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February 23, 2010 Lawmakers’ Ties to Toyota Questioned at Start of Inquiries By ERIC LICHTBLAU WASHINGTON — As Congress prepares to open hearings on Tuesday into Toyota’s rash of safety problems, government watchdog groups are questioning whether the deep financial and personal connections between lawmakers and the carmaker could taint the inquiries. Toyota, as both a major employer in the United States and a major lobbying force in Washington, has staked out a position in the capital unlike almost any other foreign corporation, with close ties to a number of the lawmakers who will lead inquiries into the safety defects that have led to the recall of more than eight m…
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Fritz is back! General Motors re-hires Henderson for a $59,000 a month consultant gig. General Motors re-hires Henderson for a $59,000 a month consultant gig.
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. Three Tesla Executives Die in Small Plane Crash in Palo Alto California Three Tesla Executives Die in Small Plane Crash
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This Just In: 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2 Interested in the GMC Acadia? Take part in our Interactive Review of a 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-2. Now till February 23rd.
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. Buick Regal Wagon Photos Thank you to Oracle of Delphi for these photos!
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2010 Chicago Auto Show Coverage The 2010 Chicago Auto Show wasn't all that impressive this year with very few vehicle introductions. Nissan/Infiniti decided to show up even though they were absent from Detroit. They didn't bring anything new and they got stuffed in a remote back corner behind Mitsubishi, Land Rover, and Jaguar. Chrysler re-used their exact same displays from Detroit, which is fine because they're actually pretty classy. Any speaker for Toyota couldn't make it more than 4 sentences without stressing how much their customers' safety mattered to them. They even went so far as to stress that the new, not even in production yet, Toyota Avalon wouldn't be b…
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Voting for Chopping Competition January 2010 Cadillac XTS Voters, please nominate two (2) entries in this format: 1st place 2nd place Each first place vote earns 5 points, each second place vote 3 points. Voting begins now and will end Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:59PM. Only those votes cast during that time will be counted. 1st place winner will receive a special Cadillac-related prize from Cheers and Gears! Jump to the Voting Thread Here.
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GM Getting Sales Momentum Core Brands up 30% Fourth Consecutive Month of Retail Sales Gains for GM’s Four Brands Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX Retail Sales Up 161 Percent Fleet Sales Comprise 29 Percent of Total Sales Chevrolet Equinox retail sales increased 67 percent; estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up 5 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010) GMC Terrain retail sales were up 162 percent (compared to the vehicle it replaces, Pontiac Torrent); estimated retail share of the compact crossover segment is up more than 3 points (Jan. 2009 vs. Jan. 2010) Cadillac SRX retail sales were up 218 percent vs. last year, the fifth consecutive …
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More good news for Ford: Sales up 24% for January 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury January sales up 24 percent versus year ago Cars up 43 percent, crossovers up 20 percent, SUVs up 8 percent, trucks and vans up 14 percent Ford brand sales up 26 percent, Lincoln up 16 percent and Mercury up 6 percent Ford's U.S. market share estimated at 16 percent, up 2 points versus year ago Fleet customers are back in the market – and buying Ford; fleet sales more than doubled versus last January's depressed levels Retail sales were 5 percent lower following December's 18 percent increase New products drive Ford's brand favorability and purchase consideration to record levels Disc…
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Running out of juice From Economist.com IN THE ten years since hybrid electric vehicles first hit the highways and byways of America, they have come to represent 2.5% of new car sales. Yet, in places like Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC, every other car seems to be a Toyota Prius. That is because hybrids like the Prius have sold overwhelmingly where well-heeled early adopters reside. Expect the new generation of “Post-Prius” electrics—plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt from General Motors and those relying only on a battery such as the Nissan Leaf—to end up nosing around the same upscale neighbourhoods. With more than a dozen plug-in and…
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FORD POSTS FULL YEAR PROFIT FOR 2009 Our congratulations goes out to Ford being the first domestic automaker to get back in the black. Full year net income of $2.7 billion, or 86 cents per share, a $17.5 billion improvement from a year ago. Pre-tax operating profits of $454 million, a $7.3 billion improvement from a year ago++ Fourth quarter net income of $868 million, or 25 cents per share, a $6.8 billion improvement from a year ago. Pre-tax operating profits of $1.8 billion, a $5.5 billion improvement from a year ago++ Ford North America fourth quarter pre-tax operating profits of $707 million, a $2.6 billion improvement from a year ago++ Discussion: For…
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. Full Coverage: Toyota Recall Related Threads: Toyota claims to have a fix designed for recalled cars. Poll: Is this the tipping point for Toyta's reputation? Toyota to take pedal recall global General Motors offering incentives to Toyota customers Lawmaker concerned about Toyota Recall Toyota knew of sticky-throttle problem late last year Toyota's President Worried About Company Reputation on Quality U.S.: Toyota was legally required to stop selling models Toyota issues new voluntary recall for sticking accelerator pedals, 2.3 million vehicles affected Report: Toyota continuing to sell recalled vehicles without a fix Can Toyota avoid the Olds…
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_ BREAKING: SAAB-ED By The Bell - GM Agrees to Sell the Swedish Brand to Spyker Cars NV It's been a long road for SAAB, and even though we don't know what the future has in store for the quirky brand, for the time being, the Swedish automaker has been saved as General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the sale.Follow the jump for details. GM Agrees to Sell the Swedish Brand to Spyker Cars NV
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. GM Announces New Program to Design and Manufacture Electric Motors GM becomes first major U.S. automaker to manufacture electric motors GM starts program to design and manufacture electric motors
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. General Motors Names Ed Whitacre CEO GM Press Conference Coverage from January 25th, 2010
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_ Report: GM/Spyker Near Agreement Could the Saab endgame - no, the real endgame this time - finally be under way? Bloomberg is reporting that financial terms have been agreed to, in principle, between General Motors and Spyker, and that what remains between the two are sorting out production issues. Follow the jump for the full story. Report: GM/Spyker near agreement
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. Buick and GMC honored with multiple Consumer Guide "Best Buy" and "Recommended" awards Buick and GMC honored with multiple Consumer Guide "Best Buy" and "Recommended" awards
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http://green.autoblog.com/2010/01/17/plans-for-1-800-mile-ethanol-pipeline-across-eastern-u-s-unveil/ with one comment of seems some of the comments are basically this. best comment- "Now, a BEER pipeline might have some uses."
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_ Could this be the Next 300? Chrysler didn't have a whole lot to show for itself at this year's NAIAS besides a rebadged Lancia. However, behind the Lancia was a promotional video, and in that video are clips of what might be the next 300. Hit the jump to see more of it. Could this be the Next 300?
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Chopping Competition January 2010 Cadillac XTS Let us kick off the new years by reviving the competitions which made C&G a place for visualizing designs, exchanging ideas, and changing thoughts. The first on the list is Cadillac XTS. As visible in our thread for the Cadillac XTS, the general perception for the vehicle has been mixed. So we offer you to make it better. The deadline is February 1st, 2010. So let us get the creative juices flowing for our first competition of 2010 - Cadillac XTS. First and Second Placed Entries will receive a Caddy related prize. Place your entries and/or Discuss Here: Chopping Contest for Cadillac XTS
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This Just In: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro RS We're starting our Interactive Review of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, fire away with questions.
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GMC Takes the covers off the 2010 GMC Granite Concept Detroit - North American International Autoshow. GMC Takes the covers off their 2010 Granite concept
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. Saab board reportedly votes to liquidate company, but GM still weighing bids Moves by GM and SAAB board do not necessarily mean a sale is still not possible. Saab board reportedly votes to liquidate company, but GM still weighing bids
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_ GM Unveils Aveo RS Concept In a sign of thing to come for the next Aveo, GM has unveiled the Chevolet Aveo RS Concept. GM Unveils Aveo RS Concept
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. GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt o GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. o Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site o Plant’s battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM’s in-house battery expertise GM builds first lithium-ion battery for Chevrolet Volt
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. GM reportedly delays board meeting as new Swedish bidders emerge for Saab Spyker still in the mix and another potential Swedish group is putting something together GM reportedly delays board meeting as new Swedish bidders emerge for Saab
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_ GM Revives Regal GS with new Concept GM's new concept based on the Opel Insignia OPC brings the Regal GS name back. Continue reading to learn more. GM Revives Regal GS with new Concept
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_ Ford Unveils MyTouch Ford has unveiled an impressive new driver technology system called, MyTouch, which aims to appeal to technophiles the way the iPhone has. Ford Unveils MyTouch
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Carmaker Think plans to manufacture its highway-capable electric car in Indiana and and make it available in the U.S. next year, the company said on Tuesday. The Norway-based company is scheduled to hold a press conference in Elkhart, Indiana, where it intends to make the small car. CEO Richard Canny and Indiana governor Mitch Daniels will attend. ... Click here Cnet news
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Interactive Review: 2010 Cadillac CTS Sportwagon Seven hours through a blizzard from Pittsburgh to Toronto is how we're kicking off our Interactive Review of the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sportwagon
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_ Looking Way Up: Ford posts 33% sales gain in 2009, 15% market share While automotive sales have been almost universally down in 2009 compared to 2008, Ford has a legitimate reason to crow about its December figures, which are up a third over December of '08 and an impressive 50 percent over November. Ford boasts that its market share is up to 15 percent - one full percentage point higher than in 2008 and the first time since 1995 that the Blue Oval has gained on its competitors. Ford, Lincoln and even Mercury sales were improved in December. Looking Way Up: Ford posts 33% sales gain in 2009, 15% market share
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Caught Undisguised In Metro Detroit Area (Cheers and Gears Exclusive) One of our astute members took pictures of 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Undisguised in Metro Detroit Area 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee undisguised in Detroit
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. 2011 CTS-V Coupe Reveal! Full coverage and photos of CTS-V Coupe at NAIAS
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Reader Test Drives: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Stock image shown. Long time reader RegFootball test drives a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 and a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and shares his thoughts with us. Test Drives: 2010 Golf 2.5 and Jetta TDI
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_ Cheers and Jeers 2009 After a rollercoaster year for both Cheers & Gears and the auto industry, here's our list of Cheers and Jears for 2009 Cheers and Jeers for 2009
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_ Toyota Led All Automakers With Most Recalled Vehicles in 2009 In the midst of recalls for sudden acceleration issues, frame rot, and other issues, Toyota has the "honor" of best ever number of recalls in 2009 with a staggering 4.87 million cars and trucks effected. Ford, with its ongoing issue of older cruise control systems, was second place with 4.52 million vehicles. Without the years-old cruise control issue, Ford would have had posted best year ever. General Motors rounded out the top three, with 2.24 million recalls announced in 2009. Chrysler actually had a good 2009 - at least when it comes to recalls - with just under 600,000 vehicles affected.…
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Cheers and Gears Drives: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2 With your questions, my full writeup of the 2010 GMC Terrain is now up. Full Review: 2010 GMC Terrain SLE-2
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This Just In: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI V6 Stock image shown This just in! A 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI. The interactive review on the GMC Terrain SLE-2 went so well I think this will become our standard review format. My initial impressions are quite favorable. In a quick spin around the highway, I can safely say that the 3.6 has a lot of kick. The car looks stunning in person. So while I'm finishing up writing the GMC Terrain review, gear up your questions for me on this 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS. Interactive Review: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI
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Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-2 Stock photo used I just recieved a GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2 to evaluate. We're going to do something a little different this time. I'm still going to write the standard review, but I will post it during the evaluation period. This will give you guys the chance to ask questions and ask for photographs of specific areas of the vehicle. So fire away so I can take notes on any questions you have about the vehicle. Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2
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Cheers and Gears Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ Now that Cheers and Gears has access to the General Motor press fleet, I present you with the first "official" Cheers and Gears test drive with a press car. Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ V6
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. Spyker CEO Says GM Has Responded to New Bid for Saab Will GM Accept the Offer From a Company that Built 43 Cars Last Year? Spyker CEO Says GM Has Responded to New Bid for Saab
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. Chris Liddell Named GM Vice Chairman and CFO Former Microsoft CFO takes position at General Motors Chris Liddell Named GM Vice Chairman and CFO
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SAAB TO BE SHUT DOWN INABILITY TO SELL KILLS GM's QUIRKY BRAND 1947-2009 2009-12-18 Detroit. General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations. A media conference call with John Smith GM Vice President, Corporate Planning and Alliances will take place at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Discussion: SAAB Sale Cannot b…
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Buick Lacrosse among the Finalists of North American Truck/Car of the Year The Car Finalists Buick Lacrosse Ford Fusion Hybrid Volkswagen Golf The Truck Finalists Chevrolet Equinox Ford Transit Connect Subaru Outback Discussion - Finalists of North American Truck/Car of the Year
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_ Introducing COTM! Introducing C&G's Car of the Month monthly contests, a fun way to get you and your ride on the front page, and have fun taking themed photos. COTM Rules December/January COTM Contest
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Reader Commentary of the Day: Mark Reuss, General Motors, and Rear Wheel Drive Longtime Cheers and Gears member GM4Life writes up his thoughts on Mark Reuss's promotion to President of GM North America and the hopes for a rear wheel drive Chevrolet flagship. Discussion - Mark Reuss, General Motors, and Rear Wheel Drive
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. 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty named Motor Trend Truck of the Year Other contenders were the Ford SVT Raptor, Ford Transit Connect and Toyota Work Truck. 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty named Motor Trend Truck of the Year
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. Dewar out at Chevrolet & Richards out at Buick - GMC Whitacre now has more opportunities to chose the leadership group he thinks will turn around GM. Dewar out at Chevrolet & Richards out at Buick - GMC
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Dodge Challenger Tops Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey Discussion: Dodge Challenger tops Consumer Reports owner satisfaction survey
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Mark Reuss named President of GM North America GM Interim CEO Ed Whitacre announce several leadership changes this morning.
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. Future Buick Compact Spied LA Auto Show The new compact Buick will likely be based on the Opel Astra and the Chinese Buick Excelle Discussion Future Buick Compact Spied at LA Auto Show
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GM CEO Fritz Henderson said to resign Discussion: GM CEO Fritz Henderson resigning
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. Viridian Joule Flordia Man Wins Contest to Name Volt's Color o Consumers determined the winner o Nearly 3,000 consumers voted for their favorite name o ‘Viridian Joule’ led all finalists in consumer voting since Nov. 16 o Winning name announced today in Los Angeles Discussion: Viridian Joule, Flordia Man Wins Contest to name Volt's Color
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. GM Reports 151,427 Total Sales in November Retail Sales for Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Up 10 Percent November Sales Figures General Motors Company - 151,427 Toyota Motor Sales - 133,700 Ford Motor Company - 118,536 American Honda - 74,003 Chrysler Group LLC - 63,560 Nissan North America - 56,288 Hyundai Motor America - 28,045 Kia Motors America - 17,955 Daimler AG - 17,446 Subaru of America - 16,988 Blue - Monthly year to year sales increase. Red - Monthly year to year sales decrease.
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Just a little time left to enter to win the 1966 Toronado diecast 1966 Toronado Contest Forum
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. The 2011 Cruze: Chevrolet Unveils U.S. Version Of The Popular, Fuel-Efficient Global Compact Sedan 2011 Chevrolet Cruze at a Glance: o Popular global car refined for America o Expected segment-best fuel economy – up to 40 mpg highway – with new family of small-displacement engines, including Ecotec 1.4L I-4 turbo o Progressive design with exceptional levels of refinement, quietness and build quality o More spacious interior and greater cargo room than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla o Ten standard air bags help make it one of the safest cars in its class o Built at Lordstown, Ohio asse…
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Once one of the world's richest cities, emirate now can't pay its bills DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills — causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international investment. The fallout came swiftly and was felt globally after Wednesday's statement that Dubai's main development engine, Dubai World, would ask creditors for a "standstill" on paying back its $60 billion debt until at least May. The company's real estate arm, Nakheel — whose projec…
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And We Have a Winner! With 13 out of 33 votes, !!!TED!! is the winner of our Camaro Photohunt contest. Also, check out our current Cheers and Gears design contest. Design what you think a 1979-1985 Pontiac E-body would have looked like. Everyone who enters will receive a Cheers and Gears related prize and the grand prize winner will receive a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 1:18 diecast model.
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_ Viper Laps Laguna Seca, Sets Track Record, Gets Updates for 2010, Clarification on Ferrari's Future Involvment. It's worth noting and commemorating that the Dodge Viper ACR took on Laguna Seca yesterday, and won by setting a new track record of 1.35.075. To commemorate this, Chrysler will be rolling out a special addition Viper ACR. In related news, Ralf Gills put rumors to rest about the possible Viper/Ferrari tie-up, and announced updates for the 2010 model. Viper Sets Leguna Seca track record Viper to get 2010 Updates, Gills puts rumors about Ferrari to rest
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Koenigsegg Group AB Terminates Agreement For Purchase of Saab DETROIT -- General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer. Discussion: Koenigsegg Group AB Terminates Agreement For Purchase of Saab
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More Updates from the Opel Drama GM pays back Germany; signals fewer job cuts MUNICH -- General Motors Co. has paid back a loan from Germany and slightly lowered its target for job cuts at struggling European unit Opel. Opel's Bochum plant is safe, GM Europe boss says MUNICH -- Opel's plant in Bochum, Germany, will make future products and continue to play an important role in General Motors' European manufacturing network, GM Europe boss Nick Reilly said today. Spain sees no more than 900 job cuts at Opel plant MADRID (Reuters) -- Spain's industry minister said after meeting with a top General Motors Co. executive that no more jobs would be cut at a GM Opel plant n…
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http://www.caranddriver.com/ no vette! Audi S4 BMW 3 series / M3 Cadillac CTS / CTSv Ford Fusion Hybrid Honda Accord Honda Fit Mazda Miata Mazdaspeed 3 / Mazda3 Porsche Boxster / Cayman VW GTI fair list.
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- 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe GM has unveiled all the details we have been waiting for on the CTS Coupe. Click on the link below to read all about it and tell us what you think! 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe
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_ GM Engineering Chief Reuss Hopes for Rear Wheel Drive Chevrolets and Buicks Although this is the Middle Eastern version of the Chevrolet SS, it is based on the same Zeta platform Holden uses in Australia, which just happens to be where GM's new Engineering Chief Mark Reuss came from. Read up on the latest changes he hopes to make by following the link below. GM Engineering Chief Reuss Hopes for RWD Chevys, Buicks
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GM Holiday Ornaments You can reserve your 2009 Holiday ornaments through CheersandGears.com. They will be $19.50 each plus priority mail shipping. Reservations must be in and paid for by November 25th, 2009!! You can add each to your cart and pay for them all at once. Reserve the GMC Ornament Reserve the Cadillac Ornament
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Cheer and Gears now in a bigger server This morning I upgraded Cheers and Gears's server. We now have twice the ram, twice the processor, twice the harddrive space, and twice the bandwidth that we did before. Sorry about the unannounced downtime, but you should notice much better performance now. -Oldsmoboi
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Chevrolet to feature production Cruze and Volt at LA Auto Show Chevrolet will also have the hot selling Camaro and Equinox in Los Angeles as well. Expect the Cruze and Volt to start hitting showrooms in 2010. Chevrolet to feature production Cruze and Volt at LA Auto Show
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_ Ford Fusion Wins Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year Motor Trend has just announced its 2010 Car of the Year, and this year its the impressive Ford Fusion. We tip our hats to Ford. Discussion - Ford Fusion wins 2010 Car of the Year
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<br> Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Confirmed According to C/D, Lutz has confirmed that there will be a CTS-V Sport Wagon. Follow the jump for details. Story Link
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Lutz says next Chevy Impala to stay front-drive, gain hybrid variant The new front driver will feature many new technology features to directly compete with the Ford Taurus. Also, expect the Impala to get bigger and feature some type of GM hybrid technology. Discussion What do you think GM should include in the next Impala?
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GM posts $1.2 billion loss, says it will begin to repay U.S. loans DETROIT -- General Motors Co. posted a $1.15 billion loss during the third quarter following its exit from bankruptcy and spelled out plans to begin repaying $6.7 billion in U.S. loans. "We have significantly more work to do, but today's results provide evidence of the solid foundation we're building for the new GM," CEO Fritz Henderson said in a statement. The "managerial net loss" was for the period of July 10, the day GM exited 39 days of court protection, through Sept. 30. For the full quarter a year earlier, GM had an operating loss of $4.2 billion and a net loss of $2.5 billion. Discussion -…
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Welcome to the Cheers and Gears Garage! Cheers and Gears Garage We now have a place where you can create a profile for each of your vehicles just like you would create a profile for yourself. Only, in this garage, you can upload pictures, keep track of maintenance costs, modifications, and even list your vehicle for sale. So head on over to the new Cheers and Gears garage and setup your vehicle profiles today!
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maybe being number 2 will work out after all Volkswagen Steals Toyota's Crown as World's Largest Automaker The people want an empire, apparently, with that unassuming little black VW bug at the head of it. The U.K.’s Guardian explains, "Volkswagen-Porsche has overtaken Toyota to become the world's largest car manufacturer as the German group benefits from state-backed stimulus packages around the globe." VW has "produced 4.4 million vehicles so far this year, outstripping its Japanese rival which has seen four million cars roll off production lines since January." Ironically, VW reached the milestone in part by taking over Porsche – which it was forced to do after Por…
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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/nyregion/11plates.html I remember my parents' cars used to have orange plates like this back in the mid 80s.
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THE 2011 REGAL: A BUICK BRED ON THE AUTOBAHN GM will be announcing the all new 2011 Buick Regal on November 12th in Los Angeles. The car is expected to hit showrooms in 2010. Discuss the newest addition to the Buick family in our discussion forums.
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Facebook Connect Now Avaialble Like Facebook? Like Cheers and Gears? If so, your day has arrived! One of the hottest features of the new forum software is the ability for users to link their C&G accounts to their Facebook account, and quickly post C&G news items to their Facebook profile. We're proud to say that we now offer this to our members. To set up Facebook Connect, just do the following: 1. Go to your control panel on the upper right where your username is. 2. Select "my profile" from the drop down list. 3. Click on "edit my profile" 4. On the next screen on the left is says "manage facebook connect" 5. Click on facebook link and you can do th…
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Whoops! I apologize for the downtime this evening. It definitely was not planned. I had meant to devote some time tonight to test out the new IPB3 software on a development copy of the site. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your viewpoint) I crossed a wire somewhere and I ended up upgrading the live site. After some bouts with Murphy's Law, I can say that at least we're up and running. So take a tour of Cheers and Gears' new duds. There's lots of new features to play with. When I'm done putting everything back the way it should be, hopefully I'll get to play with them too.
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Did you get your vote in for the Camaro contest? You only have till midnight tonight! Vote here: Camaro in Autumn Photohunt voting
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Invision Power Board v.3 is Here! A big thank you to all of the members who have contributed towards the upgrade of the CheersandGears.com forum software. I purchased the software last night and it was delivered to me this morning. Watch this space for updates on downtime and maintenance schedules over the next few weeks. Many thanks for your patience and here's to an even better Cheers and Gears! -Oldsmoboi P.S. Feel free to comment in this thread.
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GM to put electric Cadillac Converj into production News about the new Voltec Cadillac has dealers excited and Cadillac mum, but it looks like the Converj is a go! Find out the full details behind the Cadillac Converj in the discussion forum.
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Tiger Woods has touched down in Melbourne and straight into a CAPRICE! Link: http://player.video.news.com.au/adelaideno...rce=AN_email_nl
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America's Dirtiest Vehicles When it comes to pollution, these cars prove it's not just about fuel economy. Just because a car has low fuel efficiency doesn't mean it's the worst polluter on the road. The Chevrolet Suburban and Dodge Challenger are some of the biggest gas-gulpers available, but they don't cause quite the environmental harm other cars do. MORE AT FORBES.COM That title is reserved for vehicles that combine their poor gas mileage with high tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions. Think along the lines of some of the bulkiest cars on the road, like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Dodge Dakota. While fuel economy is linked to emission…
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Oldsmoboi's Birthday Challenge Contest open till November 21st, 2009 at 11:59pm Since I was a kid, I've always felt that Pontiac should have gotten an E-body, but a sportier version. You can see hints of sportiness in the Buick Riviera T-Type and the Oldsmobile Toronado XSC. What I want to see is what a 1979 - 1985 Pontiac E-Body would have looked like had GM produced one. So sketch, draw, or chop me up a car. Any 1979-1985 Eldorado, Toronado, Seville, or Riviera is an eligible base. I'll be judging the entries myself. Every entrant will receive a C&G related prize for entering the contest. The grand prize is a 1:18 scale model 1966 Toronado T…
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Photohunt contest voting is OPEN! Vote Here!
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GM boss Carl-Peter Forster set to take charge of JLR. - http://bit.ly/3KNm0x
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Hey folks, CheersandGears.com is in need of an upgrade to the next version of the IPBoard software. We do have some advertising revenue but not enough to cover the price for the software, and I'm aware that many of you have supported the site through a yearly subscription. I am asking for a volunter donation of 1 dollar to supplement the advertising revenue. As always, your support is appreciated as I continue to improve CheersandGears.com Regards, Drew Update: This is why I'm so proud of Cheers and Gears and the truly dedicated membership here. In just 24 hours, many members have joined in to contribute 50% of the total cost for the sof…
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Just one day left to submit your entry! Win a 1967 Camaro Z/28 1:18 Model! Submit a picture of any year Camaro in an autumn setting and win a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Maisto 1:18 diecast model. Contest open till November 7th, 2009, 11:59pm Here's the deal: Scour the net, search your hard drives, do what you need to do to find a Chevrolet Camaro (any model year) in an autumn like setting. Use the "upload feature" to post directly to the contest thread. You can use ANYONE's photograph, it doesn't have to be your own. The Rules: 1. The contest is open to registered Cheers and Gears members with a valid email address and an account in good standing (not suspended for bad be…
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Got the latest issue of Road & Track... Dennis Simanaitis has a pretty interesting update to decade old article "Cheap Gas". Rest of article is here, packed with lots of tidbits about the current state of the oil industry.
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GM's Board Decides not to sell Opel. All Hell breaks loose. Yesterday, the General Motors' Board of Directors made the decision to not sell Opel. Most of the reactions around the world have been....less than positive. Here's the different chapters of the unfolding soap opera.... GM's Board Decides to Retain Opel GM will return Opel loan to Germany, economy minister says German Opel workers upset at GM; Union boss promises protests UK union welcomes GM's decision GM right to keep Opel, German politician says GM Europe expect countries to help finance Opel UK's Mandelson wants meeting with GM on Opel Russia's Putin signals battle for Opel not over GM must rebuild Ger…
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GM Board Decides to Retain Opel More information to follow, but GM is confirming.
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Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Drive First GM Sales Increase in 21 Months * Total GM sales increased 4 percent compared with October, 2008; retail sales were up 15 percent for the same period. * Year-over-year total sales increase is the first since January, 2008. * GM gains market share for the third straight month – estimated at 21 percent of the total light vehicle market. * Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac retail sales represented 95 percent of October retail sales vs. 85 percent in October, 2008. * Combined Buick / GMC retail sales were up 33 percent compared with last year, driving Buick-Pontiac-GMC retail sales up 12 percent. Find out all the …
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101 year old buys new Transformers editon Camaro Oldest 2010 Camaro owner also plans road trip for next summer After owning nearly 40 cars in his lifetime, Virgil Coffman follows the philosophy that if you want something, get it. Discussion: 101 year old buys new Camaro Transformers Edition
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The program, which cost taxpayers $3 billion, gave car buyers up to $4,500 in incentives to trade in their gas-guzzling clunkers to buy new fuel thrifty cars. It was intended primarily to spur sales, and the economy. But Edmunds.com says a lot of those sales would have happened anyway, with or without the clunkers program. Of more than 690,000 vehicles sold, only about 125,000 of the sales were entirely due to the government's added inducement, Edmunds.com says. The rest of buyers just got lucky by getting the government to kick cash into deals that they would have proceeded with anyhow. When the cost of the program is spread over just those extra incremental sales, the…
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Camaro Wins Popular Mechanic's Best Vehicle Design Award After a painfully long eight-year hiatus, the Chevy Camaro returns packing V8 power and V6 efficiency wrapped around classic sheet metal pulled forward into the 21st century. The design certainly pays homage to the past, but the muscular lines of this Camaro are modern and fresh. Discussion: Camaro Wins Best Vehicle Design Award from Popular Mechanics
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GM Extends the 60-Day Money Back Guarantee via New York Times General Motors is extending its "May the Best Car Win" campaign, a refund program aimed at luring customers into showrooms, reports The Associated Press. "May the Best Car Win," launched in early September, allows customers to return their G.M. vehicles for a full refund, including sales tax, between day 31 and day 60 of ownership. The program is limited vehicles in G.M.'s remaining brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. It was originally slated to end Nov. 4 but now has been extended to Jan. 4, 2010. As of last week, only 15 people had returned their vehicles, Tom Henderson, a G.M. spokesman, tol…
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Cadillac Wins the CTS-V Challenge! Discussion: CTS-V Challenge at Monticello
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GM Sees First Monthly Sales Increase in 21 Months For the first time in 21 months, General Motors is on track to see its first monthly sales increase compared to the same time period a year ago, the company said today. While official results will be announced next week, all signs point to a good month, according to Mike DiGiovanni, GM's executive director of global market and industry analysis. "We're really having a good October," he said. DiGiovanni added that about 95% of the sales for the month are coming from the company's four core U.S. brands — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. A year ago, those brands comprised about 85% of the company's sales. …
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CTS-V Challenge about to start! Discussion: Bob Lutz's CTS-V Challenge
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