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2007 HUMMER H2 New for 2007 *Limited edition Glacier Blue Metallic H2 *All Terrain Blue exterior color *Optional rear-vision camera system Click for More HUMMER H2 Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 HUMMER H3 New for 2007 *Vortec 3.7L I-5 inline five cylinder with 242 horsepower (180 kW) at 5600 rpm* and 242 lb ft. of torque (328 Nm) at 4600 rpm* *H3X model with chrome elements and two exclusive colors *StabiliTrak now standard on all H3 models, previously standard only on automatic *Chrome wheel for 33-inch tire *Midnight Blue exterior finish replaces Superior Blue, and Shadow Green exterior discontinued *Ebony/Green cloth interior is discontinued Click for More HUMMER H3 Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 HUMMER Accessories Chrome tubular assist steps – H3 Rear vision system camera/monitor – H2

2007 Saturn Aura New for 2007 *Blends Saturn’s new design language and high levels of refinement *Two trim levels: the entry XE model and uplevel XR *Premium, refined design inside and out *Two advanced powertrains *First application of a front-wheel drive six-speed automatic transmission *Comprehensive roster of standard safety features Click for More Saturn Aura Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn ION New for 2007 *Horsepower rated at 145 (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm and 150 lb.-ft. (203 Nm) of torque at 4200 rpm on the Ecotec 2.2L base engine *Horsepower rated at to 175 (131 kW) @ 6200 rpm and 164 lb.-ft. (222 Nm) of torque at 4800 rpm on the Ecotec 2.4L engine with variable valve timing (VVT) *Deep Blue exterior color replaces Laser Blue Click for More Saturn ION Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn Outlook New for 2007 *All-new crossover SUV that seats up to eight *Combines the capability of an SUV with carlike driving characteristics *FWD and AWD versions *New Saturn design language *Body-frame integral design with lower step-in heights and generous interior space *Usable storage space behind the third-row seat *3.6L V-6 VVT with variable valve timing and an estimated 267 horsepower (199 kW) and 247 lb.-ft. of torque (335 Nm) *New, fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission *Six standard air bags, GM’s rollover sensing system, OnStar Generation 7 system Click for More Saturn Outlook Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn Relay New for 2007 *3.9L V-6 SFI engine with variable valve timing standard on all models *StabiliTrak standard on all models *17-inch painted aluminum wheels standard on Relay 3 *Dual-zone manual climate control with individual settings for driver and right-front passenger now standard on Relay 3 *Four exterior colors: Silver Plum Quartz, Polar Blue Metallic, Gold Mist and Cocoa Click for More Saturn Relay Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn Sky New for 2007 *All-new, affordable performance roadster *First Saturn to feature new exterior design language *Refined interior design *Hydroformed sheetmetal body panels *2.4L, 177-horsepower DOHC Ecotec engine with variable valve timing *Red Line performance variant with 2.0L direct injection turbo engine with variable valve timing Click for More Saturn Sky Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn VUE New for 2007 *Green Line hybrid variant *Deep Blue replaces Pacific Blue *16- and 17-inch wheels for FWD and AWD V-6 models Click for More Saturn VUE Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Saturn Accessories Soft tonneau cover - Sky Aero wing spoiler - ION Sport pedals - ION Front brush guard - VUE

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche New for 2007 *Redesigned exterior with wraparound fascias, improved aerodynamics *Refined, quiet interior with improved seating comfort *New, stronger chassis enables smooth ride and handling *New family of Gen IV small-block V-8 engines Click for More Chevrolet Avalanche Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Colorado New for 2007 *New 2.9L VVT 4-cyl. engine with 185 hp (138 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm)* *New 3.7L VVT 5-cyl. engine with 242 hp (180 kW) and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm)* *125-amp alternator *Improved transmission shift quality *Standard tire pressure monitoring system *Chrome-finish 15-inch aluminum wheel *Three exterior colors: Pace Blue, Imperial Blue Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic *Revised interior trim with chrome accents and available Ebony color Click for More Chevrolet Colorado Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Equinox New for 2007 *Revised cluster, instrument panel center stack, shifter knob, steering wheel, HVAC and wiper controls *Uplevel Multiflex sliding rear seat adds center armrest with two additional cupholders *Driver Information Center , located in instrument panel cluster, includes 20 standard personalization and vehicle information features *Standard StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system *Head curtain side-impact air bags add rollover detection *Dual-stage front driver and front passenger air bags with Passenger Sensing System *Standard tire pressure monitoring system *Standard four-wheel disc brakes *Available Generation 7 OnStar with new Turn-by-Turn navigation feature *PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system *Available remote start *Improved steering feel, ride and handling and quietness *Audio system: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback *Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback and DVD entertainment system *Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player *Rear spoiler, front and rear fascias for improved aerodynamics *Three wheels: aluminum wheel, clad, pearl chrome; 17-inch aluminum wheel, clad, *bright chrome; 17-inch aluminum wheel, polished forged *Dark gray cloth interior and uplevel LT fabric *New exterior colors: Granite Gray Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Silverstone Metallic Click for More Chevrolet Equinox Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Express New for 2007 *More powerful standard Vortec 5300 5.3L V8 engine on 1500 Passenger Van models *Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 may be ordered with GM E85 FlexFuel capability Click for More Chevrolet Express Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet HHR New for 2007 *Increased horsepower and torque for the 2.2L engine: 149 hp (111 kW) and 152 lb.-ft. of torque (210 Nm)* *Increased horsepower and torque for the 2.4L engine: 175 hp (130 kW) and 165 lb.-ft. of torque (228 Nm)* *Two new exterior colors: Imperial Blue Metallic and Golden Teal Metallic *New interior color: Ebony Click for More Chevrolet HHR Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New for 2007 *All new Click for More Chevrolet Silverado Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic New for 2007 *Final model year for current-generation lineup *Recovery hooks standard on 1500HD, 2500HD and 3500 models Click for More Chevrolet Silverado Classic Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban New for 2007 *Redesigned exterior with wraparound fascias, improved aerodynamics *Refined, quiet interior with improved seating comfort *New, stronger chassis enables smooth ride and handling *New family of Gen IV small-block V-8 engines New additions to the LTZ package *Chrome grille insert *Chrome door handles *Chrome outside mirror caps *Covered forward center console Click for More Chevrolet Suburban Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe New for 2007 *Redesigned exterior with wraparound fascias, improved aerodynamics *Refined, quiet interior with improved seating comfort *New, stronger chassis enables smooth ride and handling *New family of Gen IV small-block V-8 engines New additions to the LTZ package *Chrome grille insert *Chrome door handles *Chrome outside mirror caps *Covered forward center console Click for More Chevrolet Tahoe Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer New for 2007 *Three new exterior colors: Moondust Metallic, Imperial Blue and Graphite Metallic *Tire pressure monitor standard on all models *OnStar Gen 7 *Regulated voltage control *TrailBlazer SS becomes separate model; available in 1SS and 3SS equipment packages Click for More Chevrolet Trailblazer Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Uplander New for 2007 *3.9L V-6 SFI engine with variable valve timing standard on all models *17-inch aluminum wheels and 17-inch bright chrome-clad aluminum wheels *StabiliTrak standard on all extended length passenger models *Four new colors: Light Amethyst Metallic, Polar Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Medium Brown Metallic (interim availability) Click for More Chevrolet Uplander Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 Chevrolet Truck Accessories Chrome surround with body-color mesh – Tahoe and Suburban Second-row floor console - Uplander 17” alloy wheels, spoiler, and exhaust tips - HHR 18” alloy wheels - Colorado

2007 GMC Acadia New for 2007 *GMC’s first crossover SUV *Built on new body-frame integral vehicle architecture *Seating for up to eight with agile ride and handling *Sophisticated 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing *Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission *GM’s exclusive Smart Slide® second-row feature for easier access to the third row *Six standard air bags: dual-stage frontal air bags; seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the front row and head curtain side-impact air bags that protect occupants in all three rows Click for More GMC Acadia Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Canyon New for 2007 *New 2.9L VVT 4-cyl. engine with 185 hp (138 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. of torque (258 Nm)* *New 3.7L VVT 5-cyl. engine with 242 hp (180 kW) and 242 lb.-ft. of torque (328 Nm)* *125-amp alternator *Improved transmission shift quality *Standard tire pressure monitoring system *New 15-inch chrome-finish aluminum wheel *New 18-inch bright-finish aluminum wheel – standard on ZQ8 *Three new exterior colors: Sport Blue, Midnight Blue Metallic and Sonoma Red Metallic *Revised interior trim with chrome accents and available Ebony color Click for More GMC Canyon Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Envoy New for 2007 *New 18-inch high-polished forged aluminum wheel design available on SLE and SLT *Three new exterior colors: Silvermist Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic and Graphite Metallic *Tire pressure monitor standard on all models *OnStar Gen 7 *Regulated voltage control Click for More GMC Envoy Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Savana New for 2007 *Standard Vortec 5.3L V-8 engine on 1500 Passenger Van models *Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 may be ordered with GM E85 FlexFuel capability Click for More GMC Savana Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Sierra New for 2007 *All new Click for More GMC Sierra Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Sierra Classic New for 2007 *Final model year for current-generation lineup *Recovery hooks standard on 1500HD, 2500HD and 3500 models Click for More GMC Sierra Classic Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Yukon New for 2007 *Redesigned exterior with wraparound fascias, improved aerodynamics *Refined, quiet interior with improved seating comfort *New, stronger chassis enables smooth ride and handling *New family of Gen IV small-block V-8 engines Click for More GMC Yukon Info @ GM Media -------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 GMC Accessories Chrome surround with body-color insert - Yukon Taillamp guard - Yukon 18” chrome wheel - Canyon Chrome wheel selection - Yukon

I knew it.

World's Largest Auto Maker and World's Largest Restaurant Chain Team Up for a "HUMMER ® of a Summer" McDonald's® Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals to Feature HUMMER - August 4 through August 31, 2006 DETROIT – It’s time to rev up the fun as HUMMER rolls into McDonald’s for a pint-sized promotion. Beginning August 4 – August 31, 2006, young guests will receive one of eight powerful, fun-fueled miniature HUMMER vehicles, with the purchase of a Happy Meal ® or Mighty Kids Meal ®, at participating McDonald’s restaurants, while supplies last. Always ready for adventure, HUMMER’s iconic vehicle design and unparalleled off-road capabilities spark the imagination of children nationwide. McDonald’s Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal HUMMER line-up features eight dynamic vehicles, capturing the power, excitement and unique styling that make HUMMER one of the most recognizable vehicles on (and off) the road. -The Metallic Sand H1 is a free wheeling vehicle with a retractable winch – pull out the winch to watch it retract. -Rev the Red Flame H1 SUV or the Black H3T forward to send them powering ahead, or pull back the Midnight Blue H3 X to watch it steer forward slowly and then pick up speed. -The Desert Orange H3 SUV and Slate Blue Metallic H2 SUT feature wind up spare tires and are ready to off-road with a special switch to guide them forward, left or right. -The Yellow H2 SUV charges forward when pulled back -The Laser Blue H2H offers a truly enlightening ride – push the vehicle along to see the hydrogen tank flash green. For added fun, guests can customize their H2H with custom-applied “Hydrogen” stickers. This dynamic collection captures the power, excitement and unique styling that make HUMMER one of the most recognizable vehicles on (and off) the road. McDonald’s guests have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of food choices with their Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals including Apple Dippers (fresh, peeled apple slices) served with low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and beverage choices including 100% pure Minute Maid apple juice and low-fat white and chocolate Milk Jugs, served in easy to handle containers. More information and images of McDonald’s Happy Meal and Mighty Kids Meal are available online at www.mcdepk.com/happymeal.

GM Opens First-Ever LEED-Gold Certified Automobile Manufacturing Facility Link to Full Press Release @ GM Media Lansing, Mich. -- General Motors’ new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant has received a gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The building is the only automotive manufacturing plant in the world – as well as the largest facility and the most complex manufacturing site -- to ever receive any level of LEED certification. LEED certification is the building industry’s well-respected recognition of superior energy and environmental design and construction. A gold certification recognizes a high level of performance. Over the first ten years of operations, the facility is expected to save over 40 million gallons of water and 30 million kwh of electricity. “Lansing Delta Township is the first of the next generation of industrial buildings,” said David Skiven, executive director, GM Worldwide Facilities Group. “It proves that sustainable manufacturing buildings can be economically built and operated. We are extremely proud of the innovative thinking of our employees and partners on the team that made this possible.” Lansing Delta Township is one of just 550 buildings worldwide that are LEED certified at any level – of these buildings, only a third are certified at the gold level. “General Motors has a global commitment to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment,” said Elizabeth Lowery, GM vice president, Environment and Energy. “In our older, established facilities, we are constantly making changes as we renovate buildings to keep them current with state-of-the-art environmental practices. At Lansing Delta Township it was a great experience to be able to start from scratch to design and build the world’s most environmentally advanced auto manufacturing plant.” The plant will produce GM’s new crossover vehicles -- the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave– and will start production during the fourth quarter of 2006. Commenting on the certification, U.S. Green Building Council President S. Richard Fedrizzi noted that the acceptance of green buildings has been slower within the manufacturing sector than for other commercial uses. “GM’s Lansing Delta Township Plant is a very good – and large – example of how it’s possible to incorporate sustainable practices into large scale manufacturing facilities,” Fedrizzi said. “Today, not only is it possible, it is cost and energy efficient, and provides a healthy environment for employees. We expect GM’s plant will change the way manufacturing buildings are built in the future.” Paul Lemley, senior vice president and general manager, Alberici Group, which partnered with GM on the design and construction of the facility, said: “ Alberici is in the unique position of being heavily involved in both the automotive industry and the movement toward low environmental impacts for buildings. Our leadership in these areas allows us to state with certainty that GM has set a new standard for environmental concern with this new facility. No other manufacturer has created a facility of this magnitude with such low immediate and long term impact to the environment. This is a quantum leap forward for the industry. General Motors has done more than just talk about how the industry needs to respond to protect the environment; they have acted in a new and powerful way to demonstrate how this can be done.” Paul Faeth, managing director of World Resources Institute, an independent nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that studies environmental and development issues, said: "GM has been a leader in the application of efficiency and renewables for quite some time. This award is a well-deserved recognition of the company's commitment to sound environmental management of their facilities." GM is a member of WRI's Green Power Market Development Group. Some of the environmental highlights of the Lansing Delta Township plant include: Energy and Atmosphere *Energy efficiency was designed into most systems, resulting in energy costs that are 45 percent lower than industry standards, with a projected savings of $1 million per year. *Bright task lighting and lower overhead lighting levels reduced lighting energy used in the plant by 20 percent, or 3 million kwh annually. *The 1.5 million square foot roof is made of a special white polymer that reduces heat absorption, resulting in reduced costs to cool the building. *No ozone-depleting substances (CFCs, HCFCs or halons) are used in any of the building’s heating and cooling, refrigeration, and fire suppression systems. Materials and Resources *Of the construction materials used for the plant, more than 25 percent was composed of recycled content. *More than 60 percent of all materials used in the construction of the building were sourced through manufacturers located within 500 miles, supporting the local economy and reducing transportation energy costs. *Of the waste generated during construction, 80 percent, or 3,963 tons, was diverted from landfills. Water Efficiency *Non-manufacturing water use has been reduced by 45 percent, for a savings of over 4.1 million gallons of water annually. *Rainwater is collected from the roof by a cutting-edge roof drain system. It is then stored in cisterns above rest rooms and is used instead of potable water to flush toilets. *Waterless urinals that use a filter-based technology save over 1 million gallons of water annually. Sustainable Site *50 percent of the site was left undeveloped. 75 acres has been set aside to preserve existing plants and wildlife habitat. *Storm water at the site is managed through an innovative system that uses unpaved ditches and culverts. This system allows much of the water to be naturally absorbed into the soil and groundwater in the area, and filters out solids before water leaves the site. *All landscaping added to the site consists of either native species or specially adapted drought-resistant plants to eliminate the need for an irrigation system. “The good environmental decisions made regarding Lansing Delta Township were also good business decisions,” said Skiven. “The cost to construct the plant was less than a traditional assembly plant, and its operating costs also are significantly lower.” ... Lansing Delta Township is 2.4 million square feet and will have approximately 3,000 team members when in full production. Lansing Delta Township Assembly is critical to GM's global manufacturing strategy, and sets the world standard for a state-of-the-art, innovative, high-tech automotive manufacturing facility of the future. The LEED certification covers the buildings housing the body shop, general assembly, administration building and visitor’s center. The buildings housing the paint shop and regional stamping activities on site are not covered by the LEED certification because they were previously contracted and constructed. The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. More information on USBBC can be found at http://www.usgbc.org/.

The only dark spot of DetNews is the Lienerts and their poorly-written reviews.

When I first heard about the Trailblazer SS, I thought it was the most asanine vehicle GM could come up with. Then I saw one... Then I heard one... I love it, too. Sounds like a great vehicle you have and thanks for the review! I'll add it to the C&G Drives page. Also, throw up some pics if you'd like.

Its time to get in your "white trash wagon" and rob the people in that Chrysler 300. I think its the righteous thing to do.

Passat/Maxima/I'd even accept Grand Prix or better yet, LaCrosse Super for a FWD midlux performance sedan test. Avalon/Azera/Lucerne is a natural. And if the Azera is indeed eating Buick's lunch, it must be the tampered Motts applesauce and stale Oeros because not only is the Azera not a well-designed car, its already being fleeted. I really like getting into my $30k+ Hyundai, closing the door to watch the one piece of blindingly-glossed plastic wood on panel miss the piece on the dash by a good quarter inch, and stare at the dead plates smattered all over my 'loaded' car and wonder what exactly am I missing?

As Satty said, these are gripes from a primary vehicle perspective. Anyone who owns a roadster as their one and only car is foolish to start with.

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Brian Dreggors (1996 Olds Aurora/2000 Pontiac Bonneville), FDM Consigliere. Front-wheel drivers do it with more grip.

Welcome to Sketch Competition #8! In 1977, carburators blended the fuel-air mixture in our engines, CB radios were all the rage, and airbags were merely experimental. Much has changed in the 30 years since that time. Today, satellite-based GPS systems tell us which roads to take, electronic stability control systems keep us firmly planted on that road, and in-car entertainment systems take us their in comfort. Who could've imagined these now-commonplace features thirty years ago? Automobile designers. As automobile enthusiasts, you see just how far 100, 50, 25, even 10 years has taken us in the continued evolution of the car. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to envision the next 30 years of General Motors. Your sketch should include at minimum 2 (two) of the following: -3/4 Front View -3/4 Rear View -Interior View Remember, people will be voting based on the overall presentation of your entry, so the more views, the better, including ones not specifically listed above. Also, if you want to include special features, by all means point them out! Aside from 800x600 size guidelines, remember this must be a vehicle from a GM division. We're going to do a bit of Demolition Man presumption here and assume all of our divisions - Saturn to Cadillac - remain alive and intact thirty years from now. Taking cues from the past and recent concept vehicles as well as your own fertile imagination, design the car of the future today. This means no restrictions on interior, exterior, size, shape, propulsion, anything. Don't like doors? Figure out a better way. Want to put the driver's seat in the center and above the passengers? Go ahead. Want wings? Just make it look good. Its all fair game in this competition. Let the craziest ideas run wild! The winner will recieve a GM-related prize! **DEADLINE EXTENDED!!** Deadline is Sunday, August 27th @ 11:59PM your local time. Good luck!

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Welcome to the Sketch Competition #7 Voting thread! Remember, artists who entered must vote for someone other than themselves. Those that do not vote or vote for themselves will be asessed a two (2) point penalty. Voters, please nominate four (4) entries in this format: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place Each first place vote earns 4 points, each second place vote 3 points, each third place vote 2 points, and each fourth place vote 1 point. Voting begins now and will end Friday, August 11, 2006 @ 11:59PM. Only those votes cast during that time will be counted. Remember, the 1st place winner will recieve a special Buick-related prize from Cheers and Gears! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

For $4.95 + 2.95 s&h. The photos don't do these justice. Very glossy, very high-quality. I have no idea where these came from, but man...what a deal.

Razor, The whole deal with things like artiulating headrests is that - again - my car, which predates the Lucerne by over a decade and is a "lower" Oldsmobile, has them. I'm also proud of our 2000 Bonneville having a feature some Lexus cars are just now getting - tire pressure monitoring. Our Bonnie also has air shocks for the load-leveling suspension in the rear. Is this just "another gimmick?" Look at a Maxima with one person in the back to see how woeful a car can appear without them. "Wow! I wish my car would do that!" That's what a woman at Target said to me after I helped inflate two of the tires on her ES330 with the air compressor hookup in our Bonnie. Again, another one of those "gimmicks," right?

People seems to accept the M-Class, X5, X3, and Z3/4 just fine. Europeans seem to as well. I'd rather see a relevant Town Car assembled in Tanzania or on the moon rather than the tepid one dying off in Wixom.

Am I the only one who doesn't see the Durango making it out of this SUV depression alive?

Well, there's not really one. There could be, though, given the general decrepitness of the town.

The mayor of Avon Park, Florida tried to get the city council to pass two ordinances making English the city's official language and making it criminal to hire or harbor illegal immigrants. Several problems here. First, the second 'ordinance' is a federal law; try enforcing it, moron. Second, the state and country still print publications in multiple languages. Third, probably 25% of Avon Park's population is Hispanic, mainly Mexican of God-knows-what citizenship. Fourth, the entire population of Avon Park is 8800. We're talking about a destitute hick town that lies abutting an Air Force bombing range taking some meaningful stand against immigration? Hoo boy! What exactly are we trying to prove here? Uninfluential towns need to stop taking empty 'stands' on global issues and focus on more 'domestic' concerns, like getting Zed to stop lettin' his durn hogs out after dark or taking down the dinosaur from the Sinclair gas station or something.

Also, another advantage the Chevy has is standard double entendre. For example, "Help! I'm trapped in an Avalanche!" or "An Avalanche is headed for that town!" Honda's Ridgeline doesn't feature a double entendre.