Robert Hall

I personally like the Fusion better than the Malibu, but I find them comparable. From what I've read, it sounds like the big negatives of the new Malibu are the limited engine choice (only the Eco version is available so far) and the short wheelbase results in limited rear legroom (they cut the wheelbase by 5 inches, the new Fusion has a wheelbase 6 inches longer than the new Malibu).

I wondered what those looked like...found this:

I like the specs, but think Corvette would be the appropriate place for a supercar. A limited edition high end Corvette model above the ZR-1. Corvette has the international racing heritage and brand recognition. I'd love to see a street version of this mid-engined Corvette built as a Ferrari/Lambo competitor... If Cadillac were going to build a high end sports car or sporty model, the target should be something like the Merc SL or SLS...front engine, RWD coupe/convertible...like the XLR but better executed.

Listened to the latest Autoblog podcast this morning, they gave it a very solid review. Haven't seen one yet in person.

The problem with the recharge cans is that they contain oils and sealer... the R134A (or R12) will escape the system and leave the rest behind... and there is not a lot of volume in modern systems, anyway, so you can only top off a system a couple times before you really need to evacuate the whole system and start new. Thought I'd give it a try before going to the shop..never had any service on the A/C before, this is it's 13th summer..still cold, but not new-car cold..

Sweet...love the surface development on the sides and the new taillight variation. Love the offbeat color...

Well, their only previous distinct front end design cue was a 5-sided trapazoid grille that they used for a long time...this is more distinct and still uses the 5-sided opening...

Doesn't really work that way, though, because other than the Denali, Chevy and GMCs trims overlap each other...and they are sold in different dealers, unlike Fords.

That makes no sense. The Sierra and Silverado look the same (sans grille and badge change), drive the same, ride the same, handle the same, have the same equipment and features and cost the same. Why would a Sierra driver go to Ford for something different? Ford cut Mercury, I didn't see every Mercury driver flee to Chevrolet. And the ones that did leave the brand were probably going to leave even if Mercury had stayed. I'd like to see GM post profit of each brand to see who really makes the money. Really if you put 50% of GMT900 development cost on GMC, they are losing money. I think GMC is one of those cases of the triumph of marketing over substance. They are very much like Mercury in that case.

That's something I've never understood..why would they go for a very different Ford rather than a Chevy that is virtually identical to a GMC...People are weird. I still see no reason for GM to have two truck brands...Ford and Chrysler each have one truck brand and don't need a redundant brand--they offer their trucks in a wide range of trims from stripped to loaded, Chevy could do the same thing.

They need to cut the GMC budget by 90%. GMC existed for decades on a minimal budget doing rebadges of Chevys. GM does not need two full line truck/SUV/CUV brands.

Mazda's 'happy fish' face....as opposed to Ford's 'angry fish' look on some of their cars..

The Acura grille, at least the current revised ones, isn't bad at all IMO..better looking than some of Hyundai's front ends (like the disgusting Sonata Hybrid front end or the over wrought front ends seen on the updated Genesis coupe, Velocter, Tuscon, etc..

Beautiful car..

Interesting about the fins...Eldorado end caps? Odd the mirrors are missing...the shift boot looks cheezy, along w/ the tacked on aftermarket gauge. The louvers are out of place--that's an old time hot rodder touch appropriate for cars up into the 40s.

A homemade 1 of 1, looks like...tasteless and tacky mods to the poor Toro.

I found that 442 over the weekend along w/ the neat Hot Ones '76 Monza IMSA race car...

My sister's '00 DTS and '84 Merc 500SEL have them..

How about 4dr cars w/ ashtrays and lighters in the rear doors also...weird...I can just picture a family driving around and everyone smoking...or a group of old-school gangsters.

Yeah, similar here....I have 3 old ones in my storage unit in Colorado...all 1998-2002 vintage...2 17inch ViewSonics and a 20 inch (Sun)...they work fine, but I'll never use them again..boat anchors.

Interesting..would never have thought it was that...the angle and cropping make it hard to tell what the picture is of. It looks distorted, like the mirror is right beside the headlight. Would like to see the full unedited photo.

Looks great inside after the reassembly. Cold A/C is a great thing to have...I got one of those recharge cans to try and get mine a bit colder..not as cold as new anymore.

Unfortunately, it has the same short wheelbase that the LaCrosse has. At least the DTS had a wheelbase that made sense for a full size car.

Cadillacs don't have folding trays, though..the folding tray on the right makes me think it's a fancy piece of office furniture. Though it also reminds me a bit of the Porsche Carrera GT roofline in profile.