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GMI Exclusive: Some GMC Product Programs Bite the Dust
Jun 30, 2008 - 7:57 AM - by nsap
GMI Exclusive: Some GMC Product Programs Bite the Dust
June 30, 2008


Back on June 19th GMInsidenews broke news that GM was considering cutting another division within the massive buffet of brands that they currently have here in North America. At the time of publication we were hearing that GMC and Pontiac were the two divisions on the “cut list” within GM. Since the publication of our article our sources have been echoing those sentiments; GMC and Pontiac are on the consideration list, but neither one has been selected to officially be cut from the lineup. While GMI has NOT been informed of any decisions regarding the brand cut, the signs are pointing that one may be coming soon.

GMI has learned that GM recently canceled two GMC product programs. The next-generation GMC Acadia program is the first program to be cut from the product plans at GMC. Originally the Acadia was slated to stay on with the next generation lineup of Lambda crossovers, while the closely-related Saturn Outlook would not be. However, that has obviously changed. As far as we know, the Outlook is still dead in the water for the next-generation.

The next GMC product program to get sliced was the GMC Lambda SUT program. GM is currently working on two Lambda SUT’s to combat the truck market with higher fuel efficiency. Chevrolet and GMC were both going to get a variant of the Lambda truck around the 2011-2012 time-frame. However, like its Acadia brother, this GMC has too bit the dust within the product plans at GM. That leaves only the GMC Theta program running (to replace the Pontiac Torrent) between now and 2012.

It is important to stress that we have NOT received word that GMC is getting cut. Product plans... [Read More]
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GMI Exclusive: 2010 Saturn Aura on "Hold"
Jun 26, 2008 - 7:40 PM - by nsap
GMI Exclusive: 2010 Saturn Aura on "Hold"
http://www.gminsidenews.com
June 26, 2008



It is one of the most-anticipated new Saturn products to date. Nothing is more important than a brand's midsize sedan. While the current Saturn Aura received much fanfare during its launch in late 2006, sales have been only so-so. As most of our readership knows, Saturn was supposed to get one of the first Epsilon II cars in mid 2009 as a 2010 model. That has, however, potentially changed.

GMInsidenews has learned that GM has placed the far-along 2010 Saturn Aura program on HOLD. Last week the Fairfax, Kansas plant was notified of the change. Keep in mind that the plant has already received much of the tooling for the new product. What GMI is hearing is that GM has had second-thoughts on the program (we heard possibly to rethink the car's fuel economy?). At the current time no information has become available as to WHY, specifically, the program is now on hold when it is so far along.

Such a change so close to the product's launch is very unusual, but with all the shuffling going on at GM right now, we are not entirely surprised. This does bring up the question: will this delay the Aura’s launch? We have yet to hear that, but when you place such a car on hold when it is this far along…it will probably cause delays on the launch. The car was originally intended to launch in fall 2009 as a 2010 model-year vehicle.

Review: GMI has confirmed with four independent sources that the Aura program has been put on hold as-of last week. There is no word at this time as to what sparked the hold. Stay with GMINSIDENEWS for the latest as we are... [Read More]
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Only @ GMI: New Commentary, BMW Shots, and More Coming!
Jun 22, 2008 - 9:40 AM - by nsap
Only @ GMI: New Commentary, BMW Shots, and More Coming!
June 22, 2008


It's been a busy end-of-the-week here at GMI. We had the news break of GM possibly cutting another division, among many other hot news items that broke throughout the last few days. Well, if you are wanting something to do on your Sunday we may have something for you! Check out GMI Staff Member mgescuro's commentaries regarding his thoughts on cutting the GMC or Pontiac divisions. Also, GMI member Vansmack has sent us exclusive shots of the next-gen. BMW 7-Series (seen above), so check those out as well!

Vote On Which Brand You Think GM Should Cut -- Voice Your Opinion Too!!!

Check Out Mgescuro's Commentaries Here

See Exclusive Spy Shots of the BMW 7-Series Here


Also, STAY TUNED to GMI this coming week. We have some other "stuff" brewing and will hopefully be breaking it out early this week.
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UPDATE 6/21!: GM Cutting Another Division?
Jun 19, 2008 - 9:59 PM - by nsap
UPDATE!: GM Cutting Another Division?

Article Updated June 21, 2008


UPDATE: Since the publication of this article GMI has had several other sources approach us confirming what was reported; that another brand is being looked at to cut. Our sources are all stating that the BPG (Buick-Pontiac-GMC) brands were the top considerations, but it has since been narrowed to GMC or Pontiac. However, our sources have also used the "Saab" name in discussions we have had with them...however NOTHING regarding the Saab brand has been confirmed by GMI.

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Just recently General Motors announced to stockholders that they were "considering" selling their Hummer division due to rising fuel costs and development costs. GMInsidenews learned earlier today that GM is operating Hummer like they will be for-sure selling it. The GMT-700 H3 program has been canceled entirely and the H4 program is being sustained for the next owner. However that is not the big news here.

GMI also learned that GM is considering killing off one more division; GMC or Pontiac. At the moment the GM Board of Directors is leaning toward killing GMC as the brand is made up entirely of rebadges. The Board is also taking into consideration that GMC is mostly trucks and SUV's, both market segments that slowly dwindling. They are also toying with placing Saturn into the PBG sales channel if they do end up cutting GMC or Pontiac. This would be done in order to increase sales volume in the channel.

Recap: Hummer sounds all but dead internally, another division may... [Read More]
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2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up
Jun 16, 2008 - 8:57 PM - by nsap
2009 G8 GT Price Goes Up
http://www.gminsidenews.com
June 16, 2008



GMInsidenews has learned that the price of the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT will be rising slightly. GM will be raising the base GT sticker price $1,365.00 to $31,365.00. Pontiac has been touting the the 2008 G8 GT as the "fastest car under $30 grand" in their commercials. I guess those commercials will not be making their way on the airwaves passed the 2008 model-year run. All 2009 G8's will come standard with XM Radio and eventually Bluetooth connectivity; both options deeply missed on the 2008 model. The G8 V6 base price will remain at $27,995.00. No word on the GXP model's price yet.
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