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  1. What about?? The Tundra or the GMT-900s?
  2. I have to reply to the above message, FWD is NOT dead!!!!!!! Look at the volume in the Mid-Size and Larger-Size segments. The volume vehicles are all FWD. RWD has a place and it would be best if GM worked on a mid/large size platform that will be extremely versatile for use by most of the divisions to supplement their FWD offerings. Give me one shred of evidence that there is a complete and exclusive resurgence for RWD sedans. I would like just ONE! There isn't a single instance that would show this. The LX line-up is still questionable as to whether the momentum will last and infact I would question whether RWD really has anything to do with the success of the line, I say it has more to do with the styling. That said, the sales are not that impressive compared to models such as Impala, Camery, and Accord.
  3. http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...n=2&docid=22705 GM Reports 296,003 Deliveries in January, Up 6 Percent Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn Post Sales Increases Deliveries of Chevrolet Tahoe Up 53 Percent; Large Utility Sales Rise 23 Percent Launch Vehicle Momentum Continues, Paced by DTS, Lucerne, HHR, Impala, G6 and H3 DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 296,003 new cars and trucks in January, up 6 percent compared to the same month a year ago. Car sales were up 15 percent and truck sales were comparable to year-ago levels (-0.5 percent). "We had solid results in January and showed some very encouraging pockets of strength," said Mark LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Dealers reported improving traffic in their showrooms and internet lead generation as the month progressed and consumers became aware of our aggressive reduction in sticker prices. Recent new segment entries, Chevrolet HHR, Buick Lucerne and HUMMER H3, continue to accelerate, and we had terrific sales performance for Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac G6. We also had a very encouraging start for the new Chevy Tahoe." GM's January deliveries were led by a 23 percent increase in full-size sport utility sales. Chevrolet Tahoe, which had a 53 percent sales increase, paced large utility deliveries. Sales of the all-new 2007 Tahoe are off to a strong start, and production of GM's other all-new full-size utilities, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade, is ramping up. LaNeve went on to explain that while it was early in the launch of GM's all-new full-size utilities, there are a number of positive signs. "Dealers, consumers and third parties have reacted very enthusiastically to these segment-leading new vehicles," LaNeve said. "Sales, production, inventory turn rates and dealer orders are all ahead of plan. It's January, it's early, but we're optimistic that these great new products will be successful." Small utility deliveries rose 76 percent, led by continuing strong sales of the Chevrolet HHR and Saturn VUE. HHR had its second-best monthly sales since its launch. The new VUE, which posted record January deliveries (up 39.5 percent) drove a 22.5 percent sales improvement for Saturn. This was the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains for VUE. GM continued to experience strong sales of its luxury vehicles with Cadillac, HUMMER and Saab all posting January sales increases. Luxury utility deliveries again were driven by the HUMMER H3, which continued the strong sales pace HUMMER began in 2005. HUMMER posted a year-over-year sales record for the ninth consecutive month, and January deliveries were 180 percent greater than year-ago levels. In addition to improved luxury utility sales, January luxury car deliveries posted a 24 percent gain. Luxury car sales were paced by Cadillac DTS, with deliveries more than double year-ago sales for DeVille, the vehicle it replaced. DTS achieved its second-best sales month since launch, and CTS set a new January sales record (up 6 percent), driving Cadillac to a 5 percent sales improvement. Saab's 34 percent sales gain was paced by the 9-3, which achieved solid sales results, posting a 35 percent improvement over year-ago levels. Certified Used Vehicles January sales for all GM certified used vehicle brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned, Used Cars from Saturn, Saab Certified Pre-Owned and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned were 39,491 units, down nearly 2 percent from last year. GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, posted sales of 34,493 units in January, up 0.5 percent from year-ago levels. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted sales of 2,943 units in January, down 1 percent. Used Cars from Saturn sold 1,607 units, down 33 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 434 units, down 2.5 percent. HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned reported 14 units sold in its first month of operation. "Coming off record certified-segment annual sales in 2005, GM Certified Used Vehicles posted solid sales results in January," LaNeve said. "GM Certified continues to lead all manufacturers in the certified category, and we are optimistic about the prospects for continued growth in 2006." GM North America Reports January Production, 2006 First-Quarter Production Forecast Remains Unchanged GM North America in January produced 386,000 vehicles (158,000 cars and 228,000 trucks). This is up 33,000 units, or 9 percent, compared to January 2005 when the region produced 353,000 vehicles (143,000 cars and 210,000 trucks). Production totals include joint venture production of 26,000 vehicles in January 2006 and 22,000 vehicles in January 2005. The region's 2006 first-quarter production forecast remains unchanged at 1.25 million vehicles (505,000 cars and 745,000 trucks). In the first quarter of 2005, the region produced 1.182 million vehicles (470,000 cars and 712,000 trucks).
  4. Why does Lincoln always show these white interiors? They are hideous, show the damn design in a darker color so a person can compare it to the other automakers offerings.
  5. I didn't know Chrysler was getting their own CSV.... GM badge engineering at its finest, hehe. Seriously though, the side profile on this thing is very close to the CSVs.
  6. Lame introductions, these are merely option packages, NOT new models.
  7. What an amazing engine!!! GM really has the best powertrain department, this engine blows any similar displacement engines out of the water for HP and Torque, holy cow look at that torque coming out of a 2.0L :omfg: :omfg: :omfg: :omfg: :bowdown:
  8. FOG, great signature quote! "AS AMERICANS, WE CAN FORGIVE JAPAN FOR PEARL HARBOR YET WE CAN'T FORGIVE DETROIT FOR THE 70s?" While I promote forgiveness all around, it is interesting that this is the case.
  9. Your not compromising if there is potential that one plastic is safer and more environmental to produce AND it is recycable (sp) at the end. Now, I don't know which car satisfies this requirement better but I would like to know because that should be advertised. ALSO, if the plastics add cost well you are not "compromising" then you are making a decision based on value. Personally, as long as it is an attractive design and well put together there is no reason to care, Do you touch the dash regularly? The more expensive the car the more this matters, but lets try and keep the cost of such cars down so that people can purchase them. Using "harder" plastics must accomplish this goal. Do you honestly think that if Toyota or Honda eventually ran GM and Ford out of town that they would continue to use such plastics??? It is a business decision because some people seem to think this matters. I would argue that very few people actually care, but the damn uneducated press thinks that this is soooo important that people feel they are being shafted if they are not getting the very best. Lets face it, when you buy a Yaris or an Aveo you should not be expecting Cadillac/Lexus materials.
  10. As long as the car is well built, and tightly screwed together who cares about the quality of the plastic? The thing we should care about is whether or not the plastic used is recoverable..... I am always amazed that people compare plastics.... especialy in this price range...
  11. Just like there is little costs difference between the 3.5L and 2.5L I5 engines, there would be even less expense between a 3.6 and 3.8L version of the same engine. This is how GM should maximize their offerings without adding costs.
  12. I know that, and Holden was working on a 3.8L version of the engine. I am saying that is the motor that Buick should get. The 3.6 can be used in non-Buick brands. The 3.8L should be a special motor exclusive to them.
  13. What GM needs to do is certify and import the Aussie version of the 3.6L that is 3.8L.
  14. Umm, buttttt isn't Steam Piston technology older than both OHC and OHV, what are the OHC strokers gonna say......???? I guess it will still have a OHC engine as the powerplant though so they should rest easy at night... Hehe I would love to learn more about this system, it looks like good old fashion thinking outside the box.
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