This is a Cadillac GM! No excuse for this!
2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops under hood coverings!
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Non-moving parts -- though seemingly complex -- will last far longer than complex moving parts that rub against each other and need clean lubrication to prolong their inevitable demise.
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The most common parts that fail in an alternator are the non-moving ones.
What's failing in the Gen I Volts that are bricking, it's not the ICE...
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Without giving in to your argument, you need to consider the number of years each has had to develop. Let's count them in terms of centuries.
Both propulsion modes in a Chevy Volt are based on technologies originally developed approximately 1.4 centuries ago (1881 for battery electric propulsion, 1885 for gasoline engine propulsion).
Same here. That's one aspect of our Chevy Bolt that my wife and I really appreciate: it forgoes a frunk to maximize interior cabin space and utility with respect to its footprint.
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What - what don't they learn?
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What a technological nightmare it looks like.
Back in the 90s I recall family get togethers where people were comparing their new trucks, Ford, Dodge, GM etc. When they opened the hoods the GM trucks were cleaner and showed more engineering thought put into the layout of everything. These weren't "car" people but average blue collar workers. Sometimes that little "extra" is what sets one apart from the competition.
But, we are entering another era of penny pinching and I expect to see more of this and de-contenting. Along with running the margins up on pickup buyers while limiting build options. Won't be surprised if the savings result in more stock buybacks either. The "New GM" and all.
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It's not just GM...with any of that. All companies care about anymore is profits and shareholders. Customers? Nope. Quality? Bare minimum.
It is more impressive to show an organized, styled powertrain under the hood than covering it up. GM's Art and Colour Section refined the 1930 Cadillac V-16's engine compartment by organizing the engine wiring, applying a porcelain finish to the exhaust manifold, using cast aluminum valve covers, etc. that made the powertrain very appealing and certainly not something to cover up.
Here is an article on Cadillac's original V-16:
www.hagerty.com
Here is an article on Cadillac's original V-16:
Sweet V-16: Cadillac’s most exotic engine - Hagerty Media
Technically, aesthetically, and strategically, it was a marvel.
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Now that's true "Standard of the World" detailing!It is more impressive to show an organized, styled powertrain under the hood than covering it up. GM's Art and Colour Section refined the 1930 Cadillac V-16's engine compartment by organizing the engine wiring, applying a porcelain finish to the exhaust manifold, using cast aluminum valve covers, etc. that made the powertrain very appealing and certainly not something to cover up.
Here is an article on Cadillac's original V-16:
Sweet V-16: Cadillac’s most exotic engine - Hagerty Media
Technically, aesthetically, and strategically, it was a marvel.
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It was purely aesthetic. But at least now, people will understand why it doesn’t have a “frunk.”
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Well then, the Equinox EV is not the answer, the ICE Equinox has more room on a smaller footprint.
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Here’s Why The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Doesn’t Have A Frunk
I believe the Chinese Lyriq does have a frunk but at the expense of charging times.
I don't think anyone will NOT buy the Lyriq because the cover isn't there or it looks a little messy under the hood. Certainly, has room for improvement, but the Lyriq is also very well priced vs. the competition - I'll take a little bit of a mess in the hood where I'll almost never look. Even less important to me than that piece of hard plastic in the interior that I'll never touch.
I believe the Chinese Lyriq does have a frunk but at the expense of charging times.
I don't think anyone will NOT buy the Lyriq because the cover isn't there or it looks a little messy under the hood. Certainly, has room for improvement, but the Lyriq is also very well priced vs. the competition - I'll take a little bit of a mess in the hood where I'll almost never look. Even less important to me than that piece of hard plastic in the interior that I'll never touch.
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I was thinking of the Celestiq - it would be pretty cool if Cadillac could somehow showcase the electric motor, make it a little work of art. Or maybe do that when the Corvette goes electric - probably more Corvette owners will care.It is more impressive to show an organized, styled powertrain under the hood than covering it up. GM's Art and Colour Section refined the 1930 Cadillac V-16's engine compartment by organizing the engine wiring, applying a porcelain finish to the exhaust manifold, using cast aluminum valve covers, etc. that made the powertrain very appealing and certainly not something to cover up.
Here is an article on Cadillac's original V-16:
Sweet V-16: Cadillac’s most exotic engine - Hagerty Media
Technically, aesthetically, and strategically, it was a marvel.
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I just feel like it’s a Cadillac so it should have a Tailored look everywhere. Especially when this is supposed to be the latest tech. Just my .02
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That's untrue, without customers a company doesn't have profits and if they don't have profits, you don't have a job; can't buy their products or stock.
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Move the washer fluid fill to inside the charge door and make the hood only serviceable by the Dealer.
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