Talking nonsense and general waffle

[CRH]

A has been noted in a number of threads.
We have threads with specific titles to discuss certain issues/interests, and then as is the nature of discussions, we all go off on a tangent and start talking rubbish.
I would like this to be the corner of our brilliant forum where we can all be directed to talk about anything (within the guidelines), that we find interesting, annoying, funny or just enters our empty heads after an intake of alcohol at 2am in the morning?
Please take this opportunity to have respectable fun!!

 

[NQ94]

It's a good idea CRH for keeping Ineos tech topics on track.
Keeping it automotive, I am interested in what is happening in the car and truck industry. It would be interesting to read worldwide opinions. Every major brand seems like they're struggling with the likes of VAG having a major downturn and shutting factories to Chrysler, Jeep and Ram looking to be considerably downsized or closed by Stellantis, Jaguar only producing SUVs and Ford losing considerable sales. The auto news seems to report that majority of traditional manufactures are entering a downward spiral while the Chinese brands are on the climb.

 

[CRH]

It's a good idea CRH for keeping Ineos tech topics on track.
Keeping it automotive, I am interested in what is happening in the car and truck industry. It would be interesting to read worldwide opinions. Every major brand seems like they're struggling with the likes of VAG having a major downturn and shutting factories to Chrysler, Jeep and Ram looking to be considerably downsized or closed by Stellantis, Jaguar only producing SUVs and Ford losing considerable sales. The auto news seems to report that majority of traditional manufactures are entering a downward spiral while the Chinese brands are on the climb.

I thought Jaguar had not stopped production of all new cars for 12 months whilst they transition to higher end electric vehicles only. Not sure that's the best idea, Porsche are reportedly looking at trying to add an engine to the upcoming electric 718's and Macan.
I never believed electric was the way to go and it seems to be purely at the determent of western industry and stability?
As for buying Chinese, yes we all buy products made there as we have no choice but it's now gone too far and their electric vehicle companies will annihilate the old established companies. Whether INEOS can hold their own as only a small manufacturer will depend on engine supplies long term and other technologies like their hydrogen test car