10-03-2008, 11:36 AM
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Firebird Concept (the turbine one)
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: In front of my computer
Drives: 2006 HHR
1995 Honda Pasport SUV
Posts: 11,111
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Re: $25 Billion Auto Bailout may mean some RWD projects will move forward at GM
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Originally Posted by HoosierRon
I literally laughed out loud when I read this headline.
Don't move up production of the U.S. Cruze.
Don't move up (and increase) production of BAS+.
Don't build a U.S. factory for production of a competitive Aveo replacement/Beat.
Don't invest in R&D to make direct injection affordable for every single car you sell.
Don't make a fuel efficient minivan to compete with the Odyssey and Caravan.
Don't start making the 1.4L turbo any sooner.
Don't replace ancient Buick models with fresh, efficient models being sold everywhere else.
No, instead, take $25,000,000,000 from U.S. tax payers and announce a new RWD platform for the Australian Commodore. Brilliant.
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did you see this?
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even as they work to further develop batteries, HCCI, and other fuel-conscious technologies.
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