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This is the interior of the european version...

You can look but you can't touch

I saw an article about GM in a croatian car magazine a few days ago. It had a big headline: "GM makes design number one priority". They were invited to a top secret preview where they were shown 18 new GM cars that will come to the market in the next 2-3 years. The cars they saw were: The new Vectra/Aura, new Chevrolet C-segment car (next Cobalt??), Cadillac BRX, Saab 9-4X and other cars they did not mention. They said all of the new GM cars were beautiful. They liked the new Cadillac BRX and SAAB 9-4X, they said both look great and both are BMW X-3 competitors. They said the SAAB 9-4X was full of SAAB DNA and had design features that were shown in recent concepts. They said that the new Chevrolet C-segment car had very modern lines, and was also good looking. It will come to the market in two years. However, they were most impressed with the new Vectra. They said they were shocked when they saw it. They only said that it looks alot like the GTC concept. they also claim they saw the new Cadillac BTC, and I have no idea what that is??? That was all they said about that car... I know it's not much, but I thought I'd share it with you...

Zagreb is UGLY IMO, compared to the coast. It's kind of...soulless, it looks just like Vienna or Budapest... But the coast, that is sometnig truly special, We get 8 million tourist a year, that's DOUBLE the countrys population! LOL

In Zagreb or on the coast?

Really? They say it's the most beautiful country in Europe, and I can't help but agree with them What did you think of it? BTW, GM rules in Croatia, Opel controls about 15 % of the new car market, the largest of ANY automaker

Croatian http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&...mages&gbv=2

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WOW!!!! Just look at it! http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog...ac-cts---11.jpg

GM @ NAIAS GM Sweeps N. American Car/Truck of the Year Awards! Detroit - At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Chevy Silverado was named the North American Truck of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury of 49 prominent automotive journalists from throughout the United States and Canada. "We're very pleased to receive this great annual honor," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "We've been confident all along that we've had the best truck out there with our all-new Silverado. This recognition from the top industry journalists provides validation and reinforces our leadership position." The all-new truck incorporates new exterior and interior designs, powertrain, chassis and safety systems. The fourth generation of the legendary small-block V-8 engine family is the power behind the new pickup, delivering segment-leading horsepower and fuel economy. Silverado also offers the widest range of truck configurations with three cab sizes, three bed lengths, five suspensions, and two distinct interiors to fit every customer's needs. The new truck is assembled by the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) at five North American locations: Fort Wayne, Indiana; Pontiac, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; Silao, Mexico and Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. "The talent and effort that has gone into the all-new Silverado is evident. We're all proud of this truck and thrilled to be the North American Truck of the Year," Peper added. The Silverado went on sale at Chevrolet retailers in October, 2006. Here is what the media are saying: Tony Swan, Car and Driver: Chevy (Silverado) has the best offering in an intensely competitive market; great chassis, great powertrains, great variety, great drivability, great value." Matt DeLorenzo, Road and Track: Improvements in the interior as well as the steering, breaking and handling, give this workhorse the comfort and dynamics of a finely-build automobile without sacrificing its ability to get the job done. Two levels of interiors, fuel economy improvements and bold looks ... put Chevy's pickup out front in the pickup truck wars." Paul Weissler, Motor: "Hard to believe: over 20 mpg highway operation (in 2wd) with a full-size pickup truck ... and a 315-horse V-8, but the Silverado did it." Ken Gross, Playboy - Hemispheres - CARGO: "The new Silverado is highly redefined and rock-solid. Ideal for day-in, day-out tough jobs and high-tonnage towing, you can still dress it up and take it anywhere." Detroit - At a press conference today to kick off the North American International Auto Show, the Saturn Aura was named the North American Car of the Year. The award is presented annually by a jury of 49 prominent automotive journalists from throughout the United States and Canada. "We're extremely pleased that the Aura has been named the North American Car of the Year," said Jill Lajdziak, general manager for Saturn. "The Aura is an important step in our ongoing product revitalization plan, and this award is proof that our efforts are paying off." In addition to its design and driving character, the panel recognized Aura for its overall value. The Aura XE starts at just $20,995, and comes with a long list of standard features that includes a 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and GM's OnStar Safety and Security system. The Aura went on sale at Saturn retailers in August 2006. Saturn sold more than 5,800 Auras in December 2006. The judges had this to say: Lindsay Brooke, Automotive Engineering International: "A stiff body structure, suspension nicely balanced between ride compliance and handling, responsive DOHC V6 and smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic make the Aura more fun to drive than Toyota's Camry." John Davis, Motor Week: "A striking and entertaining family sedan alternative to Camry and Accord. Excellent interior that is original, yet mainstream." Matt DeLorenzo, Road and Track: "The Saturn Aura is a breakthrough car for General Motors. The exterior styling, interior upgrades and drive train, especially the 3.6L V6 with the 6-speed automatic, come together as a complete package. The road manners are solid, the interior is beautiful, and the overall fit and finish is top-notch. Add in a competitive price structure that keeps the sticker below $30,000 and you have a world-class family sedan." Denis Duquet, Le Guide de l'Auto: "This sedan proves that things have changed at Saturn in a very positive and quite spectacular way." Ken Gross, Playboy - Hemispheres: "This smart Euro-styled sedan could lead a Saturn turnaround. It's well-thought out, very nicely styled, entertaining to drive and thoughtfully priced."

Is this over?

I think the red car is a base model, on the small pic you can clearly see the car has foglights and (maybe) projector headlights!

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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/12/spi...8-pontiac-vibe/

Actually....yes! :AH-HA_wink:

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