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Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 05:21 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
That might be the one thing that gets me off my...

That might be the one thing that gets me off my tilt. I was not aware there was any testing on the ‘Ring already.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion Yesterday, 03:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
I know I’m in the minority in thinking that. Even...

I know I’m in the minority in thinking that. Even in my own company. Had that discussion today with the guy that actually does the forecast for GM vehicles. I look at it from a “what’s needed to make...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
That would require two architectures to support...

That would require two architectures to support about 60,000 units of sales. Never gonna happen. Closest we came to that was considering a modified Y2SC platform for next gen Solstice / Sky. That...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
We still show it in our forecast, but moved out a...

We still show it in our forecast, but moved out a bit in terms of timing. Not a lot of discussion on it in the inner circles. It’s in a zone where if GM wants to cancel it, nobody would ever know...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
The Stingray literally IS the Stingray. That’s...

The Stingray literally IS the Stingray. That’s the whole point. It is the entry level “affordable” Corvette. Everything above it is special purposed.

Stingray base price is $68,300. So, yes a...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2,285
Views: 471,562
Posted By Martinjlm
Another New Kid on the Block…

Again, courtesy of our friends at Car & Driver. The first pure electric from domestic Stellantis brands. Jeep Grand Wagoneer S.

https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wagoneer-s
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Zora is coming and it will be a beast. It will be...

Zora is coming and it will be a beast. It will be a magnitude of change above the C8 variants currently on the street. So in a since, there already is a Corvette portfolio bordering on a sub-brand.
...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-02-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Jason C. Is one of my favorite auto journalists....

Jason C. Is one of my favorite auto journalists. Awesome piece.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-01-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By Martinjlm
Every investor has different sensitivities and...

Every investor has different sensitivities and objectives. I think that there are more willing to sell at $44.99 if they bought at around $30 a year ago than not. Particularly if it looks like the...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-01-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By Martinjlm
Actually, I also see a trend. 12 month...

Actually, I also see a trend. 12 month performance is at a high. Not a bad time to sell.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-01-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By Martinjlm
Doesn’t mean he’s out. Sometimes stock options...

Doesn’t mean he’s out. Sometimes stock options age out. You have to exercise (buy) them or lose them. And some times it makes sense to sell. Stock and use the proceeds to exercise (buy)...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-01-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
Posted By Martinjlm
Both things can be true. And in this case...

Both things can be true. And in this case probably are.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-31-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Readers Digest version… There were only a few...

Readers Digest version…
There were only a few built for 1989. I’m not certain if those were closely held or if they got into public hands. All I know is I had to account for them when doing the end...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-31-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Spot on. Every word. But give the C7 team the...

Spot on. Every word. But give the C7 team the credit for how well they executed the Z06 and ZR1, especially since they weren’t given a ton of money to get it done.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-31-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
‘89. My first “big boy” assignment at GM was to...

‘89. My first “big boy” assignment at GM was to set up the service plan for taking the C4 ZR1 out of production. That experience led to me calling the C4 ZR1 the best car that should have never been...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-30-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2,285
Views: 471,562
Posted By Martinjlm
I agree, but… …this is where most...

I agree, but…



…this is where most people will do most of their charging.

Still, a luxury brand should be capable of both.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-30-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,285
Views: 471,562
Posted By Martinjlm
Newest Kid on the Block…

Cadillac released details on the Cadillac Optiq. Here’s Car and Driver’s take on it…

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60936977/2025-cadillac-optiq-ev-revealed/

And the obligatory stock photo....
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-28-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Yes

Yes
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-27-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Cool that you noticed that. That’s exactly what...

Cool that you noticed that. That’s exactly what they were aiming for.


A lot going on around this one. The fact that there ever was a Zeta platform GTO or G8 comes back to Bob Lutz and Tom...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-26-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
I’m also old school, but my favorite Pontiac of...

I’m also old school, but my favorite Pontiac of all time had quad rectangulars.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-26-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Interesting. In the Tesla there is a car wash...

Interesting. In the Tesla there is a car wash mode that I can access either through the screen or voice command. There is also a way to pause the system from the screen (I haven’t tried using a voice...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-25-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
They do. Even the $35k Equinox EV has flush door...

They do. Even the $35k Equinox EV has flush door handles that present when you are within close proximity of the vehicle with your cellphone / key. And if you stand near the tailgate for something...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-25-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
The glovebox in one of my cars can only be opened...

The glovebox in one of my cars can only be opened from the touchscreen or by voice command. It has the option of requiring a passcode. Very safe place to keep a concealed.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-24-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
:smiling1: I see that someone intends to...

:smiling1: I see that someone intends to challenge 102SS’s King o’ the Thread title. :smiling1:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-24-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
102SS is officially declared the winner of this...

102SS is officially declared the winner of this thread! :laughabove::laughabove:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-23-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Bringing us back on topic. Especially since I...

Bringing us back on topic. Especially since I played more than a minor part in spinning us way off topic. What would be the business reason for bringing Pontiac back?


High demand for moderately...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-23-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Bob’s a phenomenal product guy. Can’t think of...

Bob’s a phenomenal product guy. Can’t think of anyone better. Not certain I can say the same for his business leadership skills. A CEO needs to be strong in both areas. Of course he could and...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-23-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
Fun fact. I used to sit along the wall behind him...

Fun fact. I used to sit along the wall behind him (and my boss) in one of the forums where these discussions were taking place. Always liked to hear Bob’s perspective on things.

Fun fact#2: During...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 05-23-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,220
Posted By Martinjlm
Same here. Enjoying the ride up. 10x split coming...

Same here. Enjoying the ride up. 10x split coming soon, too.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-23-2024, 06:34 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,245
Posted By Martinjlm
During the walk up to bankruptcy one thing was...

During the walk up to bankruptcy one thing was very clear…GM had too many brands to feed and too many nameplates within each brand. What wasn’t clear was which brands should survive and which should...
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