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Jm_

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Tesla, the one car company that is supposed to be able to do software, just kinda forgot to include door lockout code in an update and had no idea until the problem surfaced in "routine validation side-impact testing." Regression testing and version control are considered important even for...
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CBJ

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stevew said:
turn the earth into swiss cheese to save it....sounds right.

this video warms my heart

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Strange that GM would choose to make this as a priority in the EV segment. There has to be a better business case than a super expensive truck with horrible design and efficiency. A Tesla Model Y segment medium size SUV seems more what the world is buying these days globally or at least a more usable truck if only US. If it was a halo/image product to drive sales elsewhere I can't see that rational either.
 
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CBJ said:
Strange that GM would choose to make this as a priority in the EV segment. There has to be a better business case than a super expensive truck with horrible design and efficiency. A Tesla Model Y segment medium size SUV seems more what the world is buying these days globally or at least a more usable truck if only US. If it was a halo/image product to drive sales elsewhere I can't see that rational either.
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because they can make 3 of them and people will talk about them. It takes time and scale to make a car people can actually afford and want to buy. The model 3 took forever compared to the model S, and the model Y even longer than that. GM can simultaneously appeal to the "true believer" and the "truck bro" stereotypes with one godawful vehicle.
 
Jm_

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I give up, I need a truck (ground clearance) for this 3rd world bullshit. Probably a Taco because Kidwoo would approve.
 
chuffer

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Jm_ said:
I give up, I need a truck (ground clearance) for this 3rd world bullshit. Probably a Taco because Kidwoo would approve.
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Mine just missed hitting 300k miles this year. It’s starting to show some signs of wear, but I think I can get another 200k miles out of it. Every now and then I think about getting a newer nicer car…then I look at newer “nicer” trucks and cars. FTS.
 
Jm_

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nypost.com

Tesla Cybertruck involved in first reported crash – demolishes Toyota Corolla’s front end in head-on collision

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck was finally released onto the road one month ago — and has already been involved in its first reported accident.
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My understanding is that a Tesla robot attacked the Honda driver and then the Cybertruck crashed into the Honda as well. Then the Cybertruck caught on fire later and 150,000,000 gallons of water was needed to quench the conflagration.

Despite all of this the eagle of freedom flew down and lifted the Honda driver to safety while playing God Bless America on bagpipes once owned by Thomas Jefferson.
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CBJ

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kidwoo said:
oh it definitely is

I get to laugh at their failures daily :rofl:
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Because of bad drivers or cars breaking down?

It's the most sold car in Denmark this year. Reason being EVs has very little tax vs ICE you with very high tax and of course its size and functionality fits in with the needs of Mr and Ms Denmark
 
Toshi

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the EV9 is getting good reviews, I gather. I hope they do well and replace all the Tellurides and Highlanders of the world. A first step to e-cargo bike domination.
 
kidwoo

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CBJ said:
Because of bad drivers or cars breaking down?
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Yes

they're the same here, basically gov't subsidized. The company especially and for a while the consumer purchases.

then our hair gel for a governor just outright banned ICE vehicles after 2035

they're sure not getting bought up on durability and reputation



don't get'em wet! :rofl:

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Edinburgh couple fume as they are handed £17K bill by Tesla as they 'drove in rain'

The pair have told of the "excruciating stress" that has been caused by the ordeal, with Tesla allegedly demanding they pay for the battery that stopped working after a drive in the rain.
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stevew

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Some interesting small trucks in mexico that are unavailable in canada and I presume the US. Renault, ram and saw a similar vw too.

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Sandwich

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I love the micro trucks in the carribean/elsewhere. I really wanted a mitsubishi 200 or whatever it was. Every time I start looking at those, I realize an SUV with a hitch rack would solve my needs better than a small pickup. ::shrug::
 
CBJ

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stevew said:
expensive tow job

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Cody Mathes on Instagram: "This TRX fell off a cliff in MOAB Recovery @therealtrailmater #trx #moab #ramtrx #raptor #fordraptor"

26K likes, 986 comments - theraptorconnection on November 28, 2023: "This TRX fell off a cliff in MOAB Recovery @therealtrailmater #trx #moab #ramtrx #raptor #fordraptor".
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I bet there is still some Youtuber out there getting ready for his next series called "I bought the cheapest TRX" when he sees this.
 
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