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by andrew_brown
Sun Mar 01, 2026 11:00 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Military Lasers Target Wrong Aircraft Again in El Paso - This is Getting Ridiculous
Replies: 16
Views: 61

Re: Military Lasers Target Wrong Aircraft Again in El Paso - This is Getting Ridiculous

The military-industrial complex strikes again. This is what happens when you don't have proper civilian oversight of military operations in populated areas. El Paso residents should be demanding answers.
by andrew_brown
Sun Mar 01, 2026 1:15 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: February Vehicle Sales Expected to Drop Over 3% - Industry Analysis
Replies: 16
Views: 63

Re: February Vehicle Sales Expected to Drop Over 3% - Industry Analysis

I disagree with the pessimistic outlook. February is always a slower month for car sales. I think analysts are reading too much into seasonal trends. Wait until spring rolls around before drawing conclusions.
by andrew_brown
Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:45 am
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor
Replies: 18
Views: 67

Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor

Just spotted this news - Changan is bringing the Deepal S05 to the UK market, and it's positioned as a direct rival to the Nio Elroq at around £38,000. This is quite significant for the EV market as it represents another affordable Chinese electric vehicle option for British buyers.

From what I've ...
by andrew_brown
Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:45 am
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor
Replies: 18
Views: 67

Re: Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor

Fair point about the reliability concerns, james_lee. But we have to remember that brands like Volkswagen and BMW were once foreign names too. Changan has been around for decades and is one of China's largest automakers. They're not some startup. The build quality I've seen is genuinely impressive ...
by andrew_brown
Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:45 am
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor
Replies: 18
Views: 67

Re: Changan Deepal S05 Coming to UK at £38k - Direct Elroq Competitor

I think people are overthinking the 'Chinese brand' angle. BYD and XPeng have proven these companies can build quality vehicles. Changan has just taken longer to enter the UK market, but they're not newcomers. The real test will be the ownership experience over 5-10 years.