GM's CEO Just Said "We Built the Wrong Vehicle”

GM's CEO Just Said "We Screwed Up". GM CEO's Announcement Shocks the Entire Car Industry, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. GM just announced they made a mistake. General Motors production problems with their new cars and trucks. Should I buy a GM? Are GMs still reliable? Does GM make good cars? GM problems with their cars and trucks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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[@TurdFergusen]

Do a video about the 2023 Tesla impact report plz

[@mordys6305]

We need more women CEOs...

[@tomhatch2011]

You the best channel on the web

[@bobmcgehee1749]

They’ve been building the wrong vehicle for over 20yrs.

[@DHW256]

LOL! GM's been building the wrong cars for 40+ years!

[@marial8235]

@@DHW256 They have been lost since the late 1970s.

[@buzztrucker]

Some truck generations were good. They are weak in sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs and EVs.

[@kenfromsilverdale5675]

​@@buzztrucker Very true. The 2003-2007 era Silverado series is hard to beat for longevity if taken decent care of, maintenance wise, assuming it doesn't live in a rust belt or is wrecked. I know many with 250K plus on original engines and transmissions.

[@DHW256]

@@kenfromsilverdale5675 the '05 GMC Sierra 1500 base was a great truck. I bought it new and put 310,000 miles on it before trading it in for a new '21 Sierra. It was still running great, though the engine slop had me worried.

[@jimgiordano3613]

Speaks volumes for the GM management.

[@glenerickson358]

Mary got the job not for her brains.

[@guzmancharles7]

GM like all the other car industry are being greedy, THE EV’S REVOLUTION IS NOT WORKING. THE SALE OF HUMMER 2, TO 20K VOIT TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INDUSTRY🙄

[@salvatore1117]

Scotty was the only person that had the balls to say this! Someone had to let everyone know that GM shocked the industry…again.

[@generalsquirrel9548]

But this time its true

[@handledeehandledum]

AMC sold small cars from its beginning, and always had a compact offering. AMC, Studebaker, and VW sales increases forced the big 3 to have compacts, Chrysler led Ford and GM by a few months with their Valiant, while GM tried to “out VW” VW. Eventually the Big 3 went bigger anyway, Studebaker folded, and Japanese/British imports filled the gap. Sure AMC was small but found a niche market with good cars for essentially 30 yrs stand-alone and a short time progressively sharing tech and money with (ugh) Renault. Chrysler bought AMC for Jeep, not auto marketshare. AMC based models crept into Dodge but once the Renault contract was satisfied AMC was eliminated. Now Chrysler is part of the ZEuro conglomerate Stelantis which has a slew of old European makes in the barn. Left in the coral is a few Nordic brands and Renault, which tries to run with Nissan but has been seeking help elsewhere. AMC is gone but true to Chrysler’s habit not forgotten. The latest in that sense is . FCS resurrection of the Hornet name. I say true to Chrysler as the 90s era Concorde name was used in latter 70s. for the Hornet platform. But Hornet was a well known and powerful Hudson in early 50s until Hudson and Nash merged to create AMC. 🤓

[@salvatore1117]

@@handledeehandledum I had a 72 Plymouth Valiant and an AMC Eagle. 2 of my most favorite vehicles!

[@bunsw2070]

I heard of people that bought a used Bolt and then when they needed a new battery found out GM didn't support them anymore. I'm not certain what's going on. It used to be that a company had to support a vehicle for 20 years.

[@AdamWaffen]

No. Ralph Nader said this in 1965.

[@jmgreen]

Thanks for all the great info. Found Scotty when researching about a CVT transmission issue. Now he has me starting to take care of my vehicles properly and avoid junk cars such as my Infiniti with a CVT.

[@Preach22]

Which model do you have?

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

Or any Chrysler lol

[@tjyau7068]

I wouldn't by a car without a manual/DCT/Quick Shifting Automatic, CVT's yes they are good at what they doo, but you can't change the fluid on them and you have to buy a whole new replacement. Atleast the other ones you can drain the fluid and change it out and keep it lasting longer. If you are going to buy Japanese buy a real Japanese like a Toyota, Honda or Mazda.

[@jmgreen]

@@Preach22 2014 QX60 I got the transmission replaced and the replacement was bad. At least the shop does a 2 year/24,000 mile warranty.

[@duanenorman4813]

The CVT in our lightly used Nissan Murano has a CVT issue and we are stuck. It has less than 60k on the clock. Bad design and Bad product. Toyota is the way to go for me.

[@billbob4856]

Changing their logo from GM to gm should’ve been a sign… To be fair the batteries that caught on fire were LG produced.

[@losfromla1480]

They were specd by gm so it's on them to not create better requirements.

[@billbob4856]

@@losfromla1480 The Bolt fires were from a manufacturing defect, not a design defect, so it’s on LG.

[@scotishpopcorn]

True about the fire frequency of EV cars. The only problem is the battery will without any warning just catch on fire. ICE vehicles won't do that. They'll catch on fire after an accident or something.

[@MegaLighthouse]

GM and LG are both to blame for car fires

[@rolandsingh]

Scotty's regular observation that "These big corporations are dead from the neck, upwards", accurately describes their C.E.Os' monumental stupidity and arrogance, GM being a prime example. There was a time, when GM produced great automobiles, the Pontiac GTO being one of them. Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@richardsdma]

gm has the stupidest management ever seen. they left europe where they had a resources of tech to produce small cars. chevrolet cruze and opel astra was on the same platform. also, aveo and corsa. aveo, cruze, spark were good cars.

[@rvd64]

Anheuser bush is a perfect example of monumental stupidity and arrogance.

[@broncobob36]

“It’s a big corporation. They’re all dead from the neck up, so…..” Words of wisdom from our man Scotty.

[@stonemills1546]

Gm's ceo is the wrong ceo!

[@craigbosko2229]

GMC, GOT a MECHANIC COMING !

[@wjb111]

@@craigbosko2229 😂😂😂

[@diegosilang4823]

Diversity hire, 😅

[@rogerhenry3481]

I love my Leaf electric. The base model, 150 mile range, cheap to run, perfect for bouncing around town. I believe this is the best application of electric drive.

[@estaff828]

I agree, I have one too. We have phev and a gas van for long trips with the kids. But for around town commuting, can't beat the leaf. Bought mine over two years ago used and haven't had a problem whatever. Well, had to get a new 12 volt battery

[@vicjay1972]

I have a Niro EV and it beats the hell out of the Leaf. Price was around the same but the range is twice as much. 100,000 km and only 3% battery degradation. Almost 400 km range on the highway. Nissan should have put in active thermal management and the leaf would have been a lot better car. I have a friend that can only get 60km (40 miles) on a full charge. Electric cars don't have to be just little city commuters.

[@factchecker9358]

We're going to need warning lights for approaching GM and Ford EVs.

[@richsweeney1115]

ford isn't half as bd as gm

[@shoersa]

You nailed it! It's ALL about PROFIT. They get more profit per vehicle when they sell a big heavy inefficient premium vehicle. Follow the money!

[@philippebarillecavalier9275]

Typical GM: "People don't buy small cars, so we don't make them." Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Hyundai have no trouble making and selling smaller cars...

[@dcarts5616]

Especially with no “competition” from Ford, Chevy or Stelantis.

[@pmscalisi]

The truth is it doesn’t cost the company anymore money to build a small car compared to a large truck. They just make a whole lot more profit off the trucks because the consumer has no issue paying $100K for a new truck.

[@wayjamus2775]

Sadly Ford has a problem with actually making their small truck (Maverick) available. Can't wait for Toyota to start making theirs.

[@cliffweinan3907]

Good point Scotty, EVs are not presently mainstream affordable and minus low interest loans. Problem with mass fleet of huge EVs is weight. Roads, bridges, parking structures all have to be upgraded. Watched a few EVs at Target recharge from big high voltage charger, trying to imagine whole parking lot like that. Recent home improvement copper pipe was $25 for short 2 ft x 1/2 inch. An all electric society going to need lots of copper and subject to metals theft. Recycling batteries requires polluting metals smelting, we can't even process lead in USA World governments gone full Henny Penny over 2 degrees C.

[@steelmill]

The same marketing team for Bud Light does the same marketing for GM (Government Motors)

[@chuck2200]

GMs CEO also said "we have no idea what the hell we are doing"

[@robertgreer5229]

The people of GM are so screwed up. I left them a long time now. They make junk and don’t back their products . They leave you holding the bag. Junk junk junk… They should had let them go bankrupt 15 years ago!

[@donaldburton2022]

I change my 2011 accord automatic transmission fluid every 20k with valvoline synthetic DEX 6 . , it run and shifts great

[@jaye1967]

And so we see one of the problems with electric vehicles, cost. The only way to get them down to an affordable price is to subsidize them. From a picture floating around the Inernet, a replacement battery pack is over $25k, which would be the same price as a new one of the Volts. From what I understand the batteries are only good for about 5 years. Then even on the cheap end they aren't a very economical option.

[@TurdFergusen]

you understand wrong, go read the tesla 2023 impact report and come back

[@bondgabebond4907]

ICE cars are good for 20 plus years if they are maintained. As long as people don't crash, drive cars like dragsters, fail to change oil, they will go at least 500,000 miles and still run great. Plus, I've never seen an ICE car, sitting with the engine turned off, blow up.

[@TurdFergusen]

@@bondgabebond4907 no.. no they are not good for even 1 year.

[@estaff828]

I have a 2018 leaf, 45k miles, second owner and the battery is still at 100% capacity.

[@jaye1967]

@@TurdFergusen I can't seem to find a link. Is that the ESG Tesla 2023 impact report? If so then it's obviously going to be a biased document as all parties are interested in presenting all info from a single self-serving point of view.

[@tjonesauto]

That tercel was my best commuter! I named mine the escape pod!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

😂👍

[@chrisdodds7469]

I had a 1992 Toyota Tercel with the oil burning issue. My mechanic said I could fix it for you but problem likely will just come back due to design of engine. In the end I just added oil all the time. Car was purchased in canada for one thousand Canadian and made it to four hundred thousand k before it died. Miss both the car for cheap reliability and the honest mechanic that worked on it

[@josueelombre931]

Chevy is discontinuing the bolt because there isn’t enough profit to make. The irony is that these bigger more expensive ev trucks aren’t even eco friendly given how much electricity is needed to charge them. Nevermind the big heavy batteries.

[@richsweeney1115]

none of these evs are green!!

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

@@richsweeney1115 evs are better for environment read That's a myth that they are not green

[@edgarmuller6652]

I was once in San Francisco, took an Uber and he had GM Bolt. We had 3 passengers and felt very comfortable. The driver had it for more than a year and was as happy as he could be. Drove it 200 miles a day and charged it overnight, to start all over again. That convinced me.

[@richsweeney1115]

evs are junk

[@KB-ke3fi]

wow....200 whole miles? I drive that far to work every 3 days.

[@TurdFergusen]

@@richsweeney1115 prove it

[@hisdukeness3037]

Buying a 2006 grand marquis with only 36,000 miles before the car market went crazy was the best thing I ever did.. also runs on ethanol. I’m in the Midwest so it’s everywhere

[@timtostige8124]

Great find. Such low miles. Was it driven regularly but just short trips or did it sit for years?

[@danfarris135]

Sssshhhh, don’t let the secret out about the Grand Marquis. One of the best low maintenance cars you could own. I just wish they didn’t quit making them.

[@petezfan4973]

Did the same with an 09 48k miles. Older gentleman who passed away. Meticulously maintained forgot how solid a full frame car feels and decent overall fuel economy with the tall highway gearing

[@ThomasKing19933]

GM should stop selling electric junk.

[@ThomasKing19933]

​@@harveyhankerson8359i can well believe it!

[@sneakerfreak2002]

I have a 96 Tercel 5 speed in immaculate condition. It is a WELL MADE car. Same build quality that you’d find in a Lexus . Best car I’ve owned . I will NEVER sell it 😅

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@Sneaker Freak I ain’t surprised they are like the most reliable subcompact car ever made. There’s a Tercel that I love that’s sitting in a yard about a kilometre away from my house, and it’s a 1992 white LE BUT it only has 119,000 kilometres😮😮! I was definitely mind blown when I saw that odometer. It’s an auto, but the interior is astoundingly immaculate. It literally even smells brand new like it did 30 YEARS AGO. Almost eat off the floor clean, even without being vacuumed. I’m thinking of going over there and offering to buy it. If you were me, what would you pay for it sitting there as is just sitting there mint condition outside and inside think it will start, not sure. Also, your Tercel sounds immaculate, it must have low mileage probably, how many miles does yours have? Just curious. Nothing like these old Toyotas👍

[@ErichH68]

I think and feel the same way about my 2008 Toyota Yaris : )))

[@richsweeney1115]

um....you coul have a civic with the same quality....yours isn't anything special

[@richsweeney1115]

@@Blakecryderman7244 I've had Hondas that were built just as good.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

@@ErichH68 great car!

[@waterheaterservices]

There was a new Hummer at a dealership in our city. Priced $130,000 above MSRP.

[@carlovanrijk4039]

😵😵

[@RSTactical]

That's disgusting

[@carlovanrijk4039]

@@RSTactical and you would be right! 😵

[@tomnjudychalmers]

I have a 2019 Bolt and I commute 40,000 km per year here on Ontario Canada. I've saved over $25,000 so far in fuel compared to my ICE vehicle. Love m Bolt. Glad to hear they will continue making them. Thanks Scotty

[@hollynorris957]

Scotty for once you’re 100% right about electric cars. The Hummer always was utterly ridiculous especially as electric! The stupidest thing GM did since the last stupidest thing they did ! You’re very right, small EVs are the holy grail of cars now and in the future. If Tesla ever overcomes Elons stupidity and makes a small affordable EV it will be the end of GM and Ford, Chrysler doesn’t even enter the picture, they’re already dead.

[@eyehatemyjob2314]

Elon is likely 100 times smarter than you.

[@richsweeney1115]

he's usually right. and evs are junk..they're for suckers...and ,they're not green

[@ThomasKing19933]

Electric cars are a big screw up.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

They’re great and the future

[@oreally8605]

​@@TheCosmicGuy0111 Sure in 35 years.

[@josephflanagan1070]

Always have been ask the kids mining

[@martalli]

We've got two electric cars. We live in rural Illinois and they're perfect. We charge in the garage for almost all our needs. Gas would have to be $1.50/gallon to be competitive and there's less repairs necessary in the long run.

[@hoober9001]

​@@oreally8605 DUDE, Remember when she asked your opinion? Yeah, me neither...🙄

[@kokolovitch56]

Scotty I’m a big fan, but I cannot find any info on Google that the Bolt will resume production. GM is set to use the Bolt facility to build batteries.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

The Bolt isn't a great EV, especially compared to a Model 3. But it's definitely adequate for most people, and it's also a lot cheaper. Right now it's the only entry-level EV around $25,000, getting rid of it would be monumentally stupid, because when Tesla rolls out their $25,000 model, it will be over. Smart people don't want giant trucks and SUV's.

[@danielpilachowski2424]

Thank you Scotty for this valuable information!

[@clayengle2940]

In Moraine truck plant.... When they were selling great! 3 shifts full steam produced 1,800 a day. The trail blazer pumping them out.

[@JC-cm9bn]

Some of us were perfectly happy with smaller sized sedans and mini trucks like the ones from the 1980's

[@jamesmedina2062]

When comfort was king! Seats were so comfy! What happened???

[@JC-cm9bn]

@@jamesmedina2062 people were tougher back then and used seat pillows

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@JC-cm9bn haha!!!! Well some cars sucked and others were plush. During the 80’s the Maxima, Accord(and Legend), and Camry(later Lexus) were all vying to make the most comfortable seating. Of course lumbar support was somewhat neglected. Those seats had springs and ride of cars was like a boat. Today all compliance is frowned upon and tires have almost no sidewall. For those wanting softer ride they have to pay more for a SUV that has all of what they want. My favorite died a sad death: Peugeot 505. It had glorious seats!

[@peterwilson8039]

What I normally do is buy old beaters that I can pay cash for. The car I drive now, was an old beater that I paid cash for in 2014. It still runs fine and I haven't made a car payment for most of the last decade. Yeah me!! However when I was married, my wife liked new cars - as many people do - so we got a new car on a regular basis. Back then we didn't have any money so everything was bought on credit. I think if you're buying on credit and trading in your car every few years, then a lease makes a lot of sense. It cuts your payment in half. At the price of new vehicles nowadays, a lease would probably be the only way that most people could get into a new vehicle. It's true that you're not building equity in a vehicle with a lease, but then a vehicle is a bad place to put your money if your goal is to build equity.

[@curtisstewart3179]

Get me a EV with a 400 mile range in the $25K range, and I'm there. A 300 mile range is getting close, but in the west that is a little short. I am wanting a West Texas commute vehicle. I like the Bolt, but am not looking for anything larger. My daily driver now is a F250 with a V-10. But I can fill up, drive to Pecos, go to Midland then home with about 1/4 tank left over. Thats a typical day. The V--10 is paid for.

[@chrislim7976]

The way Scotty laughs and uses his arms would love to have him in the GM boardroom and see how quiet it gets. 😂

[@mahkuntizitchy2083]

So true...and truthfully funny!👍

[@brenthill3241]

I liked the Bolt when it appeared. Unfortunately they were $43,000 Canadian for the Premier version and a little less for the other models before the tax payer funded rebates. I commented often after watching reviews that it would be a great car for around $20,000 US. Then they started blowing up. Not in sales but in melted steel. We will see what happens.

[@markmccarty9793]

So, the government is 30 something trillion in bebt, but they will subsidize these overgrown golfcarts!

[@vicjay1972]

@@markmccarty9793 He is Canadian. His government is not 30 trillion in debt dumdum.

[@JRChuxx]

GM has sold a record breaking amount of their electric SUV cadillac lyriq which is a pretty big vehicle, why don't you say anything about that Scott?🤔💭

[@richsweeney1115]

because they're junk

[@Homegrown_Values]

Cause alot are fixated on the negatives. Every maker has its woes.

[@JuanAlberto-en3jf]

GM CEO has the wrong brain program. She must learn from Scotty and build small EV cars instead of big monsters. Thanks for the video.

[@79blackbelt]

You're right.

[@KB-ke3fi]

That's what happens when you get a woman to run a corporation.

[@ED-ti5tc]

I still don't want one!

[@ffieditor]

20K is too much for any car

[@markkrispin6944]

I bought my 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid brand new for $20,600. no regrets here

[@richsweeney1115]

no,it's not......but I wouldn't buy new..they're not made as well as they used to b,and they lose to much value when you take it off the lot..but 20k has never Been too much for most new cars..I don't know what decade you're living in...

[@richsweeney1115]

@@markkrispin6944 it's a good deal considering the market...but buying brand new isn't smart . theyre not made as well as they were. and they lose too much value when you take it off the lot.

[@arlenemayer5966]

My shield flew off my Prius when a Semi went by on a 2-way. Sounded like it tore something off my car but just found my torn shield and in the barrow pit. 0:13

[@garymcmullin2292]

the performance and limits of electric makes them suited to use within the cities, for short trip needs only. Internal Combustion vehicles will always have a niche for remote travel and long distance...always!

[@martalli]

"Always" is a long time.

[@mgaamerica9185]

That’s the point, to control your movement.

[@freedomliberty7611]

I just heard they are canceling the bolt

[@lilbiscuitable]

They should be building 3800 engines with 6-8 speed transmissions and mild turbos ...

[@lilbiscuitable]

35 mpg?

[@brianf8621]

But GM makes the great 3.6, 😂😂😂😂

[@lilbiscuitable]

@@brianf8621 honestly when you look at modern engines the 3.6 isn't bad... But why did they mess with near perfection? Seriously... Mild turbo, six speed transmission, 3800 engine. 280hp? Up to 350hp? Amazing mpg. Unending durability. I want this.

[@larrychannah4142]

Had a 2000 Buick Ltd with the 3800. Great power train.. Wife and I took a 5000,300 mile trip. At one point across the prairies we got about 36mpg. The transmission had a coast feature. Drivi 10:38 ng 65mph. Let your foot off accelerater and engine would drop back to about idling speed . Often wondered why they dropped this feature because it worked so well.

[@geoff3320]

Bolt production numbers were extremely low last year due to the battery recall, and were busy replacing packs instead of building cars.

[@randycallow3736]

They announced that they would stop making the Cruz and Bolt and that had to send a message about future of the cars.. most things that I have read say that people are holding on to cars much longer.. could not imagine trying to try and maintain a car after it's been discontinued..

[@houstoncowdog]

The only reason they only sold 2 Hummers has to be because they were only able to make that many available.

[@kencleg7721]

Who wants to pay 100 k for a hummer ?

[@kagnewcobra5228]

@@kencleg7721 Or any vehicle?

[@kelticink]

Here in NJ, autohaus has atleast 8 of them parked for sale. They sitting right next to the 12 electric pickups from that rivian company 🤣

[@Homebuilder777]

@@kelticink lol!!!

[@richsweeney1115]

it's because only idiots buy them....and they've made.more than 2..

[@Thane36425]

Problem is that they are making big cars with all the bells and whistles. If they want to move units, they should be dusting off 1980s tech small to mid-sized cars. Update to safety regs but simple as can be base model. Sound systems could be options.

[@crlaw75]

I go basic, without all the tech garbage.

[@MichaelSmithesq]

Without government subsidies, GM was losing $9,000 on the sale fo each Chevy Bolt. The subsidies are just barely keeping the Bolt above water.

[@ACDC4LIFE]

Give her a Bud Light !

[@charlesjackson1700]

Q 🍺 beer 😅

[@joebilotti8856]

You think that the Bolt has a terrible rap of catching on fire? They may not be able to warranty their batteries and cover for the loss? I say they need another battery platform from which it won't catch on fire!

[@deth3021]

The problem with small cars is no profit margin.

[@DHW256]

Henry Ford enjoyed small profit margins from the Model T on purpose, and even though he didn't enjoy government take breaks, emissions offsets, carbon offsets and other smoke and mirrors like EV manufacturers do, he became one of the richest people in the world. GM and all the other car companies need to pull their heads out of their @$$es, appreciate how they became a great company and how they company went to hell in a handbasket; and tell the US federal government to get out of the crisis construction business and other fascist schemes and mind its own damn business!

[@floridaman7]

They get bailed out by tax payers every 15 years anyway.

[@pmscalisi]

Exactly. Manufacturing costs for a car versus truck are almost identical. The consumer will pay $100K for a new truck. You have to admit the marketing gymnastics that the car manufacturers went through to convince the public was total genius. Remember when trucks were “redneck”?😂Lol

[@DHW256]

@@pmscalisi And the history of defunct carmakers is saturated by those that built novelty and necessity luxury cars with high profit margins. To think EVs once had high profit margins, preceding gasoline cars to the marketplace and outselling them for many decades. Heh.

[@pmscalisi]

@@DHW256 I know about that. Wonder why those old EV didn’t last?

[@rvd64]

That means that a neighbor’s relative bought one of those 2. And I saw it. It had so many features. Even a handle bar to climb the back.

[@AcmeRacing]

The advice about adding oil to a beater made me smile. I had an old Ford beater with a 400 in it and one bad valve guide seal. I changed the plugs and kept the seven used ones that weren't fouled. When it started running rough again I'd sub in a used plug on #8. I was done with the car before I ran out of used plugs.

[@HowardJrFord]

It wouldn't have been much trouble to just replace the valve seal .

[@NelloCambelli]

Maybe the Golf Cart manufacturers will outsell GM which still providing beneficial options in a fiber glass frame & body.

[@doccaponedamackman4445]

Hey Scotty, quick 2 part question. Just bought a 2009 Acura MDX (sh-awd). It’s got 109,000 miles and in great condition. What are some basic repairs I should look forward too?and what oil (brand mainly) and oil filter should I use? Any info helps! Thanks!

[@kagnewcobra5228]

"Great condition"? 100K miles? LOL

[@kelticink]

​@kagnewcobra to many miles for a mdx? I got a 2015 camry with 100k for my girls. Now has 133k runs like new. Are the accurate different? Was looking at a mdx for my wife

[@doccaponedamackman4445]

@@kagnewcobra5228 it’s very possible bubba.

[@richsweeney1115]

@@kelticink no....acuras can go well over 300k miles just like a lexus...

[@dcstrng1]

Yep, ya nailed it on what works for current EV market... they're best as grocery-getters/commuters... who wants to throw six-figures at at car that is going to spend far more time in rush-hour traffic... when the nation-wide super/fast-charging infrastructure/technology has matured to the point that an EV can run farther than their shadow, then it'll make sense... we actually do need some good reliable modestly-priced domestic commuter cars, but $75K+ trucks just aren't it... we did buy a new car in the past month, but for the first time in decades we (sadly) had to conclude that "Detroit" just wasn't looking for our business...

[@JSAmusement]

Saw a repair invoice for a Chevy Volt battery. $26,000 installed.

[@jeremypeterson705]

That is GM ripping people off. Batteries cost roughly $150/kwh capacity. The Volt battery is less than 20 kwh, which means the physical batteries for a Volt shouldn't cost more than $3k-$4k. They have no interest in replacing the battery - they would rather you buy a new car.

[@derpcakesies]

As a car industry, I'm glad I'm not shocked for once.

[@robtowen]

Out Like A Li-ion: The Chevrolet Bolt EV And EUV Are Discontinued Despite Record Sales. General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced Tuesday that the automaker will discontinue the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV at the end of the year.Apr 26, 2023

[@ericle7299]

And everyone said Barra got vision....yeah right

[@nickmalone3143]

That B____ is dumb bunny

[@jwelchon2416]

The problem for GM is that there is no money in small electric cars.

[@DHW256]

Tax breaks, carbon credits and offset, and other government schemes are the only ways to appreciably profit from EVs.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@DHW256 But GM needs to realize that small cars sold in volume is true profit. Selling expensive cars in small volumes is profitable only for the corporation, but the workforce has less work meaning less pay, and the customer has to pay more. Small high volume cars make the world a better place. Happy customers can afford cheap cars that corporations are making money off because they’re selling like hotcakes, also because the workforce is employed and can afford it.

[@timothygibney159]

I think that is changing with surging demand. Tesla has reliability problems and expensive to maintain. I know I am not the only one who will never buy a Tesla

[@DHW256]

@@mrgurulittle7000 great point! Personally, I don't understand the draw to the bloated pickups and SUVs for which folks are willing to fork out too much money. I've had plenty of old Cadillacs back in the day, but they felt a lot better, a lot more satisfying than today's barges. Hopefully some sanity will return to the American carmakers, but not gonna hold me breath.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@DHW256 😂Agree. Consumer tastes are strange.🤝

[@brucesheehe6305]

Just when GM perfects a vehicle - gets all the bugs out - then they discontinue it. Bolt is just what is needed. The Volt was a great idea too - and it was stopped. What is the difference between a Volt and a Prius Prime or Rav4 Prime? The same concept which Toyota borrowed and polished. Put better batteries in Bolt and keep producing it.

[@brucemartin2882]

Toyota Honda and Hyundai Kia make very popular 4door sedans..GM and Ford can't get out of their own way..

[@richsweeney1115]

i agree about toyotaa and honda, but Hyundai and kia are junk half the time.and,....I've had plenty of good ford's, that never had an issue. and my wifes 14 escape titanium can definitely get out of its own way..

[@factchecker9358]

I fear sharing the road with self driving cars and semi's, oh and GM and Ford EV planned obsolescence and experimental batteries. Good thing I have large toyota vehicles to survive the crash.

[@meomy1937]

Love my bolt far exceeds my expectations.

[@Mrdsmith500]

We own 2 and love them. Works for us.

[@danielwarpaint1963]

I've been driving an '88S10 for literally 10 years. I saved so much I built a spare S10 with new parts as a back-up vehicle. I know, I know what you're thinking, 😂"He'll NEVER get laid"😂.

[@philosothink]

Some car company is going to make a diesel stirling cycle generator that'll run even on vegetable oil, etc, small hybrid electric, and nothing is going to be able to touch it. Nothing makes electricity more efficiently to my knowledge, from fuel, bio or otherwise.

[@richgallagher725]

Anheuser Busch just tried this strategy, questioning their customer loyalty base, and it didn’t work out too well, did it?

[@OnTheAir]

Yes they screwed up. They should have listened to Scotty!!

[@shauny2285]

I'll keep my 4-cylinder Toyota, thank you very much.

[@s-man3684]

I drive a 2018 RAM Tradesman 3.6 liter flex fuel 8 speed with 146,000 miles runs great. The company I work for made me use E85 fuel when I first got it. It ran horribly. Fleet manager told me not to use it anymore. Runs great on E30.

[@richsweeney1115]

it's a fiat...it's a pile

[@s-man3684]

@@richsweeney1115I would usually agree. I'm not a Stellantis fan. This truck is pretty solid. It gets driven fairly hard.

[@robertluzader4306]

Is anyone else thinking that when these EV's are traded in the next pruchaser may have to replace the batteries that will cost more than the original car cost. So will there be a used car market for EV's? What will folks that cannot afford a new EV do for transportation? Plus even if the original owner keeps the car the life of the battery it will not be cost effective to replace them.

[@MrRockydee07]

Is ford going to recall the issue with the internal water pumps on the 3.5- 3.7 engines.

[@indycharlie]

Yo MUSTMAX ... Scotty is right , maybe ... except . Normally if the evap is iced over , the vehicle will not be cold . Because the LOW pressure switch will drop out the compressor . The drain pan my not be draining . But , if it is riding the LPS . There a few things that could cause this ... dirty filter ( air flow ) , clogged vanes in the squirrel cage or the blower motor is not running up to speed , and .. The system is low of charge . Also the TXV is clogged or not working properly . If a Evap coil is iced over , you will not get cold ! I'd guess the drain pan under the coil is not draining. Good luck ..

[@HoofHearted801]

Well said. There is a place in auto industry for EV and customers show you what they want with their purchases and by their non purchases. Personally I would only have a small EV if I had to drive short distances every day. And I'd have an exotic with a powerful mid mounted internal combustion engine. Then a practical vehicle for my wife that provides good value such as the Infinity that I got for her birthday years ago.

[@oralpowers7932]

Why would we care about a $700 car, a new set of tires would cost more, redo the interior and a tank of gas and it's still a $700 car?

[@CSHarvey]

1. Chevy only had 1 Battery factory supplying battery packs for the Bolt. They could never make more than 50k battery packs per year, so they never planned to make more than 50k Bolts per year. 2. The Bolt was never meant to be anything more than GMs proof of concept for how to make a mass production EV. As evidenced by the battery production constraint. 3. The lessons learned from the Bolt went into the Ultium power train. As soon as that generation was designed, the Bolt was obsolete. 4. GM has 3x 40GWh Ulitum battery factories planned, enough for 1.2M EV battery packs. Which means large enough production runs of the Equinox EV for it to be profitable at $30k. Meanwhile GM has the Bolt on clearance sale at $25k, and taking a loss on each one.

[@pmscalisi]

That’s good to know.

[@patrickpaes6653]

Lady you ruined a great company General Motors !!! you are running this once great company right in the ground!!

[@jimrotharmel]

I would buy a bolt except i have a 2018 corolla that is payed for and average 38 mpg i have an above average commute its still cheaper than a new car

[@kentlisius7675]

I remember when they came out with the technology but people were just not interested in it but today it is the enabler for lower type people!

[@Makimerz599xx]

The Hummer EV body design is the concept design we saw that they used in the Transformers 2: ROTF film. Dont believe me. Look up the Hummer from the TF film, and you'll see that body design is what they took for the EV body design. *NEST Hummer* look that up.

[@randyhanson837]

Lease warning: You may get complacent about your end of lease agreement, they can guarantee the price, but they do not guarantee your financing! If you want to keep the car after lease is over, be sure to have cash or financing lined up.

[@MrFriesz]

Especially, now, with interest rates on the rise. You're not getting an interest rate under 6%, when my lease ended, I got a 3% loan no problem.

[@koskos758]

GM is losing money on Bolt, how long you think they can continue to bleed?! Why would they make them - for numbers sake?!

[@nuclimaca2568]

did he just said they sold only 2 hummer this year? that ain't true lmao

[@y.a.1036]

In the first quarter. Listen...

[@warrenpuckett4203]

I like the idea of a hybrid. Short runs on electric. Long runs? Well depends how much you want to spend on fuel. GM just followed Ford. 2020 was the last year for the Fusion. Not a bad car but not exactly a great thing to ride in for 300 miles. Not really made for a 240lb carcass.

[@nucleargrizzly1776]

My mother is the perfect candidate for an EV. She seldom drives more than 50 miles a week. But I know none will be as reliable as her Honda Passport.

[@CeasarBergonia]

GM 500 IQ thinking: “people want small EV cars not big EV SUV = make more small EV cars and charge $100k. Where is my executive bonus?”

[@gregstabryla9945]

GM has their head in the clouds, or somewhere else.

[@stevens1041]

@@harveyhankerson8359 I believe it. I didn’t last six months at GM. Too much stupidity going on at the place I worked at. I got out of there quick. Cool guys I worked with but management was a bunch of idiots

[@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj]

The heavier the loaded vehicle, the more tire dust it will produce. You never hear a word about tire dust, but I am certain that it is an important allergen.

[@derekward2266]

Thanks again for the valuable learning experience!

[@STho205]

Well if Chevy cleared $1000 on each Bolt and $10000 on each big truck... 19k Bolts mean $19,000 profit 2 Hummers mean $20,000 profit 20 EV trucks means $200,0000 profit

[@jw77019]

Anybody who has air conditioning or an electric stove has enough electrical capacity to charge a car. It’s much cheaper than gasoline and does not pollute. It’s a fact. The data is there. Nothing is as complicated or inefficient as an internal combustion engine.

[@peterwilson8039]

Fairly obviously, the path of sustainability is to make smaller, more economical vehicles that last longer and consume less energy. It's clear to me though that, for the most part, the EV industry has gone to big expensive powerful and luxurious vehicles which looks a lot more to me like they're thinking in terms of profit to the industry as opposed to sustainability.

[@johnroberts4823]

I bought a 2018 Colorado extended cab 4 cylinder and have zero problems. I’ll stick with my gas engine.

[@TxxRose]

But, I want to hot rod. 😂 And they look like little death traps on wheels.

[@jamesblume9567]

Scotty, 20 Grand for an electric golf cart called a volt ?! Do you mean their short on on some bolts up in their minds ??? Ouch ! Too expensive for an electric golf cart or car !!!!