The happy state of affairs in automobilia of the 2000’s, 2010’s & 2020’s

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Henry

At least the Mustang already has the Mach-E version, and we also know that Dodge is cancelling the Challenger (along with its big brother, the Charger) after this year. Any word yet on what Chevy is going to do with the Camaro (Mach-E competitor, perhaps)?
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Max Rockatansky

Quote from: Henry on January 24, 2023, 10:17:19 AM
At least the Mustang already has the Mach-E version, and we also know that Dodge is cancelling the Challenger (along with its big brother, the Charger) after this year. Any word yet on what Chevy is going to do with the Camaro (Mach-E competitor, perhaps)?

Rumor is that the will be a Camaro EV-CUV.  The Charger has a replacement coming for 2024:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Charger_Daytona_SRT

FWIW, I do like the look of the EV Charger but the synthetic exhaust is silly/stupid:


Takumi

There's a new generation of regular Mustang, too. Production starts later this year.
Quote from: Rothman on July 15, 2021, 07:52:59 AM
Olive Garden must be stopped.  I must stop them.

Don't @ me. Seriously.

bm7

Might be a hot take, but I think every new car these days, regardless of manufacturer, is ugly. The newest trend now is to have very thin headlights and taillights that go across the whole back of the car and they don't look good to me at all. Even worse is the style like all the Cadillacs do now where the lights have weird extensions wrapping around the side of the car. I'm not sure there's any car made after 2015 that I legitimately like how it looks.

Max Rockatansky



mgk920

When I see some EVs crossing the San Rafael Swell under their own power....

Mike

Tonytone

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Max Rockatansky

I ended up buying a 2024 Corolla LE Hybrid tonight which seemed topical for this thread.  This would be the first car I've owned that has any sort of hybrid functionality to it.  I kept my 2019 Impreza, so I opted for a FWD version of the Corolla.  The FWD Corolla Hybrid is rated at 53/46 MPG which apparently translates into 50 MPG.  I'm up to three cars for myself (still have the 2016 Challenger Scat Pack) whereas my wife only has the Forester:

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr


jakeroot

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on August 16, 2024, 12:37:54 AMI ended up buying a 2024 Corolla LE Hybrid tonight which seemed topical for this thread.  This would be the first car I've owned that has any sort of hybrid functionality to it.  I kept my 2019 Impreza, so I opted for a FWD version of the Corolla.  The FWD Corolla Hybrid is rated at 53/46 MPG which apparently translates into 50 MPG.  I'm up to three cars for myself (still have the 2016 Challenger Scat Pack) whereas my wife only has the Forester:

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr



Looks sharp, I love a good base-model too.

I'm in the market for a new Corolla as well, but I'm looking at the Touring Hybrid WxB trim.

This particular one is a 2020 model with around 19,000 miles. It's for sale for $16,500. I like this trim because it is well-equipped (extra features like reverse camera and nicer seats) and has a nice look to it.

I've driven the car a couple times. The only thing holding me back is because I can't decide between it, and the Subaru Levorg, which is a little more expensive but, from my experience, much nicer. Though neither have sunroofs, irritatingly (very rare in JDM cars).

https://gazoo.com/U-Car/detail?Id=091013293988




Max Rockatansky

I can't quite tell from the photos but that is black cloth?  From what I can tell the only U.S. domestic market 2024 Corolla which is offered in hatchback configuration now is GR.  The 2025 seemingly has the body style as an option but I figured it wasn't worth waiting for.

jakeroot

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on August 16, 2024, 08:10:02 AMI can't quite tell from the photos but that is black cloth?  From what I can tell the only U.S. domestic market 2024 Corolla which is offered in hatchback configuration now is GR.  The 2025 seemingly has the body style as an option but I figured it wasn't worth waiting for.

Just did some quick research. Looks like the Corolla hatch is now on the 2025 model year, whereas the sedan, sedan hybrid, and GR are 2024 still. For the record, the one in my pictures is technically a station wagon. This particular variant is sold only in Japan; other markets which also have the Corolla wagon have a longer wheelbase variant (about 3 inches longer) with such luxuries as leather upholstery* and a panoramic glass roof**, not offered in the Japanese domestic market.

* leather upholstery is not common in Japan, especially southern Japan and the islands. Too hot. Even the top trims of cars will have fabric standard in most cases. **Sunroofs are also considered a nuisance, as they simply make the car hotter and can leak, therefore are quite rare if not unheard of in non-luxury vehicles.

Takumi

Quote from: jakeroot on August 16, 2024, 04:08:42 AM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on August 16, 2024, 12:37:54 AMI ended up buying a 2024 Corolla LE Hybrid tonight which seemed topical for this thread.  This would be the first car I've owned that has any sort of hybrid functionality to it.  I kept my 2019 Impreza, so I opted for a FWD version of the Corolla.  The FWD Corolla Hybrid is rated at 53/46 MPG which apparently translates into 50 MPG.  I'm up to three cars for myself (still have the 2016 Challenger Scat Pack) whereas my wife only has the Forester:

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr

Untitled by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr



Looks sharp, I love a good base-model too.

I'm in the market for a new Corolla as well, but I'm looking at the Touring Hybrid WxB trim.

This particular one is a 2020 model with around 19,000 miles. It's for sale for $16,500. I like this trim because it is well-equipped (extra features like reverse camera and nicer seats) and has a nice look to it.

I've driven the car a couple times. The only thing holding me back is because I can't decide between it, and the Subaru Levorg, which is a little more expensive but, from my experience, much nicer. Though neither have sunroofs, irritatingly (very rare in JDM cars).

I found that cruise control is also very rare in JDM cars. My now-departed Aristo had it standard, and had the standard Toyota cruise control stalk in Japanese. Later 1st gen Aristos had it in English. (My car was also somewhat unique in that it also had a sunroof and leather interior. While the USDM GS300s almost always, if not always, had leather, most imported Aristos of both generations usually come with cloth seats.)
Quote from: Rothman on July 15, 2021, 07:52:59 AM
Olive Garden must be stopped.  I must stop them.

Don't @ me. Seriously.

Max Rockatansky

So far I'm averaging 47.4 MPG halfway through the first tank of gas.  I was able to push the car up to 45 MPH in EV mode on a three mile long straight farm road.

Edit:  Make that number 47 MPH on the same stretch as of last night.  I haven't tried the EV button which supposedly will exhaust all electric power.

jakeroot

Quote from: Takumi on August 19, 2024, 02:07:03 PMI found that cruise control is also very rare in JDM cars. My now-departed Aristo had it standard, and had the standard Toyota cruise control stalk in Japanese. Later 1st gen Aristos had it in English. (My car was also somewhat unique in that it also had a sunroof and leather interior. While the USDM GS300s almost always, if not always, had leather, most imported Aristos of both generations usually come with cloth seats.)

Indeed, very rare feature for many years, although markedly more common now. JDM cars basically went from no cruise control to full automatic cruise control, with only a brief transition between.

My Nissan X-Trail (T31, 2011 model year) has cruise control, but then its the diesel (Renault-built M9R) and was designed for those rare Japanese who drive long-distance more often, so its inclusion is more logical than on, say, a hybrid designed primarily for city use, where cruise control is rather pointless. At least the old-style cruise control, the newer style is actually great for city driving where it can stop and go on its own; probably why it has become more common now.

The Subaru Levorg (WRX Sportswagen in other markets) I drove a few weeks ago in Fukuoka had radar cruise control, and it worked crazy good, I've never had a car get back up to the set speed as fast as that thing did on the expressway. I managed to take a video:


Takumi

Quote from: jakeroot on August 20, 2024, 06:56:55 AM
Quote from: Takumi on August 19, 2024, 02:07:03 PMI found that cruise control is also very rare in JDM cars. My now-departed Aristo had it standard, and had the standard Toyota cruise control stalk in Japanese. Later 1st gen Aristos had it in English. (My car was also somewhat unique in that it also had a sunroof and leather interior. While the USDM GS300s almost always, if not always, had leather, most imported Aristos of both generations usually come with cloth seats.)

Indeed, very rare feature for many years, although markedly more common now. JDM cars basically went from no cruise control to full automatic cruise control, with only a brief transition between.

My Nissan X-Trail (T31, 2011 model year) has cruise control, but then its the diesel (Renault-built M9R) and was designed for those rare Japanese who drive long-distance more often, so its inclusion is more logical than on, say, a hybrid designed primarily for city use, where cruise control is rather pointless. At least the old-style cruise control, the newer style is actually great for city driving where it can stop and go on its own; probably why it has become more common now.

Yeah, I could see where the old style of cruise would be useless for a lot of Japanese drivers. On cars old enough to be imported to the US, I've only seen it on higher-end models like the Aristo, and even then it wasn't standard at least in that car's case. Browsing Goo-Net just now I saw several first and second generation Aristos that didn't have cruise, though notably none of them were turbo versions. Even then, the JDM cruise control stopped working above 110 km/h, or 68 mph, which is under the speed limit on rural I-95. Apparently it's a common mod for people to swap USDM cruise control modules in to get it to work at higher speeds. Adaptive cruise I could see being much more useful in urban driving.

Also of note, my Aristo spent its previous life in Okayama Prefecture, which made the leather and sunroof even more unusual. Now it's in NYC.
Quote from: Rothman on July 15, 2021, 07:52:59 AM
Olive Garden must be stopped.  I must stop them.

Don't @ me. Seriously.

Max Rockatansky

Following up on my new 2024 Corolla Hybrid.  So far about 4,800 miles in I'm averaging 51.6 MPG and my best EV run from 0 was up to 51 MPH.  The sweet spot seems to be letting off the throttle at about 60-70 MPH to let the hybrid battery kick in.  If I keep about a quarter throttle down the car will mostly maintain speed while running on battery.

The regenerative braking is close to worthless at slowing the car down above 7% grades.  I discovered this on Mount Rose Highway in Nevada where I had to resort to using low gear and running the engine. 

Stephane Dumas


Max Rockatansky

Motortrend was circling the drain for awhile.  I was a long time magazine subscriber and their quality began lagging the last couple years.  They recently withdrew from monthly circulation and went to quarterly. 

Stephane Dumas

Honda and Nissan beginned merger talks.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/japans-honda-nissan-talks-merger-amid-ev-competition-nikkei-reports-2024-12-17/

QuoteDec 17 (Reuters) - Japanese auto giants Honda Motor (7267.T), opens new tab and Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new tab will start negotiations to merge as they face growing competition from bigger global electric vehicle makers, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
The two companies have increased ties in recent months as they face heavy competition from Chinese EV makers that has added pressure on legacy brands struggling to make enough profit from their EV ventures.
Honda and Nissan issued identical statements saying the report on merger talks by Nikkei was not announced by either companies. Reuters has not independently verified the report.
"As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other's strengths," the companies said in separate statements, adding they will inform stakeholders of any updates at an appropriate time.
Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose 1.3% in afternoon trading.
Nissan and Honda, Japan's third and second biggest automakers after Toyota, have been losing market share in China. That nation accounted for almost 70% of global EV sales in November, with more than 1.27 million in purchases for the month.
The two had combined global sales of 7.4 million vehicles in 2023, but are grappling with challenges from EV makers, particularly in China, where BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab, (1211.HK), opens new tab and others have surged ahead.


Henry

Quote from: Max Rockatansky on February 05, 2025, 10:38:28 PMSeems Nissan is getting cold feet about merging with Honda:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a63675794/nissan-reportedly-stepping-back-from-merger-with-honda/?utm_campaign=trueanthemR&T&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3C3PX9ItU_8pbgeuWUXPb2c6a3LCI-CqoREHyN7Ln5eZ2D4Yj1R5EPlNo_aem_Y6Dsz3L87oWbU7nI1ihDzA


I think keeping the two companies separate is for the best, because in business, mediocrity doesn't do anyone good. A bad Honda is still better than a good Nissan, from what I've observed, so I'm all for killing this awful deal once and for all.
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