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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 02:31 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
This is not a joke…other than my band equipment,...

This is not a joke…other than my band equipment, most things that I carry around fit just as well in my MR2 as in my Camaro. I can put my bass amplifier on the back seat of the Camaro. It won’t fit...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 01:59 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
I don’t think there’s any pretending on GM’s part...

I don’t think there’s any pretending on GM’s part wrt keeping some ICE around. They’ve seen how slowly the transition to EV is likely to roll with pickups in general. That’s where the ICE product...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 12:00 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
I’m trying to take important points from the...

I’m trying to take important points from the three previous posts. All made very excellent points. The combined force of these opinions / points pretty much sorts out why we are where we are.

When...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 09:45 AM
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Posted By Martinjlm
The stuff in bold is really a matter of what was...

The stuff in bold is really a matter of what was intended vs how each manufacturer chooses to communicate it. Keep in mind that the IRA is not just about EVs. In fact, EV accounts for probably less...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-05-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 156
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Posted By Martinjlm
The decoder ring… A1BC A = Alpha 1 = 1st...

The decoder ring… A1BC
A = Alpha
1 = 1st generation (current CT4 / CT5 are A2)
B = Coupe (CT4 is S for Sedan, CT5 is L for Long Wheelbase Sedan)
C = Chevrolet (CT4 / CT5 are L for Cadillac)
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-05-2024, 10:20 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
The IRA subsidies are not there to convince...

The IRA subsidies are not there to convince people to buy an EV over an ICE. They’re there to provide incentive for people who already plan to buy EVs to choose an EV with a significant amount of...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-05-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 105
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Posted By Martinjlm
Not to be nitpicking….aw what the hell, it IS...

Not to be nitpicking….aw what the hell, it IS nitpicking. Food is subsidized. WIC cards, Bridge cards, food pantries. I’m not pointing those out as a bad thing. There are some who rely on these...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-05-2024, 01:24 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
That’s a more even reporting. So the biggest...

That’s a more even reporting. So the biggest question is was a $5B loss in 2024 more than what Ford has already budgeted for in their business case? And if so, by how much?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-05-2024, 12:47 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
This is a prime case of “figures lie and liars...

This is a prime case of “figures lie and liars figure”. Not calling you a liar. Just referring to your information source. There’s not enough information in the line “ Ford was losing $130,000 per EV...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-05-2024, 10:14 AM
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Posted By Martinjlm
Mary Barra on Today Show…...

Mary Barra on Today Show… https://www.today.com/video/gm-ceo-says-carmaker-is-committed-to-shifting-to-all-evs-212299333711
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-04-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 12,662
Posted By Martinjlm
Something like this?

Something like this?
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 06-04-2024, 04:34 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
You can get that $11k BYD if you live in China....

You can get that $11k BYD if you live in China. If you live in Mexico tht same car goes for 339,998 pesos (roughly $24,000). And if you live in Europe that same car is about 30,000 euro.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-04-2024, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Martinjlm
I’ll assume you’re tossing that out...

I’ll assume you’re tossing that out tongue-in-cheek, but I’ll toss out the real meaning around it. I was still at GM when the Small Block Engine team unveiled the 5.5L internally as part of the C8...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-04-2024, 10:59 AM
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Posted By Martinjlm
Very good points.

Very good points.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-04-2024, 09:00 AM
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Posted By Martinjlm
Totally unrelated. I mean, come on….there’s an...

Totally unrelated. I mean, come on….there’s an entire city named Pontiac and that ain’t changing. It’s the county seat for the most affluent county in Michigan.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 06-03-2024, 05:21 PM
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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 06-03-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 156
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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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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
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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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 105
Views: 3,802
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: 105
Views: 3,802
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: 105
Views: 3,802
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: 105
Views: 3,802
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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: 156
Views: 12,662
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...
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