WLGJ
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C8s sales down 21 %. GM EVs up 94%.
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Doesn't take much to jump 94% when in the past the GM EV's choices were extremely limited. Now that they are producing EV Cadillacs SUVs and trucks, % sales jumps reflect both the growing popularity and to a greater degree the extra choices.
Yes, they are selling two per month instead of one.
This was about a year ago. My salesman said that GM dumped a pile of Blazer EV's on the dealership.
GM said that they would sell quickly. He said that they delivered 16 to them about 3 months before I spoke with him, and he said "guess how many we have on the lot now". I answered 16 and he said you are right.
I will never own one as long as I can buy a gas powered engine and hydrogen will be the fuel of the future.
I fill up my pickup with a 5.0L V8 and can drive close to 1000km highway on a tank that takes about 5 minutes to fill on the average gas pump. I can run my heater on full and AC on full and not have to worry about if I will make it to the next charging station.
WLGJ
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I know my wife loves her EV. No gas, no oil, no maintenance . 20$ month home charging.Yes, they are selling two per month instead of one.
This was about a year ago. My salesman said that GM dumped a pile of Blazer EV's on the dealership.
GM said that they would sell quickly. He said that they delivered 16 to them about 3 months before I spoke with him, and he said "guess how many we have on the lot now". I answered 16 and he said you are right.
I will never own one as long as I can buy a gas powered engine and hydrogen will be the fuel of the future.
I fill up my pickup with a 5.0L V8 and can drive close to 1000km highway on a tank that takes about 5 minutes to fill on the average gas pump. I can run my heater on full and AC on full and not have to worry about if I will make it to the next charging station.
They definitely have their advantages. I'd like one for local driving.
Might see a spike in C8 sales. As our fearless appointed leader is poking the Trump bear with 25% tariffs on USA made vehicles.
WTF - I personally believe we got off relatively easy in the big overall picture last night, but buying a vehicle is not really a concern for Carney and company.
WTF - I personally believe we got off relatively easy in the big overall picture last night, but buying a vehicle is not really a concern for Carney and company.
That's OK. IF they take the money and use it to help the out of work auto workers. That is the idea of retaliation tariffs. Let the rich pay the money for cars! LOL
I've got a Blazer EV on order. In blue of course. I needed a new runabout and an EV fit the bill. I don't intend to do highway driving.
Highest EV sales in the country are in BC and QC . Also that’s where the biggest subsidies are. Taxpayer dollars helping rich people, for the most part, buy new toys . Take away the free money and sales immediately drop to the national average I would predict.
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If GM made a Tahoe EV I'd grab one. My neighbor has one of those new Silverado EV pickups and LOVES it.
WLGJ
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For decades, the debut of a new Corvette generation has coincided with the introduction of a new Small Block V8 engine. This tradition has held strong through the Vette’s fifth, sixth, and seventh generations with the launch of the Gen III, IV, and V Small Blocks, respectively. Following an introduction via the Corvette, these V8 powerplants would later be adapted for use in GM’s full-size trucks and SUVs. All of which begs the question – will the forthcoming 2026 Corvette deliver a new Small Block to replace the current LT2?
Given the timeline, the 2026 Corvette Stingray could logically serve as the debut platform for the Gen VI, just as other Corvette models have done in the past. If such an engine were to materialize for 2026, it would likely replace the LT2 in both the C8 Stingray and the E-Ray hybrid, as both use the same powerplant architecture.
That said, there are several reasons to temper expectations. At this stage, GM Authority sources have not confirmed any such engine change for the 2026 model year. Moreover, no prototype test vehicles have been observed evaluating a next-gen powertrain, which would typically precede a major change like this. Not only that, but the LT2 remains highly competitive, generating 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque in its base form, which is more than sufficient for the segment. Furthermore, with federal emissions regulations facing a significant rollback under the Trump administration, the usual regulatory pressures that might prompt a redesign are no quite as urgent.
Given the timeline, the 2026 Corvette Stingray could logically serve as the debut platform for the Gen VI, just as other Corvette models have done in the past. If such an engine were to materialize for 2026, it would likely replace the LT2 in both the C8 Stingray and the E-Ray hybrid, as both use the same powerplant architecture.
That said, there are several reasons to temper expectations. At this stage, GM Authority sources have not confirmed any such engine change for the 2026 model year. Moreover, no prototype test vehicles have been observed evaluating a next-gen powertrain, which would typically precede a major change like this. Not only that, but the LT2 remains highly competitive, generating 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque in its base form, which is more than sufficient for the segment. Furthermore, with federal emissions regulations facing a significant rollback under the Trump administration, the usual regulatory pressures that might prompt a redesign are no quite as urgent.
The C8 will still be produced for the generation's 7th year. Maybe the C9 won't even have an engine...
We didn't have any EV rebates after the Federal program dropped. They are still pricey though. The fact that I'm on this board suggests I can afford to pay a bit more. Still, money was a factor. I wasn't over at Mercedes looking at an EQS.
The available subsidy cash dried up here as well or the timeline to access it ran out, one or the other. But especially here given the climate sales were very low except to people who could afford another vehicle for the six months that an EV is pretty much useless here. These pure EV’s would be OK where the temperature stays above zero all year but aren’t very practical for most areas of Canada. Hybrids of course are another story.We didn't have any EV rebates after the Federal program dropped. They are still pricey though. The fact that I'm on this board suggests I can afford to pay a bit more. Still, money was a factor. I wasn't over at Mercedes looking at an EQS.
