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What is the Fleet/Retail mix of the remodeled 2006 Impala? Is it still 50%? I doubt GM plans to only have 90,000 retail Impala sales for 2006.

Not that it's much of a difference to most people here, but don't forget that GM has limited Impala production to 250,000 for the year. So it's hard to actually judge 23,000 monthly sales in regards to market performance as a new model when that's about how many GM is limiting itself to sell.

I couldn't agree with you more. However, I think it would be difficult to change Soundwave or Megatron. Those three need to remain true to the gen-1/series-1 standard. Besides, didn't the Autobots already have a fire truck in the 1st gen/Series... called Inferno? I know that they added another fire engine later on who was the leader of the Protectobots: Hotspot. (However, Hotspot & Inferno transformed completely different from each other.)

From reading what I have so far, GM is interested in a more "sophisticated" approach with Pontiac. Chevrolet will have the volume RWD sedan + pony car. I get the feeling that GM will be pushing all three brands (Buick, Pontiac, & GMC) as premium brands before the decade is out. It makes sense. - Chevrolet & Chevrolet Trucks will be volume. - Saturn & SAAB will be GM Europe but in the US. - Buick, Pontiac, GMC become distinct premium brands under one rooftop. - Cadillac & HUMMER remain luxury/Ultra luxury divisions. The remaining puzzle pieces were Buick & Pontiac. I don't foresee overlap problems with Pontiac going RWD & Buick going Chinese/Holden Luxury. The next LaCrosse with be GM’s own MKZ on Epsilon II. The Enclave & ‘Royaum replacement’ will round out Buick’s luxury portfolio. I still wish GM would give Buick the next-gen Theta and call it Rendezvous. None of those will compete with proposed RWD Pontiacs or other GM offerings. Honestly, even with all the luxury in Chinese Buicks, Buick & Cadillac are completely different creatures in the same luxury arena. Product isn't the only problem here though... A unified message and a convincing dealership/ownership experience are also key to convincing the public that Buick, Pontiac, & GMC are all three premium brands. It looks like the product is coming, but unfortunately, BPG dealers are the weakest link here. GM needs to: - Continue consolidating BPG under one rooftop - Increase GMC & Pontiac warranties to match Buick's - Promote all three as premium brands If GM needs help understanding how to successfully manage multiple brands under one rooftop then research Lincoln-Mercury. I'm not referring to L-M's marketing... just how the L-M dealerships manage a "unified/premium ownership experience" regardless of brand. A Milan buyer/owner is treated as well as a Navigator buyer/owner. Depending on BPG dealer... you'll pay Buick/Denali prices and get treated like a Sunfire owner. Yippy! $40k-$50k well spent on an ownership experience! Perhaps GM should consider creating a "premium ownership experience" package and expand the "Professional Grade" title to include this... Market it and use it for all three: Buick, Pontiac, & GMC.

You'll want to include Mercedes-Benz's 21,xxx sales to DCX for the month of May... you've only listed the sales for the 'Chrysler Group' with DCX's total sales.

With the already lowered price, this should be very competitive. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

No, Fleet sales include sales to businesses, governments, and daily car rental companies.

And see... My favorite was the Cirrus. It's a shame that mine was cursed with a Mitsubishi engine.

maroon/burgundy would look nice with the gray interior...

Thought you guys might find this site interesting... 2007 Saturn SKY and AURA Training SKY primary competitors: Mazda MX-5 Miata Honda S2000 BMW Z4 3.0i AURA primary competitors: 2006 Honda Accord 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Hey Satty... Sorry to hear about the accident but happy to know you're ok. Here are a few (predictable) options that I came up with: Vincel Buick (both LaCrosses are CXLs) http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_cardetail...5DB03E85S560648 http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_cardetail...4WD532551245831 http://www.getauto.com/autolinks_cardetail...4HP52K844170093 ----------------------------------------- Marshfield's has several 2004 Buick Rainiers for around $20k and below... Marshfield Motor Co (800-679-9131) 14963 State Hwy. 38 Marshfield MO ---------------------------------------- Black 2003 Rendezvous with Leather and metal interior trim finish: VIN: 3G5DB03E83S521880 Stock: 1880 Mileage: 34920 Transmission: Automatic Engine: 3.4L 6 Doors: 0 Exterior: BLACK Pinegar Buick Pontiac GMC 163 Adair Road Branson, MO 65616 Phone: (417) 334-6914 Fax: (417) 339-2895 ---------------------------------------- Plenty of Buick Terrazas around for $20k and below also

Is this it? http://www.aceee.org/transportation/taxcredits06.pdf

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As the articles states, Saturn does not negotiate on MSRP prices. This has been the case since Saturn began. this was 100% predictable and expected. Based on the Saturn dealerships I spoke with last year, none of them anticipated mark-ups. It's just not a Saturn business practice.

According to the 2005 Harbour Report Press Release: Nissan's Mexico Operations & Canton, MS Plant did not participate. Honda's Alliston #1, Alabama, & Mexico plants did not participate. Toyota's Princeton, IN Plant and Cambridge, ON South Plant did not participate. GM fully participates in the Harbour Report.

You shouldn't be. Toyota excludes poor performing plants from the Harbour Report, so the Production Time data is incomplete on Toyota's side. Nissan does the same thing.

I can't agree that it gets "too much play" when it's due to an artificial exchange rate... artificial exchange rates don't wash out... hence the addition to operating profit due to the exchange rate. It's also based on a quote from Toyota:

I'm glad you said it and not me... There are very few 1960's GM vehicles that I like the styling of... This isn't one of them unfortunately. How much did they want for it Northstar?

I guess the Sub-Thetas have survived afterall...

I hope we won't have to imagine. Hasn't it been mentioned that GM has plans to export the Enclave to China?.

I don't know... I always got a "symbiotic" vibe between you two...

Just saw it during the simpsons also. Very effective IMO. I liked it. The new upscale look of the Avalanche didn't hurt the commercial either

Now... where's the rental car review? Congrats Fly! The Aurora looks great!

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