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Cue the drum beat... dum DUM dum GM finds it harder to sell Opel cars in USA due to a strong Euro General Motors has said that they are finding it hard to sell the European brand Opel’s car in the United States because of the stronger Euro. The strength of Euro when compared to the US dollar makes it hard for them to make profits on Opel branded cars in the USA. GM recently said that they would start marketing the Opel Astra model in the United States under the brand name Saturn by the end of the current year. GM CEO Rick Wagoner was quoted as saying in the media: “When we made that decision the profitability outlook was better than today. Now it’s going to be more difficult because the euro is simply so strong.” to be continued...

Is that one sick looking cars or what!!! Wait until you see the rest of it and the interior.

Just like other recent GM designs, you need to see it in person to really appreciate it. A few details have changed since I saw it a year and a half ago.

Now that is a real Mercedes, elegant and sophisticated. Ocean Drive is meant to inspire images of South Beach in Miami, what better place to be seen cruising.

It's front engined, the MR NSX replacement was cancelled some time ago.

Ummm... no. :AH-HA_wink:

It's what you get from bad girls, at least that's what my Mom told me. Wikipedia - Viral Marketing

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. :AH-HA_wink:

Yes, Toyota with the new LS. Now the question. Is it real, is it not? For GM an 8-speed, that would be hot. :AH-HA_wink:

MMMUUHHHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!! :AH-HA_wink:

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Hey gang, I just want to say good-bye. What's it been 5, 6 maybe 7 years now that I've been known as AH-HA. Not a bad run for keeping an identity a secret. Well, those days are over. My name is Joe Langley and I'm an analyst with CSM Worldwide. Before that I had my own automotive information and research consulting practice and before that I worked for Standard & Poor's DRI as an auto analyst. I've had a lot fun over the years sharing my enthusiasm for this indsutry and cars in general. I've also been fortunate enough to exchange messages with a lot of great people over the years. I'm going to miss sharing in the conversations and I'm sorry see what has happened over the past few months here. With that, I say good-bye and it's been great. Joe :AH-HA_wink:

Here's an offer for all to see. My wallet is open to takeover C&G on one condition, no more of Josh.

I want to share some real HOT Zeta news, but due to Josh's continued association with this site and serious lack of respect towards me, I won't. Sorry gang.

Suck it Josh! You are nothing and never will be anything. Get over yourself. Oh BTW, at least GMI's upgrades having working links on the front page.

Fortunately for us, you haven't Josh because you have no idea who makes decisions and how those decisions are made. Please don't pretend to talk about something you don't know about, it just makes you look stupid.

NOT ME!!!!! f@#k YOU ASSHOLES!

Very interesting to see what Holden has fit into their Rodeo pickup, they HF V6. Now if only GMNA could get a V6 into the Colorado/Canyon/H3. :AH-HA_wink:

Hundreds gather for Williams' funeral OMG What has the world come to??!?!?! You think they'd executed Mother Theresa!!!

So, should the Took man live or die?

NISSAN AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2005 – GT-R PROTO At a glance: Ultimate driving pleasure Exterior design close to final Official launch set for 2007 At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two years away, the development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the reveal of the GT-R PROTO. Ultimate driving pleasure In essence, driving pleasure means that a car responds faithfully to the driver's wishes and performs precisely as expected. Successive generations of the GT-R have consistently pursued this vision of ultimate driving pleasure. Whether on the road or the racetrack, the GT-R has always represented ultimate performance combined with handling qualities that stay faithful to the driver’s wishes, in all conditions. As a result, the GT-R has built a reputation that extends far beyond just its loyal owner base. Exterior design: pure performance The design of the GT-R PROTO expresses pure GT-R heritage, coming from the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form. From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will now be a car sold globally, recognising its ability to compete with the very best in the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific body-style, and not derived from a sedan. The design language of the GT-R PROTO is expressed by a distinctive body-style that communicates pure performance and functionality. The form of the GT-R PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potential, but in a way that is unique to this iconic car. At the front end, the single centre air intake is designed to optimise airflow and to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). Front fenders are uniquely designed through intensive analysis of the airflow around the tyres and the air vent behind the front fender also optimises aerodynamics. The sides of the body are sculptured towards the rear fender, expressing the power and dynamic tension of the car. The overall shape of the body combines solid and smooth surfaces to achieve the look of a well-trained athlete. The unique C-pillar crease is designed for optimum aerodynamics, reflecting the racing DNA of the GT-R. The rear of the GT-R PROTO is strong and well defined. The signature four ring-shaped tail lamps provide an immediate visual link to previous GT-R models. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look, which could only be that of a pure GT-R. The GT-R PROTO provides for the first time a clear indication of the final design direction for the production model to be launched in 2007, the first all-new GT-R in eight years.

Ok gang, I'm tackling a new study, transgenerational appeal of cars and I need the help from the young and old alike. Here it goes: What nameplates existing or retired do you think appeal or could appeal to the young and old alike. Prime example the Ford Mustang has strong appeal to boomers and millenials. Please state your age and the vehicles you think fit the bill. Price be damned, but we all know Ferrari's and Porsche's have widespread appeal. I'm looking for more attainable vehicles. If or when we get enough responses, we'll move along to phase two. Thanks gang! :CG_all: