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jbob357 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:223 Points:510,585 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:43:05 AM Ignore jbob357 Report Abuse BATON ROUGE, La. – A startup company called Elio Motors is moving into the former General Motors plant in northwest Louisiana, where it plans to build three-wheeled vehicles with high fuel efficiency and a cheap price tag. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/01/04/6800-car-to-be-built-at-former-gm-plant-in-louisiana/?intcmp=features#ixzz2H0w4mHFQ Visit fox for full article

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BATON ROUGE, La. – A startup company called Elio Motors is moving into the former General Motors plant in northwest Louisiana, where it plans to build three-wheeled vehicles with high fuel efficiency and a cheap price tag.

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,968 Points:2,117,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:24:00 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse "The vehicle is car-like, fully enclosed with power windows, airbags and air conditioning. But because it has three wheels, it's considered a motorcycle under federal vehicle safety standards, according to Elio's website." Wonder what that does to insurance rates...
StanleyCup All-Star Author Chicago Posts:685 Points:527,200 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 1:15:18 AM Ignore StanleyCup Report Abuse Very interesting!
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,064 Points:661,520 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:43:52 AM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Nice motorcycle. Since this is a three-wheeled vehicle it will be classified as a motorcycle. Motorcycles usually get better gas milage then a car.
CityCouponer All-Star Author New Orleans Posts:938 Points:202,105 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:26:02 PM Ignore CityCouponer Report Abuse Interesting
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,867 Points:363,105 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:39:56 PM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse It's kinda cool looking.
kkimes Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,605 Points:1,506,460 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 6:50:10 PM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse I'm glad they have the word car in quotes. This is a car in name only.
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,974 Points:387,390 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 5:13:56 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse We love big, it could be cars, steaks or hearts, size matters
jbob357 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:223 Points:510,585 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:57:20 PM Ignore jbob357 Report Abuse yes they are
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,231 Points:2,372,120 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 4:43:44 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse perfect for a eco nazi, hells angels type club
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,319 Points:654,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 3:46:16 PM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse a Yugo would be better...........
tankumo Veteran Author Vancouver Posts:397 Points:69,760 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 1:52:32 PM Ignore tankumo Report Abuse I thought TATA from India can make even cheaper car. Safety is the issue, not mpg or price, let's get this straight.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,248 Points:493,905 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:56:19 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse La eeds the jobs
Van_Halen Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,850 Points:641,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 12:45:48 PM Ignore Van_Halen Report Abuse . And low safety on the backs of tax payers!
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,453 Points:839,810 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 11:26:21 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Okay I'll bite. But if it turns out to be just a frame and a motor I'll have to pass. With all the mandates out there to stuff them full of airbags, cameras and make them lighter, that is more fuel efficient, I can't imagine it will be anything else.
knutzAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,248 Points:372,680 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 11:14:39 AM Ignore knutzAL Report Abuse Not gonna happen.
lesabreAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,691 Points:412,455 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 11:01:37 AM Ignore lesabreAZ Report Abuse easy way to escape a hurricane for the big easy
md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:3,558 Points:710,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:47:45 AM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse Funny looking motorcycle with a sidecar.
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,560 Points:1,544,375 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:42:21 AM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse How many bags of groceries do you think you can get in the back of that thing?
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,655 Points:1,117,900 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:40:38 AM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse build it here. sounds like a great city car. good luck, LA.
bigt61 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:652 Points:203,090 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:38:14 AM Ignore bigt61 Report Abuse Well, it's better and safer than a motorcycle. Nice for the guy with a long commute in a rural area with limited traffic. Hope they can sell enough to be profitable.
DrGasPain Veteran Author Dallas Posts:362 Points:458,650 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:29:25 AM Ignore DrGasPain Report Abuse Looks like a Can-Am with windows!
deputydog082 Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,786 Points:660,340 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 10:13:00 AM Ignore deputydog082 Report Abuse don't get hit by a Hummer!
bruin19MD Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,064 Points:164,450 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:49:44 AM Ignore bruin19MD Report Abuse sounds good
dm9667_23 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,218 Points:352,895 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:43:19 AM Ignore dm9667_23 Report Abuse good luck with that
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,437 Points:363,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:42:06 AM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse Since America is becoming a 3rd world country under Obama, cheap cars will become the norm.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,245 Points:1,926,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:38:00 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse I don't think so
skempton Champion Author Vermont Posts:1,144 Points:839,160 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:35:26 AM Ignore skempton Report Abuse It also doubles as a golf cart.
TC5504 All-Star Author West Virginia Posts:940 Points:194,010 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:31:56 AM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Great for around town.
eschroth442 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,079 Points:332,745 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:31:18 AM Ignore eschroth442 Report Abuse it's not a car, just another trike. Won't catch on
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,562 Points:1,202,570 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:30:42 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse $6800 in today's dollars. After they get moving and actually produce something with all the gubment mandates, it'll be closer to $10k....just sayin'.
mainenightowl All-Star Author Maine Posts:869 Points:306,970 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:29:33 AM Ignore mainenightowl Report Abuse I think I'll pass.
cwashi3324 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,802 Points:573,290 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:15:51 AM Ignore cwashi3324 Report Abuse Yeah, then they'll raise the price to $15,999, just like Kia did on the Swephia, and luike GM did with the Cobalt and Cavalier.
Goatroper Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,599 Points:1,294,460 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:15:31 AM Ignore Goatroper Report Abuse Interesting, but I can't find any more information of the Elio. Probably just another scam
ObieDog Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,966 Points:851,895 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:13:01 AM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse Not for me.
RAJNY All-Star Author New York Posts:575 Points:432,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:09:40 AM Ignore RAJNY Report Abuse good
atdinut Champion Author California Posts:1,608 Points:353,985 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 9:05:44 AM Ignore atdinut Report Abuse If considered a motorcycle , you don't need an M1 license , at least here in California!
angel4me Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,814 Points:795,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:56:10 AM Ignore angel4me Report Abuse new scooter........
fora_7 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:862 Points:206,405 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:55:14 AM Ignore fora_7 Report Abuse Might be a replica of the Nano in India. When you want to save too much in construction, you often end up with a lemon
peabeax55 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:713 Points:185,515 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:55:03 AM Ignore peabeax55 Report Abuse Good luck Elio and Louisiana.
RAJNY All-Star Author New York Posts:575 Points:432,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:55:03 AM Ignore RAJNY Report Abuse nice
bcline909 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:401 Points:80,170 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:54:55 AM Ignore bcline909 Report Abuse great mileage
genoist Veteran Author Orlando Posts:341 Points:165,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:54:31 AM Ignore genoist Report Abuse There doesn't seem to be much (any) info about this car. I find it interesting. I have a long commute, and that kind of mileage would be awesome.
Point__man Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,335 Points:877,695 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:52:28 AM Ignore Point__man Report Abuse I'd like to have something similar. They are built elsewhere and are successful. This finance deal makes me wonder who goes belly-up first Elio Motors or the state of Louisiana. Mardi Gras approaching; maybe that brought on this deal ;)
HoosierDaddyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,272 Points:297,160 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 8:48:18 AM Ignore HoosierDaddyKY Report Abuse Curious about this but I bet it's a 'disposable' car for all practical purposes.