Flybrian

Wha'eva' works!

Just send me a copy of everything '09+ and we'll call it even.

This could easily be a Suzuki Reno Tuner. Plus, the interior sucks so much I could clean my carpet with it.

Pay me with 30 minutes of GM intranet access a month and you can sponsor whatever the hell you want.

What would you guys think if we offered forums for sponsorship with a small link to a sponsoring site, i.e. Would this be too obtrusive or diminish from the C&G experience? Just FYI, this would not lead to every forum being sponsored. This is currently just one forum, likely the Ford forum.

And yet, still ugly.

So? People who buy crossovers don't care about the number of seats.

Toyota adds cheaper Tundras Alan Ohnsman | Link to Original Article @ DetNews Toyota Motor Corp. will add 13 more versions of its full-size Tundra pickup, including lower-priced models with fewer features, as Japan's largest automaker targets a bigger share of U.S. truck sales. Changes for the 2008 model year include "Tundra Grade" DoubleCab and CrewMax trucks for $1,400 and $1,990 less than the cheapest 2007 versions, Toyota said Tuesday. They are aimed at buyers who need a basic work vehicle, said Irv Miller, vice president for U.S. communications. "We want to have the opportunity to deepen our market, to attract more on the work side, the lower end, people that didn't need some of the equipment that had been standard," Miller said on a conference call. Toyota is seeking a 60 percent boost in 2007 sales of full-size pickups, a segment dominated by Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. The new Tundra, which debuted in February, offers size and engine power that matches or beats U.S. rivals' for the first time. It also cost more. Tundra sales are up 58 percent this year through September to a record 144,480. The 2008 trucks go on sale this month. Toyota said the new Tundra will be available in 44 variations, an increase from the 31 initially offered on the redesigned 2007 model. The automaker pared the price on the Tundra Grade trucks by removing the towing package, styled steel wheels and chrome bumper as standard equipment, spokesman Bill Kwong said. Offering the lower-cost models will help Toyota compete in the "$23,000 to $28,000 segment where 25 percent of the industry resides," said Miller, who is based at Toyota's U.S. sales headquarters in Torrance, Calif. The Tundra is built in San Antonio and in Princeton, Ind.

You seriously have to suck at driving to achieve that.

I would like to point out that the 2005 Bonneville SE was $27,965. That was with cloth bench seats and 205hp. In fact, for those - including me - saying 'where is the Bonneville successor?' this is it. Feature content is of parity if not better in some instances like the Baupunkt radio and airbag count. Trunk size is only down half a cubic foot. Power is way, way, way up. SLE buyers won't miss a thing where SSEi owners'll get the big punch they're used to. Big size, big power, good looks, exceptional value. The legend continues sans the nameplate. Also, yes you can get a Charger or 300 for $23,000, but what do you get? That's right; a $23,000 Chrysler with wheel covers, four tinny speakers, and an anemic rental car mill under the hood. For an extra five grand, I'll take superior power, styling, and a decidedly un-Dollar special feel.

What engine did this car have? I have a feeling this might have indeed been a fleet Malibu. Remember, if it has the 3.5l, its fleet only.

Lexus isn't a world player; they're a US market player.

50 Cent, Jerome Williams to Reveal Custom Show Cars at SEMA General Motors Buick-Pontiac-GMC (BPG) divisions GM's BPG divisions will host a by-invitation-only media/VIP afterglow party on the eve of the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Show (SEMA) to reveal six new custom vehicles. Pontiac G8 by 50 Cent Sierra HD Denali Concept Jerome William's Urban CEO Buick Enclave Custom Motor Sports Buick Enclave Mitek Corp. Buick Enclave Monday, October 29 | Wynn Las Vegas, LaFite Ballroom

Thought o' the Day: Pontiac has an artificially-higher price on the V6 to balance out the ridiculously reasonable price on the V8. With such a small disparity, why wouldn't you get the GT? You actually still end up paying more, meaning a higher profit off each car. Plus, as GM4life mentioned, people who want to just buy the biggest Pontiac are used to $27k anyway.

Avalon sucks algae yet again. Avalon < ES350 < Lucerne 6066 < 6491 < 8505 And even giving Lucerne a 22% fleet draw, its still 6634 units compared to the Lexotas.

QX is up? Who's buying those piles?

Audi Reports Sales Increase for September 2007 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2007 -- Audi of America, Inc. today announced that sales for the month of September totaled 8,021 vehicles, an increase of 0.2% from last year's figures. To date, Audi has sold 68,479 vehicles in 2007, a 9.4% increase over the previous year. Several key markets recorded significant increases, including New York (+25.7%), Chicago (+21.2%), Miami (+22.8%) and Los Angeles (+22.1%). Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales also are up for the year. Compared with last year's figures, September CPO sales came to 2,171 units, an increase of 6.5%. To date, CPO sales for 2007 are tracking at 19,608, an increase of 4.1%. AUDI OF AMERICA _linenums:0'>[size=3]<strong class='bbc'>AUDI OF AMERICA: SEPTEMBER 2007 SALES</strong>[/size] AUDI US SNAPSHOT ------YEAR TO DATE------ Sept-07 Sept-06 Yr/Yr % Sept-07 Sept-06 Yr/Yr % Actual Actual change YTD YTD change actual actual A3 462 601 -23.1 % 4,831 6,590 -26.7 % A4/S4/RS 4 3,437 3,787 -9.2 % 26,671 28,167 -5.3 % A4/S4 Cabriolet 499 710 -29.7 % 6,145 5,799 6.0 % S5 115 0 - 115 0 - A6/S6 1,126 1,061 6.1 % 8,762 13,308 -34.2 % A8/S8 311 438 -29.0 % 2,754 3,802 -27.6 % TT 412 74 456.8 % 3,084 903 241.5 % R8 68 0 - 68 0 - Audi Q7 1,591 1,333 19.4 % 16,049 4,010 300.2 % Total 8,021 8,004 0.2 % 68,479 62,579 9.4 %

Thank God that disgusting neon green Daytona is gone. That blue is actually unique and nice

GM Reports 337,640 September Deliveries Up 4 Percent Compared With 2006 (Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.) Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-Year Buick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave Crossover Full-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers Post Significant Gains All-New CTS Drives Cadillac To Best Month Of 2007 DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 337,640 vehicles in September, up 4 percent compared with a year ago. The company's 255,274 retail deliveries were up more than 7 percent. For the second consecutive month GM bucked industry trends, led by brisk retail sales of full-size trucks, mid-utility crossovers, the Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Cobalt. "Our market share performance of more than 25 percent over the last quarter demonstrates strong consumer acceptance of our new products and the continued progress we've made in our North America turnaround strategy," said Mark LaNeve, GM North America vice president, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing. "Our industry-leading truck lineup continued its strong performance, and we were particularly pleased by our performance in passenger cars, led by the fuel-efficient Chevy Cobalt and all-new Cadillac CTS. The CTS had its best-ever September performance with more than 5,400 vehicles sold, a testament to the power of the all-new model." The company continues transforming its North American business with overall incentive spending flat compared with a year ago. September inventories were down about 100,000 vehicles to approximately 900,000 vehicles. Fleet deliveries were down, as planned, by more than 6 percent. "Our retail share, which has been stable for two years, improved in Q3 with all three months solid from a share standpoint," LaNeve added. "For the second consecutive month, we posted good retail volume despite a challenging industry. To build on that retail strength, we're gearing up for the all-new Chevrolet Malibu launch later this month and are encouraging folks to try our pickups and SUVs as part of the Truck Month sales event." Cadillac CTS total sales surged ahead 74 percent, compared with year-ago performance, due to the strength of the all-new CTS, now in showrooms. GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave together had total sales of nearly 13,000 vehicles, pushing the significant increase in GM's mid-crossover segment. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Cobalt were up more than 35 percent compared with last September. Other vehicles with retail sales increases, compared with year-ago levels, include: Chevrolet Aveo, Impala, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, HHR and Equinox; Saturn AURA and VUE; GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade; Pontiac G5, G6 and Torrent; Buick Lucerne and Saab 9-3. An increasing number of consumers cite warranty coverage as a reason for buying a new GM vehicle. GM's 5 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty continues to be a better choice for customers. GM's coverage focuses on the complete ownership experience and includes other provisions that competitors do not offer, including transferability to the next owner, more complete coverage of parts, and coverage for new and certified used vehicles. In addition, GM offers superior complementary programs, such as courtesy transportation and roadside assistance. "GM provides the best coverage in the industry and takes care of the vehicle and the owner like no other vehicle manufacturer," LaNeve added. Certified Used Vehicles September 2007 sales for all certified GM brands, including GM Certified Used Vehicles, Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, were 41,118 vehicles, down 10.5 percent from last September. Total year-to-date certified GM sales are 402,191 vehicles, up 2 percent from the same period last year. GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, posted 36,206 sales, down 9 percent from last September. There was one less selling day than last September. Year-to-date sales for GM Certified Used Vehicles are 353,600 vehicles, up 4 percent from the same period in 2006. Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles posted September sales of 3,038 vehicles, down 20 percent from last September. Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 1,173 vehicles in September, down 21 percent. Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 564 vehicles, down 26 percent, and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles sold 137 vehicles, up 22 percent. "Through September, GM Certified Used Vehicles continues to lead the manufacturer-certified category, with year-to-date sales up 4 percent from last year's industry-leading annual sales results," said LaNeve. "GM Certified customers enjoy the certified segment's broadest selection of vehicles from the largest dealer network, backed by a fully transferable 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, the best coverage of any full-line automaker." GM North America Reports September and Third-Quarter 2007 Production, 2007 Fourth-Quarter Production Forecast Unchanged at 1 Million Vehicles In September, GM North America produced 323,000 vehicles (118,000 cars and 205,000 trucks). This is down 64,000 units or 16 percent compared with September 2006 when the region produced 387,000 vehicles (161,000 cars and 226,000 trucks). (Production totals include joint venture production of 15,000 vehicles in September 2007 and 22,000 vehicles in September 2006.) GM North America built 1.020 million vehicles (367,000 cars and 653,000 trucks) in the third-quarter of 2007. This is down 30,000 vehicles or 3 percent compared with third-quarter of 2006 when the region produced 1.050 million vehicles (417,000 cars and 633,000 trucks). The third-quarter 2007 production decline versus last month's guidance is largely due to the recent UAW work stoppage in the U.S. Additionally, GM North America's 2007 fourth-quarter production forecast is unchanged at 1 million vehicles (334,000 cars and 666,000 trucks). In the fourth-quarter of 2006 the region produced 1.107 million vehicles (446,000 cars and 661,000 trucks). CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE SALES BREAKOUT Fly's Fun GM Sales Facts Ford Cars - 39,867 GM W-bodies - 38,678 Chrysler Total - 38,668 SAAB outsold Jaguar 2 to 1

They both blow, but the Cobalt was cheaper.

Because... no... other... crossover... has... gray... plastic... trim...

Last time I checked, GM's OHVs didn't regurgitate camshafts. P.S. if you believe anyone besides once-a-month Lowe's guy will demand DOHC from a truck, you don't know truck customers.

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That's like 1989 Driveway of the Year cover material. Sweet pair.

... Rebadges? Plastic cladding? Low resale on vehicles that hit the lots five months ago? Where exactly are you getting this inaccurate information? My only response is