Robert Hall

That is an issue Cadillac, M-B, and BMW (to a lesser degree) all have to some degree w/ the performance models--they should offer their most luxurious interiors w/ rather that the dour, dark, depressing 'sporty' interiors they often put in the performance models... I'd like a CTS-v with the regular CTS light tan w/ wood and aluminum trim interior, not a gloomy black or despair gray interior. At least the trim is piano black and not disgusting faux carbon fiber, though I'd rather have wood & aluminum.

Nonsense. If a CTS-v buyer is concerned about the back seat, they will buy the sedan or wagon. Performance coupe buyers don't care about the backseat....when I had my M3 coupe, the backseat was rarely ever used..when I needed to haul friends or family, I took my Jeep.

Happy Birthday a day late..

That looks identical to one on the dais at the local Caddy store...spent ten minutes watching it revolve around in front of me the other night...mesmerizing.

Ohio

For '11 the sales of the Dakota were only 13k. The demand wasn't there..so they are going to try something else.

Saw two Murano cabrios, a gold one on the dealer's lot and a silver blue one in traffic...they are, uh...distinctive.

Went lot cruising last night to the Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler dealer, checking out the GCs, Chargers, Challengers, 300s... lot of tempting options to consider..

Saw an early (82-83 I think) S-10 in what appeared to be mint original condition..long bed, high trim level (chrome bumpers, grille, etc), whitewall tires, light tan/dark tan two tone. Don't see early S-10s in any condition very often.

Good luck w/ the Cruze!

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Shortage of household plugs out your way? No, I was thinking of more of the pure EVs...i.e. widespread charging stations, fast charging, etc. Who knows, in 20 years when I'm retired in a beach town or mountain town I might consider one..

It's a targa-topped hatchback coupe.

I wonder if Hyundai/Kia has grown too fast in their pursuit of becoming the next Toyota, and have perhaps cut corners?

Alas, BMW is about 'joy' now (they dropped 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' tagline). A FWD entry line seems like a cynical branding ploy to achieve volume amongst lame posers who want the brand cachet but not the substance. Most of FWD 1-series will probably be 4cyl automatics (at least in NA where too few people are capable of driving a manual). Most of the RWD 3-series, 5-series, and all of the 7-series are automatics too... True...but at least they are still RWD. I've never understood why Americans don't like manuals, but I have no problem w/ refined automatics, esp. in luxury cars (was the 7 series ever offered w/ a manual? (answered my own question--apparently yes--the first 3 generations were offered w/ a 6 and a manual, probably Europe only). meh, 90% of drivers don't care if they are RWD or not. Most think their 3-series is FWD anyway. 90% of drivers are beneath contempt, so FWD mediocrity is enough for them. I have no interest in being amongst 'the general public'.

Alas, BMW is about 'joy' now (they dropped 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' tagline). A FWD entry line seems like a cynical branding ploy to achieve volume amongst lame posers who want the brand cachet but not the substance. Most of FWD 1-series will probably be 4cyl automatics (at least in NA where too few people are capable of driving a manual). Most of the RWD 3-series, 5-series, and all of the 7-series are automatics too... True...but at least they are still RWD. I've never understood why Americans don't like manuals, but I have no problem w/ refined automatics, esp. in luxury cars (was the 7 series ever offered w/ a manual? (answered my own question--apparently yes--the first 3 generations were offered w/ a 6 and a manual, probably Europe only).

Alas, BMW is about 'joy' now (they dropped 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' tagline). A FWD entry line seems like a cynical branding ploy to achieve volume amongst lame posers who want the brand cachet but not the substance. Most of FWD 1-series will probably be 4cyl automatics (at least in NA where too few people are capable of driving a manual). At least BMW still builds M models.. it will probably be a hit for them, though. Anyway, the ELR seems like it could be successful for Cadillac (supposedly will be under $50k I read somewhere) if it looks 90% as dramatic as the Converj..I wonder if we will see any conventional hybrids from Cadillac?

Love it. Love it. Love it...esp. the rear end. And the size.

That thing is sick. It's half luxury, half gangsta. Hopefully it morphs into the RWD flagship that''s supposedly in the pipeline. [ Love the design..esp. the front end and rear end. Now picture it with a roof, with a rear window pointed in the middle ala first gen Eldo...this design would be great for a flagship sedan and convertible above the XTS.

No press release for the other model.. Yet It's the Ciel. Very cool large 4dr convertible concept. Cadillac Ciel

AUGGGGGGHHHHH....another haboob!! Windy and dusty outside now

IIRC, this was posted here several months ago..there was a discussion of the design and strange comparison to a Corvair Spyder.

Yesterday felt humid. Looking forward to October...

Ward's auto is wrong; the 2.0 diesel used in our Cruze produces 163PS. I think that translates into more than 147hp SAE. 163PS translates to approx 161HP according to one calculator site.