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Friday, July 3, 2020
SPOTTED! 2021 Ford F-150 & Mustang Mach-E
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| Seen in Metro Detroit - The 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E |
SPOTTED (at dusk/night) - the 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover.
Ford recently reported that the Mach-E will charge 30%
faster than originally quoted and also make more power than expected. Ford has
also opened the order books for U.S. buyers. Previously, you could only place
reservations for the Mustang Mach-E.
Meanwhile, the 2021 F-150 was recently unveiled and will
feature six different powertrains and a new hybrid model for the first time.
However, no word on the F-150 EV yet.
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The 2021 Ford F-150 (top) will feature a desk in the front seats that can be used when the shifter is folded away. The Ford Mustang Mach-E (bottom) will feature a 15.5-inch touchscreen and B&O premium audio. Both vehicles will offer Ford's next generation Sync 4 infotainment software. What are your impressions of each? Is using the Mustang name on an EV SUV too controversial?
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Two Recent Reveals: The 2021 Nissan Rogue and Lexus IS
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| One sedan and one crossover enter the ring. Who will leave with the cash crown? I'm gonna bet on the crossover, given that Nissan sells A LOT of Rogues every year vs. Lexus selling IS sedans. |
Both the 2021 Nissan Rogue and Lexus IS have been unveiled, so let’s talk about both a minute.
2021 Nissan Rogue
The 2021 Nissan Rogue is boxier
in its design overall. For some, this might be a plus, as this generally means
you have more interior space to work with along with a more “rugged” appearance.
I personally can dig the overall look besides the front. I’m not a fan of cars
that have a split headlight design (see: Pontiac Aztek, pre-2019 Jeep Cherokee,
most new Hyundai SUVs, etc.). Powering the 2021 Nissan Rogue is a 2.5L I4
engine paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This combo is good
for 181 HP and 181 lb-ft. of torque. I’m sure this means the Rogue won’t be a
rocket 0-60 at all, but it will have improvements of one to two MPGs according
to Nissan, and who doesn’t like getting 30 MPG? Trim levels will be S, SV, SL
and a new Platinum trim that has a 12.3-inch digital gauges and quilted leather
seats. Nissan’s ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous system is offered on the SL and
Platinum trims, but other ADAS such as blind-spot detection is standard even on
base models. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive will be offered.
Overall, its looking like the
Rogue will be an improvement on the outgoing model, which was definitely getting
old and drove basically like a wet sponge to me. I feel like Nissan should offer
their VC-Turbo engine on the new Rogue and a “sporty model” to go with it, like a
Rogue SR. A hybrid model wouldn’t hurt as well. The 2021 Nissan Rogue will go
on sale this fall.
2021 Lexus IS
With the Lexus GS bowing out
after 2020, the Lexus sedan lineup needed an injection of fresh sporty to keep
it viable. Enter the 2021 Lexus IS. More aggressive styling due to updated head
and taillights, as well as its grille helps the IS stand out more in its
segment. Engines are the same for 2021 and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
will be offered. The base RWD IS300 has a 2.0L turbo I4 making 241 HP, the AWD
IS300 has a 260 HP version of the 3.5L V6 offered, and RWD and AWD IS350 models
have the 3.5L V6 that makes 311 HP. F-Sport models can only be had on the IS350
now and a Dynamic Handling package is new. For 2021, the IS gains an inch in
height and width as well as suspension and steering tuning changes. I’m glad to
hear about all of this, because from my experience, Lexus vehicles drove pretty
boring. Maybe this will liven things up. Other upgrades include standard
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (finally), both the standard 8.0-inch infotainment screen
and optional 10.3-inch infotainment screen are now touchscreens (FINALLY AGAIN),
and upgraded driver assistance tech, such as automatic emergency braking and adaptive
cruise control that can read speed limits now.
The old IS was horribly outdated in a
segment that is losing ground to compact luxury crossovers. But this is a handsome
update, and I think it will help Lexus stay relevant and eat up customers that
might be sad of the GS’s imminent demise at the end of 2020. The new IS will also go on sale this fall.
Which of these cars are you most
interested in? Now, we just wait for the official reveal of the 2021 F-150 and
Bronco.
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Monday, June 8, 2020
Show Me the Car Facts #FactFridays
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| Time for an expanded edition of "car facts" on a few car models. |
Its been awhile since I've posted any car facts, so here's three car facts just for the heck of it. Stay safe and well out there.
Fact 1
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| Jaguar E-Pace (top), Jaguar F-Pace (bottom) |
Did you know: The Jaguar E-Pace is a compact crossover SUV
from Jaguar (not to be confused with I-Pace, the all-electric Jaguar
crossover). However, what’s interesting is that the E-Pace is actually heavier
than the midsized F-Pace crossover (4,035 lbs. E-Pace vs. 3,913 F-Pace) despite
it being a smaller vehicle. See the photo below.
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| Jaguar E-Pace Weight (top), Jaguar F-Pace Weight (bottom) |
Fact 2
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| 2020 Toyota Camry TRD |
Did you know: Now that the Subaru
Legacy has lost it’s 6-cylinder boxer engine for its 2020 redesign, the Toyota
Camry is officially the LAST mainstream midsized sedan to offer an available V6
engine in America (excluding the Buick Regal GS Sportback, which I consider one
class above - and its going away after the 2020 model year anyways).
All other midsize sedans now offer
exclusively 4-cylinder engine lineups. Hyundai and Kia started this trend back
in 2011 with the redesigned Sonata and Optima, respectively. Both were
available with a 2.4L four-cylinder and a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder.
Prior to the 2020 Legacy dropping
it’s 6-cylinder engine, Nissan’s Altima lost its optional 3.5L V6 when it was
redesigned in 2019. This is all a sign of the times in my eyes, as sedans
continue to decline in popularity vs. SUVs/crossovers and trucks and as
automakers strive to comply with tougher fuel economy and emissions
requirements. Guess I’ll be holding onto my ‘08 Saturn Aura 3.5L V6 a little
tighter and a little longer...
The 2020 Toyota Camry’s 3.5L V6
makes 301 HP paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission only. New for 2020 is
the Camry TRD, which is more “performance focused” than past Camrys and comes
with an upgraded suspension, black exterior trim, red interior trim, and the
aforementioned V6 - albeit with no increase in actual horsepower output. We’ll
see how long the Camry’s V6 hangs on.
Fact 3
Did you know: Toyota has roughly a 20% stake in Subaru. They collaborate on various vehicles and technology, such as the BRZ/86 (Scion FR-S). They will work on AWD and electrified vehicle tech moving forward, as well as a 2nd generation of the BRZ/86.
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Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 (previously the Scion FR-S)
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Black Out Tuesday - Black Lives Matter
All,
America is hurting, but your voice and your actions wield power. Support your black brothers and sisters. Take time to reflect on your privilege. Most importantly, seek to understand. #blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter #saytheirnames
Saturday, May 30, 2020
How I Would Buy It: 2020 Kia Stinger
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| The Stinger GT was released for the 2018 model year by Kia and features a liftback similar to an Audi A7. |
Let’s flashback: The year is 2018 and the Kia Stinger has
taken the world by storm, with its 365 HP TTV6 and successfully beating
competitors such as the BMW 4-Series in 0-60 contests. To this day, the Stinger
is still a sharp sedan, although the hype around it has seemingly cooled off.
Sales are trending down, and this was BEFORE the coronavirus pandemic. A refreshed/restyled Stinger is due in 2021 with more power, but word is it’ll use the same 2.0T
4-cylinder and 3.3TT V6 engines.
Honestly, I won’t lie - I haven’t been the biggest fan of the Kia Stinger... I
was hoping it’d grow on me, but it hasn’t. I like its sibling, the Genesis G70
better and would get a 2.0T version of that car ultimately. For me, the
Stinger’s styling is somewhat overdone (fake vents, the long red taillight
accent, etc.) and for such a large car, it feels like you get less room inside
than you’d expect, especially in headroom w/the available sunroof and in cargo
space. To top it off, I drove the twin-turbo V6 Stinger around a track Kia set
up at SEMA in 2017 and it just didn’t blow me away… It felt too heavy in turns
to be “sporty”, but it was definitely very powerful with strong brakes in a
straight line. The Stinger drift competition that was held at SEMA was very cool.
In contrast, the G70, which rides on the same platform, drives and handles more
like a “true sports car” in my opinion. Plus, you have the added benefit of
owning a “luxury branded vehicle” and all associated dealer benefits (for those
of you that care).
To the Stinger’s credit however, it’s meant to be a “GT car” - a smooth driving, stylish, long-haul cruiser type of sedan that also just so happens to handle relatively decently. Not a full-blown "sports car" per se. It’s possible I wasn’t fully aware of that definition and that has caused me to be biased against the Stinger some. When considered under the definition of a GT car, Stinger largely succeeds at its intended mission.
…But you didn’t come here to hear me talk about why I don’t
care for the Stinger. You came to hear about why I WOULD get one. Its on my shopping list for 2021-2022. There’s
really only a few reasons: Overall, I DO like the Kia brand, you can get
Stingers for a decent deal now, it has optional AWD and it’s the “coolest Kia”.
So, given that, and assuming I have a change of heart about the Stinger vs.
G70, here’s how’d I’d personally buy a Stinger:
My Build
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| I added a few extra accessories on Kia's build tool, such as "paint protection" to equal $600, which would roughly be the price of getting my rims painted black on the Stinger GT-Line I'm guessing. Its interesting, because there are many competitive incentives available that make the Stinger a good deal now. This was NOT the case when the car came out in 2018. |
-2020 Kia Stinger GT-Line AWD, 2.0T I4 255 HP 8-speed
automatic
-Color: Panthera Metal (Grey), no charge; Black Leather, no
charge
-Features: AWD ($2,200), wheel locks ($60), mudguards
($115), cargo tray seat back ($130), alloy door sill plate ($130), carpet floor
mats ($150), remote start push ($495), black rims (~$600? - I added extra accessories for this since it's not listed on the Kia website)
Price: $38,005
I spec’d the car this way for a few reasons. I don’t
normally like cars with black leather, but the only way you can get red leather
on this car is to add the Sun & Sound Package for $2,900. This package also
includes Harman/Kardon premium speakers and navigation among other features. However,
you can only get red leather with three paint colors on three trim levels – grey,
white or black paint on the GT-Line, GT or GT2 trims for 2020. Thus, you
literally cannot get a Stinger with red paint and red leather (not since the
2018 model year). You also get a sunroof if you add this package, and that
reduces your headroom in an already cramped feeling interior. I say skip this
package, settle for black leather. You may save some weight too, allowing the
Stinger to handle better - ya never know. We'll see if Kia changes this configuration up for 2021.
You don’t have to pay extra for Panthera Metal paint, and to
me it’s the most interesting color between the black, white and grey hues. Snow
White Pearl paint costs an extra $495. I’d black out the rims, which from what
I can tell will cost about $600. I also would add a black spoiler to the car,
yellow brake calipers, and would consider blacking out the roof and tinting the
windows. I’m not sure what it would cost to add all these things.
One of my pet peeves with Kias is how they limit you to
certain colors or packages based on trim level, even more so than other
automakers. This limits the amount of customization you can really do with your Kia. But this allows Kia to keep build complexity and inventory down,
especially on a low volume product like the Stinger. That’s better for
dealers/profits in an era where SUVs and trucks rule supreme.
Verdict
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| Between the two cars, I say the G70 is the sportier pick (bottom). |
Pros: Eye-catching styling (but looks are subjective…),
available AWD, price undercuts some competition, 10-year/100,000 mile Kia
warranty, powerful twin-turbo V6 engine and Brembo brakes, hatchback and SUV versatility in a sedan bodystyle, you bought the “coolest and fastest Kia”
Cons: Cramped feeling interior, gets expensive, lack of color/feature
customization options, competes with other luxury and sports cars with more
“badge credibility” than Kia has, doesn’t drive quite as sporty as its been
hyped up to be (in my humble opinion), declining sales means this car may not survive much longer… get one while you can!
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
FYI: Do Not Drive Your Jeep, Range Rover, HUMMER, or any other “Highly Capable” Vehicle Through a Big Body of Standing Water Just Because It’ll Make You Look Cool
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| Water is a powerful element. Do yourself and those you care about a favor and don't try to drive through deep water during flooding, even in a very capable truck or SUV. |
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This is what happens when you don't acknowledge
the limitations of your vehicle and heed nature's warning...
Don't be like this guy (me) a couple winters ago...
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A very, very basic rule of thumb: If you can’t see the ground
through the water, or if it looks like it’ll cover your whole hood (which means
it’ll flood your engine) and you don’t have a snorkel, turn around. Don’t drive
around barricades. And if you absolutely MUST drive thru standing water, drive
steady and slow enough so you don’t cause a big wave. Check your brakes and other components after. But mostly - NEVER put yourself or
your passengers in danger.
Also, if not that, you at least don’t wanna submerge and ruin your fancy $30,000-$100,000+ SUV or truck, do you???
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Range Rover (top) and Jeep Gladiator (bottom) water fording abilities.
Click for a larger image. Even the most capable vehicles have a limit.
The flooding we're seeing far exceeds the capabilities of
even the most capable cars. So don't try it - you're not invincible.
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Your Car's Ability vs. Yours
For good reference, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator can wade in
water up to 30 inches (2.5 feet). A 2020 Land Rover Range Rover can wade in
water up to 35.4 inches (2.95 feet). That’s a lot of water! But guess what?
There’s even MORE water than that in parts of Michigan – up to 9 feet of it I’ve
heard! And some of it is rushing water! Yeah. Your Range Rover ain’t getting through
that, bro. And neither are you.
So, take it from someone who’s slid their own Jeep into a
ditch in a blizzard while just “having fun” and got stuck for two hours waiting
for help – driving in hazardous conditions is never as cool as staying alive.
Stay home (if you’re able), stay well and stay safe. Especially during this
pandemic time (almost forgot about that, didn’t you?). If you must evacuate, still
be careful and pack what’s needed. My prayers are with everyone affected in my
home state. I’ve put links to a news story, resources for flood victims, and
also on flood safety and driving below.
Links:
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Here’s the 2021 Toyota Sienna and Venza
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Hold your crossovers! Minivans aren't dead! At the top: 2021 Toyota Sienna;
At the bottom: 2021 Toyota Venza
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For 2021, Toyota is redesigning one of its old nameplates
and reviving another.
2021 Sienna
Riding on Toyota’s TNGA platform, the Sienna minivan will be
all-new for 2021, and I’m digging the way it looks. I’m getting “spaceship” vibes.
Toyota has a history of trying to turn the Sienna into a “swagger wagon” and it
looks like they’re still trying in a way. What’s noteworthy about the new Sienna
is that it will only be offered as a four-cylinder hybrid model. Siennas in the
past have always had a V6 engine, but of course, with high fuel economy ratings
and emission reduction being the goal these days, four-cylinder engines are becoming
the norm. The aforementioned engine will be a 2.5L I4 paired with two electric
motors, good for 243 HP. This is a drop of 53 HP from the outgoing 3.5L V6, but
with the power trade off comes a 33 MPG rating – a big improvement. AWD will be offered as well – eAWD actually, as an electric motor will be mounted
to the 2021 Sienna’s rear wheels for power. A similar eAWD setup exists in the
RAV4 XSE Hybrid.
It is worth noting that the only other hybrid minivan on the
market is the Chrysler Pacifica, and it’s a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). I was
wondering what was taking so long for automakers, especially Toyota given their
history with hybrid technology, to jump into the hybrid minivan game. Another
noteworthy change about the 2020 Sienna is the second-row seats. They now include
seat-mounted side air bags, so the seats are no longer removable. We’ve owned
minivans in our family – a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette and a 2006 Buick Terraza
and the Terraza had seat mounted side air bags for the second row, thus meaning
you couldn’t remove them. I’m personally very fond of minivans, however this
seems like an oversight in functionality.
Other features standard or available on the 2021 Sienna will
be four-zone climate control, power opening rear doors and rear hatch (of course
– this is a must, it’s a minivan), a rear entertainment system, in-car Wi-Fi,
18 cupholders, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency
braking, an onboard vacuum and refrigerator, and a towing capacity of 3,500
pounds. Everything you could want/need in your modern minivan. Sienna’s trim
levels will be LE, XLE, Limited, a new sporty XSE trim, and finally Platinum. Expect
pricing to start in the low $30,000 range and the 2021 Sienna to go on sale in
late 2020 (assuming no coronavirus delays).
2021 Venza
Next, we have the 2021 Venza – a name last used in 2015 by Toyota
on a midsize Camry-based crossover. It sold rather poorly, which is surprising
given the whole “SUV boom” happening, so it was discontinued. Toyota has been
lacking a midsize two-row SUV since then, with SUVs like the reborn Chevy Blazer
and Honda Passport coming on the scene at the right time to capitalize on America’s
thirst for SUVs. For 2021, that changes, as the Venza is coming back as a hybrid
SUV to the Toyota lineup.
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Top pic: 2021 Sienna Interior;
Bottom pic: 2021 Venza Interior
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Promising up to 40 MPG combined and also riding on the TNGA
platform, the 2021 Venza is actually called the "Harrier" in Japan. A 2.5L I4
engine paired to three electric motors is standard and good for 219 HP – the same
as the RAV4 Hybrid. However, this model is supposed to be slightly bigger and
more luxurious than the RAV4 and smaller than the Highlander. The third
electric motor is actually used to give the Venza eAWD, just like the RAV4 and
Sienna – are you noticing the strategy Toyota is using here? Pricing is unknown,
but standard features include a power rear hatch, power driver’s seat, and the
usual driver assistance features for new cars these days (AEB, FCW, BSD, etc.).
The Venza’s trim levels will consist of LE, XLE, and Limited with an on-sale
date of August 2020 (again, assuming coronavirus doesn’t say otherwise I’m sure…).
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| A throwback pic: 2008-2015 Toyota Venza |
What do you think about the 2021 Sienna and Venza?
Personally, I really like the Sienna, but the Venza I’m not sure about. Toyota's and
Lexus’ styling is always hit or miss for me. Also, I feel the first Venza
failed because its pricing ran too high, but it wasn’t really any more efficient or useful than a similarly priced Highlander at that time. In fact, that's a problem the current RAV4/RAV4 Hybrid has I feel... $40,000+ for a loaded RAV4? Seriously??? But maybe more on that another time. This new Venza model being a hybrid is
more efficient, but it's also a larger SUV with only 219 HP. So, I’m not sure how
that will drive or if it'll have enough power…
Bottom line, Toyota will have to be careful with pricing to sell the Venza
in significant numbers this time around.
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Opinion: Buick’s 2019 Lineup was as ‘Cool’ as Modern Buick Will Likely EVER Get; The Regal GS, TourX, and Cascada Might Become Collectibles
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| Buick actually had some cool models in their lineup for 2019 (top picture) and still for 2020 as well. The Regal GS is my favorite modern Buick. But for 2021, this won't necessarily be the case... It'll be interesting to see how the brand evolves in 2021 and beyond. |
Buick – a
brand generally synonymous with “old people”. I admit, I have a soft spot for the
brand. My mother has had several Buicks in my 26 years on this Earth now,
including a V8 Buick Lucerne – likely the last big V8 Buick sedan of my
generation. Her other Buicks were the Terraza minivan and Regal Turbo, which we
still have. My grandparents also had a 3.9L V6 Lucerne.
What has
stuck with me about these cars is just how interesting they were, brand image
aside. The Terraza had AWD, a DVD player and a great sound system. I remember
going outside in the summer and watching movies in the back seat until the
battery died. The V8 Lucerne had GM’s Magnetic Ride Suspension, Harman/Kardon
audio, and enough power to make it feel like you were powering a luxury jet.
The Regal Turbo also has plenty of power, navigation, Harman/Kardon speakers,
an adaptive suspension and has razor sharp handling. All of them rode smooth.
Very classic Buick with a modern twist.
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| Extra thoughts from my Snap story haha. |
Consider
This
Now, a
couple of points are worth noting. Of course, the market is naturally shifting
towards SUVs and trucks these days with gas prices low and fuel economy ratings
on those models higher than ever, so it makes sense that Buick is evolving with
the times. Double down on the fact that Buick says most of their vehicle sales
are now SUVs. But that also makes sense, because they only sell/stock a few
cars vs. SUVs on their dealer lots these days whenever you drive by one and
they offer fewer sedans in their lineup. Another point is marketing. I believe
good marketing and advertising can totally make or break a product/brand, and
Buick’s “Experience the New Buick/that’s not a Buick/S ‘YOU’ V” campaigns do
little to explain WHY people should buy a new Buick over, say, a Lexus, Audi,
or even an in-house GM brand like Cadillac.
Diversity
Matters
Buick in my
opinion was very unique and kind of its own ‘cool’ within the GM portfolio
prior to 2020. The brand combined the luxury/sport niche image well. However, for
2021 on the brand will largely become synonymous with “stuffy” as they only
make the one thing EVERYONE is making these days – SUVs. And to clarify, I
don’t have a problem with SUVs! I have three myself vs. one sedan. But I do
have a problem with a lack in diversity. Whether it comes to society or cars.
This
situation does present a silver lining in a way however for a few models in
modern Buick’s lineup – the Regal GS, Tour X station wagon and Cascada
convertible. I feel these cars will become collector’s items someday. This is
because the Regal GS is one of the last midsized sporty sedans on the market
with a V6 engine and AWD, and its not a common vehicle. Ditto the Regal Tour X
and Cascada, which I only see occasionally on the road. Plus, the design of the
Regal sedan (being a lift back like an Audi A5) and the niche market for
convertibles and station wagons with car enthusiasts will bode well for these
models as they age. Additionally, none of these cars were made for very long
(three to four model years max - hardly a full product cycle) and they are
actually rebranded Opels, which was sold by GM to Groupe PSA who’s merging with
FCA, if you recall. Time will tell how these cars are remembered.
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| SPOTTED: 2021 Buick Encore GX |
Until then,
I’m going to encourage my mother to keep her 2013 Buick Regal Turbo until the
wheels fall off. Its a fantastic ride.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Here’s the Redesigned 2021 Audi A3
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| The 2021 Audi A3 competes with vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and C-Class and BMW 2 Series and 3 Series. |
The 2021 Audi A3 has been
revealed and in in typical Audi fashion, the new A3 looks modern, sleek and
handsome all in one package. I really like it. I’m betting the RS performance
model will look even better! Inside, you can see that there’s a 10.1-inch
display in the center console now, where the prior A3 had a pop-up tablet style
infotainment screen (personally, not a fan of those). There’s also a new 12.3-inch
digital gauge cluster. Powertrain details for the U.S. are still unknown, but word is a
plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model is possible in the future.
Do you like this new A3? I may
add it to my shopping list. Since all of the major auto shows have been canceled,
this is how we will have to settle for new car reveals and information for now.
I can’t wait until things are back to normal again.
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New YouTube Video: In-Car Comfort & Innovations – New Tech & Mobility
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| With features such as a 115V power outlet in the rear seats, my 2018 Jeep Compass can really be an office on wheels. Is the the start of "future mobility"? |
I’ve seen many concepts proposing in-car workstations for
on-the-go businesspeople, with many luxury cars also offering refrigerators in
them as well. Its not hard to imagine a day where cars may be fully autonomous
rolling offices! However, we would have to have the infrastructure to support
this type of transition, both on the streets and in the digital realm. I feel
this is a long way away, but a move we can see happening in the semi-autonomous
systems we have in cars now and the Wi-Fi hotspots that are offered in some
cars as well.
This brings me to my new YouTube video. In this video, I want
to facilitate some discussion on what you may think the future of mobility and
in-car connectivity and innovation looks like. In my 2018 Jeep Compass, I have
a household outlet and enough room to stretch out and do homework on my lunch
break, as well as hang suits for business trips I may have. The only thing I’m truly
missing is heated rear seats and in-car Wi-Fi.
Should we strive to innovate cars beyond this? Or is less
more?
Remember to like, comment and subscribe! Link: https://youtu.be/Mxg5Sl8DlHg
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New YouTube Video: Abandoned Pontiac Dealer Walkaround at Night - Sawyer’s Pontiac
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| Sawyers Pontiac was located in East Lansing, Michigan next to Michigan State University. The dealer is a modern relic and a reminder of an era gone by. |
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re in the middle of an economic
recession if you aren’t aware of it. One that seem like it happened overnight
because of… Wait for it… Coronavirus. Now need I remind you that the last
recession we had about a decade ago cost us many brands and businesses, and it
looks like we’re going to lose many more again. Circuit City is just one of the
brands that went away last decade, alongside some car brands such as Pontiac. To
me, that is one of the sadder losses of the recession of last decade. So, let
us reminisce and talk about a throwback still standing.
In this YouTube video, I’m going to walkaround the abandoned
Sawyer’s Pontiac in East Lansing, Michigan, right next to Michigan State
University where I attended college. The old lot is now used for shuttling people
to football games – which are likely a thing of the past too, at least for the foreseeable
future due to social distancing.
Which Pontiac models do you wish were still around? I was
always a fan of the G6 in high school. And which businesses and brands (both car
brands and otherwise) do you think are in danger in this recession we’re in
now?
Remember to like, comment and subscribe! See the photos of the dealer below and the link to the video.
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Cars I’m Considering: 2021-2022 Edition
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| Narrowing my new car shopping list for 2021-2022. |
Its impossible to know exactly what cars will be out in the
next few years unless you’re a psychic. However, you can follow the news and
trends and make an educated guess with your buying decisions. Given that my Jeep
Compass lease will be ending in roughly the next year, here’s what I’m considering
leasing next:
2. Genesis G70 AWD (2.0 Turbo)
3. Kia Optima (K5) GT AWD
4. Jeep Cherokee 4WD (3.2L V6 engine only)
5. Kia Forte GT
6. GMC Terrain AWD
7. Chevrolet Blazer AWD (2.0 Turbo or V6)
8. Audi A4, A5 Sportback AWD
9. Kia Stinger AWD (2.0 Turbo - GT Line)
9. Kia Stinger AWD (2.0 Turbo - GT Line)
I’ll be narrowing this list down from these picks as well. A
few other vehicles that were on my 2021-2022 shopping list but that are now cut
are the Jeep Gladiator, Subaru Legacy, BMW X1/X2, Hyundai Santa Fe,
and the Dodge Challenger AWD.
When I was considering getting the 2018 Jeep Compass I have
now, the list of cars I was shopping (in no specific order) were the GMC
Terrain, Kia Optima, Subaru Legacy, Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, and the Jeep
Compass.
What cars are you interested in? I'll be highlighting on my blog how I would ideally configure some of these cars, so stay tuned.
Update 7/3/2020:
Here are a few wild card picks I'm also 'very loosely considering'. You never know, they may just win out in the end! SN: I'm disappointed Kia changed the name of the Optima to "K5" for 2021... But it looks like a very nice car still.
-2021 Kia Seltos SX AWD
Update 7/3/2020:
Here are a few wild card picks I'm also 'very loosely considering'. You never know, they may just win out in the end! SN: I'm disappointed Kia changed the name of the Optima to "K5" for 2021... But it looks like a very nice car still.
-2021 Kia Seltos SX AWD
-2021 Kia Sorento
-2021 Lincoln Nautilus or Corsair
-2021 Lincoln Nautilus or Corsair
-2021 Ford Explorer
-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
-2021 Dodge Charger GT AWD
-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
-2021 Dodge Charger GT AWD
-2021 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD
-2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
-2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
-2021 Ram 1500
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