Drew Dowdell

I didn't mis-read the article. Since "several" generally means between 2 and 10. We'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that each oil field has around 2 billion recoverable. Best case scenario, Brazil has 20 billion barrels of oil spread over 10 oil fields. The world's largest oil fields range from 20b to 75b barrels each. Overall Brazilian production may be on the rise, but it's a lot more expensive to run 10 2b barrel oil fields than it is to run 1 20b barrel oil field. Wake me when you find an oil field over 20b that's easy to extract and then we can revisit peak oil.

They're hoping to randomly stumble on an oil field over 1 billion barrels? A 1 billion barrel oil field doesn't even join the list of the top 30 active oil fields in the world today...... and you're trying to use this "hope of a discovery" as evidence against peak oil? It's a shame we can't power our cars on FAIL, because this story, and Brazil's hopes, would power us into the next century.

Welcome to the site Rocket 442! And very nice Olds to get for $2000... even with the I6.

Cobalt, Malibu, and Impala don't need to head back to the dealer to get a third of their brake pedal shaved off, the floor pan hammered out, and the computer reprogrammed.

end of thread. end of fight. Suspensions come next.

going by your avatar there Balthy... you'll probably want to keep it above 90

I'm sure it's a lot easier to bang out dents when the sheet metal is so thin....

I'm about 10 minutes from perma-banning everyone who uses that avatar.

So far, I like the idea of Whitacre at the helm....I'd like to see GM explore that idea more.

Guys can I ask a favor? At the bottom of the article is a "vote up" link. Can you click that and vote up this story?

GM CEO Fritz Henderson said to resign Discussion: GM CEO Fritz Henderson resigning

Henderson to step down Details are just now coming that General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson will step down from his post, and Ed Whitacre will act as interim CEO. Henderson took over the CEO spot when the federal government gave his predecessor, Rick Wagoner, walking papers. Fritz Henderson was undoubtedly part of the discussions involving the sale of the HUMMER brand, though it's unlikely that this will have an impact on an eventual sale. Late last week we found out GM's attempt to sell the SAAB brand had fallen through, similar to the Saturn deal fallout. Ed Whitacre taking over as interm CEO. Repaying American and Canadian tax payers as soon as possible is top priority. Official Statement: Government had no role in the decision. U.S. Government was informed of the decision after the fact. Vote this up on Reddit.com

Saab to be wound down if buyer not found by end of December DETROIT – The GM Board of Directors has received expressions of interest in Saab since the conclusion of negotiations with Koenigsegg Group AB. The Board will evaluate potential bids between now and the end of December. At that time, we will determine whether a suitable arrangement for Saab exists. If not, we will begin an orderly wind down of the global Saab business at that time.

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I just turned in my test vehicle, a 2010 Equinox V6 LTZ, about an hour ago. I plan on sitting down to begining writing the review later on tonight. The next vehicle, a 2010 Terrain I4, gets dropped off on December 22nd.

DETROIT – Robert A. Lutz, GM vice chairman, marketing and communications, today named Michael D. Richards, 52, general manager of Buick GMC, effective immediately. Richards replaces Susan Docherty, who was appointed General Motors vice president, U.S. sales, in October. “Michael is an automotive industry veteran who brings extensive experience in both marketing and sales,” Lutz said. “We are confident he will build on the positive momentum Buick GMC has with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse and GMC Terrain, as well as the upcoming Buick Regal.” Richards brings a diverse automotive background to Buick GMC. He was most recently vice president of marketing and sales for the global automotive business at Trilogy, based in Austin, Texas. At Trilogy, he led the use of digital and internet-based solutions to assist automakers in building profitable share growth and improving customer satisfaction. Prior to his time at Trilogy, he was a consultant to J.D. Power and Associates in Troy, Mich. In that capacity, he led the company’s efforts to develop products to improve customer satisfaction, market share and profitability for newly launched vehicles, and developed a syndicated index to measure new vehicle launch performance. From 1981 to 2008, Richards held several sales and marketing positions at the Ford Motor Company, including general marketing manager for the Lincoln Mercury Division from 2006 to 2008. While at Lincoln Mercury, he oversaw the launch of six new products in 14 months and significantly increased the brands’ internet presence. He also was the general sales manager of the Ford Customer Service Division from 2002 to 2006, where he led all U.S. parts and service activities. Richards also gained significant regional experience while at Ford, leading the Western Region in Los Angeles from 2000 to 2002, and the Great Lakes Region from 1998 to 1999. Richards holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University and attended the Strategic Marketing Education Program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. "We are pleased to have Mike as a member of the GM family,” Lutz said. “His vast sales and marketing experience will be invaluable in his new role, as he leads the team building the Buick and GMC brands."

I don't care how many pink shirts he wears.... not. going. there.

I just got the HTC Hero from Sprint 2 weeks ago. Love the phone.

I'm getting ready to sell my Alienware laptop if anyone is interested.

Regal 2.0T 6M as loaded as you can get in that config.

I mean over the built in $2100 NAV option which was being discussed.

yeah.... that.... site issues... dizzy spells.... it's all a blur....

Onstar turn-by-turn FTW. Far easier than NAV. Cheaper. Less Distracting. Always up to date. Before ANY of you knock it.... how many of you have tried it on a new GM vehicle?