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Friday, Dec 12
GM Cutting Q1 Production By 250,000 Units, 30% Of Capacity
Lansing Delta Township (Mich.) - Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook Pontiac Assembly (Mich.) - Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Extended Cab Fairfax Assembly (Kan.) - Chevrolet Malibu/Hybrid, Saturn Aura/Hybrid Orion (Mich.) - Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6
Tuesday, Nov 18
GM Spam Campaign Begs Saturn Owners For Help [Financiapocalypse]
Let me assure you that General Motors has made dramatic improvements over the last 10 years. In fact, we are leading the industry with award-winning vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, Pontiac G8, GMC Acadia, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Saturn AURA and more. We offer...
Monday, Oct 13
GM Vs. Chrysler: Product Lineup Fantasy Draft
Though the Journey could continue selling as a smaller vehicle while the GMC Acadia/Chevy Traverse/Buick Enclave/Saturn Outlook for those looking for an alternative to a larger SUV or Minivan, the fact that the Journey relies on the sure-to-be discontinued Sebring/Avenger platfor...
Tuesday, Sep 9
Report: Cadillac Escalade Likely Joining Enclave, Outlook, Traverse On Lambda Platform
That bastion of bling second only to the Hummer H2, the Cadillac Escalade, is being downsized, according to a new report from the folks who forecast trends in motors. The next Escalade would likely be yanked from the current body-on-frame GMT900 platform and developed instead on the Lamb...
Friday, Aug 29
GM Recalls 950,000 Vehicles For Heated Washer Fluid Problems
2008 Buick Enclave, 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne, 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS, 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, 2007-2008 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL...
Friday, Aug 1
GM Sales Down 32.4% In July [Industry News]
The General delivered 235,184 vehicles in the month of July, a drop of 32.4% from July of last year, adjusted by sales days and a greater drop than expected. We're still digesting, but here are some of the big numbers — truck sales were down 40.4%, car sales were down 18.9%. GM's brands with t...Read t...
GM Sales Down 32.4% In July
Chevrolet Malibu total sales up 79 Percent, Aveo up 17 percent and Cobalt up 4 percent compared with last July Cadillac CTS sales increased 38 percent Pontiac G5 sales up 17 percent, Vibe up 7 percent and G6 up 6 percent Buick Enclave mid-utility crossover sales increase 28 percent
Sunday, Jun 29
GMI: GMC Acadia, Lambda SUT Cut Like Bad Fraternity Pledges
We'd heard earlier this month GM was considering the possibility of cutting a brand — and Pontiac and GMC were the two we were told had the greatest possibility of seeing their head hit the chopping block. While apparently that's still being debated, the GM forum fan-boys over at GMInsideN...
Tuesday, Jun 24
2009 Chevy Traverse, First Drive
Although Traverse sits on the same Lambda platform upon which the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave ride, and it's arguably the least successful styling exercise of the four, perhaps due to the fact Chevy wasn't initially slated to get a Lambda vehicle — it looks hurried. The e...
Friday, Jun 20
Honda Ridgeline The GM Truck Of The Future?
After disclosing yesterday that the GMT900 full-size truck/SUV platform will likely last beyond its original 2012 expiration date, a new report says that future trucks may appear on the Lambda platform. Using Lambda, the foundation for current GM SUVs such as the GMC Acadia and Buick En...
Tuesday, Apr 22
2009 Honda Pilot, Part Three
• Manufacturer: Honda • Base Price: N/A • Engine type: 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve i-VTEC V6 • Horsepower: 250 @ 5,700 RPM • Torque: 253@ 4,800 RPM • Transmission: five-speed automatic • Wheelbase: 109.2" • 1/4-mile: n/a • Top speed: N/A • EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 16/22 MPG
Wednesday, Apr 16
2010 GMC Terrain
This prototype gets further separation from its platform-mates (current Saturn Vue, next-gen Chevy Equinox, and the Theta-premium Cadillac BRX and Saab 9-4x), thanks to its blocky wheel arch design. This wheel well design is very similar to its GMC Acadia big brother.
Saturday, Feb 2
GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck: The Caballero Is Back...In Concept
With its unibody structure, the Denali XT is lighter than conventional body-on-frame trucks, with great ride-and-handling characteristics. This design enhances fuel economy while giving the vehicle a sporty driving experience. True to its GMC Professional Grade heritage, the Dena...
Monday, Dec 3
GM Reports an 11% Decrease in Sales for November
Together, GM's mid-utility crossovers (Buick Enclave, Saturn OUTLOOK and GMC Acadia) sold nearly 13,000 vehicles at retail. Saturn retail truck sales, driven by the OUTLOOK, were up more than 35 percent. Chevrolet HHR retail sales were up 60 percent.
Thursday, Nov 1
GM Products Selling Like Cakes Slightly Hotter Than Last Year's Cakes
Vehicles with retail sales increases, compared with year-ago levels, include: Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Tahoe, Suburban, and HHR; Saturn ION; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; Cadillac CTS and SRX; Pontiac G5, Grand Prix and Vibe. Certified Used Vehicles Sales
Tuesday, Oct 2
GM Shocks Yet Again With September Sales Up 3.8%!
Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-Year Buick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave Crossover Full-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers Post Significant Gains All-New CTS Drives Cadillac To Best Month Of 2007
Tuesday, Sep 4
It's An August Sales Shocker From GM! Monthly Sales Up 5.3%, Truck Sales Up 14.9% [Sales]
Bucking The Industry Trend, 5 Percent Total Sales Increase Led By Full-Size Pickups and All-New Crossovers The GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave together had retail sales of more than 10,400 vehicles, pushing the significant retail increase in GM's mid-crossover segment.
Wednesday, Mar 14
Breaking! GM Finally Releases 2006 Financial Results Showing Profits And Not-So-Much Profits
GM's commitment to quality and design leadership was reinforced in 2006 with strong consumer and media reception to GM's newest cars and trucks, including the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade full-size utilities; GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado full-size picku...
Tuesday, Feb 27
To CUV Or Not To CUV, Part 1 [News]
Stopping for gas in the Pennsylvania Wilds in the sleepy little township of Monroe, I've seen my fuel economy drop in the rolling hills to 19.6 mpg. But that's forgotten when I enter the restroom at the local McDonald's while I wait for the 20-gallon tank to fill up with the regular stuff. I'm gr...
Monday, Feb 12
Car Show We Don't Watch Names Honda Fit "Best of the Year"
BEST OF THE YEAR Honda Fit BEST SMALL CAR Honda Fit BEST FAMILY SEDAN Saturn Aura BEST SMALL UTILITY Honda CR-V BEST LARGE UTILITY Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon BEST CROSSOVER UTILITY GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook BEST PICKUP TRUCK Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
Wednesday, Jan 3
Breaking! GM Sales Drop 9.6%, Lower Than Everyone But GM Expected
Including the GMC Sierra, GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, GM sold more than a million pickup trucks in 2006. GM moved the much-anticipated launch of the all-new full size 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks ahead 13 weeks.
Monday, Dec 11
GM's Momentum Maintenance: More On The Lambda Platform "Stop Sale"
I just got off of the phone with a PR staffer from the General, who provided me with a little bit more detail, but by no means the full story, on the General's decision to put a "stop sale" on the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. According to Lynda Messina, the PR-anista in charge of manufacturing...
Breaking! GM Issues "Stop Sale" To Dealers On Saturn Outlook And GMC Acadia
Dealers received an immediate stop-action communique over the weekend from the home office at the RenCen of the General's decision to immediately halt sales of the two models in its threesome of Lambda-platform CUV's already on the market, the GMC Acadia and the Saturn Outlook. The comm...
Thursday, Oct 19
Pricing! GMC Professionally Grades 2007 Acadia CUV At A Starting Price Of $29,990 [News]
Six air bags - two frontal-impact air bags, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags; and head curtain side-impact air bags that help protect outboard passengers in all three rows Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes Dual exhaust with chrome tips
Wednesday, Sep 20
NACTOY Makes a List: North American Car/Truck of the Year Finalists [News]
Truck of the year finalists: Acura MDX Acura RDX Audi Q7 BMW X5 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Nitro Ford Edge GMC Acadia Honda CR-V Hyundai Santa Fe Jeep Wrangler Mazda CX-7 Saturn Vue Green Line Toyota FJ Cruiser
Tuesday, Aug 29
Brand Stretching Part Deux? A Minivan for GMC
Is "Professional Grade" going the way of "Trail Rated"? Edmunds Inside Line reports GMC is planning a Lamda-platform minivan for 2009 that will be a boxier companion to the Acadia crossover — neither of which, we'd imagine, will be able to take on a load of steel beams dropped from a crane. I...
Wednesday, Jul 12
Jalopnik Emissions
I Am Apple's Car: The Aptera 330 MPG Concept Vehicle Acadia Madness! More On The All-New 2007 GMC Acadia Spy Photos: 2008 Hyundai Tiburon Sportier Swede: Volvo XC90 Sport Flashback 1969: New Baldwin-Motion Phase III Camaro Spy Photos: 2007 BMW M3 Coupe, Nude as the News
Acadia Madness! More On The All-New 2007 GMC Acadia [New Cars]
Powertrain details Safety Models: GMC Acadia Construction: body-frame integral Type: Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic transmission Min. ground clearance (in / mm): 7.4 / 189 (FWD and AWD) Interior Max towing capacity (lb / kg): 4500 / 2041
Fun with GM's Product Release Cycle: The GMC Acadia Breaks Cover
We love the randomness that is GM's product release cycle. Although we know, thanks to the Freep, GM is pushing up the rollout of new vehicles, what made the PR folks over at the Ren Cen say "Hey, let's drop this one on Wednesday, July 12th — how does that sound guys?" (Anything to take their min...
Wednesday, Jun 7
Spy Photos: 2008 GMC Acadia
The Car Connection offers the clearest shots yet of the GMC Acadia, the next thread in GM's new unit-body SUV plotline. TCC says it's coming in 2008 — a year after its Saturn Outlook cousin — and it'll be subsequently joined by the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Uplander in the company's late-d...
Tuesday, Oct 25
GMC Confirms Name for New Crossover
File this one under Things we Knew But Didn't Really Know: GM has confirmed the name of the GMC version of its upcoming crossovers for 2008 — it'll be called "Acadia," after the French Canadians or the Cajuns (take your pick). The name isn't really news, since the automotive media has been re...
