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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    Gotta say, that is an attractive compact car. Probably the best looking Sentra ever.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    I think it is the side shot of the CT5 that bothers me the most. It looks like it doesn't have enough trunk.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Nissan unveiled the Nissan Sylphy at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this month and spies have caught it in the US virtually confirming it will be coming to the US as the next generation Nissan Sentra. Looking like a mini-Nissan Altima, Nissan says the chassis is now much stiffer and they have gone and improved the suspension and steering feel. The interior has been made to look much more luxurious with quilted seats and a slicker looking dashboard. The infotainment system is a 8-inch TFT screen and the driver gets a 7-inch TFT gauge cluster. Nissan's ProPilot Assist will be available and includes things like collision warning, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, cross traffic alert, and others. No details yet on powertrain except that Nissan says the 4-cylinder engine and CVT have been updated. View full article
  4. Drew Dowdell
    More information about "Nissan Sentra Previewed in the Nissan Sylphy"
    Nissan unveiled the Nissan Sylphy at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this month and spies have caught it in the US virtually confirming it will be coming to the US as the next generation Nissan Sentra. Looking like a mini-Nissan Altima, Nissan says the chassis is now much stiffer and they have gone and improved the suspension and steering feel. The interior has been made to look much more luxurious with quilted seats and a slicker looking dashboard. The infotainment system is a 8-inch TFT screen and the driver gets a 7-inch TFT gauge cluster. Nissan's ProPilot Assist will be available and includes things like collision warning, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, cross traffic alert, and others. No details yet on powertrain except that Nissan says the 4-cylinder engine and CVT have been updated.
  5. Drew Dowdell
    More information about "Ford Zooms Past Earning Estimates"
    Ford reported first quarter operating earnings of $801m, up $160m over the same quarter last year. The company says that it expects this quarter to be the strongest quarter of the year due to seasonal factors and major product launches later this year. However, the company says it still expects to finish 2019 better than 2018. Outside of North America, Ford is still losing money, but those losses are shrinking. Ford recently announced a restructuring plan for Europe that included over 6,000 layoffs. Also in the earnings report, Ford revealed that the company is subject to a criminal investigation by the Justice Department due to its emissions certifications. We recently reported that Ford had launched its own internal investigation into its emissions certification process. Ford's stock rose more than 6% in premarket trading.
  6. Drew Dowdell
    Ford reported first quarter operating earnings of $801m, up $160m over the same quarter last year. The company says that it expects this quarter to be the strongest quarter of the year due to seasonal factors and major product launches later this year. However, the company says it still expects to finish 2019 better than 2018. Outside of North America, Ford is still losing money, but those losses are shrinking. Ford recently announced a restructuring plan for Europe that included over 6,000 layoffs. Also in the earnings report, Ford revealed that the company is subject to a criminal investigation by the Justice Department due to its emissions certifications. We recently reported that Ford had launched its own internal investigation into its emissions certification process. Ford's stock rose more than 6% in premarket trading. View full article
  7. Drew Dowdell
    Probably a vinyl wrap
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  9. Drew Dowdell
    Tesla posted a $722M loss for the first quarter of 2019, higher than analysts expectations. This was a swing from a 4th quarter 2018 profit of $139.5M. Cash on hand is $1.5B lower than end of 2018, now $2.2B, partially due to a one time payment of $920M in convertible bonds that came due. Tesla says that is built 63,000 model 3s in the first quarter gearing up for overseas sales, though only 12,100 of those vehicle were delivered. Tesla is maintaining its projections of 360,000 to 400,000 vehicles total for the year. Tesla recently announced updates to its Model S and Model X vehicles that allow them to travel further on a single charge and also charge up to 50% faster than before. These updates require the purchase of a new vehicle and cannot be simple downloads over the air. They are also offering current owners who purchase a new Model S or Model X Performance model a free upgrade to Ludicrous Mode. Part of the reason for this upgrade is that the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 now share drive components and that simplification could yield big savings for the company. Tesla is also preparing for the launch of the Tesla Model Y small crossover based on the Model 3 sedan, but deliveries of that vehicle do not start until Fall 2020 View full article
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    More information about "Tesla Posts $722M First Quarter Loss"
    Tesla posted a $722M loss for the first quarter of 2019, higher than analysts expectations. This was a swing from a 4th quarter 2018 profit of $139.5M. Cash on hand is $1.5B lower than end of 2018, now $2.2B, partially due to a one time payment of $920M in convertible bonds that came due. Tesla says that is built 63,000 model 3s in the first quarter gearing up for overseas sales, though only 12,100 of those vehicle were delivered. Tesla is maintaining its projections of 360,000 to 400,000 vehicles total for the year. Tesla recently announced updates to its Model S and Model X vehicles that allow them to travel further on a single charge and also charge up to 50% faster than before. These updates require the purchase of a new vehicle and cannot be simple downloads over the air. They are also offering current owners who purchase a new Model S or Model X Performance model a free upgrade to Ludicrous Mode. Part of the reason for this upgrade is that the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 now share drive components and that simplification could yield big savings for the company. Tesla is also preparing for the launch of the Tesla Model Y small crossover based on the Model 3 sedan, but deliveries of that vehicle do not start until Fall 2020
  11. Drew Dowdell
    Your transmission is electronically controlled. So it's unlikely your shift points have actually changed.
  12. Drew Dowdell
    My guess is that they'll likely use the tech to make phones thinner and lighter rather than extending the time it can go without charging... but you never know. It could be a combination of both.
  13. Drew Dowdell
    Yup, that's exactly who they are.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    They're going into phones first, but I would imagine that cars aren't far behind.
  15. Drew Dowdell
    Eventually Electrify America and other will probably put a fast charger station in where you can top up another 150 miles in 15 minutes. The next generation of EVs would probably get you there no issue. Or a Model S as of yesterday's announcement.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    370 miles on the new Tesla model S and it even charges 50% faster now. But I specifically said, "in daily life" in reference to @balthazar not wanting to stop at a shopping mall.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    This.
  18. Drew Dowdell
    Yeah, the one that just came out in February. They aren't on the market yet.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    What I'm saying is the Bolt lacks the visual Allure.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Again, with home charging, you can start every day with a full tank. You may never need to charge while out and about in daily life if you're home charging. There's no need to stop at all with an EV. Charge while you're home surfing Cheersandgears.com.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Looks matter. Put the powertrain in the Lacrosse or Regal and I'd drive it.
  22. Drew Dowdell
    Going to the mall to charge is not a very cost efficient way of charging. Charge at home, run your errands, go home and plug back in. On something like a Chevy Bolt, it is unlikely that your daily errands are going to take 250 miles to complete. I think I calculated that I could commute to work every day for a week and plug in only on weekends in a Bolt. I do have charging stations in the parking facility next to my office and the charging station in the picture above is about a mile from my office. It's not always located in a shopping area.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    It's a Subaru platform
  24. Drew Dowdell
    All new platform, so probably have to start that impression from scratch.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    Google has released an update for the Google Maps Navigation app when searching for Electric Vehicle charging locations. Now when a user searches for a charging location, the app will show how many ports are currently in use out of the total in real time. This way, the driver no longer needs to physically check the location to see if charging is available without a wait. It will also give information like charge port type, charge speed, and ratings from other drivers. The feature works with ChargeMaster, EVgo, SemaConnect, and Chargepoint." At the moment, Tesla Supercharging is not yet compatible with the feature. Searching is available on Android, iOS, Desktop, and Android Auto. Availability in Android Auto means that drivers of cars equipped with Android Auto now have real time charging information available directly on their car's infotainment system. The feature is available now on the latest version of the apps. View full article
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