G. David Felt

31 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

Acura interiors are on par with Honda interiors for the most part.  But an MDX is nicer than an Encore, that isn't really close.

Buick could use a 4th crossover in between Envision and Enclave, GMC needs a crossover below Terrain, they could get 10 crossovers/SUVs in that dealership channel.  

I am gonna have to disagree with you. Coworker has a new MDX and I compared my other Coworker who just traded in his leased Encore for a new Encore and big difference. The current Encore beats the interior on the current selling MDX.  It really is surprising and nice. MDX does not win here. It truly boils down to what you like more than anything but to me, Encore wins over the MDX in quality of interior.

Interesting, that is weighted down with what ever is in the trailer. 

So is the Chi platform part of the Cha Cha Cha Chia family?

Cool, to see, I hope we see this in the next 6 months at an autoshow, Hopefully Detroit.

I expected this, I also expect we will see a plethora of EV and Plug-in Hybrids over the next 24 months.

I thought we were getting stupid drivers in the US, but I think Europe has us beat. It is amazing that they are letting morons drive that clearly should not be driving and talk about messed up road system. As bad as what I found on the east coast of the US.

Test Drive of the Ampera-e

This Video shows why I am SO EXCITED about the BOLT!

Lets see who wins to the next light!

Over priced for those over rated DOHC garbage engines. I honestly do NOT see how they could sell them when there are far superior cars out there in this segment.

25 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

A V6 Camaro is 0.5 seconds behind a Charger Hellcat?! 

A V8 Camaro is 8.7 seconds ahead of a Charger Hellcat?! 

 

Freakin Crazy for a Hellcat that on paper out powers and torques those two. Wonder why it is so slow?

1 hour ago, ccap41 said:

Expected for many especially the Corvette, surprised to see the Focus RS. Freakin awesome to see the V6 Camaro there also.  

And Yet no one will call them high-sided, we will just say overpriced ultra luxury SUV or a station wagon on steriods!  

2 hours ago, Cmicasa the Great said:

Billions. The dealership we bought the Encore from was a Chevy/Buick store. The Trax and Encore were sitting right next to each other. The exterior is certainly different.. and the interior is easily seen as an upgrade. I honestly bet good money that the upgrades don't even cost them $10K. That being said.. I'd put the Encore interior on Acura level at this point

The Envision interior is even a bigger step above the Encore / Acura.

1 hour ago, ccap41 said:

Weird, I never noticed that until now. THANKS! (sarcasm because it's now distracting!)

 Distracting is my middle name!  

Ouch, I would short Bosch stock, as this will hurt their earnings.

The more I look at that blue c300 coupe, the more it is just an ugly Jelly Bean. WOW, I see nothing attractive about the design or the interior dash.  Not impressed.

58 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I wish Toyota would include "Basic driver's common sense school" or "Drivers Refresher Course 101 for those 55 and older" with any Corolla, Camry, or Avalon purchase......

 

I upgraded my Toronado to the vintage B-Body 4-note horn (super loud and angry sounding) a couple weeks ago... I got to use it today to "encourage" a woman in a Corolla to accelerate instead of stop when getting onto the interstate.

 I thought only tree huggers actually braked before getting on the freeway. WOW, you have those crazies there too. Bummer. 

Here I thought everyone drove crazy fast as was my experience in NJ and NY.

Audi build nice auto's but after looking through these pictures, I have to say WOW, Can we talk Retro to the 80's.

I know the Coupe look for 4 door sedans is big, but it just blends in to the point of Blah with all the other 4 door coupe style sedans.

Interior is the 80's nightmare, that dash is so dated, why the hell would you want something that ugly, terrible, just pathetic.

Total FAIL from the Moment someone approved that bad design. GM maximized this dash style in an overkill of badge engineering and the public killed them for it, why would anyone want to buy this from a german auto maker.

@Drew Dowdell

Drew, quick question, is the lines I am seeing on our web pages normal? I almost always view C&G in Portrait mode and am always seeing these weird lines as circled below on the screen capture.

G. David Felt
Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com

Instrument Clusters, What is the Future?

July 9th the latest in OLED Instrument Clusters was released by Visteon Corporation. This allows a whole new design to what dashes can be by reducing weight, size and increasing design options. This is just the start of where they believe we will see auto design move over the next 10 years.

OLED New Auto Instrument Cluster

Visteon Corporation is also one of many cutting edge companies with autonomous driving solutions. They also offer infotainment systems, connected audio, connectivity and telematics of auto performance and driving plus much more. Check out all they do at the following link:

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41 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said:

Buick just so has it going on...I would so own a Buick over a BMW, something I would not have said a few years ago.

All one has to do is test drive the newest CUV baby and you are just in aw of how quiet, solid and nice they are to drive.

The F40 reminds me of one of my favorite comic series on TV, Speed Racer.

The 488 GTB is pretty but needs to be in another color.

Drew are we talking about the 1934 dual-cowl Phaeton and the roadster?

Course here is a good write up also about the inspiration of the P-38

http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/radical-fighter-kick-started-cadillac-design

Now to figure out what went on in 1934! 

So 1941 for the P-38 inspiration, now what was before that by 7 years, so 1934 or so during the depression. What styling cue is it????? 

4 minutes ago, Frisky Dingo said:

@dfelt

 

I love that Kona interior. I'd have to pair with something lighter and with more contrast on the outside, though. Maybe Pearl White or Silver, or even Grey.

@Frisky Dingo

Remember this is Seattle, the Home of Starbucks. Mocha is the Home Town Color right behind Green the State color for Evergreens!

15 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Are either of those styling cues still in use today?

Dual cone no, but the nose is a single cone with electronics behind it.

1 hour ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I grew up in Hamilton NJ, not far from where @GMTruckGuy74 lives. 

I now live in Pittsburgh PA have done since 1998 when I moved here for college.  @smk4565 is the only regular C&Ger I know of who also lives here. 

My House:

Love the Stone work, that is awesome, considering replacing my cedar knotless siding with stone.

My House, daughters Durango and my Escalade.