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Comic Book Creator Recounts His First Saturn Purchase
Malibu Comics co-founder Tom Mason — who now pens TV shows and cartoons — wrote an interesting column about buying his first Saturn back in the company’s early days. The brand’s no-haggle-buying process brought him in the door, and he...
Fri, Nov 13 | from KickingTires
GM Board Says, "Screw It, We're Keepin' Opel"
About General Motors: General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Jalopnik
GM Stops Saturn Production; What Now?
GM halted production of all Saturns as of yesterday. The current new models for sale include 2008 Astra and the 2009 Aura, Aura Hybrid, Outlook, Sky, Vue and Vue Hybrid. 2008|Saturn|Astra 2009|Saturn|Aura 2009|Saturn|Vue 2009|Saturn|Outlook
Fri, Oct 2 | from KickingTires
Perspective: A View Into the New GM
HCCI represents a longer term solution. I was able to spend 10 minutes driving a Saturn Aura sedan with an (HCCI) engine system. GM expects HCCI, when combined with enabling technologies like variable valve actuation and advanced electronic engine controls, to provide a 12-15% improvem...
Sun, Aug 30 | from greencarcongress/TrBK (Feedburner)
Volkswagen Ad Account In Review: Agen...
Volkswagen Ad Account In Review: Agency Plum Deutsch/LA, which has handled Saturn and GM ad business, is widely expected to be invited to pitch. Since GM is in process of selling Saturn, its status on ... and more »
Mon, Aug 17 | from BusinessWeek
Opinion: Ten Vehicles That Bankrupted GM
The original S-series Saturn cars were meant to compete with foreign small car makers by offering unique, reliable small cars. The success of this move can be debated, but they'd at least built a following. By 2000, they'd given up on the original mission of Saturn and tried to pass off an old...
Mon, Jun 1 | from Jalopnik
GM may thin out its brands
- Jan 13, 2009 In mid-2008, GM began a strategic review of Hummer, which included selling the brand. Saab also is under review by GM. Regarding Saturn, Carstensen said GM ...
Tue, Jan 13 | from TMCnet
My dealer closed! What do I do?
That’s the frantic question that I got from a family friend last night, when the phone was thrust at me. It was concerning a local Saturn dealership and it was the second one in two days about the same dealer, Tony March Saturn of Hartford.
Tue, Jan 6 | from Consumer Reports
2009 Saturn Vue XR-6 Road Test Review
Recent times have seen a flurry of activity from Saturn with new models in widely varying segments from sub-compacts to SUVs. Several recent newcomers from this fiercely independent GM division have been major award winners across North America, so Saturn seems to be doing a lot of thing...
Sat, Jan 3 | from Carpages.ca Road Tests
2009 Saturn Vue / Vue Hybrid / Vue 2 Mode Hybrid - Review
What's new, highlights, and safety info for the 2009 Saturn Vue. December 2008 Introduction The Vue was completely redesigned for 2008 and is a competent player in the compact crossover-utility class.
Thu, Dec 25 | from Car and Driver
GM Introduces Two New Direct-Injected Engines - Auto Shows
General Motors has announced two new direct-injection engines that will debut in three vehicles coming to the 2009 Detroit show. The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will feature both a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter V-6. Based on the supplied photography, the 2010 Cadillac SRX and 2010 Bu...
Thu, Dec 18 | from Car and Driver
Opinion: Avoidable Contact #12: Why the motoring press can’t even Focus on its own Astra.
Click for Larger Image “So, yeah, it’s a new Focus, but it’s not the one we want. In fact, had we been asked what we’d want for the latest Focus, ‘old mechanicals,’ ‘horrifying exterior styling,’ and ‘no hatchbacks’ wouldn’t exactly have sprung to mind.” - “Automobile” magazine, on the 2008...
Fri, Sep 19 | from Speed
Opinion: 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid, Part Two
The Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid takes a good compact SUV, the Vue, and adds about 40% better fuel economy for a 20% price premium — an excellent trade-off. If you're looking strictly at mileage math, the Vue is better than average. But, if you're shopping for a hybrid SUV, the Saturn comes in s...
Thu, Sep 18 | from Jalopnik
Podcast: The Euro Saturn Revolution
The Saturn lineup continues to grow with a decidedly European flair. The Detroit auto show is still weeks away, but we will have details on what Toyota, Lexus, and GM will be showing and what Ford might be keeping under wraps. And could it be the most powerful street car ever sold? We will have a...
Sun, Dec 10 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: More Euro Saturns
Gas prices are down, so are consumers headed back to big vehicles? One website says Yes. New Model News: Dodge dealers get avenged and the Japanese version of Toyota's Bread and Butter vehicle gets released. It may sound strange but Saturn may have become GM's most exciting brand. How will th...
Mon, Oct 16 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: Is Bush Too Busy?
Why has President Bush failed to meet with the Big 3 executives? Is there an anti-electric-car conspiracy? Plus: GM releases pricing for both its hot-rod roadsters, the Saturn Red Line Sky and the Pontiac Solstice GXP. And speaking of roadsters, Mazda is going to build a retractable hard...
Mon, Jun 26 | from BusinessWeek
