Z-06

Wish you a Fappy Birthday.

You can never go wrong with Cruze. Good luck and wish you million mile of safe driving.

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

Actually N/A coupes are rarer than GXP coupes with build ratio of about 1:2. The number you are stating are total coupes produced including GXP and 2.4. Official Breakdown is as follows: 2009 - 60 GXP 42 N/A (Pre-prod) 2009 - 781 GXP 371 N/A 2010 - 9 GXP 3 N/A (Pre-prod) Total - 850 GXP 416 N/A

4.5L V8 was almost ready - rated 315 hp or so (preliminary) till bankruptcy put it into hibernation. Many would like it to be resurrected.

Good 70's resemblance. A very distinctively Cadillac - that does not chase any brands. A post-bankruptcy concept that can finally say GM got its inspiration. Technology/platform preview is more interesting too. Overall a very solid effort.

This is the most important information. What??? Concours is fast becoming introduction of higher end luxury marques, Caddy is doing the right thing. I wonder if it is ATS "concept" or super Caddy.

That is what happens when you employ Rhyss Millen. The cars start drifting. Like other companies that boast using racing technology in daily vehicles, Hyundai can boast use of drifting knowledge applied for daily use.

Chiropractors - playing karate with your spine for healing.

Indeed it is.

I would wait and see how Volt sells nationwide before making the comment of interest dying. 2011 Volt was only released in 5 markets and AZ was not one of them. The 2012 rollout is supposed to happen in October all over the country. Contrary to that Leaf was released all over the country.

I thought 6L was sent to pastures in the 1500 and only 6.2 would be the V8 bigger engine after the 5.3.

I am glad you are safe that is the key.

VW hegemony on the diesel will end soon courtesy GM.

Not a bad Bravada. I think the price is reasonable for that mileage and age. Honestly no matter how much a fixer upper the used car is it steal beats depreciation and payments of a new car.

Case in point BMW i brand. Vehicles which are going to have all the attributes mentioned above. And you love that brand, don't you?

Speaking of spreads - what was the spread for other GM brands during the same era? I am curious to know the overlap.

Ahh you nailed the question. Smaller lineup brands can be more profitable if there are fewer highly flexible platforms and engines and sharing is universal. Smaller brands do indeed give different faces to a car company. Ideally speaking there should be at least one mega brand capable of taking development and differentiation money for the other brands thus subsidizing the efforts. Fragmentation is the mode of survival of the German luxury automakers. By creating a perception of "levels" and "styles" all BMW, Audi and MB have successfully done is create enough room and confusion to line their pockets. In someways it is creation of small lineup brands within a brand to me.

Profitability > Sales Figures. I hope GM realizes that. This is just a gravy.

Corvette Z-06 or bust.

2012 Buick Regal eAssist and GS Pricing Announced Arrival of fuel-efficient eAssist and performance-oriented GS broaden Regal's reach 2011-08-04 DETROIT – Buick's Regal offerings will double this fall, with the arrival of the new technologically advanced 2012 Regal with eAssist and the performance-oriented 2012 Regal GS, which are expected to broaden the appeal of the hot-selling midsize luxury sport sedan. Regal with eAssist will start at $29,530, and Regal GS will start at $35,310; both prices include $860 in destination charges. The eAssist system is a $2,000 option on the Regal base model, mated to a 2.4L Ecotec engine. Buick will continue to offer the base model without eAssist as well as the 2.0L turbo. "Regal with eAssist and Regal GS offer distinct advantages to midsize luxury sport sedan customers," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. "The eAssist's advanced technology delivers the most fuel-efficient option, while the high-output GS is the sportiest expression of Regal to date." Regal with eAssist uses a variety of advanced technologies and body enhancements to deliver an EPA-rated 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, the latter being unsurpassed by the higher-priced Lexus HS Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. With gas prices near $4 a gallon, the option on Regal should pay for itself in about 3 ½ years. The fuel economy boost that Regal with eAssist offers comes from pairing the direct-injected 2.4L four-cylinder Ecotec engine with a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery system and electric motor-generator that enables regenerative braking capability. This "light electrification" system also is available on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse. Standard features with the eAssist system include driver-selectable, fuel economy-optimizing mode for the air conditioning system, enabling more frequent and longer-duration engine stop periods; ECO gauge on the instrument panel that continuously responds to driving behavior, enabling the driver to drive with greater efficiency; and powerflow readout in the color infotainment or driver information center that shows the flow of energy through the electric assist system, such as battery charging from regeneration and electric power directed to the engine. Regal GS has been SAE-certified to deliver 270 horsepower (201kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400Nm). Its exclusive Ecotec 2.0L direct-injected turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers more torque than Acura TSX V-6, Audi A4 Sport, Lexus IS 250 and Volvo S60 T5. Torque is the twisting force that gets a vehicle moving and what the driver feels when accelerating. The GS's engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, and gets an estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg on the highway. A six-speed automatic transmission will be available later in the model year. The GS powertrain is covered by a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Regal GS also features push-button start; a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom sport steering wheel with audio controls; metal sport pedals; and leather-appointed, heated and 12-way adjustable sport seating. A Harman Kardon premium 336-watt, 5.1 Matrix Surround Sound system with nine speakers is also standard. Regal GS is also equipped with an Interactive Drive Control System, which adapts damping and other driving functions that allows the driver to choose a standard adaptive setting, a Sport mode, and a GS mode, which is tuned for those who enjoy a higher level of ride and handling performance. Other standard features on Regal GS include front and rear ultrasonic parking assist, a 120-volt accessory power outlet, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, and 19-inch alloy wheels; 20-inch polished alloys with summer-only performance tires are available. Later in the year, Regal GS and Regal with eAssist both will come with standard Buick IntelliLink, which uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver's smartphone to a new 7-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink expands on Buick's current Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow smartphone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls. It also enables streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA® Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®. Most important, Buick IntelliLink enables seamless integration of stowed portable devices with each vehicle's infotainment system, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. "As is the case on all Regal models, the GS and eAssist offer the winning combination of advanced technology, no-compromise driving performance, luxurious style and passenger comfort that make Buick one of the fastest growing automotive brands in North America," DiSalle said.

GM Net Income Increases 89 percent to $2.5 Billion Net income of $1.54 per share; EBIT of $3.0 billion 2011-08-04 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced second quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.5 billion, or $1.54 per fully-diluted share, marking the company's sixth consecutive profitable quarter. In the second quarter of 2010, GM's net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.3 billion, or 85 cents per fully-diluted share. Revenue increased $6.2 billion to $39.4 billion, compared with the second quarter of 2010. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted was $3.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion in the second quarter of 2010. There were no special items in either period. "GM's investments in fuel economy, design and quality are paying off around the world as our global market share growth and financial results bear out," said Dan Akerson, chairman and CEO. "Our progress has been steady and we're preparing to launch more new products this year, including the Chevrolet Sonic in North America, the Opel/Vauxhall Zafira in Europe and the Baojun 630 in China to keep the momentum going." GM Results Overview (in billions except for per share amounts) <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=348></TD><TD vAlign=top width=78>Q2 2010 </TD><TD vAlign=top width=84>Q2 2011 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=348>Revenue </TD><TD vAlign=top width=78>$33.2 </TD><TD vAlign=top width=84>$39.4 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=348>Net income attributable to common stockholders Earnings per share (EPS) diluted </TD><TD vAlign=top width=78>$1.3 $0.85 </TD><TD vAlign=top width=84>$2.5 $1.54 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=348>EBIT-adjusted Special items </TD><TD vAlign=top width=78>$2.0 $0 </TD><TD vAlign=top width=84>$3.0 $0 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=348>Automotive net cash flow from operating activities Automotive free cash flow </TD><TD vAlign=top width=78>$3.8 $2.8 </TD><TD vAlign=top width=84>$5.0 $3.8 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> GM North America (GMNA) reported EBIT-adjusted of $2.2 billion, an improvement of $0.6 billion compared with the second quarter of 2010. GM Europe (GME) reported EBIT-adjusted of $0.1 billion, an improvement of $0.3 billion compared with the second quarter of 2010. In the second quarter of 2011, GME incurred restructuring costs of approximately $100 million which was approximately $200 million less than in the second quarter of 2010. GM International Operations (GMIO) reported EBIT-adjusted of $0.6 billion, up $0.1 billion from the second quarter of 2010. GM South America (GMSA) reported EBIT-adjusted of $0.1 billion, down $0.1 billion from the second quarter of 2010. For the quarter, automotive cash flow from operating activities was $5.0 billion and automotive free cash flow was $3.8 billion. GM ended the quarter with very strong total automotive liquidity of $39.7 billion. Automotive cash and marketable securities, including Canadian Health Care Trust restricted cash, was $33.8 billion compared with $30.6 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2011. Based on current industry outlook, the company expects that EBIT-adjusted in the second half of 2011 will be modestly lower than in the first half and that its full-year 2011 EBIT-adjusted will show solid improvement over 2010 "Our earnings and cash flow are solid and we're going to keep working on the fundamentals of strong brands, great products and operating leverage to create profitable growth around the world," said Dan Ammann, senior vice president and CFO.

Focus has dashboard supply issue. Not churning out enough. Ford made a huge mistake by paring Mercury; with current goodwill for the company, Merc could have really pushed the sales higher.

If it was not for Cruze, Acadia, Equinox, Traverse and Terrain, GM would not have had a net sales increase. Cadillac really underperformed, and surprisingly Buick is flat compared to bumper months it has seen in past.

I wanna know how much did the sale of Suzukis jump in MN due to marketing from an avid salesman.