheels. Hill Start Assist. Headlight Pro. Shift Assistant Pro. Single Seat and Rear Hump Cover. Heated Grips. Cruise Control. Billet Pack Shadow. Milled Shadow ignition coil covers, oil filler plug, Avus Black Metallic Matte cylinder head covers. Billet Pack Shadow II Milled shadow foot shift and brake levers, rider and passenger footrest systems, hand brake and clutch levers, brake reservoir cover, bar end mirrors. BMW Gallery The BMW R 12 S paying homage to the iconic R 90 S is expected to launch Q1 2025 with 109 hp / 85 ft-lbs of torque with a top speed of 134 mph and a acceleration of 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds. View full article