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Good luck. Most of the magazines out there have a strong Toyota bias. Magazines like autoweek and various online auto magazines are a little more objective in their approach (from what I've seen). Welcome to the website. You can count on someone here linking a positive article to C&G.

And the Cobalt and the Pursuit. GM's going to do a massive overhaul of the other Delta cars when this baby comes around.

Wow. Really nice. GM really did thier homework on this one.

It's not a new occurance that the minivan segment has been cooling off for a while and the companies that don't have competitive vans and aren't doing so hot right now (GM and Ford) are looking at priority segments that they need to devote money to in order to make profits. Crossovers and mid-size sedans. It's a wise decision on both companies to drop out. When the segment picks up again, they have the platforms to do it.. so it's not like they won't be completely unprepared.

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Were we really expecting any objectivity from Motortrend? You were fooling yourself big time if you did. Motortrend, which I still subscribe to has some good articles but I never read any of their vehicle tests because they're always looking for problems especially in American vehicles regardless of brand. The truth is, Motortrend is a import-lover magazine masking as one that gives every car a fair chance.

Lame. Lexus had plenty of time to think of a good, cool sounding designation. Sounds like they didn't put a lot of thought into it.

The Sky version looks very good. I see close ties with the Corsa and Astra. GM should definately look into producing coupe/hatchback versions of these models.

Wow, I've never known someone to be so uninformed. You're entitled to your opinion but I think you need to seriously need to get out and travel the world or read some history books to get another perspective. The world is coming together whether you like it or not. If you can't accept other people's beliefs or keep believing the stereotypes that all muslims are terrorists bent on world domination, you'll be a very lonely person.

That doesn't make it based out of Nashville. If that were the case, GM would be based out of Melbourne in Austrailia or Rüsselheim in Germany, South Korea, China, Brazil, etc..... Get the point?

Yet, GM will offer different levels of hybrids so everyone can afford one. Good strategy.

I wouldn't be surprised if the new VUE redline will come with a stick. So, keep your hopes up. They managed to make this look better then the Antara. So, I'm happy. I was getting really nervous there when it first came out.

Well, he's a corporate raider. He has a history of doing that. Just look up his bio.

I would've agreed but from what I've seen over the past couple days is that the news media ( NY times, CNN, etc...) is giving GM a lot of props for the technology announcement. Now, will this translate to the auto magazines? Who knows. Though, I'm betting that their bias will cause them to conveniently push this news story to a small blurb on the 4th last page of their magazines. Off topic: Just for future reference: It's Nouveau and not NOVEUX. What you said would sound like "NO - VEUH." I applaud the effort though.

IDA to consider $21M for GM Business First of Buffalo - 10:01 AM EST Thursday by Thomas Hartley An Erie County Industrial Development Agency public hearing Dec. 8 will consider a request for $21 million in incentives for the General Motors Powertrain plant. GM says the package is essential to bringing additional work into the Town of Tonawanda facility. Spokeswoman Doris Powers Toney in Pontiac, Mich., said the automaker is considering renovating the facility "for the purpose of modernizing engine lines and volume for possible new work. "Until after the hearing, we won't have anything further," she said. "There is nothing new to report." The earliest that the ECIDA could act on GM's request would be at the full board meeting Dec. 11. continue reading

Tom Friedman of The New York Times called from last year. He wants his story back. This guy is so one-sided, he's the real danger of America. He goes on to attack only American companies and lets all the other automakers, manufacturers, etc... off the hook. Environmentalists are continually using the "blame america" card instead as their main arguments and all it is doing is alienating more and more people. Who wants to keep hearing all the things America does wrong every single day? The US may be the world's biggest polluter but there are many other countries out there that are just as responsible for the environment as we are and they're not getting nearly enough criticism.

Yeah. I'm not surprised. Even though this engine is slightly more powerful then the engine outsourced from Honda.

FOR RELEASE: 2006-11-29 GM Announces Intention to Produce Plug-in Hybrid SUV Saturn Vue Green Line Will Use Modified 2-mode Hybrid System, Lithium Ion Battery LOS ANGELES – General Motors Corp. intends to produce a Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid that has the potential to achieve double the fuel efficiency of any current SUV, the automaker announced at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. This hybrid SUV will use a modified version of GM’s 2-mode hybrid system and plug-in technology, a Lithium Ion battery pack when ready, highly efficient electronics and powerful electric motors to achieve significant increases in fuel economy. “GM has begun work on a Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid production vehicle,” said Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO. “The technological hurdles are real, but we believe they are also surmountable. I can’t give you a production date for our plug-in hybrid today. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement.” A plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle differs from non-plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles by offering extended electric-only propulsion, additional battery capacity and the ability to be recharged from an external electrical outlet. The Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid is expected to offer electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles. At higher speeds or when conditions demand it, such as brisk acceleration, a combination of engine and electric power or engine power only will propel the vehicle. In addition to plug-in capabilities and the modified 2-mode hybrid system, the Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid SUV’s powertrain will feature Lithium Ion battery technology, two interior permanent magnet motors and GM’s 3.6L V-6 gasoline engine with direct injection. When ready for production, the Lithium Ion energy storage system will be replenished when the battery charge is depleted to a specified level by utilizing the 2-mode hybrid system’s electric motors and regenerative braking systems. When the vehicle is parked, the battery can be recharged using a common household exterior 110-volt plug-in outlet. The 2-mode hybrid system will be altered for use with plug-in technology. It maintains two driving modes – one for city driving, the other for highway driving – and four fixed mechanical gears to maximize efficiency while maintaining performance. In addition, special controls will be utilized to enable higher speeds during electric-only propulsion and maintain electric-only propulsion for longer periods of time. The Saturn Vue Green Line SUV, featuring the modified 2-mode hybrid system with plug-in capabilities, is part of GM’s ambitious effort to offer consumers a broad choice of hybrid systems at various levels of affordability: This year, the GM Hybrid system, an affordable belt-alternator starter hybrid technology, debuted in the Vue Green Line front-wheel-drive SUV. In 2007, the GM Hybrid system will expand to the Saturn Aura Green Line and Chevrolet Malibu front-wheel-drive midsize sedans. In 2007, the 2-mode hybrid system will debut in the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon full-size SUVs. Rear-wheel and four-wheel drive will be offered. In 2008, the 2-mode hybrid system will expand to the Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV and the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra crew cab full-size pickups. The Escalade will offer all-wheel drive, while the Silverado and Sierra will offer rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. In 2008, the first front-wheel-drive application of the 2-mode hybrid system, will debut – without plug-in technology – in the Vue Green Line. The Vue Green Line will offer customers a choice of the GM Hybrid system or the 2-mode hybrid system. In 2009, an electric all-wheel-drive, 2-mode hybrid system will be introduced in the Vue Green Line. “GM plans to introduce a new hybrid system annually for the next several years, each offering different levels of affordability, fuel savings and performance,” said Tom Stephens, GM group vice president, GM Powertrain. “This strategy will allow more consumers to benefit from our hybrid technologies, while providing the opportunity to reduce our country’s petroleum consumption.”GM is committed to a comprehensive and cost-effective, three-tiered advanced propulsion technology strategy focused on producing commercially viable and sustainable products. These include alternative fuel vehicles, ongoing improvements to conventional internal combustion engines and transmissions, the electrification of the automobile through a broad portfolio of hybrid models on high-volume car and truck platforms, and commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ----------- Sounds like the plug-in hybrid vehciles from GM that we have been hearing about for the past few months are finally getting closer to reality for the US market in the form of a Saturn VUE. The article doesn't specify if it will show up on the current VUE or the one that premiered today at the Los Angeles autoshow but the news is exciting nonetheless.

Enjoy for those who just can't wait. Saturn VUE

I like the fact that GM execs are thinking this way but money is ultimately a factor in making decisions and even though the intent to build a good car may be there, I have a feeling that keeping serious spending on new cars at a minimum will be an issue GM will continue to deal with until the healthcare situation is corrected.

I need to see more photos to make a final decision but I can tell right from this angle that the end is way too bulky. I'd say that the Volvo C70, VW Eos, and Pontiac G6 convertable (the sebring's direct competitor) all beat this car in the styling department. This seems to be geared towards anyone over the age of 50 while the other cars are aimed at the younger set. Whether or not the fact that this is aimed directly at a demographic that still has the most buying power will be positive for Chrysler remains to be seen but I'm willing to bet that baby boomers would want to be seen in something a little more youth-oriented a la the Scion effect.

And people complain that the Trailblazer is too old. This is just getting ridiculous and the fact that I haven't seen one article slamming Toyota for keeping this model and the Land Cruiser unchanged for so long is making me more p.o.ed at the bias in the automotive media. Who in their right minds would pay $70,000 for a mediocre vehicle that's well over 10 years old and still in production?

Haha. Funny one RBB. GM did a good job keeping this so close to concept. Though, I think we were all aware at the very beginning that the Enclave concept was just a thinly disguised production model so it didn't leave much to the imagination on what would stay and what would be dropped. In response to people complaining at other message boards that GM is introducing this so far after the concept: The whole reason behind premiering the production model a year after the other two premiered their production model was simply to give the GMC and Saturn more attention and an easier production launch.

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AMEN!!!!