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I would bet its more a result of computers and there effect on the design process, also it probably has something to do with the way GM does R&D. Its easier to engineer and design a heavier car. Remember the old aurora? They touted how ridgid the frame was, more so than the german competition. It too weighed more than the competition. You would think by now GM could build a car equal to the competition in terms of rigidity AND weight.

This is an interesting topic because its my one big criticism of all the new products from GM. There fat pigs.