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Koenigsegg Group AB Terminates Agreement For Purchase of Saab DETROIT -- General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer. Discussion: Koenigsegg Group AB Terminates Agreement For Purchase of Saab

Koenigsegg Group AB Terminates Agreement For Purchase of Saab DETROIT -- General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer. "We're obviously very disappointed with the decision to pull out of the Saab purchase," said GM President and CEO, Fritz Henderson. "Many have worked tirelessly over the past several months to create a sustainable plan for the future of Saab by selling the brand and its manufacturing interests to Koenigsegg Group AB. Given the sudden change in direction, we will take the next several days to assess the situation and will advise on the next steps next week."

More Updates from the Opel Drama GM pays back Germany; signals fewer job cuts MUNICH -- General Motors Co. has paid back a loan from Germany and slightly lowered its target for job cuts at struggling European unit Opel. Opel's Bochum plant is safe, GM Europe boss says MUNICH -- Opel's plant in Bochum, Germany, will make future products and continue to play an important role in General Motors' European manufacturing network, GM Europe boss Nick Reilly said today. Spain sees no more than 900 job cuts at Opel plant MADRID (Reuters) -- Spain's industry minister said after meeting with a top General Motors Co. executive that no more jobs would be cut at a GM Opel plant near Zaragoza than previously agreed with former prospective buyer Magna International Inc. Led by Astra, Opel's October production rises 77% MUNICH -- The big European production winner in October was Opel/Vauxhall. Led by a strong increase in Astra output, Opel/Vauxhall's production rose 77 percent to 87,246 units, according to J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting.

I like the side profiles of all of them except the 6-er. Looks fugly and dated.

And the teeth kicking will end here. Everyone should consider this their first verbal warning.

Well, I think the keyword here is "conventional". The b-pillar is hidden behind the glass.

The thing is, I can totally see GM doing a version like the one MDM did already for the '87-'89 model, but the contest is for the '79 - '85 model.

My dad's is pushing 200k miles. Just had it's first breakdown.... a broken distributor rotor....

Taking an 2010 Equinox V6 courtesy of GM to DC for a big fat italian thanksgiving.

but isn't everything had Mazda except the RX platform shared with Ford?

Always happy to welcome the old timers back!

2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe [/font] LOS ANGELES – Cadillac today unveiled the 2011 CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of the brand's series of new designs to reach production. Slated to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, the CTS Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of the brand's revised lineup."CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our design and technical capabilities," said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. "It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts." The Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan, the 556-horsepower (415 kW) CTS-V and new CTS Sport Wagon as the foundation of Cadillac's lineup. A high-performance V-Series edition of the Coupe will also be released in 2010. The CTS Coupe's design carries over virtually unchanged from the concept car that was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2008. The Coupe is a classic 2+2 layout bolstered with advanced technology, such as a rear-view camera system and a performance-oriented suspension system coupled to rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Design CTS Coupe emerged as a proposal inside Cadillac's design studio, where designers have developed and evolved the brand's Art and Science design philosophy. "Cadillac has always been an emotional brand – it's about delivering art regardless of body style," said Max Wolff, director of exterior design for Cadillac. "With the CTS Coupe, it was about taking something very strong – the CTS Sport Sedan – and extending its potential." The coupe has the same wheelbase as the CTS, but an overall height that is approximately two inches (51 mm) lower and an overall length that is two inches (51 mm) shorter. Although it draws from its sport sedan sister, the CTS Coupe shares only the instrument panel, console, headlamps, front fenders and grille. Key design features include: Classic hardtop styling, with no conventional B-pillar Touch-pad operation for the doors removes the need for conventional door handles, creating a technical, clean profile A windshield laid at a faster angle (62.3 degrees) and a long, nearly horizontal backglass area combine to create a sleek, aerodynamic look Sculpted lower front fascia with unique brake-cooling vents Diamond cut-style rear fascia with mesh lower grilles Center-outlet exhaust with twin dihedral-shaped tips that pass through the rear fascia Signature vertical lighting, highlighted with LED light pipes Rear spoiler integrated into the center high-mounted stop lamp Sculpted roof-mounted antenna for OnStar and XM Satellite Radio. At first glance, the shape of CTS Coupe is refreshingly simple, yet amplified with intricately carved details. Distinctive and original Cadillac signature cues combine with hand-sculpted forms, artfully articulating the confidence of the chassis. For example, the rear fenders were purposefully developed by hand in Cadillac design studios to visually acknowledge the RWD powertrain. The gestured profile, coupled with Cadillac's vertical taillamps and pronounced rear centerline, aim to achieve the most visually confident coupe in the segment. Performance The CTS Coupe extends Cadillac's emerging performance credentials. The CTS Coupe's standard powertrain consists of a direct injected 3.6L V-6 and six-speed manual transmission. Direct injection technology delivers fuel more precisely to increase the efficiency of combustion, enabling more power while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions – including a 25-percent drop in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions. The 3.6L DI engine is rated at 304 horsepower (227 kW) and offers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg on the highway. It also runs on less expensive regular unleaded gasoline. The powertrain's performance is channeled through a chassis that delivers sports car performance without punishment. The hardware includes an independent short/long arm (SLA) front suspension system, with hydraulic control arm front bushings; and a multi-link rear suspension mounted on a fully isolated subframe. Also included are four-wheel disc performance brakes, premium steering and limited-slip differential. Two suspension-tuning levels are available: a Performance Package with 18-inch wheels and all-season tires (available in both RWD and AWD,) and the Summer Tire Performance Package, with 19-inch tires and wheels and a higher level of road holding capability. StabiliTrak, the advanced electronic chassis control system, is standard. The 304-horsepower (227 kW) 3.6L V-6 Direct Injection engine will be standard, equipped with a six-speed manual, featuring a revised clutch and dual-mass flywheel that offers better clutch pedal feel and improved engine isolation. A 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (and available steering wheel mounted shift buttons) is optional. Technology CTS Coupe blends handcrafted luxury with a contemporary, driver-focused interior that supports the car's high-performance capabilities. The interior includes hand-sewn accents covering the door, center storage console and instrument panel trim. 14-Way adjustable Recaro sport seats, previously exclusively offered on Cadillac's V-Series model, will be offered on all CTS Coupe models as an option. The car offers a host of advanced technologies, including: Integrated iPod/MP3 capability 40-gig hard drive, including the ability to store music and pause-and-replay live radio Pop-up navigation system Adaptive forward lighting system Bluetooth connectivity Standard Keyless Access and Smart Remote Start Rear Camera system Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround™ audio system As with other Cadillac models, the CTS Coupe comes standard with OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first factory-installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar. [/left]

I know I'm gonna catch hell for this one..... Moved "Pontiac Future Vehicles" into "Pontiac" and removed "Pontiac Future Vehicles" forum.

When did they go out of production? My dad's '93 or '94 F-150 is a 4.9 liter straight six.

I wasn't really convinced, but 350ft/lbsat 1500 is stump ripping

"Official C&G Competitions" renamed "C&G Competitions" and moved to "Social Central" C&G Trivia moved to "C&G Competitions" Added "Editors" forum - only visible to members of the "Editors" and "Admin" groups Added "Moderators" forum - only visible to members of the "Moderator", "Super Moderator", and "Admin" groups Moved "Pre-Published Articles" to "Editors"

I must have missed that news about Volvo..... oh well, I'll move that when the time comes.

"GM Merchandise Lookout" moved to "The GM Family"

Created Volvo under "The Ford Family" Should Mazda go there also?

"Meet the GM Family" renamed to "The GM Family" Moved "GM News", "GM Motorsports", "GM Powertrain", "Worldwide Partners", "Holden", "Opel/Vauxhaul" to "The GM Family" Moved "Saab" to "The Other Guys" "European" Removed "The Foreign Exchange" Created "The Ford Family" Added "Ford" "Ford Europe" "Mercury" "Lincoln" under "The Ford Family" --More to follow--

yes, that is part of the planned re-org

I am going to start moving around a bunch of forums and adding some new ones. I will update this space as forum moves are made.

First new SRX spotting. Looks stunning, tho a lot smaller, in person.

At what RPM?

I suggest you use the "page link" URL under share, that way people will be able to scroll through your entire album rather than have to click on each individual link.