This is the only American FWD sedan still in production and it’s planned to end production this November. Because many foreign brands offer many cheap sedans and most American prefer SUVs over sedans, the odds of any American brand ever investing in a new sedan again are slim to none, except for the RWD Ford Mustang 4-door sedan, the possibility of which has been announced. So this is probably everyone’s last chance to get a brand new American FWD sedan in the lifetime before the window closes forever.
Every electrical appliance that I've ever owned has a power switch. I don't want my appliances to turn themselves on automatically, and I don't want to carry a bulky battery-dependent fob where a reliable paper-thin key would suffice.
I thought this was going to be a joke but not the way I was expecting. Not funny. Confusing video---jumping into ICE start/stop for no reason then rambing on about marketing. EV's from old, like the Baker and Delco, as well as EVs from the revival in the 90s and all of the trucks & shuttles made since the 1950's from companies like Cushman and Taylor & Dun already had this "technology". The 130 year old (I just learned) start button elimination technology starts at about 3:00
Let's be clear. There's a big difference between a "start" button, and "auto stop/start". AND a big difference between starting an electric vehicle, vs starting a car that has an internal combustion engine. Both EV's (electric) and ICE cars (with internal combustion engine) have done away with keys that you insert and turn, in favor of the contact-less key FOB. So when you get into an EV, you turn on the power. But you don't "start" the motor. It simply goes when you push the accelerator pedal. In a car with a gas powered engine, you first start the engine, THEN you step on the pedal to go. It stands to reason that electric vehicles can eliminate the need for both the startup key, AND the start button. With a gas engine, you might have keyless entry, and automatic "power on" for the electronics. But you still have an ignition button to start the engine. As for "auto stop/start"...I do NOT like that, and I've disabled it on my gas powered Internal Combustion car. Others might like the feature...that's ok with me! But it was hard for me to get accustomed to the engine going off at a stop light, then starting back up every time. And I noticed very little difference in gas mileage. But with an EV...that's what it does! It "auto-stop/starts" because electric motors do that! You arrive at a stop light or sign, step on the brakes, and the motor slows down and stops. And vice-versa.
I rented a an Audi A2 many years ago and it sorta freaked me out when the engine stopped. I only read about it and I don't even think we had it in the US. It turned off with clutch and brake. It would start as I lifted the clutch, just before the friction point. My guess is it's hard on the engine and may even increase emmisions but that probably depends on the specific driving.
From my understanding stop/start primary reason was emissions. Although minimal, the idea was to help reduce emissions by turning off the vehicle rather than idling.
Is the manufacturer the problem: yes. However the lack of DIYers and mechanically incline people who overwhelm mechanics inturn giving more bussines increasing demand causes to raise prices. Of people were te get in there and buy the parts, buy a javk and a tool set. You can save the thousands by doing the simple work.
Yes, of course demand will increase. We’re at the start of the curve in technology and infrastructure. As a recent EV owner (used Bolt) I can say that electric is a much better driving experience. Responsive, smooth and quiet. I have the luxury of being a two car couple, using our hybrid for trips and the Bolt for around town driving.
I believe EVs need to be improved a lot. The one big issue which you mentioned as well that you use the hybrid one for trips and EV is only for nearby driving
Oh man, i have a 2024 chevrolet colorado trail boss that is starting to give me electrical issues. Only 900 miles on it. Getting starter/battery alerts, breaking system, ecs, steering system. Taking it in on monday to get checked
I have a question I bought a Acura MDX 2011 used from a used car dealership soon as I get it one of the spark plugs was backfiring. I've changed it myself two days later the alternator went out. A week later I through a rod. The motor is gone. I just got it three weeks ago does that make me eligible for the lemon law?
My 2019 CR-V and just got a 2023 Pilot last year and we have had no problems! now our 2017 Honda Odyssey it’s ignition coil went out 4 times and they weren’t bad vehicles it’s just the amount of mileage it had again like I said our pilot no issues
I think the biggest problem with it is that it was an actual body-on-frame Truck. They should’ve made it a unibody Roadster Utility car (Ute) and called it the “El Camino Spyder” or something like that.
90% of the Negative things they mentioned are not accurate, The truck is not with out it's issues but what vehicle isn't? Sorry Lemon head you got it WRONGO!!!!! The Title of Worst Chevy Truck Belongs to the Chevy Luv Truck!
I was told by my car dealer that lemon law doesn't apply too used cars..I got a $20,000 car and had it for three months and it's had serious issues.. what are my options??
