G. David Felt

So did a little research on this and I see Cadillac does post this on their website, but I also verified with a stop in at my local Cadillac dealership. You can drive around in normal mode and get 300 hp with 354 lb-ft of torque as the normal mode programming allows. This is default for all trim levels of Optiq including the V. Pressing the v mode button on the steering wheel is much like my Kia with drive mode. You can go into the various drive modes including Velocity Max with a 0 to 60mph in 3.5 seconds using the full 519 HP / 650 lb-ft of torque. In playing with it, it is noticeable the change in performance from Normal mode to Tour, Snow/Ice, Sport, My Mode, and Velocity Max mode. Brotherton Cadillac did NOT have a Optiq-V yet on the lot, but they did have the Optiq in Luxury, Sport1 and Sport 2. The Sport 1 and 2 trims has the default of Sport drive mode where the Luxury has Tour mode as default. Now the item was was wanting to verify, was exactly what even the service department could not verify as their own documentation does not say what the various HP/Torque are for each drive mode. We just have default 300/354 for Tour and V-MAX of 519/650. At least this gives us a better understanding of if you need or want the extra power while driving, change into sport or V-Max mode if you have a V and then stomp on the accelerator.

Just not GM Loyalty card, their points program as well as other bank rewards programs. Seems Everyone is wanting to go cheap and give minimal for customer loyalty. Making me rethink many programs. I have started to stop and quit a few as the changes are not worth the hassle.

First off, I am NOT wanting this to be political about our current president, but I do acknowledge that some will want to go political on this. Springsteen Fans Walk After Trump Comments | National Circus While i respect those that walked out of his concert, canceled tickets, etc. this I believe brings up a bigger issue. The intelligence to lead a nation and the effects one has on those citizens. Some say #47 is having a positive effect on the U.S. others say he is having a negative effect and the current administration is taking credit for the current low inflation, low unemployment, etc. Yet, what is happening now from an employment, selling price, etc. is actually the effects of the last administration. WHY, most businesses are selling product they ordered back at the end of 2024 at a set price and received before tariffs went into effect. It has always been normal for businesses to have 6 to 9 months of stock on hand unless you are a true little mom and pop shop where you tend to be more month by month. In this regard we have seen the current administration tariff war end in closing down small companies due to no longer being able to afford their products that are produced in China and abandoning the product in China as they cannot afford to pay the higher prices. This bring it to the point I am making in what I believe Bruce Springsteen is calling for, people to think about how businesses are really run, the costs of things to come and the pay to play affect of the current administration. We have seen plenty of battery and EV auto plants now put on hold, we have seen plenty of green energy projects canceled or put on hold. The effect on the auto industry will affect millions and Tesla just announced a minimum of 1 week idling of their U.S. assembly plants due to oversupply of EVs. We are coming up on the end of the two-month freeze by auto companies on the prices they sell their auto's for. Will it truly end in big or small price increases? How much of the cost of high tariffs will the companies eat to keep sales going? If you have not repaired your auto at the Dealerships, 3rd party repair places or did the repair yourself buying parts at an auto part store, then you have not felt the increased cost yet, but I can tell you things have gotten much more expensive than they were. Here are the current statistics: Producer Price Index by Industry: Automotive Parts, Accessories and Tire Retailers (PCU44134413) | FRED | St. Louis Fed

Ugh for the summer drivers. WA the only state with higher gas prices than last year

The only time I have hated my tan seats was when the wife wore new blue jeans that she had not soaked in vinegar to set the dark blue dye and so it came off on the seat and was a pain to clean. I usually do a wipe down/cleaning every 3 months so it looks good and clean.

White and Tan needs a good cleaning to look good especially after years of use imho. I do love my tan interior of my Escalade but have always used Leather wipes to keep the chairs and doors clean.

I see no reason that there cannot be warm, inviting two-tone interiors, rather than the cold blah single black, grey, interiors. I know many here like the Blue on Black that Cadillac has done, but it comes across as a cold interior. Is that really what we want when we pay this kind of money for an auto and spend so much time in it driving it around?

This is where if the IDIOTS in DC ever figure out how to really deal with trade, the Kia EV3/4 that has gotten rave reviews in Europe and Asia for high-quality entry-level interiors will be interesting to see here. Currently on Delay except for Canada and Mexico which will get them built in Korea, shipped to those markets. So later this summer, I hope that when I go up to visit Canada again, I can check one out. I totally agree with you that we have gotten used to a much nicer interior and so when it comes to entry level autos, the cheap plastic interior is not wanted by the masses. Much like technology, young people have complained about why entry level auto's do not have all the tech that their parents auto have and again, cheap entry level, stuff is not included except as an expensive options package.

Creating the all-new third generation Nissan LEAF EV has grown from the funky car it used to be to a real-world family SUV. The exterior design of the all-new LEAF is anchored around aerodynamics while delivering a strong, bold presence to create a family-friendly EV with an impressive coefficient of drag measuring just 0.26 (Cd) for the U.S. market. The low Cd value is aided by the adoption of flush door handles, an active grille shutter, optimized wheel design, flat underfloor and fastback silhouette with the rear liftback supporting an airfoil effect. Per Nissan, the available dimming panoramic roof with heat shielding eliminates the need for physical blinds or sunshades, which can compromise headroom, especially in the rear seat. Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology, allows owners to enjoy year-round comfort at the touch of a button by adjusting the glass's transparency and the amount of light entering the cabin through the movement of ions within its layered structure. Additionally, the panoramic roof features an infrared (IR) reflective coating that reduces sun load. Nissan is adding leading edge technology in their entry level Global EV LEAF by using their CMF-EV platform. With this platform, Nissan is doing a number of groundbreaking innovations in the optimized efficiency for the 21st century. The LEAF will be the first Nissan EV to adopt the all new 3-in-1 electric powertrain that delivers a more responsive, smoother and solid driving experience. This 3-in-1 powertrain is 10% smaller than the second-generation LEAF and incorporates with the motor the inverter and reducer. This new power train delivers up to 160 kW or 214hp and 355 Nm or 261 ft-lbs of torque. This powertrain is two decibels quieter than the second-generation LEAF. This combined unit increased space so that the HVAC system is now under the front hood rather than in the dash allowing for a more spacious open cabin. Ride quality and turning radius have been improved by moving from the current Torsion beam rear suspension to a multi-link rear suspension. This updated suspension allows the turning radius to be reduced by 10cm or 4 inches. Technology did not stop there, the engineering team created a system that captured the heat generated by the on-board charger so that it can optimize the liquid-cooled battery system, enhancing charging during the cold winter The third generation Nissan LEAF has an impressive specification sheet. Looking to improve on the first two generations of ownership experience, this LEAF has the following: 303 Miles of range (EPA Estimate) NACS charging type 250 km or 155 miles of charge in 14 minutes 10% to 80% charge in 35 minutes when connected to a 150kW fast charger Vehicle size and weight Length - 4,405mm or 173.5 inches Width - 1,810 mm or 71.25 inches Height - 1,557mm or 61.3 inches Wheelbase - 2,690mm or 105.9 inches Weight - 1,794kg to 1,982kg or 3,955lbs to 4,369.6lbs Luggage capacity - 420L or 14.8 cubic feet Tire Sizes 215/55R18 235/45/R19 EV capabilities Vehicle-to-load Vehicle-to-home The interior of the third generation LEAF has optional upgrades such as the Premium plus Bose audio system that includes speakers in the headrests. The interior also can be configured based on option packages with two 120V outlets that can discharge up to 1500W of combined power, powering a variety of small to medium-size devices when out and about such as camping. The third generation Nissan LEAF will be assembled at the Tochigi Plant in Japan and the Sunderland, northeast England plant for global sale. Pricing will be released closer to the start of sales in each respective market. For those that want to view the 2026 Nissan LEAF videos, access them here: All-New Nissan LEAF Playlist View full article

Very interesting read, considering that in 2024 the average price per kW was $66.50 or in the case of a Tesla Y with a 60 kWh battery pack, $3,990 base cost to Tesla or in the case of my Kia EV9 with it's 100 kWh battery pack, $6,650 dollars cost. Today, the base cost due to deflated battery material has fallen to a low of $45 per kW or for Tesla, a battery cost of $2,700 or in the EV9 $4,500 for the battery cost. These make huge decreases in EV costs when the price of the most expensive component drops so fast. Just for basic understanding of a full size GM EV Pickup which has a 210 kWh battery pack, last year $13,965 and now in 2025 $9,450 cost on the battery pack. https://www.actumoteur.fr/en/electric-vehicle-battery-prices-just-crashed-harder-than-anyone-predicted-27490.html

Same here in Washington, there is a ton of Summer projects with major road detours and sections that are totally closed during the night, traffic is a snail pace and especially this week with World Cup here, just best to not go anywhere.