Blake Noble

I do not think that the Omega cars will be so extremely similar as to where a dissenter could enthusiastically wave their "badge-engineering" flags. This will be platform-engineering, not badge-engineering. In a way, you could perhaps draw a small number of parallels between these upcoming Omega cars and the relationship between the old GM B-Body and D-Body cars, if I make sense here. The Cadillac Omega will not be the same car as the Buick Omega although they will be related. I said that, too, that it makes sense from a cost-perspective. So what are you trying to say here? As long the Omega cars are not blatant re-badges of one another, I do not mind this example of platform homogenization one bit. Yet another benefit of these Omega cars to be realized. :AH-HA_wink:

"Died" - Alice In Chains

The important thing we have learned from this news is that there is a future for rear-drive vehicles at General Motors, after the expiration of the Zeta and Sigma platforms. On a personal note, that is what really matters to me; seeing that great, globally competitive rear-drive vehicles do have a future at one of my favorite automakers. I would like to have the option of having at least one GM vehicle in my driveway for my lifetime. I also believe that Holden engineers could (and I stress that word) be involved with Alpha and Omega and that they are not just being shut out for those two projects. I have noticed that the Australians from GM Holden are finding work with other projects, like the new Invicta. And when it comes to rear-drive vehicles, Holden engineers are a fountain of knowledge regarding the matter; they have developed Zeta's first realization, VE, and have re-engineered various top-end, rear-drive Opels since 1978 multiple times. They focused a lot of their efforts on rear-drive just as GMNA and GME were abandoning it. It does not make total sense to shut them out. It could (again, stress on that word) be that GM Holden, instead of being a major branch of GM like GMNA or GME, is being fully incorporated and integrated into the two current main powerhouses of General Motors, GMNA and GME, and the resources from GM Holden are being spread out between the two. Just a thought.

Mack Thank you!

This is not a disagreeable decision. The consolidation of Sigma and Zeta in the future was always an inevitable possibility. It makes sense from a cost-perspective, as well. Not to mention that there is the possibility of the ability to bolt-on some higher-end parts from the Cadillac models onto something like the NG G8 Coupe. I also hope that this NG Global Rear-Drive Architecture (lets call it "Omega" shall we? :AH-HA_wink: ) allows for diesel and hybrid options and a combination of both options as well. While it would have been nice to have a rear-drive Impala, I suppose if this front-drive model offers a different flavor and is larger in size in comparison to the Malibu, it could work out just fine. And there is always hope for a big rear-drive Chevrolet sedan (Caprice?).

Exposed: Renault Megane Mk. III A Bold New Hatch Link to original Article @ Vince Burlap's Car Page/Blog/Whatever Images:

"Passenger" - Deftones

Agreed on the wheels, Camino. I love the head-on shot of this car. It is low and aggressive without being totally vulgar.

I really appreciate the side sculpting and fascia design of this concept.

Why is Blu reminding me of my current desktop?

athlete's foot

Volkswagen, ah? Can't say I disagree with that choice. Now, that said, let us see some pics. But not of the Golf. I already know what one of those look like. :AH-HA_wink:

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ghost If you ever get the chance, mention to that someone in your family that Pepsi in the United States should not be made with HFCS. I have tried Pepsi from South of the Border, which I believe uses cane sugar, and I very much love that stuff. It tastes better. :AH-HA_wink:

Me personally, my favorite Colonnade A-Body is the '73 - '77 Cutlass. The side sculpting is pretty muscular. I like that. And the Monte Carlo of that generation almost ties with the Cutlass for first. Almost. :AH-HA_wink:

Coca-Cola

I won't argue for a second that you had a negative experience with your Blazer and that it wasn't up to standard in both quality and reliability. I mean, that does happen, no matter the vehicle. And you are the one who owned it. I didn't. End of story. But just because your Blazer was a poor example does not mean that there were not good examples built as well. On a slightly different note, I have always considered reliability and quality two separate things. Reliability being the measure of the trustworthiness of a product, and quality being a measure of the workmanship of a product. They do go hand in hand, no question. But sometimes, for example, you will see a car with horrible quality turning out to be quite reliable as well. (Ex.: Some British Leyland products.)

XP, I have just gotten off of the phone with the owner. He told me that he is asking fifteen-thousand for it, but he will take twelve-thousand. He said that he has to make back the investment that he put into the truck. Well, now you have the number you can call, and the asking price. The ball is in your court now. I hope that I helped you in your search.

Mountain Dew

Indeed, it is not an easy task, given that Unions do possess bigger muscle than they did way back when. But it could be done. The UAW are overstepping their limits. I would understand such actions if they were underpaid, overworked, and placed into very dangerous conditions on the basis that they work at their jobs. They should be taught to not take their well-paid, well-compensated jobs for granted. There are plenty of people out there who would enjoy to have the opportunities they have been given. It is time that someone kicks the UAW, and the other greedy unions like them, down a notch and puts them back into their place.

Bring on the Scabs!

I wish that a local junkyard would pull a similar promotion. My Sonoma would have leather seats and a console by now, if so.

Unveiled: BMW M1 Concept Celebrating the 30th Birthday of the M1 Link to original Article @ Carscoop More images:

If so, I will have Lars Ulrich's head on a pike and use it as my personal bowling ball.

When I attended a car show Laurel County yesterday, I happened upon a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS in silver. What a beautiful car. There was also a 1970 Chevelle SS396 there as well, and for sale, costing a healthy thirty-thousand dollars. Needless to say, I was in heaven.