Flybrian

Hey...I made a one minute guess.

This thread needs more women that aren't Drew Barrymore.

Cadillac Seville

This thread needs more cowbell.

Its the Avmaro!

Are you going leave a note attesting to such on my car?

What if it were a Grand Prix GXP? Or a stock '92 Toro? Or a non-police Crown Vic? Where exactly is the line drawn and, moreover, would a retarded, asanine note be left?

The first production pickup truck to feature 4-wheel anti-lock braking - who made it and when?

'07 Aveo. Looks gooooood!

They're stapling down the vinyl top as we speak. Hotness

Interestingly...

Again, I'll admit to having left notes on strangers' cars in the past, but those times were to kindly let them know what a piss-poor parking job they did. I could really care less if a Camry parks next to an Impala if I'm at a car show because I'm going to be checking out the cars, not irrationally bugged by somebody's car.

High fuel costs, its affordability save Saturn Ion August 11, 2006 BY KATIE MERX FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER Link to Original Article @ Detroit Free Press High gasoline prices seem to have saved one small car from the chopping block -- at least temporarily. General Motors Corp. had planned to stop production on the Saturn Ion in December. But the carmaker confirmed Thursday that it will continue making the car at its Spring Hill, Tenn., plant through the end of March to meet market demand. "It gets good fuel economy and it's affordably priced," said Jim Hall, vice president of industry analysis at AutoPacific. "It would be foolish of them to get rid of it." The Ion 2.2-liter sedan gets an EPA estimated 24 miles per gallon in the city and 32 on the highway. The base suggested retail price is $13,060. Ion sales are up 2.5% this year. That's a big increase over last year during the same period, when sales were off 7%. Many automakers are seeing small cars sell faster than expected because people want fuel-efficient vehicles as gas prices remain above $3 per gallon, analysts said. But for an automaker to see sales jump for a model that's in its last year of production is remarkable. GM sold 60,969 of the 4-cylinder Ions this year, up from 59,505 in the first seven months of 2005. Carl Galeana, president of Saturn of Warren and Saturn of Lakeside, said gas prices are only one factor in increased sales. The car's safety ratings, engine and low price are other reasons it's selling. And Saturn executives think the Ion is benefiting from buzz created by Saturn's new convertible, the Sky. But a big reason GM decided to extend production is likely that the company won't have a replacement for the increasingly popular entry-level car until the end of 2007. Allowing Saturn, commonly regarded to be an entry-level brand, to go without an entry-level car for nine months would have put dealers in a bind, said Joseph Langley, a market analyst at CSM Worldwide in Northville. Extending production should allow the automaker to make enough cars to meet demand until its replacement car, a rebranded Opel Astra, comes to the market. In 2004 and 2005, GM built about 110,000 Ions, Langley said. This year, the company is on track to build at least 120,000. "The decision to extend production is great news," Galeana said.

This forum needs a dosage of... SSConceptz, the Official Sketch/Chop Competition forums are for formal, C&G-sanctioned design competitions posted by one of the moderators, including myself. They have a few rules, guidelines, and requirements that make them official. Its just a mistake; that's fine, others have made the same mistake, too. Just letting you know. You're free to make a suggestion for an official competition or even start an unofficial one of your own. If we think your idea is a good one and it fits into our schedule of upcoming competitions, we'll make it an official one. As far as the validity of GMC making a car, in some capacity, they're going to have one - the Acadia. As for making a proper car, I also don't think GMC will offer one, but does that matter? No. Often, the premise behind a dream or concept car is to take some far-flung idea and make it tangible, to showcase what can or may happen, even if it never does. In that regard, a GMC-branded sedan is one of the least irrational concept ideas I can think of. I, for one, would be interested to see a 4WD sedan with more rugged styling cues, think Subarus or the AMC Eagle/Concord or even the Lincoln Navicross concept of a few years back. But the real point here is, let's have respect for everyone's ideas, no matter how silly we think they are because I'm sure someone out there thinks your idea is silly, too. Yet we all have fun doing this. Let's continue to have fun! I'm going to make some edits to the Design Showcase area after I post this to make some of what I said clearer for all.

Consider this - England had the daylights bombed out of them for four years, and they managed to build a car like this. Not bad.

Deadline is tonight unless anyone needs more time?

Last chance to get your votes in! Lots of great entries to choose from, guys!

From Edmunds.com Ready for this "virtually all-new model?" Old over new... Looks like I can keep on laughing for another model cycle. :rotflmao:

You mean this...? Oh. leaper, not leper.

Crayola your World, Popular Mechanics! Anyway, I agree with the size statement. The XLs weren't a great idea either, since most people who regularly seat more than five get a larger Tahoe or Suburban or minivan. A NG Colorado/Canyon-based Blazer/Envoy would sell very well.

All Peugeots as of late have that hideously huge smiley face grille opening. Its time had gone before it arrived. The A-pillar also needs a lot more rearward sweep, especially because of the chrome trimming, which makes the entire greenhouse looks...odd. I understand that is the result of wraparound glass, but there must be some way to deal with it.

Actually, the Aura is far more badge-engineered than the G6 vs. Malibu. Goes to show people use the term without regard.

I'd love to see that requirement on a formal document, Duke..."Bitchin' Styling" You're right though, its an incredible truck.

There is hypocrisy on both sides. Also, Sixty, lets try and keep this apolitical and stay on the topic of conservation and environmentalism.

TL = Torque on the Loose