G. David Felt
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I understand the points your both making and wonder myself also, I assume everyone sets the seat at the lowest point to measure but then where on the seat are they measuring from and is it a consistent point for all auto's in that class. One would hope that the SAE Standards would cover this, but from what I have read they do not seem too and in this is where the rub is. I would also think they would move the front seats all the way forward to maximize the rear seat leg room, but then how many people really drive that way versus having the seat all the way back and then measuring rear seat room. So much wiggle room on how one measures interior space. Very crazy I think. Weird the inconsistent nature in updates that they have posted on that link. A few years in a row shows updates yearly, then every 3 to 5 years and back to yearly. Really weird on how they update them. The SAE standards must be written by lawyers due to all the gobbly gook that is written in them. sad
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I understand the measurements, but there seems to be no industry standard on where they are taken at and the ATS seats I know for a fact go lower into the floor than the others so I can get the head room I need. I really wish there was a set standard for where one measures the interior room at.
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Outstanding write up on SuperCruise versus Tesla Autopilot and I can accept the reasons that the writer gave the win to Tesla on specific sections of Criteria. Capturing driving actions and feedback to enhance Autopilot where Supercruise does not gather that info to make it better is a big win. Over all a tie depending on where you live and your road conditions, I totally agree that an extended drive in both is warranted. I also like the clarity of why MB self driving system is terrible and how they have since buried the self driving mode of MB due to far to many issues. Like @balthazar stated, long read, but worth it and all the videos that show just not Supercruise but the others out there too. Thanks for Posting!
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Have to disagree with you. The ATS is small yet I can actually fit into the driver's seat while no one can sit behind me. The 3 series and MB C-Class I actually cannot fit into to drive safely as my knees are on the dash. Yes that is getting 6'6" tall me with 40" inseam so long legs into the auto, but my knees do not push on the dash in the ATS compared to the BMW or MB products. So much for my Heritage land building something that can actually fit me.
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Sounds Like we need to put the ocean on a diet to reduce it's weight while also reducing the greenhouse gas production. In other news, I somehow started 2018 off with a pinched disk in my lower back that is also pinching both nerves into my hips, I have never felt such discomfort before and limited mobility.
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Europe as well as asia had displacement taxes and they are all looking to up them to push the autos into EV mode. I think they do not sell enough to justify the high cost and even the rich while many here say they do not care about the tax or gas price, actually do. Just sad that european automakers can only look at 20 to 30 miles on pure electricity. when it has been proven you can do so much better. Pathetic engineering and vision by these companies.
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G. David Felt replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)Agree TOTALLY! The concept had me interested, this warmed over refresh is just Meh, I bet still tight back seating which means the Escalade beats this as a luxury SUV. Yes SMK, G-Wagon has better offroad capabilities that I think these sales only help them to reduce R&D for the military version as you never see the G-Wagon off road much if ever except for the extreme videos on YouTube.
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Electric would be a faster way to pump up! Just Saying!
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Yea know these are a single mans best friend I have been told!
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Climate Change says it will be underwater soon and naysayers say it will always be there as is. Been in drought mode, so gotta think about alternative places to live.
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My Friend do you never get tired of shouting with all that bold fonts? Imagine EV Autocross!
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BullShit! Calling you out, feeder base of Tahoe owners does NOT INSURE they will end up buying an Escalade. To many stories on the internet and too many facts to prove that cheap versions of a badge do not end up as high end purchases of the same badge. Chevy Buyers rarely cross shop and compare with cadillac. Same with Smart buyers cross shopping MB etc. etc. etc.
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Wrong, EV leasing offers all auto companies a way to off set profits which in the end means having to pay the tax man. Much value to the bottom line. In regards to Effortlessly be kept in service, stop dreaming silly, Petro auto's often cause hours of wrench time to repair and keep running.
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But But The online pictures show Florida is covered in Ice!
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G. David Felt replied to William Maley's topic in North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)After looking at the Autocar story, clearly hinges are still exposed, zooming into the pictures, you can see the external screws that are on the existing on sale version are gone. Internal is the biggest update as the external is just a refresh to me. Is it worth 6 figures? Yes to some, no to others. price wise it exceeds Escalade which does tell me Cadillac needs a V Sport and V edition of the Escalade. Off road capability, no, leave it to have an equal off road version in GMC as a Yukon Denali, Hummer like edition. Will have to see in person if this would be of internal space to me to be in any consideration. External, is does nothing for me, just an overpriced bread box still.
