Drew Dowdell

A Lambda will replace the SWB Escalade with the LWB surviving on the next truck platform.

Then shouldn't the dash flow into the console as design dictates these days?

It looks fine... but it's not exclusive to Cadillac... and Cadillac should have exclusive stuff, at least visually.

And I thought center consoles were supposed to flow into the dash these days......

Base price $32,000? Lets add a bunch of the stuff the Verano will have. Premium Plus Package: $3,209 DescriptionPremium Plus Package: Description:Wheels: 8J x 17" 10-Spoke Alloy<li>Tires: P245/45R17 95H AS<li>Audi Music Interface w/iPod Cable<li>Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror w/Compass<li>Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Interface<li>Includes preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth) with voice dialing.<li>Chrome Trim Around Side Windows<li>Driver Information Center<li>Includes trip computer.<li>6-Step Heated Front Seats<li>HomeLink Universal Garage Door Opener<li>LED Daytime Running Lamps<li>LED Tail Lamps<li>Rain Sensor<li>Light Sensor<li>Split Folding Rear Seat Back<li>Three Zone Climate Control<li>Xenon Plus Headlights Rear side airbags - $329 Total - $36,225

My last A6 rental didn't even have a CD player.....

What are you talking about? The interior in the Regal is a major step forward and very much on par with equal priced Germans.

not at all... in fact it feels rather zippy and I just got out of a 300hp SRX Turbo. I don't have any illusions that I'd win a drag race, but buyers in this glass will be plenty pleased with the power. One BIG advantage to reviewing the Cruze and taking it to Detroit, if the naysayers don't believe me about the transmission or rear seat room, they'll have a 2nd, 3rd, and possibly 4th opinion from long time C&Gers to go along with mine.

Interactive Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS For the trip to Detroit, Chevrolet sent us a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS. One of the first things I started looking for was the oft discussed transmission weirdness. I confirmed with the fleet manager that this Cruze has already been reflashed with the new transmission software. So far, the transmission just seems.... normal. Shifts are smooth and nearly imperceptible. It downshifts when I ask it to and generally goes about it's business as an automatic transmission should. The engine jumps out as being very refined and quiet. Some of the objections about the need to run the engine up over 3,000 rpm frequently during acceleration are muted by the fact that the engine is so quiet for a 4-cylinder. At highway speeds, the engine is inaudible. The interior is attractive, but I've found two ergonomic gripes already that I'll go into detail with later. The Pioneer sound system rocks. When the front seat is adjusted for my 5'10" frame, I can fit in the back seat comfortably. It's not a LeSabre back there, but my knees aren't hitting the back of the front seat either. We'll be monitoring fuel economy extra closely on this one, especially since it will be making a round trip trek to Detroit and possibly again to Lordstown. This is my first hands on with the Cruze since last year's auto shows. It has gotten a lot of attention, both good and bad, from Cheers and Gears members so far, but I'm becoming more and more convinced, that with one exception, most of the rants against ring hollow. Window sticker is in the media gallery. So fire away guys, send your questions and picture requests in for this Interactive Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS Media Gallery 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS

I have a Lenovo Ideapad U350 that I bought last November to replace the Ferrari. I'm very happy with it.

I had this. I really like the laptop, but it fell apart over time from hard use.

don't consider, just do. I'd like to nominate HCCI engines and valveless heads.

just a point and shoot Canon, does ok for everything but close up detail shots that the autofocus can't wrap it's arms around. I have an 8 gig card for it tho

How did it take pictures of itself in the mirror with the lens cap on?

well, we do have a wiki to fill.....

This isn't a new GM car. It's a new to the US market car.

and.... back on the topic of the Buick Verano....

I don't know what you're talking about.... but I'll bring a small measuring tape with me on Monday. The Jetta feels about the same.

I'm actually surprised there aren't more requests for specific glamor shots.... but traffic has been slow on the site today.

Everything is going to be there.

The CR-V sells due to inertia. When people's leases run out, they just go back to Honda and sign the line for a new one without looking. That's why the CR-V can gain 0 horsepower, 400lbs, just one cog in the gearbox and still sell.