Drew Dowdell

It certainly would make their supply chain more complicated.

^^ Gotta check the VINs. I think all of the Hybrids came from Japan. The current generation Honda Insight, which is the effective replacement for the Civic Hybrid, is built in Indiana now.

Too many hills and traffic for me to get to work here in Pittsburgh... plus only about 3 months a year of acceptable weather to do it in

^^ and they have such awful colors outside of the standard red/black/white/silver

I added a video to the article of the system in action

Japan just got a sweet, tariff free, trade deal with the EU. Now they can import Civics and CR-Vs from Japan instead of having to operate another plant and deal with all of the logistics of building in the UK. Brexit may have made this decision easier for them, but I think it was the Japan/EU trade deal that really sealed Swindon's fate. Look a the plant closing in Turkey as well for proof.

Previous Page Next Page Audi is expanding its Traffic Light Information system to now include speed recommendations to minimize stops. Audi is the first manufacturer to launch Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA) in the U.S. GLOSA uses the position of the vehicle and traffic signal information to display a speed recommendation on the dash to reduce the number of stops at red lights. The distance to the stop, signal timing, and speed limit are all combined to produce an optimized speed. Over 4,700 intersections in 13 U.S. metro areas support the technology. Select 2017 and 2018 and newer models use an onboard 4G LTE connection to monitor live traffic signal information. When the light is red, the system will display a Time-to-Green indicator on the dash. In future, this Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology could be used to optimize navigation routing, vehicle start/stop function, and other predictive services to reduce traffic congestion. Audi press release on page 2. Audi expands Traffic Light Information - now includes speed recommendations to minimize stops Audi first manufacturer to launch Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA) in U.S. GLOSA provides speed recommendations to minimize stops at red lights and helps reduce driver stress Audi Traffic Light Information (TLI) now available in 13 metro areas HERNDON, Va., February 19, 2019 – Audi of America announced today an expansion of Traffic Light Information to include Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA), another industry first in vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technologies from the brand. GLOSA can provide speed recommendations to Audi drivers of select 2017 and newer models that can assist drivers in catching the “green wave,” helping to reduce the number of stops at red lights. GLOSA uses traffic signal information and the current position of a vehicle to display a speed recommendation intended to allow drivers to pass traffic lights during a green interval, in order to help reduce the number of stops at red lights. The distance to stop, the speed limit profile for the area, and the signal timing plans, are all used to calculate the speed recommendation displayed to the driver. Survey data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that the average American driver spends nearly 300 hours a year behind the wheel, the equivalent to seven 40-hour weeks at the office. Providing drivers with additional information, such as green light optimized speed advisories, can help reduce anxiety and improve a driver’s comfort during their time behind the wheel. “Audi is committed to moving America in many ways, including through the development of industry-leading connectivity and mobility solutions,” said Mark Del Rosso, president, Audi of America. “Not only do vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies like GLOSA benefit drivers today, they’re also the critical steps needed as we continue toward an automated future.” In 2016, Audi, in collaboration with Traffic Technology Services (TTS), launched Traffic Light Information, an Audi connect PRIME feature that enables the car to communicate with the infrastructure in certain cities and metropolitan areas across the U.S. Today, more than 4,700 intersections support both the “time-to-green” and GLOSA functionalities. Enabled metro areas include: Dallas, Denver, Gainesville, Fla.; Houston, Kansas City, Kansas; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix, Portland, Ore.; San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia. “VDOT’s collaboration with Audi, TTS, and other innovative companies leverages the Commonwealth’s data and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, preparing us for more connected and automated vehicles on our roadways,” said Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “We are committed to improving safety, reducing congestion and exploring opportunities to partner with the private sector.” Time-to-Green Traffic Light Information, an Audi connect PRIME feature available on select 2017, 2018 and newer models, enables the car to communicate with the infrastructure in certain cities and metropolitan areas across the U.S. When one of these select Audi models approaches a connected traffic light, it receives real-time signal information from the traffic management system that monitors traffic lights via the on-board 4G LTE data connection. When the light is red, the TLI feature will display the time remaining until the signal changes to green in the instrument cluster in front of the driver or in the head-up display (if equipped). This “time-to-green” information helps reduce stress by letting the driver know approximately how much time remains before the light changes. Future iterations of V2I technology could include integration with the vehicle’s start/stop function, optimized navigation routing, and other predictive services. All of these services are designed to help reduce congestion and enhance mobility on crowded roadways. Previous Page Next Page View full article

It's supposed to have been tuned for much better low end torque. Good for a 9-speed auto I would imagine.

Depends. If they're a middle class family who itemized deductions in prior years, that may not be the case.

Confirming reports from yesterday, Honda has officially announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Swindon UK as part of a global restructuring at the end of the current products lifecycle in 2021. The Swindon plant manufactures Honda Civic and Honda CR-V. Honda officials insisted that Brexit was not the reason for the closure, but rather global trends in the automotive industry. A factory in Turkey will also close as part of the restructuring as Honda recenters all EU market manufacturing back to Japan. No changes in production or jobs are expected until the 2021 time frame. View full article

That's really pricey for something not being used for commuting. At least in the countries listed, commuting by bike is common.

Individual results will vary. The overall trend with tax returns isn't looking good for the short term economy.

@oldshurst442 - I think it is more that they develop a car for the Chinese market first and then decide if they'll sell/build it in the US also.

The new Escalade is supposed to have an Escala inspired interior. I'll meet you in Baltimore when you pick up the CT6-V

That's not what I've understood. It's going to be just another Traverse/Enclave clone.

The only room I see is if they do an XT7 on a Traverse wheelbase (the XT6 is on the Acadia wheelbase) But like @balthazar I would ask if we really need another crossover for every 2" in exterior length?

I guess we might see tomorrow what will happen to Swindon... might be a good article to talk about Type-R

Cadillac has Escalade and Escalade ESV. Escalade/Tahoe/Yukon are the same size. Suburban/Yukon XL/Escalade ESV are the same size.

AWSOME! That worked! Thank you!

We didn't get any Chinese sedans. We only got the Chinese Envision. The Verano was an Opel Astra reworked for the US and Chinese markets to be a Buick. The Regal was the Opel Insignia and was initially built in Germany for the US, came to Oshawa, and then moved back to Germany for the current version. The only GM sedan built in China and sold in the US was the Cadillac CT6 PHEV... and that is toast now too.

The next big SUV is the new Escalade. Yes it will still be RWD.

That supposition has two problems: 1. For a lot of people,particularly those in the middle-class who used to itemize deductions, that didn't happen. Their overall tax liability went up. So when they file their returns this year, not only do they not get a refund, they're owing thousands. The amount "extra" they got in their paycheck doesn't add up to the amount they end up owing. 2. For others they took that "raise" and spent it during the year... if they even noticed much of a difference, leaving nothing but a small refund at the end of the tax year. Either way, it could have an impact on sales of certain big ticket items. That could be a good thing.

One thing I'm sorely missing is my Grammarly plug-in that I use to help my writing. Other than that, I'm very happy with Opera so far. I've just been typing my articles in word first before cut-pasting them into Opera. It's an extra step, but I'll take it for a browser that isn't bugged out.