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I didn't even know they put Diesels in these... 1983 Cutlass Ciera 4.3 Diesel Must've gotten rather good mileage when...you know...when it ran... And if I ever had lots and lots of money, I would want to restore stupid ugly cars like these. Can you imagine having a garage of 1980s Diesel Oldsmobiles? Yeah, not too appealing, but unique nonetheless.
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Spring is the prefect time to replace those old, worn out floor mats in your car. To help you, PontiacMall has just expanded its Floor Mat offering. You can now build a custom set of floor mats for almost any year and model Pontiac. Check it out here: http://www.pontiacmall.com/fmats1.asp
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here i think i prefer the Altima here to both, although I like a Aura a lot.
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WOW, look at all the work that went into designing the new front clip (front fascia)!!!! Yes I'm being sarcastic! Did Pontiac design it or did Holden? It looks like it took all of a minute to do, maybe the video is true to life. I'm not feeling it for this car, that's a bad sign if I don't like it, as I'm a diehard Pontiac fan. IMHO! Lastly, why does the rear of the car say GT Pontiac G8, shouldn't it say, Pontiac G8 GT?
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Yeah... http://www.myspace.com/friendswithbenefits
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Some items may been discussed other posts...however... 1. Ponitac going ALL RWD? I saw this in Motor Trend awhile ago--but they are one of the wrost magazines for accurately predicting anything. 2. Solstice coupe...whare does that stand? 3. 4 door Kappa? 4. Why did the G5 coupe NOT get the 2.0 S/C engine? 5. Does Gm want to turn Pontiac into a lower volume, higher profit line of cars?
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Holden has announced that 600 jobs are to go at its plant in Adelaide's north. The company's general manager of manufacturing, Rod Keane, says it was a difficult decision but one which was made for two reasons. He says the increased efficiency of the Elizabeth plant after a $500 million investment by Holden and the phasing out of the VZ model Commodore has left Holden overstaffed. Mr Keane says by the end of the year the Elizabeth Plant will be operating at maximum efficiency, churning out 620 cars each day. More of the news item on the Australian Broadcasting Commission web site.
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Hello everyone, I have been busy lately but hey it is a Saturday night and what could I do besides photoshop... NOTHING! What it could look like on yours... (or I should say mine) Actually someone will ask how in the h*ll I got the Pontiac G8 logo so big... I zoomed in on the buttom using the plus 100% thingy in internet explorer (the new verison) and then I right clicked and zoomed in even more or the logo. Used the old print screen trick and then put the logo together MUCH bigger. Need a larger resoultion of anything than my desktop screen print just pm me. Note the desktops are only 1024X768, the Pontiac G8 logo I have in a 1800X800 and the G8 profile I ha…
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/14/rep...-g6-rear-drive/ Interesting...anyone have another source or some insight?
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One of the items I wished was optional on the GTO was a power sunroof...now it appears there is an aftermarket solution! Details I think Webasto is the supplier BMW uses...
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From GM media online: Pontiac sold 108,634 Grand Prixs during the 2006 calender year and 122,398 the previous year. The Bonneville sold just over 30,000 in 2004 (last full production year) and that car was axed. Maybe would help if I had model year figures instead of calender year (can't differ that much?), or the fleet/retail breakdown. I know someone is dying to point out that Avis and Alamo love Grand Prixs, but not 78,000 of them a year. I know high sales numbers don't translate directly to profit, but I think Pontiac needs to do better than this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that GM is setting the estimates intentionally low, but even if they double the ini…
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The Feb 2007 issue of Car and Driver magazine has an article about their entering a race called the "24 Hours of LeMons." The race consists of $500 cars racing against one another. The C&D team picked up a 1995 Olds Aurora as their entry: Copper Mist with 175,315mi and crash damage for $500 on eBay. Graphic on the car's hood: C&D magazine cover shot from when the Aurora was introduced Graphic on the back bumper reads: "Probably your father's Oldsmobile" 24 Hours of LeMons website A few interesting excerpts from the article: There's also a small section on the 3 other Oldsmobiles entered in the same race: 1994 Achieva, 1984 Cutlass Supreme Brough…
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I'm hoping to go to the CIAS in Toronto this upcoming week and really want to see the new G8. Does anyone know if it will be there? The Offical CIAS Website is terrible and doesn't reveal anything about the specific cars that will be there.
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Wagons ho, mate! Toby Hagon | Link to Original Article @ The Age | February 16, 2007 Last-generation VZ Commodore wagon will be succeeded by a VE-based station wagon The traditional Aussie wagon appears to have a future, despite a shift away from wagons by a number of manufacturers. Ford is forging ahead with a wagon version of the next generation Falcon, due in showrooms early in 2008. Ford Australia president Tom Gorman confirmed the wagon would definitely play a part in the new-look Falcon range that's expected to be displayed at next year's Melbourne motor show. The Falcon wagon will join a Commodore wagon - due late in 2007 - as the only two locally-manufacture…
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FOR RELEASE: 2006-12-07 Saturn Astra To Join Lineup In Late 2007 New small car to complete turnover of vehicle lineup in less than two years DETROIT - Saturn confirmed today that it will add the Astra compact car to its lineup late in 2007, marking an important stage in its product revitalization plan. When the 2008 Astra joins the Sky, Aura, Outlook and all-new Vue, no Saturn will have been in the market more than 20 months, giving the brand one of the freshest product lineups in the industry. "The Astra is a great fit for Saturn, with its European style and driving dynamics," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "It also signals our efforts to get new ve…
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Here she is, the lil' sweetie: See that lil' shiny doo-dad just aft of the front tire? That's the header dump. To be specific, it's a 1963 Pontiac Super Duty Tempest wagon, a 1-of-14 factory-built race car with an aluminum front clip, factory slicks and a 12:1 dual-quad 421 with a transaxle. HP is about 550 in a car that might weigh 3000 lbs. Zoom. A private collection was liquidated at auction recently, and 5 Pontiacs sold (individually) for $1,720,000: '63 SD 421 Tempest : $625,000 (1 of 14 Tempests, 1 of 6 wagons) '63 'Swiss Cheese' 421 SD Catalina : $440,000 (1 of 14) '63 421 SD Catalina : $285,000 (1 of 60) '62 SD 421 Catalina : $235,000 (1 of 162) '61 SD 3…
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Furthermore, a medium-sized vehicle, which would become the next-generation Pontiac G6 – not to mention a reborn Holden Torana in Australia – has re-emerged as a likely scenario following the release of the VE Commodore-based Pontiac G8 at the Chicago Auto Show last week. The current Pontiac G6 is a front-drive vehicle based on the same platform (known as Epsilon) as the current-generation Chevy Malibu, Opel/Holden Vectra, Saab 9-3, Saturn Aura and Cadillac BLS. Perhaps not coincidentally, the GM vehicle line executive responsible for the Epsilon platform – Gene Stefanyshyn – later became the leader of the Zeta program. Extracted from: http://www.goauto.com.au/mell…
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TTAC this should be interesting. i HATE the TTAC website. let's see what they have to say about my car. fair article overall. probably because it wasn't a Farago spouting off.
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Click Here I never warmed up to the G6 coupe just because of its ugly Solara resemblance in the rear. Sedan has and still looks better in my eyes. Funny thing is this was written by a woman, I think she's fighting the good fight against Oprah
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Saturn leads GM's turnaround effort By TOM KRISHER, AP Business Writer | Thu Feb 8, 6:20 PM ET Link to Original Article @ Yahoo! CHICAGO - To peek into the future of the General Motors Corp. turnaround plan, just look at Saturn. Last year, when GM's sales skidded 8.7 percent, Saturn's rose by 6 percent. By fall, the small brand that used to call itself "A Different Kind of Car Company" will have a lineup that's almost completely new, with no models older than 20 months. Simply put, if Saturn falls from orbit with all its new vehicles, GM likely will follow. "It's a no-excuses product lineup," GM Vice Chairman for Global Product Development Bob Lutz said in an inte…
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Toyota will be updating the Matrix in Spring 2008 and the automaker is using the Mazda3 as its design inspiration (good choice) for the hatchback. The Corolla-based vehicle is already sold in Europe as the Auris and in Japan as the Blade. The US-based Matrix will have different sheet metal than in other markets but it may be taking on the Blade name since Toyota has registered the name with the US Patent and Trademark office. The Japan market Blade has a 2.4L engine producing 158 HP, which would be a big bump from the 126 HP that powers the current Matrix. [source: Automotive News -] http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/13/new-mat...ming-spring-08/ Is the Vibe going to fade…
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2008 PONTIAC G8 PRODUCTION SPECS FROM GM CANADA Quick Facts: -Start of Production – Late 2007 -Dealer Availability – Early 2008 -Models – Base (V6), GT (V8) -Bodystyle – 5-Passenger Sedan -Drive Configuration – Rear Wheel Drive -Construction – Body-Frame Integral, 2-side galvanized, high strength steel -Powertrains (160,000km / 5-Year Warranty) – 3.6L/261 hp V6 VVT (LY7) / 5-Speed Automatic (5L40) – 6.0L/362 hp V8 (L76) / 6-Speed Automatic (6L80) / 6-Speed Manual (2009 MY) -Suspension – 4-Wheel Independent, Multi-link front/rear -Manufacturing Location – Adelaide, Australia -Key Competitors – Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Infiniti G…
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GM @ NAIAS Pontiac GXP.R Racer Press Release DETROIT – Pontiac unveiled the GXP.R racecar, which will compete in the GT class of the 2007 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. The GXP.R hits the track running later this month at the famed Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race in Florida. With the bodywork inspired by the Pontiac G6 GXP Street edition coupe, the GXP.R is the next step in the evolution of a successful racing program that began with the purpose-built GTO.R. The GTO.R was retired after winning the 2006 GT championship; the new GXP.R is built on the same winning foundation as the GTO.R. “The GXP.R begins the next ch…
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/12/spi...8-pontiac-vibe/
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at Holdens Testing Grounds with production ride height & wheels I believe
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Road Test: 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 - Rocket Launcher Did Oldsmobile inspire the first rock 'n' roll song? Possibly, but its Futuramic 88 was the first modern musclecar Ike Turner's Fats Waller-like stride piano sets off two minutes, 51 seconds that changed music and signaled a new age of automotive power in America. The fuzz guitar, reportedly the result of a speaker damaged while Turner's Kings of Rhythm were on tour, that quickly joins in is part of the new sound. Raymond Hill's tenor sax break, taking 56 seconds, could've come from blues or jazz. It's the beat that pulls this all together into something new, although the tune owed much to rhythm and blues songs …
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GM@Chicago Pontiac G8 Press Release | Specs | Competitive Comparo 2008 Pontiac G8 Image Gallery 2008 Pontiac G8 Platform Press Release ALL-NEW G8 ACCELERATES NEW ERA OF REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE PERFORMANCE AT PONTIAC CHICAGO – Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac G8 will be available in dealerships early next year. “With the balance of rear-wheel drive and the availability of V-8 power, the G8 represents another step in Pontiac ’s commitment to its performance DNA,” said John Larson, Pontiac general manager. “Added to the Solstice…
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2007 Chicago Auto Show: 2008 Pontiac G8 At 3:15 this afternoon, the Pontiac press conference was the place to be. Everybody wanted to see the new rear-wheel-drive G8 sedan. And we mean everybody. The Pontiac press conference was without a doubt the most crowded of the day. And it wasn't just members of the press waiting for the new performance sedan to show itself, we spotted people from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota in the audience. The car lived up to the anticipation. "This car is everything we think a Pontiac should be," said Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman of global product development about the Austrailian-built sedan. "It's a return to tradition. …
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saturnfans article At home extended dest drives, 24/7 live chat at the Saturn web site, 30 ay exchange policy, and certified financial managers at the detailers seem an industry high point.
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GM@Chicago Pontiac G8 Platform Information 2008 Pontiac G8 Press Release & Specifications 2008 Pontiac G8 Image Gallery NEW GLOBAL REAR-DRIVE ARCHITECTURE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE ALL-NEW PONTIAC G8 CHICAGO – The 2008 Pontiac G8 performance sedan is built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture. With the input of Pontiac and GM North America, the G8 was developed in Australia, under the direction of Holden’s engineering department. Taking advantage of GM’s global centers of engineering expertise, a series of vehicle architectures are being developed that can be easily adapted to the unique vehicle requirements of various regions. For example, global…
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GM@Chicago 2008 Saturn VUE RL & GL Press Release 2008 Saturn VUE RL & GL Image Gallery CHICAGO – Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid. The Red Line builds on the new Vue’s bold styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps. The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance. From a performance pers…
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G8 coming early '08; replaces Grand Prix Link to Original Article @ Autonews Pontiac will reveal its new rear-wheel-drive flagship sedan. The car, likely dubbed the G8, goes on sale early in 2008 and eventually replaces the Grand Prix. The car is developed on General Motors' new global rear-drive architecture that also will be shared with the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro. That car is expected in 2009. The Pontiac model will be assembled by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden. A 360-hp V-8 will be offered. "The intent is for this to be a go-fast program, so we're talking months rather than years for production," says one source close to Pontiac and familiar with the pr…
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G8 Teaser on ABC News... Screencaps!
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As i was driving past my local BPGMC dealership, i glanced in the showroom and saw a car covered in a white sheet. I was excited, and pulled in to take a closer look, the dealership was closed, but here are the pics i took...
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HOLDEN Special vehicles almost out-shone GM Holden in Sydney yesterday by revealing a stunning new long-wheelbase Grange sedan. Based on Holden's slick new WM Statesman/Caprice, the redesigned HSV luxury flagship will go on sale early next year at a price that is expected to remain under $AU100,000. HSV’s current Grange is priced at $AU89,750, but its 297kW/530Nm 6.0-litre V8 will make way for the same upgraded 307kW/550Nm LS2 V8 that powers the short-wheelbase HSV E Series range, which went on sale in October and also made its Australian debut in Sydney this morning. Of course, the WM Grange's other big drivetrain news – and helping make it what HSV claims will be "on…
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I'm back here with some excellent news: That Aurora that I mentioned here has been found! Somebody in Massachusetts spotted it & called the PD.
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2007 Holden VE SS V Press Release Information Here
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GM@Chicago 2008 HUMMER H2 Victory Red Edition HUMMER H2 VICTORY RED LIMITED EDITION ARRIVES AT DEALERS IN FEBRUARY DETROIT – HUMMER is expanding its product lineup with a new "Victory Red" limited-edition H2. This special edition is available in SUV and SUT versions, and maintains HUMMER's trademark bold design and unmatched off-road capability. The exclusive models arrive at dealerships in February with SUV pricing at $66,030 MSRP and SUT pricing at $65,575 MSRP. "The Victory Red edition offers HUMMER enthusiasts a distinctive new choice and unique features," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. "The package brings exclusivity to the SUV and SUT marketplace, …
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Saturn Plans Dealer Refresh Modeled on Apple Stores The company will announce a new retail strategy at the Chicago auto show press preview in February, and while she would not reveal details, Lajdziak, who openly admires Apple's relationship with its customers and the demographics of those customers, said the new strategy will bear a clear "Apple influence."
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RWD Pontiac G8 all but Confirmed Link to Original Article @ LeftLaneNews Pontiac Grand Prix/G8 rendering courtesy of C&G Design Guild Member Frank Budzyn (NOS2006) "We are seriously planning to import a lot of Commodore SS sedans as Pontiac G8s," product development chief Bob Lutz told Australia's Drive today at the Detroit auto show, adding that the company could sell 50,000 G8s per year. "We are yet to officially announce it," he said." Lutz let the cat out the bag, again. I love him. But I hope he understands what cosmetic changes to make [none at all, or a grille change that improves on the looks or at least keeps it as attractive as the current version]…
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Holden returns to China GM's second attempt to crack China's luxury market By ALYSHA WEBB & NAMRITA CHOW | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek SHANGHAI - Shanghai General Motors will begin producing the Holden Statesman sedan in Shanghai in a few months, industry sources say. Local assembly is a gamble for General Motors. Another luxury model from its Holden subsidiary in Australia flopped in China last year. The Statesman will face stiff competition. But it may be GM's best option. The luxury segment is booming in China. Sales rose 36.6 percent in 2006 to 17,940 units, according to Automotive Resources Asia, a consulting firm here. GM's o…
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Grand Prix Investigated for Engine Fires General Motors Corp.'s Pontiac Grand Prix cars are being investigated by a U.S. safety agency for engine fires that ignite after the car is turned off. The study covers 1999-2002 models of the Grand Prix GTP equipped with supercharged V6 engines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today on its Web site. Of the 21 consumer complaints, 16 involve fires that began five to 15 minutes after ``the vehicle was parked and the ignition switched off,'' the safety agency said. Bloomberg
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I have returned to C&G to ask everyone here for help in finding a stolen Aurora 4.0, VIN 1G3GS64C514114456, Massachusetts plate #54H-T32. It's grey with a tan interior, and was stolen in Holyoke, Mass. If you see it, call the PD in that town immediately!
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Holden gets its hands on a fair-dinkum Camry fighter with the Korean Epica By TERRY MARTIN 31 January 2007 Link to Full Article @ GOAuto.com GM-HOLDEN will unveil its new medium-sized car – the South Korean-built Epica – at the Brisbane International Motor Show on Friday, ahead of its showroom release in April. Pricing will be announced at the show, however Holden sources this week confirmed that the sedan would range from $25,000 to $31,000, making it a strong contender against the formidable Toyota Camry and other medium-car rivals – not least because it will offer six-cylinder-only power and a highly competitive level of standard equipment. The latter will inc…
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2008 H2 Victory Red Limited Edition DETROIT – HUMMER is expanding its product lineup with a new "Victory Red" limited-edition H2. This special edition is available in SUV and SUT versions, and maintains HUMMER's trademark bold design and unmatched off-road capability. The exclusive models arrive at dealerships in February with SUV pricing at $66,030 MSRP and SUT pricing at $65,575 MSRP. "The Victory Red edition offers HUMMER enthusiasts a distinctive new choice and unique features," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. "The package brings exclusivity to the SUV and SUT marketplace, and rounds out the 2007 H2 lineup." The 2007 limited edition includes all the …
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From TCC: Look for still more products to expand the lineup at HUMMER, General Motors' off-road brand, said division general manager Susan Docherty. The addition of the smaller H3 model has resulted in a 93-percent increase in sales this year, she noted, despite the run-up in fuel prices and the overall decline in the SUV market. "There is room for this brand to expand beyond the segments we're competing in now," Docherty said. "But we have to be very sure that as we grow into other segments, it needs to be segments in which the proposition of iconic design and unparalleled off-road capabilities resonate." That would rule out sports cars and m…
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here only hitch, 4 speed auto...HMMMMMMMMM
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click here for just a little more <snip> In addition to the previously documented unveiling of the 2008 Astra – Saturn's ION small car replacement – the company will also reportedly take the wraps off its next generation VUE Red Line model. <snip> The '08 VUE Green Line hybrid is also expected to make an appearance.
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I picked up a Crain publication at Cobo this week. It had a listing of cars and SUV's with comments on them. It had a note on the Sky and highlighted the turbo 260 engine as being available and other comments. What I did note is it stated in the future a Superchared engine is coming? Does anyone have any idea of what this would be? Could it be a new 205 HP base engine or the talked about 300 HP Ecotech that I expected as a turbo? I have not heard or seen anything on a supercharged engine since before the turbo was anounced. I also know GM is going to put the Turbo in the HHR and Cobalt so would this free up the Supercharged engine as a base unit in the Sky?
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I live in southern most Illinois and the Alero must be the most popular car purchased in this area besides the Buick. EVERY day you pass several on the road while going somewhere. They will be with us for a very long time. It is hard to say so long to a legend, a part of our history!
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Original Article Good review overall, I'm surprised the XR beats the new Altima's V6 though. More thoughts after I get back home.
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Solstice Outsells Miata For the first time since it debuted in late 1989, Mazda's MX-5 Miata is not America's favorite budget two-seat sports car. That honor now belongs to the Pontiac Solstice. Heading into the final weeks of the year, the swoopy $20,000 Pontiac sports car has a commanding sales lead over the venerable Miata. And there are no asterisks, either: Both cars came out in 2005, so this is their first full year of head-to-head competition. Through November, Pontiac sold 18,361 Solstices, compared with 15,873 Miatas. Pontiac padded its lead in November, chalking up sales of 1,305, compared with just 995 Miatas. This race could be even more interesting nex…
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upon looking at the holden website i got an idea, saturn is being rejuvinated by a saturn /opel strategy, considering the fact that autralians still love their rwd performance y not go beyond just stealing 1 or 2 models and go into a full on pontiolden partnership (just a thought)
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SPY SHOTS! 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP A C&G Exclusive! Cheers and Gears has paid for the rights to use these photos. Please link to the URL OF THIS TOPIC AND NOT HOTLINK OR REHOST THE IMAGES if you wish to share! Thank you! Cheers and Gears has paid for the rights to use these photos. Please link to the URL OF THIS TOPIC AND NOT HOTLINK OR REHOST THE IMAGES if you wish to share! Thank you! Pontiac injects a bit more soul into the respectable Torrent crossover with a new performance trim bowing next year. From the photos, it can be seen that the exterior bodywork remains largely the same with clear differences being added intakes on the lower fascia and new, presu…
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Relay Production to End this Month December 5, 2006 Link to Original Article @ SaturnFans.com Saturn has confirmed to SaturnFans.com that production of the slow-selling Relay will cease at the end of December. Year-to-date sales of the minivan were down 55.2% through the end of November to 6,755 units. Late last month, GM announced that it has canceled plans for a rumored 2009 Saturn minivan. The Relay will effectively be replaced by the all-new 2007 Saturn Outlook crossover sport-utility, which is just starting to arrive at retail facilities around the country.
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GM@NAIAS 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP Press Release Using the popular Torrent SUV as the foundation, the Torrent GXP starts with a sleek, unique exterior design that includes a sculpted hood, a revised front fascia with cooling inlets and detailed, deep-set grille inserts. The Torrent GXP's lower front and rear fascias, as well as the rocker moldings, are body-colored. The sleek look is enhanced with the elimination of the roof rack (which remains an option), lowering the look of the vehicle beyond its reduced ride height. Eighteen-inch flangeless, high-polished forged aluminum five-spoke wheels complete the Torrent GXP's aggressive stance. Chrome details, such as the…
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"New for 2007, the Pontiac G5 coupe delivers Pontiac performance and style in a compact package that offers a surprising degree of standard and optional features in an entry-level model..." This is from a new exclusive review on the 2007 new Pontiac G5. You can read about it's history, features and performance, and also view a photo gallery with the coupe. Read the whole article here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/pontiac/pontiac-g5-ar11669.html
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Drive has also learnt that Pontiac could be taking more than just the flagship Commodore SS V8 (which will be called the G8). Pontiac has also expressed interest in the more-affordable Commodore SV6 and a premium high-performance sedan from Holden Special Vehicles, powered by the 6.0-litre V8 engine from the Corvette. Extract from: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...ArticleID=22576
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LeftLaneNews has posted these somewhat blurry but useful spyshots of the 2009(?) VUE Redline Looks like altezza headlights are heading to the VUE's rear. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/05/spi...line/#more-4621
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2007 Holden WM Caprice Press Release Information Here
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Here are some pictures and a video of the new Sky Redline. Filmed Sunday night at the local dealer. This car is smoking HOT!!!! Here is the video. The note on the window said "Keys arriving on Saturday".
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For those of you in the Detroit area, according to the MSN - Autos web site, the Holden EFIJY Concept will be at NAIAS. Here's the relevant information: Representing General Motors of Australia is the Holden EFIJY Concept, a modern interpretation of a 1953 FJ Holden. Its long, sweeping fibreglass body and deep purple paint reminds us of the CadZZilla, a one-off hotrod designed by Boyd Coddington for Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, but it’s more modern and in many ways even more eye-catching. Under the hood is a supercharged 6.0-litre LS2 V8 engine mated to an automatic gearbox. So far it's been a hit to a certain breed of auto enthusiasts - the hotrod lover. In fact this fa…
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Part 1 Part 2 (meat of the program) Best Motoring International is a major car enthusiast show/magazine in Japan and the drivers for the show are/were professional drivers with loads of racing experience. They test the Solstice vs the Miata and no matter what nationality the car is, they base the winner on how it performs and today the Solstice wins. I like how they give the explanations for their decisions so it doesn't make them baseless fodder for their viewers. It's interesting to see American cars from another country's POV and moreso by drivers who know what they're talking about. That's why I like to watch Top Gear and BMI as I don't mind the country bashing, an…
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The January (Australian) Wheels Magazine has photos of a camouflaged LHD car believed to be Pontiac Grand Prix replacement.
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So ok, the newest Car & Driver magazine (with Vipers on the cover) has an article about a "beater" endurance race. The object was to purchase a car with an upper price limit of $500 and race it, beat it and bang it into the junkyard, just for fun, on a dirt track. The guys at C&D found a first-gen Aurora with 174k miles on it and body damage as their entry. While they make some positive comments ("...testing the old maxim that GM cars can run bad longer than some cars run at all"), some of the photos are horrifying. This article has some parallels to the "old diesel road trip" article from a few months back, in which a 5.7 Olds won. Check it out, Olds fans.
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Here is some insite on what Pontiac may do? Holden eyes exports as GM deal to turn Commodore into Pontiac Grand Prix shapes up By JOHN MELLOR 23 November 2006 GM HOLDEN will sell more cars overseas than it does in Australia if a plan to export its billion-dollar VE Commodore to the US as the next-generation Pontiac Grand Prix sedan comes to fruition. In an exclusive interview with GoAuto to discuss the concept of the VE as a world car rather than just an Australian car, company chairman and managing director Denny Mooney said that he was anticipating approval for the US program. "You will see an announcement in the next three to four months. Assuming it happe…
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Saturn Hybrid debuts as NYC taxi "A Saturn VUE Green Line recently was put into service as a taxi in New York City.This is the first GM vehicle to be approved by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission since 1996 when GM discontinued the rear wheel drive Caprice. GM's goal is to show other taxi operators that the VUE Green Line is an affordable hybrid taxi vehicle..." Link to rest of Article If a hybrid is made for any place, it's stop and go traffic. I'd rather be in a VUE than a Crown Vic if I had to be slugging along those crowded streets, sorry Sixty
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2007 Holden VE Calais V Press Release Information Here
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For those that haven't seen it, it's basically an hour long commercial masquerading as a television program. I wasn't in Australia at the time, but I gather it was run on the Australian Channel Nine network as part of the official VE release. Late in August, somebody uploaded a six part copy of an off-air recording of the program to StreetFire.net. Links to the uploaded videos follow: Part 1/6 Part 2/6 Part 3/6 Part 4/6 Part 5/6 Part 6/6 The DVD of the program was released in Australia early in December.
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http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/cc/99-04alero.htm
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GM @ LAIAS 2008 Saturn VUE Image Gallery 2008 Saturn VUE Press Release EXTERIOR DETAIL
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My local dealer just got in some 2007 G6's with window stickers and mileage ratings. No prices yet but give it another week or so. There were 3 new base sedans with 3500 VVT V6 and 3.05:1 ratio, one base 2.4 Ecotec sedan and one GT convertible with 3900. Sadly all the mileage ratings have gone down. 2.4 models are now rated at 23/33 3500 VVT base now rated at 20/29 3900 convertible automatic 18/26 Compare to 2006 versions 2.4 23/34 3500 22/32 3900 models with automatic 19/26 Also the convertible loses it's bodyside protective molding which I think is stupid! If the base 3500 models …
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TCC Test: 2007 Saturn Outlook The Outlook joins the new Aura sedan and Solstice roadster, a trio of the best GM has to offer these days. The Opel Astra is going to be rebadged a Saturn in 2007 to replace the Ion. The Saturn Relay minivan is going away. That gives Saturn a top-drawer lineup with which to head into the future. A good Outlook, indeed. The Car Connection
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Reading through these posts, seeing the old cars and the Delaware Valley Olds Club sure made me think about my old Cutlass, an '85 Cutlass Supreme Broughan Coupe. Boy I miss that car, never should've gotten rid of it. I bought it for a grand with 116.000 miles on it, and sold it for a grand 3 years later with 180,000 miles on it. Not too shabby if I say-so myself (and I probably am!!!) Just made me think if I'd have kept it, and was able to keep it running, what kind of mileage I'd have on it? The cars after the Cutlass and their mileage... '95 LHS, bought at 79,000, wrecked at 125,000 (probably the best thing that ever happened to me!!!) 46,000 miles. '92 LeSabre…
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Ninety-Eight Regency, How's that "new" Olds 98 holding up that you bought a few years back to replace the one you wrecked (if I recall)??? Any problems with it? How many miles/yr do you drive?
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My father bought an '87 Delta 88 Royale Brougham back in 1989. I was only 5 then. He told me that he paid $12,000 and it was like new. But, there was something special about it. It had everything. Even the digital instrument cluster that I haven't seen since. He sold it back in '98 and I haven't seen one like it. It also had a voice that would talk for most of the general things a chime would go off for. i.e. headlights on, parking brake on, etc. Has anyone seen one of these cars?? I've always wanted to find another one and hopefully buy it. My dad put over 250,000 miles on it and it was still running like new, but he had to sell it to start his business. I've missed it e…
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'Twas on the floor at LA: This is the first time I've seen it anyway...
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FOR RELEASE: 2006-10-20 Pontiac Empowers Car Culture In Second Life Pontiac's Motorati Island Debuts in Late November with Free "Land" for Auto Entrepreneurs DETROIT, Oct. 20, 2006 — Pontiac is getting into real estate – but not in the way most would expect. It’s joining a small group of trendsetting companies buying virtual real estate in Second Life, an online, 3-D world entirely built and owned by the residents that inhabit it. Pontiac’s Second Life presence will launch with a six-region land mass called Motorati Island. But, Pontiac’s arrival will come with a twist: an offer of free “land” for Second Lifers to create a vibrant car culture within the community.…
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Edmunds Long Term Verdict: Pontiac Solstice After 12 months and more than 17,000 miles, the sun has finally set on our time with our long-term 2006 Pontiac Solstice. If you've read anything we've written about the Pontiac in the last year, you won't be surprised that we're not terribly broken up about the parting of ways with this little roadster. While it provided us with lots of wonderful photographs, the sexy-looking drop top wore us down over the long haul with high levels of interior noise, a jarring ride around town and a drivetrain that provided more vibration than enjoyable performance. Bottom line: The Solstice is a bargain-priced beauty, but with a few too m…
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Overview. The all-new Aura midsized sedan is the latest model in Saturn's stream of new products developed to reinvent the General Motors division, following close on the introduction of the Sky roadster. The Aura continues the brand's shift of focus toward more sophistication, performance, and style, rather than depending on its no-haggle pricing policy and dent-resistant plastic body panels to push a limited, lackluster car lineup. Replacing the L-Series, the Aura rides on the same underpinnings as the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6, and it uses regular sheet metal rather than plastic body panels. This new model faces tough competition in the crowded family-car segmen…
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Link Overall a favorable review, that ambient amber lighting looks smooth.
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Well the SRX lease was up and in order to cut car payment and to save some gas my wife selected a brand new bouncing black Aura XE. We picked it up yesterday and will keep you informed on how it is going. She loves the interior and actually selected one with the tan cloth seats. I think it was an amazing deal for all of the features that came on the base model with the convenience package.
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Have you guys seen this commercial? It's brilliant, probably my favorite since the 2004 Chevrolet car carrier commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32j__Xrftk8
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I think we've seen this at SEMA shows or around in general, but I saw on their website they're now taking preorders with the top being available in January of next year. EDAG Solstice hardtop Looks nifty for only $2499. Dealers would be smart to order some, I suppose. And for Roger, coming soon...this one looks far better, too...
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Courtesy of http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9965 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturn Stores Will Get New Signs Automotive News By April Wortham Nov. 20, 2006 NASHVILLE - Saturn dealerships will get a fresh look to go along with the brand's new portfolio of vehicles. On Nov. 9, a sign company here said it had won a contract with the General Motors brand to provide new signs as part of a reimaging program for Saturn retailers. Saturn's main assembly plant is in nearby Spring Hill, Tenn. New signs are one piece of a makeover plan that will include exterior and interior enhancemen…
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Pontiac and Virgin Megastores Team Up for Co-Branded Promotion Auto and Music Retail Leaders Join Forces to Reach Joint Consumers December 05, 2006: 08:00 AM EST DETROIT, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Pontiac is expanding its strong relationship with music and entertainment retail leader, Virgin Megastores, by teaming up on a co-branded marketing strategy. As part of the promotion, Pontiac is launching its first ever in-store merchandise towers in all of the North American Virgin Megastores. In exchange, Virgin Megastores will become Pontiac's musical experts by licensing at least 30 songs a year to the auto giant for use in Pontiac commercials and online promotions. The r…
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Edmunds Evaluation: 2006 Pontiac G6 Convertible So, don't buy the 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP convertible if you're looking for a convertible sports car. Don't buy it either if you dream of throwing two suitcases in the trunk, lowering the top and heading off for a romantic weekend. You'll be disappointed on both counts. Instead, buy it because it's a reasonably priced, attractive, six-days-a-week coupe that, when conditions allow, will afford a couple hours of top-down motoring with you and three of your luggage-less friends. On Monday, you can put the top back up for urban jungle duty — or if it begins snowing. Just like we said at the top of this page, the practicality an…
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Todays paper lists the Consumer Reports most and least reliable cars. The Solstice is the worst in the Sports Car category......Bad for GM again
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Robert Cumberford recently reviewed the Saturn AURA design in Automobile Magazine, but mainly focused on the continuance of GM's bean-counter dominance. He alluded to a prototype previewed to the media in 2004 - remember that buzz of class-leading, innovative interiors? - and how the ultimate product was nothing like the original. He said something along the lines of "the AURA is an example of everything right and wrong within GM - designers and engineers build amazing cars, but it's everyone else in the process that screw things up." An interesting read, worthy of checking out. Being an outsider, I've got to credit the guy for giving me (what I feel is) a more ed…
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BW good article
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Sorry for the other false starts but I kept getting error messages on my first attempts to post. Anyway here is Pratt & Millers new GXP R that will replace the GTO R. It will appear first at The 24 hours of Daytona in January. I expect this is base on the GTO R and has been enhanced over the original R chassie. One is to expect this is a RWD racer and will play as Pontiac racer of choice till the return of the GTO in a couple years. I am wondering if the NHRA Pro Stock teams will also make the change to the G6 GXP in the coming year.
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GeigerCars Christmas Edition HUMMER H2 Not to say that the GeigerCars' HUMMERs aren't ridiculous. They certainly are. But some of its specials have a certain kind of charm, and the latest fun creation is a perfect example. Behold the GeigerCars Christmas Edition HUMMER H2. Created for a German television program, the machine sports the seemingly-requisite Lambo doors, is finished in bright red, and has a custom winter scene featuring the Star of Bethlehem airbrushed on its newly-panelized side (Geiger welded steel covers over the rear windows). In addition to all that, the truck's full profile is decked out in lights, Christmas-style. And here we thought people got car…
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PRESS RELEASE: GM @ LAIAS ALL-NEW 2008 SATURN VUE SPORT UTILITY DELIVERS PREMIUM, EUROPEAN-INSPIRED LOOKS AND RIDE QUALITY LOS ANGELES - Saturn today introduced the all-new 2008 Saturn Vue, a compact five-door crossover vehicle with European design and sporty ride and handling. The vehicle was revealed at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new Vue is the latest Saturn model to showcase the brand’s new design character and intensified focus on driving characteristics. When it becomes available in the second quarter of 2007, it will be the fourth all-new Saturn model since the beginning of 2006 calendar year. The other all-new models are the Sky roads…
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Concept to Production Saturn PreVUE (2006) | Opel Antera (2007) | Saturn VUE (2008)
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GM @ LAIAS 2008 Saturn AURA Green Line Image Gallery 2008 Saturn AURA Green Line Press Release
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