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Is the Cadillac Provoq concept a hint at the styling of an SRX replacement? Is it a preview of a future compact car-based SUV to compete with the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and the recently unveiled Mercedes-Benz GLK? And why can’t Cadillac spell?
The unveiling of the new 2008 Cadillac CTS in Detroit, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
The unveiling of the new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V in Detroit, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
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With the debut of the Enclave Crossover, there seems to more interest in the Buick brand than we’ve seen in a long time. Here comes the Riviera concept, looking like nothing we’ve ever seen wearing a tri-flag badge, it is a sports coupe of classic proportion with an elaborate front end design. The debut of the concept in Detroit tells us that maybe the concept will make it to reality some day.
Metro Transit #871 is a 1983 GM Classic, model TC40-102N, on a route 10 Dalhousie. Engine is a Detroit Diesel 6v71.
It appears that the 25 billion dollar bailout for the big 3 automakers has been put on ice. The CEO’s are to return on Dec. 2 with a detailed plan on how the money will be used to save their respective companies. I think bailing out the automakers is just throwing good money after bad, so here is my proposal on how the money could be used to save GM which would be a win-win situation or everyone.
General Motors said about 3,600 workers will be laid off indefinitely beginning early next year as the automaker slows down production at 10 of its assembly plants.
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http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec08/wagoner_11-19.html Auto industry executives testified before Congress Wednesday, asking lawmakers to provide aid to the struggling companies and responding to criticisms of poor management. General Motors’ CEO Rick Wagoner discusses the industry’s crisis and his company’s case for government help with Judy Woodruff.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec08/wagoner_11-19.html
Curt Catallo talks about the 1932 Ford Little Deuce Coupe his dad originally owned that appeared on the album cover of the Beach Boys Little Deuce Coupe. The summer of 2007 was the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe and the Curt Catallo car was part of the Rock Stars’ Cars&Guitars exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. We visit on 7/26/07.
From the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Cars.com’s Suburban Dad, Patrick Olsen, takes a look at the Ford Explorer America concept.
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Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard
