Drew Dowdell

If you're looking for a nice big family sedan that is efficient, Passat TDI all the way. It feels sorta like an older S-class inside.

It is a frequent thing to put the hours you can respond in the ad. Simply put "Can only reply to emails after 7pm" in your ad.

has a plant been designated?

The swastika one is dumb... And here is why...

That would be perfect. Inside of my planned budget and an acceptable amount of miles. Too bad the money isn't there yet.

I've found a couple in acceptable shape, but I know I'll get what I pay for

1.6T

a late '70s Jaguar XJS with "LT1" badges on the side and a very distinct rumble.

a truck

The collision of the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxies in 4,000,000,000 years. ... that'll leave a mark.

If they made it a 4-door, they would have gotten raked over the coals for being a Volt rebadge.

But many also get the new platform and new engine at the same time. Just look at the Verano It has been through the 2.4 and now 2.5 and next will get the 1.6 Turbo. At least they worked hard to get the trucks and the Vette out with the new V8. Toyota almost always alternates engine and car. When they do a new Camry, the engine carries over till the mid-cycle. Honda usually does that, but being in "oh $h!!" mode, they've shuffled things around lately. Nissan is still running the same engines from a few years ago though they've added direct injection. Basically, engine and transmission programs run independently from car programs.

yes, it will be

All companies develop their cars and engines on different schedules.

Uh, none of you have seen the car or its performance specs. Bit early to judge those, no?

Omg! Key segments aren't being neglected! The ATS just launched. Other bodystyles are coming. We see the next CTS sometime between now and April. A new escalade....a new full Size sedan. All here in the next 3 years. New cars are not an app you can download.

The XLR failed because it was trying to go up against the Mercedes SL or Lexus SC and didn't have the engine or interior to compete. We'll see in a few weeks, but GM people keep saying that the ELR will set a new high bar for Cadillac interiors.

December 21, 2012 Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com How do we know the world is not ending today? Because Saab issued a press release. If they are still alive, then so are the rest of us. Saab Automobile Parts North America entered into an agreement with General Motors Company on December 17th for 179 mostly prior Saab dealerships and service centers to provide warranty and service work for all Saabs built prior to the 2009 model year. The agreement does not change the status of Saabs still under GM warranty coverage. Model year 2010 and and 2011 owners will be covered starting in 2013. Press release on page 2 Drew Dowdell is Managing Editor of CheersandGears.com and can be reached at [email protected] or on twitter as @cheersngears Saab Automobile Parts North America and General Motors Company enter Warranty Services Agreement Covered owners can now take their Saab vehicles to any of the 179 SPNA Warranty Service Providers to have warranty work performed. Agreement commenced December 17, 2012. Technical and Customer Assistance support will be offered to ensure Saab expertise is available in North America. Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA), the exclusive provider of Saab Genuine Parts and Accessories to the U.S. and Canadian markets, and General Motors Company (GM) have entered into a Warranty Services Agreement that authorizes SPNA to provide warranty administration and related services through Saab’s network of Warranty Service Providers for model year 2009 and prior Saab vehicles still covered under the GM limited warranty. The agreement permits Saab owners the opportunity to have their vehicles repaired by Saab factory trained technicians using Saab Genuine Parts by a nationwide network of Warranty Service Providers. Tim Colbeck, President and CEO of Saab Automobile Parts North America, said: "Our agreement with General Motors is an important step in supporting Saab owners in North America and ensuring they have access to Saab Genuine Parts, service programs and technical support for years to come". The transition of warranty administration services from GM to SPNA will commenced on December 17, 2012. Geographically, the agreement covers all of the United States and Canada. It will not affect GM’s original manufacturer limited warranty coverage. All scheduled maintenance, roadside assistance, loaner vehicle allowances and Certified Pre-Owned coverage remain in effect. Saab Warranty Service Providers will have a Saab dedicated claims processing team and access to technical experts to assist with the timely completion of necessary maintenance and repairs. To ensure Saab expertise is available in North America, the agreement calls for a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to be established. The TAC line will be available to all Warranty Service Providers requiring technical support from the SPNA team of experts. The Saab Warranty Services Agreement provides for the best overall customer ownership experience. The agreement also calls for the establishment of a North America Customer Assistance Center (CAC). All Saab owners will benefit from the CAC which will be available for customer facing interactions early next year. In addition, SPNA will be launching their Saab Secure program in early 2013, providing limited service support to model year ’10 and ’11 owners. Saab Automobile Parts North America commenced operations in June 2012. The company is headquartered in Michigan and is responsible for the warehousing, distribution and sale of Saab Genuine Parts and Accessories for all Saab vehicles in the United States and Canada. The company distributes parts and accessories from its 153,000 sq. / ft. warehouse through its nationwide network of Official Service Centers and Warranty Service Providers. With over 50,000 part numbers and over 70,000 parts, the company can ship over 3,000 order lines each day.</p> View full article

The 1.6T in the Verano should address both fuel economy and power concerns. It's got 200 lb-ft of torque at about 1600rpm...would be a nice boost to the scoot.

Server upgrades and updates over the weekend. We're keeping Christmas light this year so I have a lot of free time and our traffic is typically low right around the holiday. Don't be alarmed if you see the site down. I'm probably just tinkering on it with my elves.

Bad news: You drank the water.

Example: Good news - you're finally going skydiving! (next poster:) Bad news - when you jump, your parachute won't work! (next poster:) Good news - There's a truck full of pillows conveniently placed right below you to cushion your fall. (next poster:) Bad news - there's a bear driving the truck! ------------ I'll start: Good news - You just won a Cadillac!

It's the other way around. The germans don't have anything to catch the ELR.

If they can't get a 14k out of the new MKZ and MKC, then they should just pack it in.