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Txturbo · 07-15-2008, 07:07 AM

from an MSN article......"Just six weeks ago, GM said it will close four truck and SUV plants and boost production of the smaller, more fuel-efficient cars that customers are demanding. It also announced production of a new car that could get 45 miles to the gallon and would go on sale in 2010."

What vehicle is this? The new Camaro V6?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-15-2008, 07:18 AM

Yeah, If it was the camaro, I would would buy two, my friends would buy one, heck, my mom would buy one!

I just hope that what ever GM comes out with it doesn't look horrible. Because I don't care how good a fuel mileage it gets, i wont drive something that is butt ugly.

Txturbo · 07-15-2008, 07:21 AM

I was hoping....but its probably the Ecotec 4 cylinder in a compact car.

Rocks RS · 07-15-2008, 07:22 AM

I believe it is the Cobalt replacement called the CRUZE.

They are making it in Lordstown, OH. I live near by and it has been on the news that GM would be building the new car there and that it would have a new engine that would get more than 40 mpgs.

Quote:

The manual transmission model also will boost fuel efficiency by 9 miles per gallon over the current Cobalt XFE, also a stick-shift model that can achieve 36 miles per gallon, he said.

http://www.tribtoday.com/page/conten...id/507632.html

Txturbo · 07-15-2008, 07:27 AM

cool.....I'll be needing a car for the step-daughter about that time.

theholycow · 07-15-2008, 08:03 AM

I don't think the Cruze is replacing the Cobalt. Adding as another car, sure. It would be bad for GM to do so much name changing / model destroying in so short a time; the Cobalt is still a new name, and seems quite popular. Also, it would be very confusing when they have models named "Cruze" in other markets that are not like the Cobalt.

chevydude26 · 07-15-2008, 08:27 AM

they need to make one thats 50/55 they need to start hitting prius territory...i'm tired of gm being a step behind toyota and nissan...it sickens me

Rocks RS · 07-15-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

they need to make one thats 50/55 they need to start hitting prius territory...i'm tired of gm being a step behind toyota and nissan...it sickens me

The Prius is a Hybrid. This car is a normal gas powered engine.

Gm hill be releasing the Volt soon along with other hybrids.

"Keep the faith"

chevydude26 · 07-15-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockdawg

The Prius is a Hybrid. This car is a normal gas powered engine.

Gm hill be releasing the Volt soon along with other hybrids.

"Keep the faith"

yeh and when the volt comes along toyota is going to have a 100mpg car...so there goes the advantage volt may have had...i can't believe that an american company is always a step behind...we used to be innovators...i don't know if its the unions killing these car companies actually it probably is...because there is no other reason that we're always a step behind other car companies that don't have a union problem

Chevyrocker · 07-15-2008, 08:44 AM

More than likely they were referencing the Beat. 1.4L turbo 4 banger= 45mpg highway. Also the new Chevrolet Cruze is supposed to be in that realm as well.

fastball · 07-15-2008, 08:48 AM

I have completely edited my post after hearing the Cruze will not be comming to America, and the Cobalt will live on for some time.

Why do I feel GM has lost it's mind on this? Isn't the point to start selling MORE fuel efficient cars here?

Rocks RS · 07-15-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

yeh and when the volt comes along toyota is going to have a 100mpg car...so there goes the advantage volt may have had...i can't believe that an american company is always a step behind...we used to be innovators...i don't know if its the unions killing these car companies actually it probably is...because there is no other reason that we're always a step behind other car companies that don't have a union problem

What it is is the fact that medical cost have gone through the roof and Gm has more retirees than they know what to do with. Also, the fact that they are living longer does not help since Gm is handling the cost of medical on them. That should be changing soon since I think the Union is now handling the medical.

chevydude26 · 07-15-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockdawg

What it is is the fact that medical cost have gone through the roof and Gm has more retirees than they know what to do with. Also, the fact that they are living longer does not help since Gm is handling the cost of medical on them. That should be changing soon since I think the Union is now handling the medical.

and well thats what happens when you start socializing crap...and the unions get more power....

and the old guys at gm negotiated that way cuz they said screw it i'll be retired or dead by the time we have to foot the bill for this...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-15-2008, 10:21 AM

This is good news! Now they just need to get it out, quick. Then shortly after this, the Volt will be out. I think they call that a one-two punch!

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Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	GM to produce a 45mpg vehicle from an MSN article......"Just six weeks ago, GM said it will close four truck and SUV plants and boost production of the smaller, more fuel-efficient cars that customers are demanding. It also announced production of a new car that could get 45 miles to the gallon and would go on sale in 2010." What vehicle is this? The new Camaro V6? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

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Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Yeah, If it was the camaro, I would would buy two, my friends would buy one, heck, my mom would buy one! I just hope that what ever GM comes out with it doesn't look horrible. Because I don't care how good a fuel mileage it gets, i wont drive something that is butt ugly. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	I was hoping....but its probably the Ecotec 4 cylinder in a compact car. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

07-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#5
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	cool.....I'll be needing a car for the step-daughter about that time. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

07-15-2008, 08:48 AM	#11
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	I have completely edited my post after hearing the Cruze will not be comming to America, and the Cobalt will live on for some time. Why do I feel GM has lost it's mind on this? Isn't the point to start selling MORE fuel efficient cars here? Last edited by fastball; 07-15-2008 at 12:49 PM.

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chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,257	they need to make one thats 50/55 they need to start hitting prius territory...i'm tired of gm being a step behind toyota and nissan...it sickens me

07-15-2008, 08:44 AM	#10
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	More than likely they were referencing the Beat. 1.4L turbo 4 banger= 45mpg highway. Also the new Chevrolet Cruze is supposed to be in that realm as well.

07-15-2008, 10:21 AM	#14
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	This is good news! Now they just need to get it out, quick. Then shortly after this, the Volt will be out. I think they call that a one-two punch! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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