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giant_mtb · January 30, 2024, 10:51:39 AM

Quote from: r0tor on January 30, 2024, 10:44:02 AMJust a cargo tray area where the seat would be folded down into

Hmmm. Maybe they're trying to shift the sizes and numbers around. CX-70 upsizes to the the 90 is now, 90 upsizes to something larger. Whatever's below the 70 upsizes.

Idfk. Mazda doesn't have a true large/full sizer do they?

r0tor · January 30, 2024, 12:33:21 PM

Quote from: giant_mtb on January 30, 2024, 10:51:39 AMHmmm. Maybe they're trying to shift the sizes and numbers around. CX-70 upsizes to the the 90 is now, 90 upsizes to something larger. Whatever's below the 70 upsizes.

Idfk. Mazda doesn't have a true large/full sizer do they?

Except the 90 is brand new

C&D can't seem to comprehend it either
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46573926/2025-mazda-cx-70-vs-cx-90/

giant_mtb · January 30, 2024, 01:53:51 PM

Weird. I'm not very up to date on Mazderps, so this is all news to me.

Rich · January 30, 2024, 07:15:51 PM

Looks like C&D changed their headline

Morris Minor · January 31, 2024, 06:10:14 AM

I'm not sure Mazda will survive. I like their cars: great dynamics, quality interiors and good reliability. The CX-5 sells well but is very long in the tooth. Their other cars are a sales rounding error. Where are hybrids & BEVs?

Mazda's infamously dire dealers are going to have a tough time selling the CX-70: conveying the message that Mazda's idea of competing in the insanely popular 2-row midsize SUV segment, is to sell a povvo version of their three-row flagship.

(PS - I had an email from C&D saying their print publication cadence is down to bimonthly: decades of 12 per year, then 10, now 6. )

r0tor · January 31, 2024, 11:07:47 AM

Quote from: Morris Minor on January 31, 2024, 06:10:14 AMI'm not sure Mazda will survive. I like their cars: great dynamics, quality interiors and good reliability. The CX-5 sells well but is very long in the tooth. Their other cars are a sales rounding error. Where are hybrids & BEVs?

Mazda's infamously dire dealers are going to have a tough time selling the CX-70: conveying the message that Mazda's idea of competing in the insanely popular 2-row midsize SUV segment, is to sell a povvo version of their three-row flagship.

(PS - I had an email from C&D saying their print publication cadence is down to bimonthly: decades of 12 per year, then 10, now 6. )

ICE engines are selling well as options decrease. Mazda's sales were up ~20% last year as a result. The MX5 also had its best sales in many years despite no model changes.

The CX70 debacle though is just a huge mistake.

Madman · February 01, 2024, 09:55:27 PM

Mazda has been looking very exposed since cutting ties with Ford. Toyota owns just over 5% of Mazda shares with Japanese banks owning another 20%. Forging closer ties with Toyota may be Mazda's best chance of avoiding insolvency in the long term.

FoMoJo · February 02, 2024, 06:59:42 PM

Things old Brits like to do...

...Or were the roads really that bad back then.

Morris Minor · February 05, 2024, 05:40:25 AM

Quote from: GoCougs on November 06, 2022, 04:03:51 PMI've always struggled with smudged windshields (inside) that never that never get fully clean. At best, one just ends up moving the smudges around. It's a PITA in the PNW where for 6 months of the year it's rainy and dark from ~4 pm to ~8am. Simple, and probably should have thought of it, but here's the hack:

Reviving this just to say I looked up through the glass sunroof on the Infiniti and it was almost opaque with haze on the inside. This technique worked perfectly to fix it. I was so pleased I cleaned the Mazda's too

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(That little squeegee he recommends is really good.)

r0tor · February 06, 2024, 10:54:54 AM

This world is just full of idiots

https://electrek.co/2024/02/05/idiots-driving-tesla-autopilot-apple-vision-pro/

Eye of the Tiger · February 10, 2024, 09:53:34 AM

Chevy Traxxis C&D's top subcompact Car Unusual Vehicle

https://www.caranddriver.com/rankings/best-suvs/subcompact

Such goood vehicke. I huy it becsuse guud colors

AutobahnSHO · February 10, 2024, 05:57:15 PM

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 10, 2024, 09:53:34 AMChevy Traxxis C&D's top subcompact Car Unusual Vehicle

https://www.caranddriver.com/rankings/best-suvs/subcompact

Such goood vehicke. I huy it becsuse guud colors

Maverick with turbow starts same money

Eye of the Tiger · February 11, 2024, 03:37:36 AM

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 10, 2024, 05:57:15 PMMaverick with turbow starts same money

Ford has a winner. I've seen dozens of Mavericks on the streets, and one Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Why can't Chevy make one? Call it La Camina. Chevy doesn't make sense now. They have so many of the same CUV, but in slightly different sizes (and so many colors!).

FoMoJo · February 11, 2024, 07:41:19 AM

Some may be interested...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_IXsBSO1Q&t=1s

What I find amazing is the complexity of modern engines.

Eye of the Tiger · February 11, 2024, 08:01:03 AM

Quote from: FoMoJo on February 11, 2024, 07:41:19 AMSome may be interested...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_IXsBSO1Q&t=1s

What I find amazing is the complexity of modern engines.

And they are more often made to be disposable, rather than rebuildable.

FoMoJo · February 11, 2024, 05:59:48 PM

Delightful noises...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bInxtpoYxyI&t=1s

giant_mtb · February 12, 2024, 09:16:40 AM

It seems like Jeep needs to do something about their key fob design.

I've had multiple Jeeps, relatively new/low miles, where the "Key Fob Battery Low" message comes up on the gauge cluster screen.

Like today...a 2022 Grand Cherokee with 28k miles. And the fob battery is already low? I can't remember the last time I had to replace a key fob battery.

Perhaps Jeep's fobs are doing something within the fob that causes them to drain so quickly? Has pretty standard functions...lock/unlock, tailgate, remote start, and alarm.

Eye of the Tiger · February 12, 2024, 09:18:23 AM

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 12, 2024, 09:16:40 AMIt seems like Jeep needs to do something about their key fob design.

I've had multiple Jeeps, relatively new/low miles, where the "Key Fob Battery Low" message comes up on the gauge cluster screen.

Like today...a 2022 Grand Cherokee with 28k miles. And the fob battery is already low? I can't remember the last time I had to replace a key fob battery.

Perhaps Jeep's fobs are doing something within the fob that causes them to drain so quickly? Has pretty standard functions...lock/unlock, tailgate, remote start, and alarm.

Naw, it's just the owners. 84.7% of Jeep owners are dimwits.

r0tor · February 12, 2024, 10:28:20 AM

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 12, 2024, 09:16:40 AMIt seems like Jeep needs to do something about their key fob design.

I've had multiple Jeeps, relatively new/low miles, where the "Key Fob Battery Low" message comes up on the gauge cluster screen.

Like today...a 2022 Grand Cherokee with 28k miles. And the fob battery is already low? I can't remember the last time I had to replace a key fob battery.

Perhaps Jeep's fobs are doing something within the fob that causes them to drain so quickly? Has pretty standard functions...lock/unlock, tailgate, remote start, and alarm.

They are active keys - so constantly transmitting something that the car is looking for in order to boot up computer systems faster. It is annoying, batteries need to be replaced yearly

CaminoRacer · February 12, 2024, 11:11:36 AM

Quote from: r0tor on February 12, 2024, 10:28:20 AMThey are active keys - so constantly transmitting something that the car is looking for in order to boot up computer systems faster. It is annoying, batteries need to be replaced yearly

My car makes so many whizzs and whirrs when I walk near it, sometimes it's a bit annoying when I'm just in the garage working on something else and not touching the car.

giant_mtb · February 12, 2024, 03:19:09 PM

Quote from: r0tor on February 12, 2024, 10:28:20 AMThey are active keys - so constantly transmitting something that the car is looking for in order to boot up computer systems faster. It is annoying, batteries need to be replaced yearly

Makes sense, I figured it was something like that. Seems a bit unnecessary...but, any idea what "systems" the car is looking to boot up faster?

r0tor · February 12, 2024, 03:54:28 PM

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 12, 2024, 03:19:09 PMMakes sense, I figured it was something like that. Seems a bit unnecessary...but, any idea what "systems" the car is looking to boot up faster?

Proximity shit so you can just walk up an grab the door handle as well as keyless start button

giant_mtb · February 12, 2024, 03:56:40 PM

Quote from: r0tor on February 12, 2024, 03:54:28 PMProximity shit so you can just walk up an grab the door handle

Taco has that. Fob battery is still fine after 18 months.

r0tor · February 12, 2024, 04:23:32 PM

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 12, 2024, 03:56:40 PMTaco has that. Fob battery is still fine after 18 months.

My RX8 battery is about 20 years old

giant_mtb · February 12, 2024, 04:40:50 PM

Quote from: r0tor on February 12, 2024, 04:23:32 PMMy RX8 battery is about 20 years old

Point is, just about every car today has proximity built into the fob. Jeeps seem to be the only ones I've seen that have excessive battery drain.

CaminoRacer · February 12, 2024, 04:42:25 PM

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 12, 2024, 04:40:50 PMPoint is, just about every car today has proximity built into the fob. Jeeps seem to be the only ones I've seen that have excessive battery drain.

It's a Jeep Thing™

giant_mtb · February 12, 2024, 04:44:32 PM

Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 12, 2024, 04:42:25 PMIt's a Jeep Thing™

I guess I wouldn't understand. 😔

r0tor · February 15, 2024, 06:56:20 PM

Sad times ahead

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46805241/alfa-romeo-giulia-stelvio-quadrifoglio-discontinued/

FoMoJo · February 16, 2024, 08:38:56 AM

Very interesting channel for those interested in motor repair...

veeman · February 17, 2024, 03:28:53 AM

Quote from: r0tor on February 15, 2024, 06:56:20 PMSad times ahead

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46805241/alfa-romeo-giulia-stelvio-quadrifoglio-discontinued/

Great looking and driving cars with fewer and fewer sales year after year.

Stellantis seems to have threw in the towel on them a few years ago as they go all in on EV.