G. David Felt

Ask and you shall receive. Good catch, I did not think about the manual with a small digital screen. Thank you

I have to say I have mixed feeling about the new front end as I think they took away the love it or hate it look for a more streamlined aerodynamic gas saving look. Almost jelly bean style that I really do not like. I see autoblog has a video of someone using magnets on the sides, hood, etc. No magnetism at all so they either have gone fully aluminum on the bed, body panels, hood, doors, etc. or some form of carbon fiber as there seems to be no steel in that 2019 truck. Gonna be interesting to see what they show off and reveal about the powertrain at the Detroit show.

Auto Gauges, Manual, Digital, Are They Even Needed? Ran into a debate that was in multiple forums and even on Jalopnik that had editors and forum members debating the need of Auto Gauges and the type. Manual, Digital, Monitor screen, touch, etc. As such, what are your thoughts on the type of dash info you feel 21st century auto's should have?

Mercedes-Benz, are you listening , we the people HATE cookie cutter one size fits all design. Time to retire the pathetic design language and give each auto it's own personality.

Electra Maccanica, can it do what Elio Motors has failed to do? In 2009 Elio Motors was founded with a idea to build a high mileage commuter auto-bike. This three wheeled auto-bike or trike as we call them was to be enclosed like a car, capable of carrying 2 people and a small amount of cargo and get 84 miles per gallon of gas all for $6,800 in the beginning and now asking $7,500. This during a crunch of high gas costs sent thousands to reserve and put a deposit down for one. Yet here we are 9 years later and still no delivery of the auto even though they run their website, have demo units across the country and collect reservations with a promise now of starting to build in 2018. In steps a Vancouver B.C. startup that has amassed an undisclosed amount of start up cash, has $4 Billion in orders, signed a assembly contract with a Chinese company and says building will begin Q1 of 2018 with first deliveries in 2019 of their 3 wheel EV version. 100 mile range, single person ultimate commuter auto. The Solo is designed to be the smallest and most efficient commuter trike around. ELECTRA MECCANICA The solo has the following stats: 100 mile range for 16.1kWh battery pack 137 mph top speed 0-60 in 8 seconds 3hr charge time on 220V 128 NM of Torque with 82hp Keyless entry, power windows, backup camera, AC, Heater, Defogger, Heated seat and AM/FM Bluetooth/USB/CD Stereo MSRP $15,500 Electra Meccanica says for no added fee, you can choose from Raven Black, Arctic White, Titanium Silver or Electric Red. They have a customize your Solo build tool and the web site invites you to build your Solo, then reserve it with a $250.00 refundable deposit. If the single seat commuter is not enough, they are also offering the Tofino two seater which has a 250 mile range, $1,000 dollar refundable deposit starting at $50,000 with delivery also in 2019. So what do you think?

Gotta love History, on this day Jan 2nd 2009 a rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, one of only 17 built was found in a garage of a doctor who passed away. His family put it up for auction getting over $4.4 million for the car. Supercharged Inline 8 motor. 26,284 original miles according to the story. http://www.inticweb.com/top-stories/rare-1937-bugatti-type-57s-atalante-coupe-found-in-garage-998-2018/

In watching the record set above for standing mile, clearly he is driving a manual EV, but I think the records will go beyond that with an automatic as the computer can shift faster than a human can. In regards to slowing down, it is more a matter of keeping the electric motor in it's maximum torque and HP range which I have read and see examples about that does help I believe the EV auto from a supercar standpoint. I think for a commuter car, no transmission is just fine as they run the instant torque to get going and maintain the speed for what is done around town.

Just watched the Genovation GXE Corvette hit a world record 190.48 standing mile speed with a top speed of 209 MPH for an EV Corvette. Amazing part is you can choose yours with an 8 speed paddle shifter or 7 speed manual trans.

I agree with Drew @bobo you really need to stick around and add 2-wheel news to our alternative forum. This local Seattle company has exploded with sales of EV Bikes. https://www.electricbikeseattle.com/ Some pretty cool tech.

Awesome @bobo, Hope to see you post more about EV's and your Two Wheel fascination.

Happy New Year to Blu, Olds, Drew, Balth, etc. Happy New Year to you all, Make 2018 an awesome year!

Here is our New Years Day Soup, gonna enjoy it all day long along with our Korean Side Dishes. Dill Pickles, White Radish with spices, Jalapeno Cucumber and Danmuji (Korean Yellow Pickled Radish) Gives a crunch factor to the soup.

Fake News Just like so many east coast things lately!

Love this Song!

Even the older Cayennes have very low miles, so if you want a Porsche, then why not go 6 to 10 years old to get the price down since I have found plenty in the $30 K range with only 25 to 45 thousand miles on them. Plenty of Diesel and Turbo models in the 2011 / 2012 that are around 40K miles for around 35-40K. Not bad price. Auto Trader shows plenty of Jeep GC that are in high 20 to low 30 thousand miles with V8 summit, SRT, etc. versions all 2013 to 2015 in the 40-45K range. Go a couple years older and you get the 2010-2012 and your in the 30K range with 40 to 55 thousand miles. Some pretty loaded and nice GC for prices that average 10-15 thousand less than a MB with less features.

Saw a Titan Diesel today on the Highway, wife and I both agreed that is one butt ugly truck. New Ford drove by right with it and looked way better.

Got it, I can understand that, found a really good detailed explanation of the two types of suspension that they use on these so their basic steel spring and the airbag suspension. http://blog.autospeed.com/2008/11/04/air-or-steel-springs-the-porsche-cayenne/ Lucky you can find plenty on Autotrader and they do seem to hold their value better than MB or just about anyone else. Here is what their own website had to say about their air suspension:

I thought the Cayenne had that airmatic type or Hydromatic like my escalade for raising and lower it for clearance but also comfort in regards to driving dynamic. Gonna have to make a stop out at their web site as I thought they had that type of tech.

According to JD Powers, Seems they are rated the same! So this comes down to cost and repair cost which MB is notoriously higher on as everyone knows.

I thought you were all the rage now on going back to a truck ZR2 Duramax Diesel or was it a ford?

Stick and CVT just does not sound or make sense to me when I envision it in my mind.

Very cool Tradition and sounds Yummy!

I would agree with everything you say, but the stick will not happen. Stick is dead and not worth the R&D cost to build for new future auto's. Plus less efficient in many ways which you know that. I agree, sticks can be much more fun than an auto, but the days of stick are over.

Meh, Cars are a dying lot, not interested.