Big News: Leaked Future GM Product & Production Plans!

[CharlotteFirebird]

Originally Posted by Chevy Ryan

Moraine is covered by a different union

I had no idea...

[Cadillac Nick]

Originally Posted by tonystewart

i work at wentzville and have no idea what a 560 is,

GMT560 is manufactured in Flint. It's the medium duty Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick

[ronald mcretard]

I'm sure its been said already, but the biggest news to me is that the Volt will be built in the USA. I can't tell you how happy that makes me.

[tonystewart]

Originally Posted by ronald mcretard

I'm sure its been said already, but the biggest news to me is that the Volt will be built in the USA. I can't tell you how happy that makes me.

I totally agree Ronald that was an excellent chess move by the General to prove to our domestic hating friends and neighbors that DETROIT can have world class technology and engineering

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by GMforME

Vectra is.

True, but most people talk about US market only. Which this LaCrosse is due to the Saab delays (for the umpteenth time)

[CheetahDC]

Originally Posted by igotzzoom

I know some of you guys aren't crazy about a CTS wagon, but I think it would be hot. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I think it actually might do decent. I see plenty of Bimmer and Audi wagons on the road. Of course, I'm in Southern California, so maybe my perspective is a little skewed.

Where I live in the midwest, big Volvos like the V70 and 850 are the luxury wagon of choice.

[hotrod747]

Originally Posted by minnfang

Delta MPV7 sounds like a possible replacement for the HHR. The HHR is cool, but where do you go for the next gen on a retro vehicle? Same question has been haunting Chrysler over fate of PT Cruiser.




I'm confused (no news to most of you). It says Aura continues until 2011, with Saturn Global Epsilon (Eppy II?) beginning in 2009. Does Eppy II Aura only get a three year run? Maybe only at this factory - sounds inefficient.

If I'm reading this correctly, an all new car will supplant the Saturn Aura and it won't effectively replace it. This car is based on the extended Epsilon II platform. Also if this is correct, the Opel prototypes we've been seeing in spy reports is not the new Saturn Aura. A new flagship Saturn sedan, perhaps?

[NfamousZ24]

Originally Posted by CharlotteFirebird

I had no idea...

IUE-CWA local 798 We were just IUE until about 2 years ago when we joined with CWA.

http://iue798.com/

Opening Negotiations, set to begin Tuesday, September 25, 2007 between the IUE-CWA and General Motors has been postponed. When we have more information, we will will post it right here.

[hotrod747]

Originally Posted by kenman923

Are they planning on phasing out Pontiac? They don't say too much about them.

It is my understanding that this document references future production plans for the assembly plants located in the U.S. only as it relates to the Union workers. There are other locations like Canada, Mexico, and Australia. The new Pontiac G8 and possibly the GTO replacement will come from Australia. Other upcoming Pontiac models could also come from other countries. I don't think they are phasing the brand out.

[AndrewGS]

Originally Posted by 2648562

CTS coupe and WAGON?
The CTS's AND Cadillac's image is dead.

Yes, because we all know how wagons have ruined BMW and Mercedes. I mean, who wants to be seen in a brand of car that makes lame-o wagons?

Originally Posted by tonystewart

janesville is as good as dead too

They show G3XX product. I hope they don't shutter Janesville, that plant was building cars before sliced bread... literally.

[LeSabre]

I wouldn't say before sliced bread....I'd say before lava lamps came along. Which would proabably be more accurate.

[adplusone]

The release of this information just reinforces how stupid the UAW is.

"Look at us mom...we signed a new contract....here is our playbook that our coach wants us to learn..."

They just don't get it.

[BPGseller]

Hmmmmm. I don't see the Dayton/Moraine plant mentioned. I wonder how near the end is for the Envoy/Trailblazer?

[Smoke]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

I must be taking freaking CRAZY PILLS!

Must be!!

[Avdude]

LMAO..... @ the people who really believe this whole "sales pitch" the union is peddeling! Gm can close down anyone of the plants listed tomorrow and the UNION can not do anything to stop it.. Promises made by GM at contract time with regards to product and capasity always come with the added statement of "subject to market conditions" A fact the union always seems to convieniently forget to include.. It all looks good in a ratification update but isn't worth the paper or ink used to print it..

With the US economy imploding and no action by governments to stem the tide of one way free trade, I am afraid things will get worse before they get better.. With lower projected sales it is hard to believe that GM is making these pledges in good faith.. It's nothing more than window dressing to "sell" the deal to members.. Something like $100 a barrell oil can shutter a few truc/suv plants over night.. Come on Guys GM's still has 2 wheels in the ditch ... If the economy and things down't turn around and quick ... None of these promisies will mean a thing!!!!