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Alfa 8C Competizione at Meadow Brook Concours And Going on Sale in America Link to Original Article @ Edmunds | Date posted: 08-01-2007 DETROIT — The Alfa Romeo brand is coming back to the United States in 2008. The 8C Competizione, a supercar that will be priced at $200,000 or above, will be sold in limited quantities here starting next year at Maserati dealerships, according to Maserati North America President James Selwa. The announcement was made during a preview of the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance in suburban Detroit, where the Alfa brand will be featured. The event takes place this weekend at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and the Alfa Romeo Owners Club will hold its national convention there at the same time. In addition to the 8C Competizione, the Alfa B.A.T. (Berlina Aerodinamica Technica) concepts of the 1950s will be among the Alfas on display. The Alfa brand left the U.S. in 1995 and has been rumored many times to be close to a return. More recently, the company had said it will bring a lineup of Alfa Romeos, including the Brera and Spider, here in 2009. What this means to you: America the Beautiful is about to get a whole lot more beautiful with this Alfa on its shores.

Be sure to wear your welding...er, Compass goggles when walking towards the Jeep.

And drive with their children, grandkids, senior friends to bingo night. Plenty of rear seat usage.

Some people don't want a subcompact car at a fullsize price and do not want to sacrifice spaciousness and cargo room.

Just so all are apprised, I have no formal plans for the day. Totally playing it by ear, so I would adore being everyone's guest for whatever is planned. Its but a two/three hour drive to my friend's aunt's house, and that can be done anytime. Very much looking forward to this!

GM Goes Green Company expands its green lineup in future 20XX Saturn Hybrid Sketch by Burns Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/31/07, 11:37 am et General Motors is poised to meet growing consumer demand for cleaner engines with better fuel economy. Under Tom Stephens, group vice president of global powertrain, GM has been working on several hybrid powertrains; a number of clean-running, fuel-saving diesel engines; fuel cells; six-speed transmissions, and other advanced technologies. GM starts rolling out the new products this year. Here's a look at GM's upcoming powertrains: Hybrids: By this time next year, GM says, it will have eight hybrid models on the road using three systems. GM also aims to put a plug-in hybrid on the road in 2010. Here's what GM has announced so far. The 2008 Saturn Vue and Aura and Chevrolet Malibu will be available with a mild hybrid belt-alternator system that yields a fuel economy gain of 15 to 20 percent. The system likely will add $2,000 to the sticker price. A mild hybrid turns off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is not moving, as happens at a stoplight. The engine quickly restarts when the driver releases the brake pedal. The electric motor provides a slight boost under heavy acceleration but does not drive the vehicle at low speeds. The 2008 Vue also will be available with a front-drive version of GM's Two Mode hybrid powertrain. Fuel economy of 40 mpg on the highway is expected; the Two Mode hybrid Vue will debut later in the model year. GM is expected to deploy the Two Mode hybrid a year or so later in mid-sized fwd vehicles with V-6 engines. This fall, GM will offer the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon with what many experts consider one of the industry's most advanced hybrid systems. A 25 percent boost in fuel economy is expected, along with an industry first for a hybrid: The vehicle will be able to tow heavy loads. The 2009 Cadillac Escalade will offer the same feature. The hybrid system has a 320-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 and a four-speed automatic transmission that has two electric motors. The motors propel the vehicle from a stop to 20 mph. The engine incorporates cylinder deactivation, and the vehicle body has aluminum panels to reduce weight. If lithium ion batteries are ready for production in three years, look for GM to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of the Saturn Vue and Aura and possibly the Chevrolet Volt. It is unclear whether GM will use the Volt name for a specific model or incorporate the new technology into an existing model, such as the Malibu. This powertrain uses an electric motor and a gasoline engine; the electric motor drives the wheels. A turbocharged, 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine recharges the batteries when needed. Also, the battery pack can be plugged into a conventional wall outlet for recharging. GM expects a six-hour recharge time. The system is intended to propel a vehicle 40 miles on a single charge, meaning it could function as a pure electric vehicle for some commuters, using no gasoline. During a drive longer than 40 miles, the gasoline engine cycles on and off to keep the battery pack charged. GM estimates the Volt would deliver the equivalent of about 150 mpg during a 60-mile daily commute. Diesel Engines: GM plans a range of diesel engines for its U.S. cars and trucks. This month, GM announced the purchase of a 50 percent stake in Italian diesel maker VM Motori from Penske Corp., giving the automaker more diesel technology and new engine-manufacturing capacity. Cadillac and Saturn will lead the way for GM's return to diesels in cars. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz says that the 2.9-liter V-6 GM is developing with VM Motori for the European version of the Cadillac CTS also will be offered in several U.S. vehicles. A GM source says that engine will be available in the next-generation Aura and in the CTS, probably for the 2010 model year. GM will offer its new 310-hp, 4.5-liter, turbodiesel V-8 in the Hummer H2 and in light-duty versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups in the 2010 calendar year. The engine should deliver a fuel economy gain of 25 to 30 percent over the current 5.7-liter gasoline engine. Fuel Cells: The latest fuel cell stack that GM is preparing for production fits in the same space as a four-cylinder engine. In May, GM, transferred 500 engineers from its fuel cell research center near Rochester, N.Y., to the company's tech center near Detroit. These engineers are responsible for developing the technology that will enable GM to mass produce fuel cell vehicles. This fall, GM will test its fuel cell technology in a fleet of 100 hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Equinox cross-overs. GM hopes to have its fuel cell powertrain ready for mass production by 2010. The key advantage of a fuel cell is emissions. It takes the automobile out of the emissions debate - the fuel cell emits warm air and water vapor. Hi-Tech Features: Variable valve timing, turbocharging and direct injection are starting to appear in GM vehicles. These features boost performance, reduce emissions and can improve fuel economy. Engines such as the one in the Pontiac Solstice GXP point the way to the future for GM. That engine is a 260-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter with direct fuel injection that gets 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway compared with the Solstice's 177-hp, 2.4-liter base engine, which is rated at 20 mpg city/28 highway. GM's next gasoline direct-injection engine is scheduled for production this fall in the 2008 Cadillac CTS and STS. The 3.6-liter V-6 cranks out 300 hp and is expected to deliver around 27 mpg on the highway. Direct injection improves performance and reduces emissions, especially on cold starts, according to Ameer Haider, GM's assistant chief engineer for the engine. GM expects to be producing as many as 200,000 direct-injection engines by the 2010 model year. 6-Speed Automatics: This year, GM launched the six-speed, fwd automatic transmission it co-developed with Ford Motor Co. Last year, GM rolled out its new six-speed rear-drive transmission in SUVs and other trucks. Both transmissions contribute to a 5 percent increase in fuel economy over the four-speed transmissions they replaced.

Future Saturns Stay European Brand sticks with foreign flair for upcoming line-up 20XX Saturn AURA convertible Rendering by VelocityYellow7 Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 11:56 am et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2008 Astra debuts Vue restyled, re-engineered 2010 Astra redesign possible Aura restyled, re-engineered Outlook freshened 2011 Sky likely restyled, re-engineered ---------------------- It might be a slight exaggeration to say that Saturn is Opel's U.S. brand. But GM is clearly sticking with its strategy to give Saturn a European flavor. Astra: GM will replace the Ion with an imported model, a rebadged Opel Astra. Essentially, most Opels and Saturns are identical vehicles. The 2008 Saturn Astra will go on sale at the end of the year for about $16,000. That's a $3,500 jump from the 2007 Saturn Ion 2 sedan, the base model. Three- and five-door models are expected and possibly a four-door sedan. GM wants to assemble the next-generation Astra in Lordstown, Ohio. GM wants to begin producion in 2009 for the 2010 model year. AURA: Executives hope a hybrid Aura debuting for the 2008 model year stimulates sales. Saturn sold only 27,229 Auras from January through June. It is supposed to be one of Saturn's core vehicles. But other than a hybrid, no significant changes are planned until the next-generation Aura arrives for the 2010 model year. The car will be restyled and developed on GM's re-engineered Epsilon 2 front-wheel-drive architecture. The 2010 Aura will be longer and wider than today's car. Despite the high praise that journalists gave the Opel GTC concept unveiled this year at the Geneva auto show, GM has no plans to offer an Aura coupe based on the concept. Some journalists viewed a potential Saturn version as a serious competitor to the Nissan Altima and possibly the Infiniti G37 coupes. An Aura wagon aimed at the Subaru Legacy Outback is no longer planned, either. SKY: While the Pontiac Solstice adds a fastback coupe, the Sky will continue with one model, a two-passenger convertible. GM will likely re-engineer and reskin or restyle the Sky for the 2011 model year. VUE: The restyled, re-engineered 2008 Vue went on sale this past spring. OUTLOOK: A freshening is scheduled for the 2010 model year. RELAY: Saturn drops its minivan during the 2008 model year

What's Next for Chevrolet? Future products will expand, enhance line-up 2011 Chevrolet Impala Sketch by Yellowjacket894 Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 12:27 pm et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2008 Malibu restyled, re-engineered 2009 Camaro debuts (or 2010) Higher-horsepower Corvette model debuts 2010 Equinox restyled, re-engineered Avalanche freshening likely Silverado freshening likely 2011 Microcar likely Cobalt redesign likely Malibu redesigned (or 2012) Impala redesigned ---------------------- Unlike Pontiac, Buick or even Cadillac, Chevrolet is not a brand that needs to be reinvented. GM just wants to make it a little better. Future tweaks will include a rear-wheel-drive Impala, a microcar, a Camaro and a crossover. Microcar: GM introduced three microcar concepts at the New York auto show in April. The three- and five-door concepts are smaller than the 2007 Mini Cooper and 11.7 inches shorter than the smallest car Chevrolet sells today, the Aveo. The concepts were designed by GM's studio in South Korea. Officially, GM says it has not decided whether to sell such a small car in the United States. But industry observers expect the company to import a microcar in 2010 for the 2011 model year. Aveo: GM will redesign the Aveo for the 2010 model year. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. will develop the new Aveo in South Korea with assistance from the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center in Shanghai. The redesigned Aveo will be longer and wider than the current model, which is based on the Daewoo Kalso. Cobalt: GM is trying to negotiate UAW work rule changes at its Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant. Until that is resolved, GM says, development is on hold for the redesigned 2011 Cobalt and the redesigned 2010 Saturn Astra. Both vehicles are slated for assembly at Lordstown. If the UAW and GM reach an agreement, the Cobalt and Astra will share GM's new front-drive Delta 2 vehicle architecture. If no settlement is reached, GM may modify the current Cobalt or replace it with a different model. Malibu, Malibu MAXX: The restyled, re-engineered 2008 Malibu sedan goes on sale late this year. It is larger than the 2007, and its exterior and interior styling gives it a premium appearance. A hybrid powertrain will be optional. The Malibu Maxx no longer will be offered. The Malibu will be bigger when the redesigned model debuts for the 2011 or 2012 model year. Volt: The Volt concept, which debuted in January at the Detroit auto show, is more than a means to showcase future technology - in this case, plug-in hybrid technology. The concept reveals styling cues for the redesigned Malibu, debuting in the 2011 or 2012 model year, and the redesigned 2011 Cobalt. Impala: Despite concerns about a dramatic increase in corporate average fuel economy standards, GM's plans remain in place for a rear-drive successor to the Impala. The Impala name might be dropped. The redesigned car is expected to debut for the 2011 model year and will be built on GM's rwd global vehicle architecture, which will be shared with the upcoming Camaro. Both cars will be built at GM's Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant. Compared with the 2007 fwd Impala, the redesigned model will be a few inches longer, will have a longer wheelbase and shorter front and rear overhangs, and probably will be heavier. GM has not decided whether to maintain the car as a mass-market sedan or move it upmarket, which would help avoid a possible overlap with the restyled and re-engineered 2008 Malibu. Monte Carlo: The slow-selling Monte Carlo was dropped in June. The Camaro will target coupe buyers. Camaro: The Camaro will be the second North American application of GM's global rwd vehicle architecture. Sales begin in January 2009. A convertible will debut several months later. Corvette: GM will market a limited-edition 2009 Corvette producing about 650 hp. The model will have styling cues that separate it from other Corvettes. Pricing will approach $100,000, about a $30,000 step up from the highest-horsepower Vette today - the 2007, 505-hp Z06. Production of the redesigned Corvette is to start in April 2012 for the 2013 model year. Three design proposals have been selected; the final decision is expected to be made this summer. Contrary to some reports, a mid-engine model is not planned; the front-engine layout will be maintained.

What's Next for Chevy Trucks? Future products will expand, enhance line-up 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Rendering by Mjdecker Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 12:27 pm et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2009 HHR freshened Mid-sized crossover debuts Colorado freshened 2010 Equinox restyled, re-engineered Avalanche freshening likely Silverado freshening likely 2011 HHR redesigned ---------------------- HHR: GM will add a turbocharged HHR SS for the 2008 model year, featuring a 260-hp four-cylinder engine. The HHR will be freshened for the 2009 model year; a redesign is slated for the 2011 model year. Much, if not all, of the retro styling theme is expected to be abandoned. Equinox: The 2010 model will be restyled and re-engineered. Crossover: Chevrolet will add a mid-sized crossover for the 2009 model year based on GM's Lambda vehicle architecture. It will be assembled in Spring Hill, Tenn., where the Saturn Vue crossover had been produced. The vehicle will complement GM's other Lambda crossovers offered by Buick, GMC and Saturn. The Chevy crossover will target TrailBlazer and minivan owners. Trailblazer: GM will phase out the SUV because of disappointing sales and high fuel prices. Tahoe, Suburban: The Tahoe and Suburban will be restyled and re-engineered for the 2012 model year. Avalanche: GM likely will freshen the pickup for the 2010 model year; a restyling and re-engineering is likely for the 2012 model year. Colorado: A freshening of the small pickup is planned for the 2009 model year. A redesign is slated for the 2012 model year, based on GM's GMT700 platform. Silverado: GM's hybrid pickups are due for the 2009 model year. They will have a Two Mode hybrid system GM will share with the 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen and an unspecified BMW vehicle or vehicles. GM likely will freshen the Silverado for the 2010 model year. Uplander: Chevy's slow-selling minivan apparently still has a lot of life; GM is expected to continue production into 2009. Express: No major changes are expected.

Yeah. That Avalon is a high-quality piece. Give me a 3800 and a 4-speed over a blustery 3.5l and erratic Toyota transmission any day.

Arriving in Philladelphia ~12:40PM Saturday. Camino is going to pick me up at the airport. That's pretty much it. The rest is generally open.

Thanks, I appreciate it, Camino. I mention that specifically because the Auto Train has been nixed. With two people making the trip (myself and my friend), its more economical to drive straight down...and likely just as fast, too. I estimate 15 hours from our first stop in Alexandria, VA to Clearwater. Also, if people are intending on meeting me around those neck of the woods, please let me know before I leave Saturday morning. There is a reason why.

Let me know how she is if you get a chance. Is she up for a 1,000-mile drive?

Hummer H4 Takes on Wrangler Mini-Hummer hopes to revitalize GM's off-road brand 2009 HUMMER H4 Rendering by NOS2006 Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 11:00 am et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2009 H4 expected H3 pickup expected 2010 H2 restyled, re-engineered ---------------------- H4: Sources say GM has given the green light to market a small SUV for the 2009 model year that will be similar in size to the Jeep Wrangler. Select members of the media have seen it and say it has striking styling that should jump-start the Hummer brand. The smaller, lower-priced SUV is needed to help Hummer become successful outside North America. H3: Hummer adds V-8 power and a new model for the 2008 model year, the H3 Alpha. It is equipped with a 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8. GM executives have hinted that several derivatives are planned for the H2 and H3. They see Hummer having tremendous marketing value and opportunities for expansion. A crew cab or small pickup H3 variant is in the works for the 2009 model year. H2 SUV, H2 SUT: The H2 receives a new interior for the 2008 model year, giving it a more premium look and feel. It is expected to be restyled and re-engineered for the 2010 model year, developed on the GMT 900 full-sized truck architecture.

Can Future Buicks Play With Lexus? GM hopes to reinvigorate lineup with Chinese-inspired products 2011 Buick Lucerne Sketch by Blackviper8891 Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 11:29 am et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2008 Enclave crossover debuts 2010 Re-engineered, restyled LaCrosse 2011 Lucerne redesign ---------------------- Can Buick be an American Lexus if it's designed in China? The brand is a hot seller in China, which has become Buick's top market. And the Riviera concept that debuted in April at the Shanghai auto show - a product designed in China - reveals Buick's new global look. Now GM wants to position Buick as an affordable luxury brand in the United States. In a few years, the automaker will find out whether U.S. consumers embrace Buick's Chinese connection. Excelle: China's redesigned compact sedan debuts there in late 2008 or early 2009. The car will be built on GM's new global front-drive vehicle architecture being developed in Germany. GM insiders say the Excelle is being considered for the United States. The car likely would be exported here, a GM source says. The new small Buick sedan is similar in size to the Toyota Corolla. LaCrosse: Drawing on Buick's Super heritage of 50 years ago, the 2008 LaCrosse adds a Super model and its first V-8 - a 5.3-liter engine that delivers 300 hp. The car's exterior is distinguished by fender portholes. Although the styling of the current LaCrosse has been compared to that of the previous-generation Ford Taurus, the next-generation LaCrosse will be a stylish, upscale-looking sedan. The restyled LaCrosse is slated for the 2010 model year on GM's re-engineered Epsilon 2 vehicle architecture. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are planned. In China, Buick will sell essentially the same LaCrosse beginning in 2010. Lucerne: A redesign is slated for the 2011 model year, when the Lucerne switches to GM's global rear-drive platform. Initially, the car is expected to be imported from Holden, GM's Australian subsidiary. Later, Lucerne production likely will switch to the Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant. GM's rwd platform is slated for a range of brands including Holden, Opel and Daewoo, along with the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro and 2008 Pontiac G8. To distinguish models among brands, the lengths of the wheelbase and front and rear overhangs can be adjusted. This year, Buick's China operations introduced the 2007 rwd Park Avenue at the Shanghai motor show. That car is assembled by Holden and is the vehicle architecture the U.S. model eventually will share. Riviera: Maybe it is time to turn back the clock. The stylish, two-door, rwd Riviera concept was one of the talked-about surprises at this year's Shanghai auto show. Buick's U.S. dealers need an image-maker like this elegant coupe to attract new buyers. The Riviera concept showcases the new global styling language for Buick. An announcement on the Riviera is likely at January's Detroit auto show, says a GM source. Enclave: The mid-sized 2008 Enclave crossover replaces the Rainier SUV, Rendezvous crossover and Terraza minivan. Sales began about two months ago. The Enclave was developed on GM's new fwd Lambda architecture along with the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. GM likely will offer a V-8 engine next year. There are no plans to sell the Enclave in China. Rainier: The 2007 model ends the Rainier's production run. Rendezvous: Ditto. The 2007 model is the last. Terraza: Finis. 2007 is the last model year.

GMC's Vehicular Diet Future lineup adds crossover but loses other lines 2009 GMC Canyon Sketch by Burns Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 11:46 am et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2009 Canyon refreshed 2010 Acadia refreshening likely Sierra refreshed 2011 Small crossover debuts ---------------------- Crossover: A compact crossover will be added for the 2011 model year. Essentially, the vehicle will replace the Pontiac Torrent under the Buick-Pontiac-GMC sales channel strategy. GMC's mission will be marketing trucks; Pontiac's, strictly cars. Acadia: GM likely will freshen the Acadia crossover for the 2010 model year; a V-8 engine may be added. Envoy: As GM puts more emphasis on the Acadia, especially in terms of fuel economy, the Envoy likely will suffer the same fate as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer - it will fade away. No time frame has been set. Yukon/Yukon XL: A hybrid Yukon SUV is planned for the 2008 model year. The Yukon and Yukon XL will be restyled and re-engineered for the 2012 model year. Canyon: Despite selling only 23,979 Canyons in 2006, GM says dealers still want the compact pickup. A freshening will come for the 2009 model year. Sierra: A freshening is planned for the 2010 model year. Minivan: GM has canceled plans for a minivan based on the mid-sized Lambda vehicle architecture. Savana: No major changes are planned to GMC's full-sized van.

Cadillac's Sporty Future? 'Luxo-barges' a thing of the past 2009 Cadillac BRX Sketch by Zulehan Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek | Published 07/30/07, 9:44 am et AT A GLANCE: FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS 2008 CTS restyled, re-engineered STS refreshened 2009 CTS-V restyled, re-engineered CTS wagon possible XLR refreshening BRX crossover likely 2010 CTS coupe expected CTS sedan refreshening likely 2011 Small rwd sedan likely Large rwd sedan possible Rwd flagship sedan or coupe possible SRX re-engineering, restyling possible ---------------------- Cadillac is convinced it has found a winning formula: sporty handling rear-wheel-drive cars that can compete with European luxury sedans. Gone are the luxo-barges of old - at least in Cadillac's car lineup. The bigger-is-better crowd can always buy an Escalade, a vehicle that has brought new meaning to the word "bling." Small Cadillac: Expanding the rear-drive lineup is a key to boosting sales in North America and abroad. GM executives have said Cadillac will get more products, but sources inside the automaker say the front-drive BLS sedan sold in Europe is not destined for the United States. The BLS shares parts with the Saab 9-3. A small rwd sedan built on GM's new Alpha architecture will join Cadillac's U.S. and global lineup. That car probably will debut in the 2011 model year, at the earliest. CTS: GM is getting serious about competing against BMW and Mercedes-Benz and may take on the Germans with a family of CTS-based Cadillacs. The restyled, re-engineered 2008 CTS sedan will be in dealerships by year end. Styling and performance are greatly refined. The bold exterior has dramatic lines, a large grille, sculpted fenders and a wider track. Inside, an all-new interior mimics European luxury models. The high-performance CTS-V will skip the 2008 model year. When it returns as a 2009, expect a big horsepower boost tied to GM's six-speed automatic transmission. Also for the 2009 model year, a wagon variant is being considered. For the 2010 model year, a coupe variant, called the CTC, is expected to debut. And GM likely will freshen the CTS sedan. DTS: The current generation will be the last fwd Cadillac. New sedan: With the eventual demise of the DTS, Cadillac likely will develop a large sedan on a premium version of GM's global rwd architecture. The car could arrive as early as the 2011 model year; it will be priced to attract DTS and DeVille owners. STS: Sales have been sluggish, and the more stylish 2008 CTS won't help. GM insiders say the STS probably will be dropped. But the final decision has not been made, and no time frame was available. For the short term, the 2008 STS will be freshened. Its grille, inspired by that of the 2007 Escalade and adopted for the 2008 CTS, features a detailed chrome treatment that includes subdued mesh housed within individual grille slats. Flagship sedan/coupe: This 2011 vehicle has been on GM's wish list for a few years. Given the success of the BMW 7 series, the Mercedes-Benz S class and the considerably more expensive Bentley Continental GT, GM continues to study developing an ultraluxury rwd sedan or coupe for Cadillac, priced around $120,000. Production is penciled in for April 2010, but GM executives admit the vehicle is a low priority because the automaker's engineers and money have been refocused on achieving the expected boost in corporate average fuel economy standards. XLR: A freshening is scheduled for the 2009 model year; a redesign is planned for the 2012 or 2013 model year. BRX: Cadillac plans to market a small, five-passenger crossover, probably as a 2009 model. GM plans to develop the BRX on a blend of GM's next-generation Theta and Epsilon vehicle architectures. SRX: GM insiders say Cadillac has delayed plans to re-engineer and restyle the SRX, blaming disappointing sales. Three options for the crossover are being considered: 1. Restyle and re-engineer it for the 2011 model year. 2. Redesign it using GM's global rwd architecture, called Zeta. 3. Keep the current SRX until the BRX debuts, then drop it. Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT: The vehicles will be restyled and re-engineered for the 2012 model year.

PCS:

And now... The time is near... Who will come...to see me?

Doubleyou--ohh--doubleyou...

She's the postergirl for dorkiness! The coolest thing I've ever seen a Festiva do, though, was pull up to a gas station. The guy turned off the ignition, unlocked the fuel door, reached up, inserted his credit card, removed a nozzle, filled up his car (probably like four gallons) and did all of this without getting out. Awesome.

1989 Buick Skyhawk.

These three must fight for the title. Nothing says "I'm thirty-five, a virgin, and live with my mom" more than a Festiva, Echo, or Yaris.

Do you believe in magic? Alpha is a typo. Reinsert Delta (I think) and its fine.