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more about #gm more comments → sos10: To think that KEgg only now realized Saab is a worthless brand is naif. I continue to think that the deal wasn't really going to happen, I also think ... more » tonyola: Before everyone gets too sloshed from crying into their beer, let's keep one thing in mind - Saab was a dead brand walking when GM took it over in 199... more » Tanshanomi: Saab for sale Appetizing Swedish Saab for sale Saab thats fresh and still unspoiled Saab thats only slightly soiled Saab for sale Who will buy Who wo... more » YankBoffin: I need a little help with understanding the AWD Dodge problem. Why is it less desirable? Poorer fuel economy? Fewer engine choices? For a family look... more » bmoreDLJ: Aw, shucks. Here's the scorecard: Pontiac: dead Saturn Deal: off Opel Deal: off Saab Deal: off HUMMER Deal: 不知道. more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: They all seem like pretty good deals. Especially the Ford offer: cars people want from a US manufacturer that's not bankrupt. more » Alfisted: Subaru does build cars I want (and even bought) ... it's the image and segmentation I could do without. I am not a lefty, lesbian, tree hugger or whi... more » Tanshanomi: Good Deal #6 What: Keeping my '92 Town Car Where: My driveway Regular Price: Gift from my elderly mother-in-law. Black Friday Price: The cost of fixi... more » Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: Regarding the AWD Charger: more is more, and therefore better; the word 'upgrade' improves anything. more » Tanshanomi: building cars people want? What kind of a crazy business model is that? more » drewdrawshashtags: I don't need convincing that I want a BMW diesel, I've been begging for them for years. I need convincing that I should spend $40,000+ in a recession... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Any vehicle sold by Wal-Mart. Never mind. #8 fills that slot, nicely. more » mr_dude: You forgot the best deal of all: staying at home eating leftover turkey and watching Bond marathons. more » Rust-MyEnemy: Must admit it sounded a bit too good to be true, like Weissman buying BMW. Still, I've got £3.80 actual cash on me, right now. Put your hands in you... more » Mobius: Such An Acrimonious Breakup more » -
#cardeals
Five Best And Worst Black Friday New Car Deals
This year brings a newcomer to Black Friday steals and deals — cars. There's serious savings to be had on new cars, as well as some seriously horrible duds. Here's five of the best and five to avoid. More » -
#carpocalypse
BREAKING: Saab, Koenigsegg Deal Off
GM's plan to sell Saab to Koenigsegg is suddenly off, with many sources indicating Koenigsegg walked away from the deal and GM planning to meet next week to discuss what to do with European brand they didn't want. [CNBC]
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#crudelecorvettewatch
Crudele Corvette Watch: How You Can Dent A New 'Vette And Annoy A NY Post Writer
New Yorkers, be on the lookout for a douchebag NY Post writer in a brand-new Corvette. It's "business writer" John Crudele trying to screw GM using a 60-day money back guarantee Corvette as a rental while his mulletgasmic Camaro's repaired. More » -
#carpocalypse
STUDY: Each New GM Vehicle Costs Taxpayers $12,200
A study by the obviously pro-government National Taxpayers Union claims each new GM vehicle costs the average taxpayer $12,200. Their bizarre assumptions and our analysis below. More » -
#carpocalypse
Why Do Republicans Hate American Automakers?
A German company is battling with a Japanese one to become the world's biggest automaker. Italians own Chrysler. It's like World War II except we're losing. So why are Republicans suddenly on the side of the automotive Axis powers? More » -
#carpocalypse
"New" GM Drops Totally Useless Financial Results
The "New" GM released a quarterly "preliminary managerial result" this morning and despite being not in any way comparable with the pre-bankruptcy GM, they're certainly illustrative of the enema-like cleansing effect of bankruptcy. More » -
#carpocalypse
GM To Begin Paying $6.7 Billion In Loans Ahead Of Schedule
The "New" GM will try to play the Lee Iacocca PR card by repaying $6.7 billion — of a total of $50 billion in government loans — ahead of the scheduled repayment date of July, 2015. More » -
#laautoshow
Buick Regal Is Back, Gets Turbocharged
The Buick Regal is officially back, a re-badged Opel Insignia sporting two Ecotec four-cylinder engines including a 220HP turbo version with 29 MPG fuel economy. GM's out for mid-size entry-luxe blood with design and equipment set to turn some heads. More » -
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#conceptcars
GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept
The last thing we expected when calling out the GM Onstar Car Hero concept in yesterday's Design Challenge post was an email from the designer. Steve Anderson shot us an email to listen to our criticisms and explain his concept. More » -
#carpocalypse
GM Chairman Asks U.S. To Pay Auto Execs More Money
We made fun of GM Chairman Whitacre's speech yesterday in Seguin, imploring him to make some news. He did. He asked for the Feds to help out (other than by providing billions of taxpayer dollars) by modifying executive pay caps. More » -
#carpocalypse
Ed Whitacre: GM Chairman, Shameless Self-Promoter
GM's new chairman Ed Whitacre first made a splash pointlessly starring in a new GM commercial. Now GM's been forced to send out a release about an unimportant speech the Chief Self-Promotional Officer's giving at Texas Lutheran University. More » -
#laautoshow
Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
The 6th Annual Design Challenge winner will be announced at the LA Auto Show, picked from this selection of six radical concepts designed for sale in thirty years to appeal to the cell phone, internet and Guitar Hero generation. More » -
#spyphotos
2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
This 2011 GMC Sierra 3500's been spotted completely without camouflage, sporting a Terrain-inspired grille and using the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel to tow a trailer. Supposedly a 7.0-liter direct-injection gasoline V8's in the works. Just toss the 8.1-liter in guys. [PickupTrucks.com] -
#industrynews
Bob Lutz is rewarded for besting us with chairmanship of Opel's board. [AutoNews]
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#carpocalypse
GM Board Says, "Screw It, We're Keepin' Opel"
GM's decided — since business is apparently going so well — they now want to keep Opel. So let's get this straight — kill Saturn, and now keep Opel? Sure. Whatever. Full press release below. More » -
#planelopnik
Little Local Bank Still Has Bigger Private Plane Than GM, Chrysler
The bankrupt-and-hand-tied Detroit duo of Chrysler and GM are still unable to own private jets, so this little FirstBank-rented prop plane's still bigger than anything they've got in Detroit. Well, unless you're Ford. They've still got 'em. [NYT] -
#jalopnikvsgm
Kudos For Wes Siler Continue To Roll In
Even some of today's most august automotive journalists are well-wishing Wes Siler over his fabulous performance today in the Jalopnik vs. GM challenge. -
#jalopnikvsgm
Jalopnik Vs GM: Bob Beats Blog
It appears GM, even a just-emerged-from-bankruptcy GM, still has the power to beat a blogger. Our Wes Siler, in a $41,000 Mitsubishi EVO, has fallen to "Maximum" Bob Lutz driving a $60,000+ Cadillac CTS-V. More » -
#jalopnikvsgm
Jalopnik Vs. GM: Round 2, How Wes Fared
The lap board's updated here at the Jalopnik Vs GM CTS-V Challenge and Wes did — well, about what we expected. Take a look at the lap board below.
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#jalopnikvsgm
Jalopnik Vs. GM: Monticello Chains Up CTS-V With A Chicane
Monticello Update: Siler said yesterday Bob Lutz's best bet with the CTS-V was to rip past Siler in Monticello's long straight. One slight problem with — Monticello's dropped a take-it-in-first-gear chicane to cleave that long straight in two. Advantage: Jalopnik. More »
