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No 2009 Saturn Astra - too many 2008 models still available
Filed under: Saturn, USAVehicle models have different life spans in different countries, and Americans are used to having new - or at least refreshed - cars pretty much every few years. One model that the U.S. will not be getting new in 2009 is the Saturn Astra. The reason is that Saturn still ha. . .
Found : on 4/2/09.
Today's News From the Cars.com Family
A reader wants to know when he will finally be able to get his hands on a Saturn Vue Hybrid. Unfortunately, Ask.cars.com can only go on the sketchy information GM has released so far. Then, PickupTrucks.com profiles one of the...
Found : on 3/2/09.
Saturn Astra RIP
Chris Paukert got his start here at The Truth About Cars. He was, in fact, our first freelance contributor. Since then, it’s been a winding road for Chris. When I heard he was joining Autoblog, I didn’t know to be happy for Autoblog or sad for Chris. Since joining AB, Paukert’s. . .
Found : on 29/1/09.
Editorial: GM Deathwatch 229: Opel For Opel?s Sake
Motorauthority reports that the long-rumored Buick C-segment sedan will probably be built at Opel's Rüsselsheim plant. The Delta II-based entry-level Buick will utilize production capacity freed by plans to produce the Delta II-based Saab 9-3 at Saab's Trollhättan plant. Since the American Astr. . .
Found : on 30/1/09.
GM: ?We Still Don?t Know What To Do With Pontiac?
“We haven’t quite figured out exactly between sports cars and entry-level cars, but it’ll be a very narrowed and focused brand.” So pronounceth GM NA Marketing maven Mark LaNeve at a “roundtable interview” attended by Automotive News [AN sub]. Here’s anot. . .
Found : on 26/1/09.
GM: ?We Won?t Kill Saturn in the Next 30 Days?
How reassuring. Not to taxpayers, obviously. We’re supporting this dead brand with $13.4b of our tax money– if you don’t include GM’s share of the Department of Energy’s $25b retooling loans (remember those?). Still, Saturn dealers must have been pleased as punch to . . .
Found : on 26/1/09.
Saturn Astra to Skip 2009
Saturn has decided to forgo producing a 2009 Saturn Astra in favor of allowing 2008 models to sell out before the 2010 model hits dealer lots in the spring. Given the already rough car-selling climate, Saturn apparently sees no reason...
Found : on 30/1/09.
Saturn Astra Departs for '09
Saturn may be soldiering on, but today we learned that it will be doing so without the Opel-based Astra hatchback for 2009, which comes in three- and five-door flavors. Apparently, Astras are clogging up Saturn dealer lots, and GM has decided to sell off '08 inventory rather than persist with a. . .
Found : on 29/1/09.
Saturn's Rings Stretch To 2012
Regardless of whether Saturn is 'A Different Kind of Company, A Different Kind Of Car,' or simply re-badged Opels and Chevys, GM has extended the division's lease on life until 2012. We've reported that Saturn is one of the brands GM has strongly considered killing as it tries desperately to do. . .
Found : on 29/1/09.
It?s Official: GM Starving Pontiac to Death, Ditching Saturn
Time to update “the future of car?” Yup. GM’s Car Czar has admitted that Pontiac has a new motto: “Pontiac is toast.” Automotive News [sub] reports that Bob Lutz has admitted that GM is trimming Pontiac’s line-up to five vehicles– if you count the Solstic. . .
Found : on 11/1/09.
Rendered speculation: 2011 Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Filed under: Hybrid, Saturn, Frankfurt Motor Show, OpelAutoExpress has produced a couple of renderings of what the next-generation Astra will look like for Opel and Vauxhall. The new compact lineup is set to debut this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show before going on sale in Europe early nex. . .
Found : on 28/1/09.
2010 Toyota Camry Fuel Economy Increased To 33 MPG, Matches Chevy Malibu [I Feel Gassy]
The newly-revealed 2010 Toyota Camry's fuel economy officially increased to 33 MPG, matching the previous high-mileage champs, the Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6. Well, that was a fun race,...
Found : on 28/1/09.
GM: ?We Still Doesn?t Know What To Do With Pontiac?
“We haven’t quite figured out exactly between sports cars and entry-level cars, but it’ll be a very narrowed and focused brand.” So pronounceth GM NA Marketing maven Mark LaNeve at a “roundtable interview” attended by Automotive News [AN sub]. Here’s anot. . .
Found : on 25/1/09.
Saturn Seems Like a Good Deal For Fiat or the Chinese
General Motors is known to be looking for an arrangement with some company to buy or otherwise take Saturn off its hands. Sources say not too many entities have come forth with an offer; neither automakers nor private equity. Perhaps it is the credit markets. Despite medicore sales, I think Satu. . .
Found : on 23/1/09.
Saturn Seems Like a Good Deal For Fiat or the Chinese
General Motors is known to be looking for an arrangement with some company to buy or otherwise take Saturn off its hands. Sources say not too many entities have come forth with an offer; neither automakers nor private equity. Perhaps it is the credit markets. Despite medicore sales, I think Satu. . .
Found : on 23/1/09.
Saturn Seems Like a Good Deal For Fiat or the Chinese
General Motors is known to be looking for an arrangement with some company to buy or otherwise take Saturn off its hands. Sources say not too many entities have come forth with an offer; neither automakers nor private equity. Perhaps it is the credit markets. Despite medicore sales, I think Satu. . .
Found : on 3/2/09.
Saturn Seems Like a Good Deal For Fiat or the Chinese
General Motors is known to be looking for an arrangement with some company to buy or otherwise take Saturn off its hands. Sources say not too many entities have come forth with an offer; neither automakers nor private equity. Perhaps it is the credit markets. Despite medicore sales, I think Satu. . .
Found : on 5/2/09.
Saturn Vue Hybrids, Harley Tri Glide trikes, to lead Presidential Inauguration
Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, Saturn, Legislation and Policy, Detroit Auto Show, Green Daily, USAWarning: What you are about to read is not in the least bit environmentally friendly... yet, here we are anyway. Apparently, an epic convoy is set to lead the Presidential Inauguration, which is. . .
Found : on 14/1/09.
GM Could Downsize to Just 4 Core Brands
As previously announced, GM will focus on Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC but new reports suggest Saturn’s future could be coming to an end.
Found : on 12/1/09.
REPORT: No One Wants To Buy Saab [Carpocalypse Now]
Looks like Saab is joining Hummer and Saturn on the list of brands GM is trying to sell, but can't find buyers for. According to a report today from Automotive News, ?GM has found no interested...