Without question, the biggest automobile debut in 2010 will be the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Why? Well, plenty of reasons. But we are not here to get into all of them now. Just recognize its importance.
So when Agent001 boarded his plane, he must have known he was onto something big. Whether it would be positive or negative it would be BIG. 001's been testing the 2011 Volt this week and he's got some major things to say. Things that 00R wasn't expecting.
In fact, this could be one of the greatest shocks of the year.
001 has told me that he thinks the Volt is a good car. On top of it he has also informed me that it drives better than all other mainstream hybrids, including the 51 mpg Toyota Prius. That's because the Volt feels tight to the road and nimble, unlike hybrid cars we have come to know over the past several years.
And unlike hybrids, which are known for their "kickback" when the motor switches over, 001 reports to me that this is non existent in the Chevrolet Volt.
Something tells me though that if you're seriously considering a Volt, you probably care more about this nitty grity. Drivers have the ability to choose driving full electric or using the gas generator depending on your preference; the car adapts to you, not the reverse.
With that said, what do you make of this new information? How does this affect your perception of what could be a home run for General Motors?
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