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NINETY EIGHT REGENCY

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  1. I am with Drew on the cloth issue. My cars are older Oldsmobiles from the 1990's and the cloth holds up well if not better than the leather. Leather is not a good thing in some states like Texas. It cracks, breaks and worse. My Toronados cloth is doing well so far. The Ninety Eight is leather, and I am going to have it reupholstered and I am switching it to the older GM cloth. I found the GM cloth online. I would not get leather because of the heat, humidity factors here. You should see interiors of cars with leather here. It is not a pretty sight. I did what you were supposed to do with leather, and the climate here destroyed it over time.
  2. Point taken. I assumed that Continental is a new car that will be coming that is different from the model out there now. That is how the dealers made it seem at that event they recently attended. That would give Lincoln the room to create a true "Continental" without a Ford version and to align it more with Aviator and Explorer platform. Back in the day they had fewer platforms and created more cars off of them too.
  3. An article from Bloomberg: Cadillac Chief Leaves GM, Citing `Philosophical Differences' https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-18/cadillac-chief-leaves-gm-after-short-stint-leading-luxury-brand Quote: General Motors Co.’s Cadillac chief is leaving the company in the midst of a $12 billion plan to turn around the brand, citing strategic differences with other managers. Quote: In a phone interview, de Nysschen said he left amicably and declined to go into detail on what spurred his departure. “We agree to disagree and we move on,” he said. “There wasn’t a fight. Let’s call it philosophical differences.” Quote: One of de Nysschen’s strategies was to raise prices on Cadillac models to maintain a more high-end clientele. That tact contributed to lower volumes that dealers complained about early in his tenure. He held the line to rebuild the brand’s cachet. An article from Autonews.com: GM replaces Cadillac chief de Nysschen http://www.autonews.com/article/20180418/OEM02/180419753/gm-replaces-cadillac-chief-de-nysschen Quote: The abrupt change, according to two people familiar with the decision, was a result of de Nysschen’s reluctance to accelerate product and operating plans and capitalize on current U.S. market conditions, where industry sales remain healthy. GM executives, the sources said, acknowledge that it takes time to rebuild a brand but there needs to be more commitment to the here and now, rather than the future. Quote: "There’s no question Johan is a visionary automotive leader, but given GM’s conservative culture he may have pushed things a step too far," said Jessica Caldwell, executive director of industry analysis at Edmunds. "It feels like Johan spent too much time chasing the German brands instead of embracing Cadillac’s unique heritage."
  4. Did Uwe Ellinghaus have anything to do with that? I know he was behind the crest change because of comments he made about it. It is interesting the timing of when he left and now this guy....
  5. Let's hope GM can remember what Cadillac was and what it can be. May be the first order of business will be putting real names on the cars again. I think someone saw how fast Lincoln was changing and putting out some great products, they had to react. It may be other factors too. There is potential there, but it is how you use it to move ahead. You cannot try to be European when you are not. Be proud of what you are build your brand.
  6. The 6 window greenhouse with the quarter window in the C-pillar is the easiest way at a glance to distinguish a CT6 from a CTS in profile. CTS is going away and being replaced by CT5 and looking at the CT5 spy photos, it does not have the six window design thankfully. The 6 window greenhouse with the quarter window in the C-pillar is the easiest way at a glance to distinguish a CT6 from a CTS in profile. Cadillac has done 6 window greenhouses before; in the 50s and early 60s, so it's not unprecedented. It's simplistic and conformist to say the quarter window 'belongs' on the rear door. I had no problem with the six window design from the past. The one on the 1963 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight and the 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight do not bother me. As you know I own a 1995 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. They flow with the look of the car. My issue is it does not flow or blend in with the styling. It looks like an after thought. Holden did it right with the Caprice and Statesman. It is just a personal opinion. I think the other updates are great too.
  7. • You meant Escala, not Eldorado. I meant Eldorado which the Escala borrowed from. It looks like the Escala in the rear. The tail lamp design also looks like a previous generation Honda Accord too. • How is where the quarter window is located make the design 'need fixing'? I can't find that to remotely be an issue. I am so sick and tired of every car using that tired Audi and Impala six window design. Name one car that does not use that look today. It looks worse on the Malibu and the KIA's. Most mid sized/ largeer sedans have it. Cadillac needs to do do something Cadillac or something different. The Continental does not use it. It looks disjointed on most cars. It looks like an after thought. Put the quarter window on the rear doors where then belong. The end. • Update to the car looks great IMO, tho I'm not a huge fan of the blacked out grille- I'd like to see it in person but generally speaking, such always feels cheaper to me. Cadillac has near a century of history with bright grillework.
  8. It is a vast improvement. I like the front end better and the back is using the Escala themes. I was reading about the car on another site. Someone said is the CT6 with a V8 a CT8? Hmmmm... The rear was influenced by Cadillac Eldorado. Now.. if they would fix that window design in the c pillar and put the quarter windows on the rear doors where they belong, we would have real winner. A quote from the auto extremist: Editor-in-Chief's Note: World renowned? Please. GM Racing decided to brand its IMSA DPi cars as Cadillacs for political reasons, there is nothing "world-renowned" about it. It was a decision of convenience, at best. And by the way, this will not be an exclusive "Cadillac" engine as some reports are suggesting. Look for it to show up in the next-generation, mid-engine C8 Corvette in 5.5-liter configuration, and in a super high-end Escalade. Wait, what? Yes, you read it here first. You don't think GM is going to spend the kind of cash necessary to develop this engine for what will amount to be less than 2,000 CT6 V-Sport sedans a year, do you? (If that.) The Cadillac release goes on, and on, and on, so if you want to find out more about this car - and the rest of the "refreshed" CT6 lineup - I'm sure you won't have to look very hard. We, on the other hand, don't care. Why? This week, Cadillac is the company with the genuine performance legacy, which is truly unmitigated bullshit. Next week, at the New York Auto Show, Cadillac will be all about how it's an SUV company with its new XT4 compact SUV. And the week after that Cadillac will return to its regularly scheduled programming as an "occasional" luxury automaker that exists for the Chinese market only. And so it goes. -PMD
  9. Almost had a new Holden Caprice/Statesman that was FWD. It would have worked for Buick China and North America. It could have been a Park Avenue for them and a Statesman/Caprice for Holden.
  10. Future Cars: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Will Get A Bold New Face http://www.carscoops.com/2017/12/future-cars-2019-gmc-sierra-1500-will.html
  11. I like they fixed the headlight clusters. Thank God! The new Silverado looks great. I can't wait to see the GMC Sierra. Is it just me but don't some of the lines remind you of Ford F150? I also think the front end reminds me of past successful Silverados like the 1988 to 2002 Silverados. It is aggressive looking too as well. Great to see.
  12. I was glad to hear this news about Lincoln. I am glad they are improving the styling and decided to give on the Oldsmobile front end styling and also return to real names. It started with Continental. I hope it continues. Lincoln is figuring it out. I hope Cadillac wakes up and realizes this. You cannot out German the Germans. People are going to choose the true German cars over the pretender. What Cadillac is doing now is like GM making Chinese knock offs of European luxury cars. Cadillac needs to return to real names, and be true to luxury heritage and fix and correct the styling on its cars. They car start with that old six window Toyota Avalon window design on CT6. They they can fix that headlight design on XT5. Cadillacs should be elegant and bold majestic cars. Cadillac should not be ashamed of who they are. Good for Lincoln! Now lets talk about a larger long wheelbase luxury Lincoln sedan with the name of Town Car set for today's luxury market.
  13. The concept from years ago had it right. The production car did not..
  14. I read the other day what will happen. Holden is indeed safe. They are committed to Holden. They will initially get future products from GMC and Chevrolet. They are supposed to get the GMC Acadia. They will next get Chevrolet Equinox. They also right now have the previous generation Malibu. They are not going to change the name to Chevrolet either. Holden has a rich history. Then it is open game on the domestic(USA) product portfolio. Cadillac will be introduced to Australia in the 2020's. This is after it is successfully introduced internationally in other places. Future Buicks will come from China and South Korea. Back in the day Holden worked closely with Oldsmobile. Check out the video below. http://aso.gov.au/titles/ads/holdens-number-one/clip1/
  15. I am glad we know and have an idea of GM's plan for Europe. That will take some work to build on Cadillac. I heard people discussing elsewhere that Buick may go to Europe too. Who knows ? GM is playing a different game and a new game.
  16. The Opel and PSA deal is done. Opel is Sold! PSA Deal to Buy G.M.’s Opel and Vauxhall Faces Political Winds: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/business/psa-general-motors-opel-acquisition.html?_r=0 Vauxhall-Opel sold by GM to Peugeot-Citroen http://www.bbc.com/news/business-39175740 PSA agrees to buy Opel in $2.3 billion deal PSA has agreed to buy Opel from GM in a deal valuing the business at 2.2 billion euros ($2.3 billion), the companies said on Monday, creating a new regional car giant. PSA Purchasing Opel for $2.5B http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2017/03/psa-purchasing-opel-for-2-5b/ Why GM decided to sell Opel to PSA GM executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe's changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment at a time when they see a greater need to focus on North America, China and emerging technologies. GM sells Opel, Vauxhall to PSA: Here’s why it happened GM TO FOCUS ON NORTH AMERICA, CHINA AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/gm-sells-opel-vauxhall-psa-heres-why-it-happened?utm_source=DailyDrive20170306&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=headline-center&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awdailydrive My thoughts: 1. Now GM has to develop cars for every Opel they use now. That is half of Buicks and Holdens line up. 2. Focus on what in North America? They killed brands here(Saturn, Hummer, SAAB Pontiac and Oldsmobile) and Chevrolet is sitting there with too many cars and suvs in its lineup. That is why the SS did not sell because it was at the wrong brand. GM needs to accept not everyone will buy a Chevrolet and how Chevrolet is seen by the buying public. 3. Cadillac is short on Suv's and crossovers and a flagship car above CT6. 4. So what in America do they need to focus on?? 5. Questions: There have been some questions raised about the deal. Some observers wondered what it would mean for GM to no longer be a truly global company. And the loss of about 1.2 million annual sales could impact its broader economies of scale – potentially raising costs. Some Opel products are marketed in the U.S. under other GM brand names – the Buick Cascada convertible being one example – so GM will now have to develop replacements. 6. GM is not in Europe any longer. So, they are not truly a global player. 7. This is the only benefit I see in the deal: If PSA can turn things around at Opel, it could pay off for GM in the long-run. It holds warrants to purchase shares of the French company. 8. I am watching to see what happens to Holden and Buick and what role Holden will play now.
  17. I have been watching this play out this morning. Buick and Holden would be impacted by this more than anyone else. What about GM China? I do not know if I am favor of this as GM would have no role in Europe. Killing Pontiac and Oldsmobile solved what problem? I would rather there be some sort of joint venture and sharing of resources than a right out buyout of Opel. GM would be smaller than it is now. There are too many ramifications in this. Ford is one Ford globally as Volkswagen is too.
  18. This is interesting to see. I knew this was going to happen. GM is becoming a global company fast and quick. They are really integrating the brands globally. I want to see how this plays out. If Pontiac and Oldsmobile had lived, they could have more fun with Holden and other brands globally. Just thinking out loud. I wonder if they will replace Holden Caprice with something. I can see looking at GM globally the brands are: Chevrolet, Opel, and Cadillac. GMC, Vauxhall, Holden and Buick feed off the other brands. The only models unique to Buick are La Crosse and Enclave. Buick and GMC are given unique trim and some styling cues. GM is leveraging its brands globally to suit the market globally.
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