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Kalashnikov in Russia is looking to get into electric vehicles. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/23/kalashnikov-takes-on-tesla-with-retro-look-electric-supercar I kinda like it...
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Humbug posted:Considering GM performs worse than the general market in China, that looks pretty dire. I dont know how long the coronavirus will disrupt the markets, but its not unfeasible that it could thin the heard of especially foreign automakers operating in China. Chinese auto sales were slowing even before the virus scare. Why wouldn't GM prioritize the largest automotive market in the world? What markets should they prioritize then? The GM brand is still strong in China and a lot of people are willing to buy foreign over domestic brands.
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Mr. Apollo posted:That's really surprising. I'm sure there are a lot of them out there but I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road. I see GM and Chevy crossovers a lot but not Buicks. Buick is huge in China, I see them all over the place, mostly in sedan form. Sometimes I wonder if that’s what’s keeping them profitable, I don’t see them much down here in Texas. GlassEye-Boy fucked around with this message at 00:04 on May 29, 2020 |
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My BMW 4’s seats creak so yea...
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PT6A posted:Yeah, there's no part of it that I have a particular problem with, now I'm just interested how it's actually built and how it will hold up. My previous experience with Chinese cars, consisting of a rented Geely in Cuba, were not impressive. Recent car models from established Chinese manufacturers have been quite good. You can look up crash test results and they are on par with Manufacturers from other countries. Biggest issue is that every province in China wants to get in on the automotive industry and they all champion local brands, so you e got a to of oddball brands that have varying levels of success with quality. Some of the newer EV startups such as NIO and Xpeng seem to be aiming for high standards of design and quality. I wouldn’t say that a bottom rate export to Cuba is all that representative of the Chinese auto industry.
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mobby_6kl posted:I saw the price but I assumed $9k would be for a 100 mile range version or something. Even if they can get the batteries at $100/kwh, that leaves almost nothing for the rest of the car That price is likely after EV subsidies from the gov't. I saw quite a few other vehicles prices reported this way just to get clicks. Edit. Just saw another article where it list the price at around 16k Euro. Which seems like a more reasonable price. GlassEye-Boy fucked around with this message at 19:31 on Nov 28, 2020 |
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After looking for the past few months it seems there are no new built small pickup trucks available in the US, everything is huge. I'm seriously looking at a Pickman as an option!
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Seik posted:The new Ford Maverick is the only one on the horizon and it still looks like it'll be pretty big. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlNAIdDPmy/ Yea I saw that one coming up. Will there be a 2 door model? Yea and still seems chunky, what I'd give for a new 80s/90s era Tacoma or Hilux. GlassEye-Boy fucked around with this message at 01:34 on Jan 26, 2021 |
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LibCrusher posted:I’m very skeptical of this video. That car, even the underside, is spotless. Also the cutaway to the skyline is suspicious. Get over it, battery swapping is happening in China every day. There are multiple swap points in almost every large city and are expanding quickly. There is nothing fake about this video. Now wither it makes sense in the long term remains to be seen. I'm curious as how they will scale up as well as handle used batteries. If I'm not wrong when you buy a Nio, the battery is not owned by you. GlassEye-Boy fucked around with this message at 21:39 on May 14, 2021 |
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May 14, 2021 21:35
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Q_res posted:Porsche has a synthetic fuel they claim reduces carbon emissions by 85% vs gasoline. Of course, who knows what the production process results in, emissions-wise. Yes, we've known that Germans were working on synthetic fuel since the late 30s!
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May 14, 2021 21:41
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Q_res posted:Good for you? That has what to do with mentioning the specific company and their claims? Joke about vw/Porsche and nazis making synthetic fuel in wwii.
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Any idea on price?
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Sab669 posted:The last rumor I saw claimed $35K base with two $5K option packages that can be combined. Which sounds pretty optimistic/generous to me. That's a lot more reasonably priced than I expected. Certainly not a 100k jeep.
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KillHour posted:Did they hire the Ford designer who did the Nu Thunderbird? I think the owner just likes old American cars and styled these after them. Websites is pretty clear on what they are going for. https://www.songsanmotors.com/ VV real thing looks different. 
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Powershift posted:That's the convertible SS Dolphin, there's a 4 door coming. 4 door seems to defeat the purpose of this thing.
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Throatwarbler posted:I don't think they're even EVs, they're built by BYD on one of their hybrid drivetrains so maybe it's based on that BYD knockoff of the early 2000s Corolla. It has some kind of tiny 4 cylinder gas engine. Looks like they come in both a EV and Hybrid version. Uhh you realize that BYD is huge in EV's and have been for over a decade. BYD has their own very successful EV battery and skateboard technology which I'm sure these things are based off of, and its BYD selling their designs to Toyota these days not the other way around. GlassEye-Boy fucked around with this message at 18:12 on Dec 6, 2021 |
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We need more asymmetric cars.
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mobby_6kl posted:New Zealand isn't part of anything, really, so it can't be part of Australia either I feel sorry for Greenland, must have sunk.
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Been shopping for a Kia Telluride. Local Austin dealerships are adding 7-10k on top of MSRP. FUUUUCK. May have to buy from a dealership a couple hours away who is ONLY adding about 3k. But hey, my trade in estimate is a few thousand over what it was in 2019!
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Fifty Three posted:So who even makes a good interior now? Honestly? In the US probably Kia and Genesis.
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aparmenideanmonad posted:I agree with this, but didn't want to say it due to ownership bias. Genesis started with an excellent amalgamation of Merc, Audi, and Lexus, but now they're doing it better than any of them. Yup, also like the new KIA interiors. Looks way more premium than what they are charging. Like that they still have buttons. Sorrento  Telluride 
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I don't see how this will fix anything. Jackasses in their lifted trucks won't be installing these new lights.
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Pros/cons of just paying off the whole car in cash?
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Great, thanks for the replies guys.
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Bouillon Rube posted:Am I insane for thinking that the Chinese market Chevrolet Orlando looks really good? nope, a lot of great cars coming out in the Chinese market from domestic and international manufacturers. Too bad we'll never get any here.
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BuckyDoneGun posted:What does a US$20k MSRP look like once you've got it home with plates and sales taxes paid? MG3 looks good, will also probably get more features in the base level Haval than premium trim of other models.
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KakerMix posted:I do wonder if that philosophy was done with modern design and materials would be like, without trying to go insanely cheap that ruins good designs. This is currently outselling tesla in the China market. Perfectly suited for what it is. https://youtu.be/sFSJDSh1jmE
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Kia Soul Enthusias posted:There's the Kandi range of neighborhood vehicles but they start at $12k! Yea, any China prices you see online your gonna have to add add at least 30% in the US to cover shipping and customs.
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fridge corn posted:Also Ferrari has never made a 4 door car..... yet...??? Behold! https://youtu.be/x8_y-ZZGDVU
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Kia Soul Enthusias posted:LR Defender looks like a fat early 2000's Audi with those headlights.
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JohnCompany posted:Looks like the cheap Chinese ripoff of itself more than anything. Don't insult Chinese cars designs please, they've been putting out great stuff recently.
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Lamborghini ad did what it was intended to do, we are all talking about it. When was the last time a lengthy discussion was had about a car ad?
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Godzilla07 posted:My impression after reading Evo and Top Gear on vacation is that it seems really depressing to be a British car enthusiast right about now. The Hyundai N cars seem to be the last affordable, fun cars you can buy new in the UK. The hot hatch is dead, and the GR86's production run was limited to 2 years by EU safety regulations. And if you thought electric cars were a touch unaffordable in the US, they're unobtainium on British salaries. MG is a thing and their latest hot hatch is apparently a lot of fun to drive. Q
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Scrungus posted:Remember, MG is a Chinese brand selling Chinese cars. Right, accounts for the improved design, quality, and price.
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:400Z is a drat good looking car in the flesh and more importantly it drives real drat well. What a great car it is whats the market markup on these now?
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Powershift posted:Most reviews seem to suggest The chassis is showing it's age and most Nissan dealerships will order one to keep in the showroom with a $25k market adjustment I'd like to get one, but not with a 25k market adjustment.
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Inner Light posted:I've been daydreaming for years about a small, probably 2 person EV, city car, K car, "sMaRt" car, whatever. I could buy it a 240V charger or stick with 120V. I live in a city and the vast majority of what I need to drive to is within 5 miles, let alone 10, 50, 100 miles. https://youtu.be/yJoMKVI0ODA
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BuckyDoneGun posted:2024 Lexus LM - their version of the Alphard/Vellfire pretty much targeted at the east/southeast Asian market.
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