G. David Felt

Windows 11 has pro's and Con's but then what version of windows did not. Overall, I have NOT seen any possessive or restrictive issues with what you can do with Windows 11. Now one thing to be aware is that 11 does have more hardware requirements, so it is possible that if you try to update your current Win10 setup, it could come back and say I cannot until you get a compatible CPU or Graphics card, etc. I would double check your system against the requirements, does not make any sense to spend hours attempting to upgrade if your system will not truly support it. Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements | Microsoft Windows I have a Maxed out with SSD drives Lenovo Laptop that is fast and rocks but does not pass the hardware check so it cannot upgrade to Win11, so it will stay at Win10 since it works just fine. Ignore the threats about everything as it is Microsoft's attempt to get you to spend money on hardware and new Win11 when you really do not have too.

Bonded warehousing of products that can be held up to 5 years with no tariff paid awaiting changes in policy. Bonded Warehouses and FTZs Explained: Smart Tariff Strategy for Importers in 2025 - TRADLINX Blogs

I cannot find the info at this time, but there was statements from Ford about following GM in moving to Android Auto based system with not allowing AA/CP to be usable. (20) All Carmakers Might Eventually Try to Kill Off Android Auto and CarPlay - autoevolution Reddit had plenty of places people discussed this and questioned it. But then as folks started to backlash against GM, Ford changed their Tune and the CEO said they would keep it for all their auto's moving forward. Now Ford says it's keeping Android Auto and CarPlay due to safety Ford CEO Commits To Keeping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto, Says It Keeps Drivers Focused (Update) Ford CEO Says Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Staying In Cars Found the Original Google/Ford announcement that they would incorporate using the Android Auto system and why they do not say they will not support AA/CP, they also do not state that they will, but like GM implied a better end user experience. Ford and Google to Accelerate Auto Innovation I think this is what started to scare folks that Ford was going to follow GM. I know they said they were exploring and looking to secure their customers data within Ford rather than out to Google.

This is so true and just not on auto's, the number of parts and other product piling up at ports due to people / companies not wanting to pay tariffs is crazy. Seattle/Tacoma/Everett Ports has a ton of product sitting in container's that companies are not willing to pay tariffs on so now it is just sitting there. Small businesses are being hurt and forced to close due to the Tariffs. My sister's appliance company is hurting as they usually have credit, but the company that imports the parts for appliance repairs went to a cash up front from all purchase and have stated they have to pay up front from the companies in China so no more credit, pay at the end of the month, now it is pay as you go. So they are having customers pay up front. The shop I have used, has also told me that the cost of parts is changing almost daily and they have to pay in advance for auto parts. Consumers are going to be hurting big time. We are not making America Great Again, America is being destroyed Again just like in the 1930's due to ignorant people in power.

Check this out as they were spot on during the first administration and I worry for all about this fall and going into next year. I suspect things are going to get very ugly as the incompetance of the current administration will show. The BOOMERS will get their golden age of destruction. Tallying the two channels of job losses from tariffs | Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis I could not tell anyone unless they just had to buy an auto to buy right now, I suspect that by the end of the year we will see everyone much cheaper due to the incompetence and job losses that are happening now. Hertz screwed me over about 10 years ago or so and it was such a mess, that by the time they made it right, I had sworn off them. I now use Enterprise and have never had the problems Hertz gives.

Much appreciated, I just remember the press release about protecting our data and not having it in EVs or ICE last year, so surprised they are still there. It is possible that GM has done a silent about face like Ford did in keeping it. But then they need to add it to the EVs as I am not going back to ICE. Would love to buy an EscaladeIQ but AA\CP is a requirement.

Yes your 7yr old cadillac has AA/AC when GM was applying it to everything, but most new GM products do not have it anymore. This is a bit of a shock that they did not take it away like they have done with everything else just about.

This is interesting, makes sense what Mazda response is for why the Turbo will not be brought back. Hybrid will be equal to or better than the Turbo which has been proven by Toyota with their Rav4 Hybrid which is their fastest auto now in the portfolio. This Is Why Mazda Won't Bring Back The CX-5 Turbo Sadly just far more complexity than needed.

Or my friend, like me, you will have to spend that money on your kids education! That is why my conversion of my 1994 GMC Suburban never happened and I eventually sold it as I am past the project phase and now into the Grandkids phase. Good luck, the future is going to be an interesting mixture I think over the next two decades. @A Horse With No Name @ccap41 Mazda might have a card that you both will like. The CEO is quoted in this story that they are assessing the return of the Mazda midsize pickup. 2025 Mazda B-Series Unofficially Comes Back to Life to Make America Proud, Again - autoevolution

That just sucks in so many ways and is another reason that I would not buy from them. Like GM which has choosen to go against customer choice, I have left another American Company for one that supports choice. I hope Lincoln wakes up to the fact that unplugging a feature is not a fix. Long term it will cost them imho. Thank you for the update on this.

Jaclyn McQuaid, global VP for Buick and GMC introduced the 2026 Acadia SUV in the Denali Ultimate trim with this statement. "Denali Ultimate represents the pinnacle of premium expression for the GMC brand, delivering an innovative mixture of stunning craftsmanship and real-world capability. Expanding Denali Ultimate’s innovative technologies and exclusive design elements to the Acadia nameplate allows us to further differentiate our mid-size offering in a highly competitive segment. " The 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate has been given a variety of exterior and interior appointments that are meant to set it apart from a normal Acadia Denali trim. The simplest way to do this is to list out by the following categories for the Denali Ultimate trim level as this is on top of what one gets with the Denali Trim. Exterior Ultimate Trim bits: Vader Chrome Grille Vader Chrome GMC Logo LED daytime running lamps Animated lighting sequence Ultimate exclusive badging 22-inch machines aluminum wheels with "After Midnight Metallic Finish" Interior Ultimate Trim bits: Heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany full leather massage seats with plaited contrast stitching Ladao wood laser-etched accents and embossed topographical maps On seat backs Door trim Map pockets Unique floor mats Denali Ultimate Badging on Seat backs Bose 16-speaker Performance Series Sound System Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with 3yr OnStar Super Cruise Plan Panoramic Sunroof 9 camera views with smart technology HD surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror customizable Configurable 8-inch diagonal Head-up Display AutoSense Power Liftgate Performance suspension The 2026 GMC Acadia for all trims will have the following standard features. Rear Camera Mirror 19 standard safety and driver assistance features 2.5 Liter Turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission 328 horsepower 326 lb-ft of torque 5,000 lb towing capacity The 2026 GMC Acadia will go into production at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant and dealerships will have it for sale on lots third quarter of 2025. Additional details and pricing will be released closer to on dealership availability and at GMC.com. View full article