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I've just arrived back from a cyber jaunt over to Autoblog.com where they are in a lively discussion about the latest look for the Chevy Malibu. General Motors (NYSE: GM) has created a new look for the Malibu for 2007. Opinions run the gamut from soul gushing infatuation to down right ugh. So far the car has received much more praise than it has taken jabs. I haven't seen enough of the exterior of the car to decide whether I like the way it looks or not, but the interior picture they're exhibiting over there pleases me quite a lot. If the car has good body lines, it should draw ample attention.
What I initially was going to write about GM was in regard to the viewing I had of the little beauty that my brother got his hands on. He bought the first GMC Flex Fuel Sierra 1500 which is available in his part of the state. It's a beautiful truck inside and out, yet looks as rugged as any truck I ever owned. The interior is cleaner and smoother than any truck I've ever been in. But that's not what impressed me the most.
On the rear of the truck, right by where it says Sierra, there's a special little plaque with the words Flex Fuel emblazoned on it for all the world to see. Simply put, his new truck will drink E85 and be just as happy as if it were indulging in gasoline.
Please send word to OPEC and the other oil exporting nations who laugh when they talk of the power they have over us -- we're still a nation of innovators over here. We're still a people who see a need and fill it. We still know how to experiment and engineer. We still have the will and desire to be the best. We refuse to be held hostage by crude oil any longer and if they don't believe it, well ... frankly ... they can kiss my gas ... E85.
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12-20-2006 @ 2:26AM
Dale Livingston said...
Recently purchased a new Chev. Avalanche Flexfuel and have less than 1500 mi on it so evaluation of fuel use is still ongoing. Average all rount city and hiway mileage is 15.8 acording to the computer readout. It runs smooth as silk and you can't tell when you are in V8 or V4 mode unless the DIC tells you. I pulled a loaded 20 ft enclosed car hauling trailer from Nashville to Danville on day one with less than 37 miles on the Od and got 11 mile to gallon. This was 4 mile per gallon improvement over the Silverado I had just traded in which was well broken in. The Silverado had 45000 miles on it and had performed very well with no problems,I just wanted the new look and options. I say Chevrolet is here to stay. New Avalanche fit ,finish, trim and mechanics are better than any previous truck I have had (9 to date) and the competition Ford and Toyota that I compared before buying.