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agreed...if the Aveo topped out around 16-17, then the base model Cruze could pick up right there seeing as the Cobalt starts at 15.

The Cruze isn't even an entire inch longer than the Cobalt sedan, leaving it nicely in the compact class. The Aveo should stay smaller, but will replace the Cobalt price-wise. The next-gen Malibu will switch back to SWB Epsilon. The overall difference between the current LWB Malibu and the last-gen SWB Malibu is only 3.5 inches. I don't think there will be too big of a problem there. This leaves room on top for an XTS (> 200 in) or LaCrosse (~197 in) sized next-gen Impala (the current one sits right at 200 in). The major differentiator is going to be pricing/design/content. Hopefully Chevy will play the pricing game right, and not rely on rebates that make the Impala/Malibu the same price or Malibu/Cruze the same price, etc.

Plus, if Chevy is going to make up 70% of GM's North American sales, they are going to need competitive models in every possible segment.

The concept shown had the turbo V6 from the Insignia OPC in it. I believe that is what that statement is talking about.

hmmm...for some reason I thought that it had a 255 hp version of the 2.0

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Did anyone else chuckle at the phrase "Google-China standoff"? lol

Just a little, but didn't China ban Facebook too?

I got an email today from Buick about the new Regal and noticed something odd at the very end...

Born in Europe. Raised on the Autobahn. The sport-injected 2011 Buick Regal is powered and tuned to deliver the precise, agile handling of a premium sport sedan, coming Spring 2010.

Regal comes standard with a 2.4L ECOTEC™ SIDI Variable-valve timing engine that puts out 182 hp. Plus, it's paired with a 6-speed transmission that features Driver Shift Control. And to make your driving experience that much more dynamic, Regal boasts a class-exclusive Interactive Driver Control system that offers three selectable modes to adjust suspension, steering, throttle and transmission settings in real time for a personalized driving experience.

You can see why the excitement for Regal is already in full swing. Since the reveal at the L.A. Auto Show in December, its good looks and performance have the press clamoring for more. In fact, CarandDriver.com lauded Regal saying, "...it's handsome to look at." (November 2009)

And to keep the good buzz for Regal going, Buick has just announced a turbo-powered 280 HP Regal GS Concept.

Get to know the 2011 Regal and Regal GS on Buick.com or become a fan of Buick on Facebook.

Do you think it's just a typo, or are they planning a boost for production?

My roommates sister has an Alpha that I think is really nice, but I think she'll be happy when her lease is up. Her biggest complaint is the poor visibility.

I quoted a few things to reply to, and after reading the rest of the thread I was laughing to damn hard to remember what I was even going to say...

I love coffee, and since we got one of those Keurig single cup coffee makers I can actually enjoy coffee a lot more often, and have been able to try out a much wider variety of brands and flavors than ever before. It makes some of the best coffee I've ever had, and does it right every time (plus no wasted coffee and no mess, and it's fast

I really like the idea of the Keurig, but when I drink coffee it is usually more than one cup and it seems like it could get expensive...

why is the 2.0L only rated at 220 hp? wasnt is 260 in the kappa/deltas?

boost turned way down?

Same engine is in the GS as well, just tuned to ~250 hp

Consumer Guide is different than CR. The monthly print version ended almost 10 years ago. They had decent annual buying guides before the internet became so prevalent. They were never shy about recommending GM vehicles.

Wow I didn't even catch that...apparently I can't read...ha ha

It's good to see these vehicles getting recognition even if it is from CR...

That's great...I wonder how much the GS will be if the CXL Turbo will start around 30K. I really can't wait for the next year to pass so I can be driving one of these...

I'm also a little curious if there is going to be a CXS model between CXL and GS...or maybe they should have just called the CXL turbo CXS

Overall not bad, but that C-pillar is HUGE and the rear is rather generic/bulbous

Overall, pretty sub-par Day 1.

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That sure screams BMW X5 ish to me, plus it looks like a corner foot hold in the bumper on the last photo like Chevy has on their avalanche.

Not bad looking, be interesting to see the finished product.

I think that hole is where the reflectors were on the concept...

normally, I can't stand to watch people make asses of themselves, but since these morons chose to subject themselves to it, I have to laugh...the terrible people are always the best part of that show...which I usually only catch on occassion at the very beginning of each season...

Sounds like a great vehicle, and I prefer the styling over that of the Equinox by a mile.

Also, thanks for the vid of the light cluster operation! I know it seems like an odd request, but Volvo used to (and still might) put a lighting feature on their website so you could see what the interior and exterior lighting of all their vehicles looked like. I wish more companies would do this.

And about that panel gap, I didn't even notice it until z28 pointed out exactly what was wrong...

It sounds like you're really enjoying the Terrain.

As a side note, my cousin just bought his wife a fully loaded Terrain as a quasi Xmas gift...her previous three cars have been a Sienna of each generation and a current gen Camry...

Power generation in the US is a HUGE polluter as well, and if the plants are small enough they don't even have to meet federal regulations. If every tree hugger really wanted to save the world they could just stop using anything electric...see how they like that

now that's poetry I like!

Because the grand majority of humans are stupid.

Unfortunately that's the truth...

Have known & been friends with a number of gays (having been in the art field for years; not so since being in construction, tho). Even have an openly gay family member. I have no problem with people living their own lifestyles, but as I don't push my issues on others, I'd thank others not to push their issues on me. And I'd especially thank others not to disparage me for not taking up their issues when I have no stake in them or plain choose not to. If I can respect your choices, you should respect mine... or you WILL lose mine.

Co-exist, bring civility, respect privacy, value individuality.

Most of the rest should follow.

I agree whole heartedly with your statement and can relate to the situation with a few gay friends as well as a couple family members.

I f@#king KNEW it! It's all a part of the gay conspiracy to destroy this country!

Also: when two dudes are making out, they're not really making out but rather pounding out Morse code on each other's tongues about how they're planning to kill all of us straight folk. Think about it.

So a bunch of people who believe that there's a magical old man that lives in the sky with all of their dead relatives believe that Teletubbies makes kids gay, Will & Grace makes middle-aged people gay, and now the Golden Girls have made all of our grandparents gay. The television is in fact just a homosexual mind control device and nobody's safe. How can these retards even pretend to think that someone will even consider taking them seriously?

BWAHAHAHA...I knew tv was evil...

I agree w/ you though...I don't understand how people can believe this bull$h!

I would really like to see some night time interior shots as others have said. Also, this is kind of weird but if you could get a video of the turn-signal operation/brakes or the exterior light clusters in general I would really appreciate it. Can't wait to see what you think of the I-4 especially the fuel mileage since I keep hearing the Equinox's fuel mileage isn't anywhere near the EPA's claim...

Interesting resume.

My thoughts exactly...hopefully all that experience can be used to GM's advantage.