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jasaero · 10-02-2008, 08:25 PM

My guess is that Zeta would continue also eventually, but focus on G8 and larger cars. But probably wouldn't get any major work until most Alpha vehicles are done. Big cars will still need to exist, just maybe not in the volume you see them today. Personally though I think they should put more effort into convincing people large wagons are a good buy in this country. I don't think there is any reason a big wagon couldn't easily better CUV mileage while providing almost as much utility.

Oh well. I highly doubt Zeta will just be ditch 100% so much as it will be focused on larger cars. Buick, Cadillac, and even Chevrolet need cars larger than current CTS or Malibu. Seems that size is where Alpha will max out. Should make for some interesting Pontiacs if they survive and eventually finally get their RWD cars.

10-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
jasaero 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,061	Re: $25 Billion Auto Bailout may mean some RWD projects will move forward at GM My guess is that Zeta would continue also eventually, but focus on G8 and larger cars. But probably wouldn't get any major work until most Alpha vehicles are done. Big cars will still need to exist, just maybe not in the volume you see them today. Personally though I think they should put more effort into convincing people large wagons are a good buy in this country. I don't think there is any reason a big wagon couldn't easily better CUV mileage while providing almost as much utility. Oh well. I highly doubt Zeta will just be ditch 100% so much as it will be focused on larger cars. Buick, Cadillac, and even Chevrolet need cars larger than current CTS or Malibu. Seems that size is where Alpha will max out. Should make for some interesting Pontiacs if they survive and eventually finally get their RWD cars.