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I see this vehicle getting cross shopped with the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander.  This packaging is more familiar to those buyers as are the features.

The 1968 Chevrolet C/K 1500 P/U had coil over shock rear suspension.

The 1987 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 1500 & 2500 P/Us were the first to debut a mechanically locking diff.  The 2007 Silverado and Sierra to offer a electro-mechanically locking diff.

The 2000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra had an available and nearly indestructible composite bed.

The 2001 Silverado and GMC Sierra had an available 4-wheel steer option.

The Gen III blocks had higher horsepower/liter than the Ford DOHC engines of the era.

GM was the first to introduce a spin-on transmission oil filter in the HD truck segment.

GM was the first automaker to comply with the Tier-2 Diesel emission standards with the ground-up design of the DuraMAXX which replaced a Detroit Diesel 350.

The first hybrid ever mass produced was a GM-Electromotive; the first and last hybrid full size truck was a Chevrolet Silverado.

I'd say GM has a track record of innovation in the truck segment.  Sometimes it is best to play poker with a good face; the current model trucks are a heavy refresh of the GMT-900s which is inexpensive all told and has sold well thus far.  The time and investment is best spent after letting Ford show their hand. Up the anty after their truck is to market and you again gain the advantage.

Has GM discontinued the Colorado and Canyon? The numbers are dismal and consistent with the end of a product line...

I am certain you could find an identicle article before the GMT-900 release. And the 800 before it.

In fact, I am pretty sure that you can hear some of the same comments on the most recent release of the '14 trucks. Don't get worked up, they'll be differentiated by upfitting and not much else.

Some important details worth mentioning, triple sealed doors with frame (1st for chevy trucks), available "max" crew cab configuration, and a return to the last best selling Chevy style of the 70s. Guaranteed this is an evolution of the mid-70s squared stlye. In fact I have a bet that there is chrome egg crate headed our way.

Guaranteed that Honda didn't have the budget because they didn't hit business model sales target for the "outgoing" model. Think about it, it was new for '08, peak of financial disaster was '09, then a earthquake that interupted parts supplies in '10 (or '11, don't remember). Any way you slice it, sales started strong in '08 as Honda expected then cooled and never recovered. My belief was that it was largely due to influences out of their control.

Am I the only one that sees this as a replacement for the Buick Aztek? Which on a more and sadly serious note, sold fairly well for awhile.

Going to go on record here and call the debut of the 2014 GMXs: 2012 Texas State Fair in October. They will be sold after January '13 as '14s much like the '07 GMTs were sold in early '06.

Either there is less tumblehome on the cab or, this is a strectched 4-door. The rear window is larger and more squared off. Since these doors are the same on the 'Burb, perhaps this is a sign the 'Burb will be more squarish?

Unless I read that wrong, Enclave gets a 4cyl model this year.

If you want to see a next generation Camaro you'll need more room. After all, the ZL1 is in the Corvette pricing territory. Corvette will move down in volume, up in price, and... likely with the next generation further up in design.

The reason Maybach fails is that the line-up is made up of upfitted M-B S classes. No one shoping in the multi six figure saloons would consider them. If they do they would be dumb not to purchase a S600L with a driver.

New Pilot is ugly. I read a new recent review of it where it got trashed as being slow heavy and inferior to most other class offerings.

Apparently you haven't heard that it is in the 10 Best and has the best resale value of any midsize SUV. Go look at used car prices. They are high. The pilot has seating for 8 adults and has more fuel economy than a suburban/expedition EL which are the only other two to carry 8. The pilot has the same wheelbase as a Tahoe with less overall length and similar fuel economy at a lower price. Much lower. The interior is well built and refined with great features not found on other SUVs. Factory acoustic glass, sun shades, 110V power outlet, iPod docking, bluetooth to name a few. The pilot is good at what it is good at. If you need to tow kids and their stuff or an extended family on a budget in comfort and luxury at an affordable price it is THE suv. Don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

Regardless of political affiliation, you can't succesfully legislate morality. Greed persists independent of goverenance hence why communal forms of government never work except in books.

Wal-Mart will begin dying a slow death like many of the retailers that stood before them for this very reason. When you begin to neglect your consumer whereby you underestimate the ability for your consumer to choose there is nowhere to go but down. WM will find excuses for shareholders as same store sales decrease (and already have) but they'll never address the real problem. Instead, open more new outlets and constantly put a new spin on the same scheme (i.e. classier color scheme described as "upscaling"). Sears, K-Mart, Target (re-invented in the 90's by Marshall Fields), Lord and Taylor, GM, Ford, Chysler, etc. have all gone this route. Wal-Mart has reached saturation and can no longer import more deflation to sustain year over year increases. Really this is a fundamental issue with the American business model. When is big too big? When can your stock price flucuate less than the cyclical retail sales figures? When will our economy be based on redevelopment, enhancement, and wealth building rather than expansion? Why can't success be measured as the ability to maintain a clear focus and market share allbeit smaller?

Perhaps too deep for a discussion about a retailer who has a website "The People of Wal-Mart." In fact, that probably says it all...

Orlando Hybrid

In light of what Pontiac was for the last 30 years, I would deplore GM for bringing it back. The Sunbird says it all.

I agree Lamar the LSx Gen VI is a very refined set of mills. Consider that damping and sound deadening will take care of any vibration and harshness on the edges. Throw in a good 6-speed transmission with two extra overdrives and voila...

GM V8s have nothing to be ashamed of just because their largest application is in SUVs and trucks. In fact, while fuel consumption may be a concern V8s are GMs biggest assest with the least leverage.

A big part of the reason Mercedes spends so much money on the interior is because that is what you see. The mechanics are top notch as well because they recycle what they use on performance models elsewhere in the lineup. That being said, Merc makes TONS of money on the S-Class. The base model Merc S-Class sells at 80k with a platform, engines, suspension, and technology paid for by its lesser models with the price of prestige. Look no further than an S-Class trunk for proof that it is a cleverly package unit.

Don't get me wrong and think I am hating on Merc or the 7er as much as I am pointing out the big picture. Both marques make a lot of profit on their range toppers which doesn't mean that you are getting what you pay for hence why the used market is crap for these cars. So for Cadillac to 'get it right' they need to make sure the range topper uses the best and paid for mechanicals from other GM cars. Tart it up with the highest design exterior and interior GM can muster, throw in a good measure of quality (which will be more than MB and BMW), and service before and after the sale. Done. Tons-O-Profit and half the capital.

PS The LS is EPICFAIL because the cost of technology and platform engineering is not shared with other models. The closest thing is the engine which is shared with other models. No too mention the LS doesn't sell very well comparitively either. I would venture to guess Lexus is close to loosing money on every LS. GM can't do this.

Either this happens more these days or news gets around a lot better. Whichever, I hear more and more of these incidents. Glad no one was hurt!

Easily one of the best look CUV's yet.

Very true, almost looks like a Mazda or Hyundai, although I think the new Sonata looks better.

There seems to be a lot of hope that they make this car sporty, but Buick has nearly zero appeal to non-traditional Buick buyers. People who want a sporty car are going to buy a Mazda, Subaru, Nissan, VW, etc, they aren't going to look at Buick, just like that demographic won't look at a Camry. If they try to make this car sporty (in hope of getting former Pontiac owners perhaps) it will be a sales dud. Soft and cushy with good mileage is the way to go.

Because soft and cushy with good mileage has worked so well for Buick lately?

An injection of sport to the lowest (least expensive) Buick will attract younger conservative entry lux buyers.

The first photo is has too much of a generic blandness to it. It would be nice if the sporty looks of the later were used for the full model line. Additional enhancements like lowered suspension and fatter tires could sell the package for a true sport model.

Think this one, like the last one, will end up on the rental lots?

They use these in San Antonio, Texas already which is what I thought this article was about. Only a few cars are equipped with the technology because of its expense.

I don't know what but, you kinda get addicted to looking at it. Kind of like art, everytime you view it again you see something different. That component of the design as well as the Audi-esque tail remind me of... Audi. I love these designs. Seductive curves is what sportlux is supposed to be.