GM plans 7 world premieres for NY Auto Show
We're officially getting pumped up for the New York Auto Show. Bomb #1 dropped yesterday as the Infiniti G37 embargo got vaporized like the White House in Independence Day. The runup to the show is in full effect, and that's always a fun time. Today we got word that the gang at GM is planning world premieres of one concept and six production vehicles. Those come in addition to the US debut of Saab's E100 concept and a parade of other showpieces like the new CTS, the Camaro Convertible, the Saturn Astra, and other fun stuff.
The concept is described as a "closely guarded world concept," which makes us very curious bloggers, indeed. On the production side, you can pretty much pencil in the two Buick Supers, and we know what two of the others are (check back a week from today), but on the last two, we're still in the dark, though we can make very educated guesses on them. In any case, a good time is sure to be had by all, and we've got a big team standing by to bring you all the news as it rolls off Bob Lutz's tongue.
[Source: NYIAS]
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tator tot 9:21PM (3/21/2007)
Wow, that sounds exciting, I am looking forward to the show. Use to be you didn't see the new models until they were introduced in the fall, now there is little excitement with the indroductions. The mystery adds so much to new models arrival.
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leonjoramos 8:18PM (3/21/2007)
He needs to write GUTS II. ASAP, before he forgets how did he do it.
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HotRodzNKustoms 6:57PM (3/21/2007)
I can't think of any other carmaker in history that can show up to one out of many car shows with so many new products at once, and this not far off the heels of Detroit.
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Ralph Kalal 9:34PM (3/21/2007)
What would be truly "super" would be the Chinese version of the current low-rent LaCrosse. It is much better looking.
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Viv 7:32PM (3/21/2007)
Thanks Lutz, keep the HITS coming.
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ATL 7:52PM (3/21/2007)
BOUT TIME!!!!!!!!
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bernie 7:35AM (3/22/2007)
Is this where Lutz strats earning that Armani suit he's wearing? IMHO it will take a series of big hits for Big Bad Bob to shed the distinction of most overpaid auto exec.
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Devin 8:02PM (3/21/2007)
I'll go ahead and start the guessing... Of the four production vehicles (not including the two buicks)here is my list:
1. Updated Cadillac STS
2. Facelifted Saab 9-5
3. Pontiac Vibe replacement
4. New Chevy Aveo Hatch?
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DC 8:11PM (3/21/2007)
Well if these follow suit with the rest of their recent introductions, yet more of the (sheep) GM bashers will be left to crawl back into their caves, hopefully leaving us with intelligent criticism rather than the nonsense that pollutes this blog.
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Ben 8:12PM (3/21/2007)
Could one of them be the new(er) Saab 9-3?
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pd 9:57PM (3/21/2007)
Can you imagine where this company would be today, had they brought Maximum Bob on board five years earlier, DAMN THAT ROGER SMITH!
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Tool 8:28PM (3/21/2007)
It's great to see GM making this incredible comeback with credible, competent vehicles that are buzz-worthy.
They aren't Ferrari's, but they are pretty darn nice compared to the crap that GM was slinging just a generation ago.
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whofan 8:54PM (3/21/2007)
I wish Lutz were 20 years younger so GM could have him longer.
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Stealth E34 9:03PM (3/21/2007)
Possibly see the Impala at the NY show? What's the status on that one?
I'd love to see a CTS Coupe sometime too, although I'm think next year's Detroit show.
Once again, GM is proving themselves. I love it! Can't wait to see what the future holds. Good job Lutz.
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Gerry 10:58PM (3/22/2007)
A few wonderful production vehicles for the show proudly brought to you by GM, Mr Red, White, and Blue!
1. A new 110% Korean built, Daewoo Aveo
2. A new Geo Metro, compliments of Suzuki
3. A new Chevy Prism, essentially a California-built Toyota Corolla
4. A new Chevy Luv, bearing sweet Izusu blood
5. A new Chevy Tracker, another gift of Suzuki
6. A new Saturn Vue, without a Honda engine!
There was a time when I believed in GM having been around for over 51 years now, but now as GM fans complain about this country going down the tubes and supporting a company that has the balls to sell the above mentioned crap with their name proudly glued on, if they aren't always going to buy American what does that say to me?
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WheelSee 10:33PM (3/21/2007)
My money is on the HHR SS as one of the 6
-wC
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david 10:50PM (3/21/2007)
CTS convertible
CTS coupe
CTS wagon
revamped STS
restyled DTS
Cien
Please!!!!!!!!!!
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big L 2:13PM (3/22/2007)
4 that list would be most disappointing.
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Ryan Meyers 11:27PM (3/21/2007)
I am thinking the new Malibu, with the new grill.
Good going Lutz! Keep delivering good looking vehicles, with nicer interiors, and great prices, and with minimal recalls/problems!
This story is reminding me a lot of Apple computer about ten years ago. I think Lutz and Co are taking some cues from them. (being secretive, making introductions more exciting, offering quality products)
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laba-laba 11:47PM (3/21/2007)
toyota mr spider ?
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