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With the recent news of GM filing for re-organization, has anyone heard if any models are going to be dropped or replaced?

Thank You

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

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Hummer: Gone --- China

Saturn: Gone --- Buyer apparently idenitifed, not announced to my knowledge

SAAB: Gone --- don't know who

Pontiac: Gone --- killed

Opel: Gone (most likely Magna (Austria) or Fiat (Italy) )

 

Camaro SS: Indefinate hold

4.5l light-truck Diesel Powertrain for PUs: Indefinate Hold (BIG MISTAKE IMHO, but stricter Diesel emmissions standards probably played a big role)

Corvette (present models): Business as usual, new Corvette model: Indefinate hold

Caddy CTS-V: shaky. Non -V CTSs probably safe

 

Most so-called "performance" models (i.e. SS, like Cobalt SS, etc); most likely GONE.

 

Looks like they will focus on the core brands of Chevy, Buick, Caddy and GMC

 

My OPINION, based on nothing but supposition:

 

Large SUVs: Days numbered (Escalade, etc..)

Large Trucks: will undergo weight reduction in future, hopefully gain the 4.5l forced induction Diesel to make reasonable MPG

 

That's what I know, may not all be right. :rolleyes:

dmjr77 Enthusiast

dmjr77

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Wow, if the large SUV market is gone, then I am up a creek, I use my Suburban for business purposes. What a shame that would be!

P71_CrownVic Senior Enthusiast

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Camaro SS: Indefinate hold

 

You mean the Z28 & the convertible. They, along with the 2013 Silverado/Sierra, have been canceled until further notice.

 

 

Not that I don't believe you (well, I am a bit skeptical), but did GM officially say this? Or it is "insider info".

 

I usually am on top of things relating to the big three and cannot believe that something of that magnitude slipped under my radar.

cbxeric Enthusiast

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Magna international is based out of Aurora Ontario. I do believe they have a deal to take a 55% stake in Opel with partner Sberbank (Russia). Maybe some of those Canadian GM dealers that got "dear john" letters will be selling Opels in the near future.

Darkanion Senior Enthusiast

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According to AutoNews.com, the Camaro Convertible is still slated for 2011. My guess is that it will be pushed back. But, this is what was reported a few days ago :

 

Camaro ragtop production starts in 2011

 

Rick Kranz

Automotive News

May 25, 2009 - 12:01 am ET

 

DETROIT -- The Chevrolet Camaro convertible will go into production in early 2011.

 

Despite some media reports, General Motors spokesman Terry Rhadigan said: "The convertible was never canceled. It was retimed. It will be the first quarter of 2011 for the start of production."

 

Rhadigan said the original plan was to introduce the convertible in early 2010. Camaro coupe production began in March.

 

"We always thought it would be one year after the coupe," he said. "Instead we are going two." Rhadigan said both V-6 and V-8 models will be offered.

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Camaro SS: Indefinate hold

 

You mean the Z28 & the convertible. They, along with the 2013 Silverado/Sierra, have been canceled until further notice.

 

 

Not that I don't believe you (well, I am a bit skeptical), but did GM officially say this? Or it is "insider info".

 

I usually am on top of things relating to the big three and cannot believe that something of that magnitude slipped under my radar.

 

 

They did not cancel the 2013 Trucks. They postponed the scheduled redesign indefinitely. I love how stories get twisted up, it's a like a bunch of little old ladies at their bridge club. :rolleyes:

P71_CrownVic Senior Enthusiast

P71_CrownVic

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Camaro SS: Indefinate hold

 

You mean the Z28 & the convertible. They, along with the 2013 Silverado/Sierra, have been canceled until further notice.

 

 

Not that I don't believe you (well, I am a bit skeptical), but did GM officially say this? Or it is "insider info".

 

I usually am on top of things relating to the big three and cannot believe that something of that magnitude slipped under my radar.

 

 

They did not cancel the 2013 Trucks. They postponed the scheduled redesign indefinitely. I love how stories get twisted up, it's a like a bunch of little old ladies at their bridge club. :rolleyes:

 

 

That...makes sense...and sounds vaguely familiar.

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

asilverblazer

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I took when he said "cancelled" to mean "on indefinite hold." So technically speaking if they put it on hold for one year the 2013 redesign was cancelled and replaced with 2014 redesign. :rolleyes:

onac255 Senior Enthusiast

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Anybody seen this commercial yet?

 

I just saw it yesterday during the Laker/Magic game.

 

 

 

If you stop the video at one minute you will see the four brands that are left.

 

Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

 

The only thing I am real sorry to see go is the pontiac G8 GT...

EviL inside Enthusiast

EviL inside

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Anybody seen this commercial yet?

 

I just saw it yesterday during the Laker/Magic game.

 

 

 

If you stop the video at one minute you will see the four brands that are left.

 

Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

 

The only thing I am real sorry to see go is the pontiac G8 GT...

 

buick? they dropped saturn and pontiac but kept buick?

 

buick should have been dead long ago, around when plymouth was killed. the buick fans are close enough to alzheimer's they would'nt know the difference.

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

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Anybody seen this commercial yet?

 

I just saw it yesterday during the Laker/Magic game.

 

 

 

If you stop the video at one minute you will see the four brands that are left.

 

Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

 

The only thing I am real sorry to see go is the pontiac G8 GT...

 

buick? they dropped saturn and pontiac but kept buick?

 

buick should have been dead long ago, around when plymouth was killed. the buick fans are close enough to alzheimer's they would'nt know the difference.

 

 

Buicks are all the rage in China---considered a status symbol there. They are considered a "quint-essential" vehicle there, and the market penetration of the buick there is very high. The pontential sales numbers in CHina is also staggering. May have ahd something to do with that decision.

 

My wife just bought an Enclave, and she doesn't have alzheimer's, thank you. BTW, she loves it, it's a heck of a vehicle, fun to drive, good performance, and the interior is like a biz-jet. Solid build and interior quality. No warranty claim thus far (8 months). Overall, an EXCELLENT vehicle.

 

Buick has been moving toward dropping the stigma you refer to for some time, and if the enclave is any indication, they are well on their way. Given the recent sales slump, the last numbers I remeber, is that the enclave is at PLUS 27% in sales numbers over this time last year---quite telling.

 

With the G8 hitting the skids, I wouldn't be too shocked if we see a new rebadged Buick GS popping up here soon......just a guess.

 

They are doing somethng right.

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