Justin Bimmer

I have always wondered about the idea of having different cars that would be sold to fleets vs retail customers, but still offered up to date features. Not like Malibu Classic vs Malibu.

I'm trying to post more. Trial has been hardcore.

Promising considering all the foam diversions.

The gas strike I got is for the 14th.

Hired gun finishes his project ahead of schedule. Assuming gets a huge golden handshake, now we are back to insider control. Really GM?

New Chevrolet Colorado Previewed Check out the press release on the new Chevrolet Colorado being debuted in Southeast Asia

General Dynamics Elects Mary T. Barra to Board of Directors FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has elected Mary T. Barra to be a director of the corporation, effective March 15. Barra, age 49, is the senior vice president of Global Product Development for General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers. In that position, Barra leads the design, engineering, program management and quality of vehicles for the company's 11 brands around the world, and is a member of the company's Executive Committee. Previously she was vice president of Global Human Resources, leading GM's human resources worldwide. Prior to that appointment she was vice president, Global Manufacturing Engineering. Barra has also held a number of engineering and staff positions, including plant manager, Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant; executive director of Competitive Operations Engineering; and general director of Internal Communications for GM North America. "As a manufacturing-based company, we welcome the insight that Mary will bring to the board from her broad experience in manufacturing, engineering and innovation," said Jay L. Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of General Dynamics. Barra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and a master's degree in Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is a director of the Michigan-based Inforum Center for Leadership and a trustee of Kettering University. General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 90,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

Further into irrelevance. . .

Still ramping up Chevy Nick. I have seen 2 Volts in Fresno so far. They will sell well. Especially when it hits the cover of Consumer Reports next month.

WHy would the CTS coupe go away?

Get a deck from Crutchfield. They are reasonable, easy to install and will have all the instructions on how to and the kit pieces required to put in an aftermarket stereo.

In the Great State of California, gas where I live is almost to $3.60 a gallon. If you are telling me that I can drive around for a week to and from work for about 3 bucks a day, ummm yes! To ride the bus to and from work to home would cost me 2.50.

30K will get you are few year old Cadillac. I will take that.

I think it has been well established by many members that there are issues with the current truck. To say that it is bias that generates these complaints is clearly erroneous.

Yes please!

Who are over 40 and are not able to use programs like this.

Cadillac Announces Shield Owner Benefits Program Highlights class-leading standard services and technologies GM Media DETROIT – Cadillac announced today a new program called Cadillac Shield designed to heighten the brand’s focus on customer service by tying together the wide-ranging benefits and technologies Cadillac provides its owners. Cadillac Shield includes Cadillac’s class-leading warranty coverage and recently launched maintenance program as well as courtesy transportation if warranty repairs are needed. It also includes 24-hour roadside assistance for the first five years or 100,000 miles. “Cadillac offers a suite of ownership benefits that makes the brand a leader in the luxury market,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “Cadillac Shield allows us to raise consumer awareness of these benefits. It’s also a commitment by Cadillac to our owners to continually look for ways to improve these services and technologies.” All new owners will become part of the Cadillac Shield along with previous buyers of 2011 models. The ownership benefits covered by Cadillac Shield include: * Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance, which provides scheduled oil changes, tire rotations, multi-point vehicle inspections and replacement of engine and cabin air filters for the first four years or 50,000 miles * Five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty * Four-year, 50,000-mile vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage * 24/7 roadside assistance for the first five years or 100,000 miles * Courtesy transportation during service visits for warranty issues. * Standard one-year OnStar Directions and Connections plan, which includes automatic crash response, turn-by-turn navigation, vehicle diagnostics, stolen vehicle assistance and hands-free calling. * OnStar smart-phone app, which allows owners to track diagnostic information, such as oil life and fuel-tank levels, through their iPhone or Android, as well as access common key fob functions, such as starting the engine, unlocking doors and turning on the lights. * myCadillac smart-phone app that allows owners to set a reminder of where they parked, schedule maintenance services, locate a dealer and request roadside assistance through their iPhone or Android. Cadillac dealers will begin promoting Cadillac Shield this month through a comprehensive marketing program.

I'm in Reno as much as I can be. The Peppermill is my preferred location. I will be up there for sure Memorial Weekend for a Basketball tournament. I love the Silver Peak Brewery in town too.

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That is the kind of jet they race at the Reno Air Races.

Midnight Sapele wood trim known for its durability and distinctive grain.

An Answer for Bill February 1, 2011 : 11:43 AM Last week on his show Bill O’Reilly asked, “Why has southern New York turned into the tundra?” and then said he had a call into me. I appreciate the question. As it turns out, the scientific community has been addressing this particular question for some time now and they say that increased heavy snowfalls are completely consistent with what they have been predicting as a consequence of man-made global warming: “In fact, scientists have been warning for at least two decades that global warming could make snowstorms more severe. Snow has two simple ingredients: cold and moisture. Warmer air collects moisture like a sponge until it hits a patch of cold air. When temperatures dip below freezing, a lot of moisture creates a lot of snow.” “A rise in global temperature can create all sorts of havoc, ranging from hotter dry spells to colder winters, along with increasingly violent storms, flooding, forest fires and loss of endangered species.” --Al Gore Al's Journal

Croc, I don't think anything was changed besides what was listed in the article. I don't remember reading anything about the console besides the durable wood.

Porsche continues to impress.

Cadillac launches CTS-V Black Diamond Edition Exclusive paint process enhances richness of CTS-V surface GM Media * First use of JDSU’s proprietary SpectraFlair® pigment in North America * Satin Graphite wheels, yellow Brembo brake calipers add style, performance * Recaro seating, Midnight Sapele wood complete interior DETROIT – Cadillac will offer this spring a Black Diamond Edition of the high-performance CTS-V that comes with a host of popular performance options and an exclusive tri-coat paint, also called “Black Diamond.” The Black Diamond Edition, available in the CTS-V Sedan, Coupe and Wagon models, will be the first use by an automaker of JDSU’s proprietary SpectraFlair pigment in North America. JDSU, a Milipitas, Calif.,-based optical technology firm, specializes in cutting-edge color solutions for a wide range of markets. Its pigments are used in certain DuPont paints supplied to Cadillac. In the CTS-V Black Diamond, a dark tri-coat paint is embedded with SpectraFlair Bright Silver pigment. While other luxury makers offer metallic paints, Black Diamond is created through a meticulous process that gives the paint added dimension. Instead of simply containing small bits of metal, the SpectraFlair pigment in Black Diamond uses aluminum flakes encapsulated in a glass-like substance called magnesium fluoride. The result is a paint that has a diamond-like sparkle as light hits the surface from different angles. “The CTS-V Black Diamond Edition is like a finely crafted, tailored tuxedo,” said Michelle Killen, Cadillac exterior paint designer. “The base color may be a simple black, but the details and richness of the material set it apart.” Black Diamond helps Cadillac meet growing demand by luxury buyers for paints that are set apart not just by their color but also by their special effects. “Auto makers and consumers are looking to differentiate the color black, an ubiquitous color in automotive,” said John Book, Custom Color Solutions product manager at JDSU. “Black Diamond offers the discerning Cadillac customer a special option color that stands out and remains true to their sense of luxury and style.” In addition to the unique paint, CTS-V Black Diamond comes standard with content that complements its look and feel. The special edition has: * Satin Graphite 19-inch wheels with yellow Brembo brake calipers. These six-piston front, four-piston back brake calipers provide exceptional stopping capabilities. * Recaro seats that feature 14 adjustable elements, French-stitched leather and microfiber suede inserts in the center sections of the cushions and seatbacks. * Midnight Sapele wood trim known for its durability and distinctive grain. “We’ve already established V-Series as a serious sub-brand for Cadillac,” said Rich Pinto, Cadillac creative designer. “Black Diamond further establishes V-Series in the market as a performance-minded line of vehicles with a luxury twist.” The CTS-V Black Diamond comes with a suggested retail price, including destination charges, of $69,190 for the manual or $70,490 for the automatic, a $4,850 premium over the CTS-V base price. The CTS-V Black Diamond will be available at U.S. dealerships in March. The CTS-V Black Diamond Edition joins Cadillac’s award-winning V-Series line of performance luxury vehicles. The CTS-V Sedan, Coupe and Wagon all feature a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine with 556-horspower, Magnetic Ride Control suspension that reads and reacts to the road 1,000 times a second and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tire. Click on Photo to go to larger image or go to the Cheers & Gears Gallery All Images © General Motors