Drew Dowdell

Henderson to step down Details are just now coming that General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson will step down from his post, and Ed Whitacre will act as interim CEO. Henderson took over the CEO spot when the federal government gave his predecessor, Rick Wagoner, walking papers. Fritz Henderson was undoubtedly part of the discussions involving the sale of the HUMMER brand, though it's unlikely that this will have an impact on an eventual sale. Late last week we found out GM's attempt to sell the SAAB brand had fallen through, similar to the Saturn deal fallout. Ed Whitacre taking over as interm CEO. Repaying American and Canadian tax payers as soon as possible is top priority. Official Statement: Government had no role in the decision. U.S. Government was informed of the decision after the fact. Vote this up on Reddit.com

Saab to be wound down if buyer not found by end of December DETROIT – The GM Board of Directors has received expressions of interest in Saab since the conclusion of negotiations with Koenigsegg Group AB. The Board will evaluate potential bids between now and the end of December. At that time, we will determine whether a suitable arrangement for Saab exists. If not, we will begin an orderly wind down of the global Saab business at that time.

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I just turned in my test vehicle, a 2010 Equinox V6 LTZ, about an hour ago. I plan on sitting down to begining writing the review later on tonight. The next vehicle, a 2010 Terrain I4, gets dropped off on December 22nd.

DETROIT – Robert A. Lutz, GM vice chairman, marketing and communications, today named Michael D. Richards, 52, general manager of Buick GMC, effective immediately. Richards replaces Susan Docherty, who was appointed General Motors vice president, U.S. sales, in October. “Michael is an automotive industry veteran who brings extensive experience in both marketing and sales,” Lutz said. “We are confident he will build on the positive momentum Buick GMC has with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse and GMC Terrain, as well as the upcoming Buick Regal.” Richards brings a diverse automotive background to Buick GMC. He was most recently vice president of marketing and sales for the global automotive business at Trilogy, based in Austin, Texas. At Trilogy, he led the use of digital and internet-based solutions to assist automakers in building profitable share growth and improving customer satisfaction. Prior to his time at Trilogy, he was a consultant to J.D. Power and Associates in Troy, Mich. In that capacity, he led the company’s efforts to develop products to improve customer satisfaction, market share and profitability for newly launched vehicles, and developed a syndicated index to measure new vehicle launch performance. From 1981 to 2008, Richards held several sales and marketing positions at the Ford Motor Company, including general marketing manager for the Lincoln Mercury Division from 2006 to 2008. While at Lincoln Mercury, he oversaw the launch of six new products in 14 months and significantly increased the brands’ internet presence. He also was the general sales manager of the Ford Customer Service Division from 2002 to 2006, where he led all U.S. parts and service activities. Richards also gained significant regional experience while at Ford, leading the Western Region in Los Angeles from 2000 to 2002, and the Great Lakes Region from 1998 to 1999. Richards holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University and attended the Strategic Marketing Education Program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. "We are pleased to have Mike as a member of the GM family,” Lutz said. “His vast sales and marketing experience will be invaluable in his new role, as he leads the team building the Buick and GMC brands."

I don't care how many pink shirts he wears.... not. going. there.

I just got the HTC Hero from Sprint 2 weeks ago. Love the phone.

I'm getting ready to sell my Alienware laptop if anyone is interested.

Regal 2.0T 6M as loaded as you can get in that config.

I mean over the built in $2100 NAV option which was being discussed.

yeah.... that.... site issues... dizzy spells.... it's all a blur....

Onstar turn-by-turn FTW. Far easier than NAV. Cheaper. Less Distracting. Always up to date. Before ANY of you knock it.... how many of you have tried it on a new GM vehicle?

Just a little time left to enter to win the 1966 Toronado diecast 1966 Toronado Contest Forum

From twitter @DrewCary

Just ordered a new Lenovo Ideapad. It's only marginally larger than a macbook air!

This is from the @CheersnGears twitter account @CheersnGears: When GM had all its domestic brands, which was your favorite? @TheGMSource: When are WE going to work together on new content? @CheersnGears: What did you have in mind? @TheGMSource: I believe a serious discussion on a merger would do us both some good. I'll send a C&G prize pack to the member who comes up with the best response.

After driving a new Equinox for a week. The Chevy dealer deserves at least the courtesy of a visit.

E-Body = FWD goodness that even 68 can approve of!

Since you've been harping on GM for years for it's 4-speed automatics, I'll open up a thread in the Toyota forum for you so you can do the same for the Corolla's 4-speed auto that comes with every trim except the XRS.

I was looking at that first Riv again... yes it's still ugly... but talk to me about that Olds 98 Regency coupe sitting next to it....

Probably paid more for the Accord too... but got "more in trade" on the Civic.

If you're going to put it on the web, don't build it in Access..... I absolutely think we should put it on C&G now that I think about it more.... don't build anything in Access.

I was trying to keep them in the Alfred Sloan order with the non-US brands and dead brands at the end.