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I have to comment on this. Theproblem with our econmy, car sales, etc is that we want things now, and don't look at the big picture. There's nothing wrong with saving for six months to get a big screen tv. you can saving hundreds of dollars in interest that way. ok, back to the car news.

could this be the first pictures of the new fiesta/escort? http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/auto...ws/4213197.html http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/c...d-four-door.jpg http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/c...d-ford-side.jpg http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/c...d-ford-rear.jpg

looks like they put a edge front end on it. So will the next explorer replace this?

I bet thelemon is still a virgin, who sleeps with his inflatable girfriend

just keep up the good work, and get below toyota.

that is funny lol

I'm glad Mulally is shaking things up. Hopefully the product will be much better. They needed him five years ago.

I Just want to see the thing, too. Hopefully on MOnday

guess i better change my avatar, before i get consumed by hell fire. lol

From What I have seen on the web, here is my two cents. Ford 500- With the New face, and the new 3.5, I think it will sell better. I would expcet about 10-15k more sold. If they redo the interior, then I could see even more sales. It will never be a knock styling wise, but that isn't what this car is all about. If you want a Sportier car, see Fusion. This is ment to be a nice comfortable Cruiser for long trips. Focus- The Styling should no longer hold back a great car. I personally think that having a two bar grille, makes it sporiter than a three bar grill would. The interior will take some getting used to, but I'm hoping that it will feel good, and not cheap. I would expect the sales to hold steady with the loss the the Hatches. Escape- I love the new tougher look, but ford should have at least given the v-6, the six speed auto, and maybe had the 3.5 as optional. I do not expect any big sales increase, should stay steady.

well, it could be ready for fall 2008 as a 2009 model. All the parts come from the mustang, ecept fot the IRS. so Why not?

Saturn confirmed today that it will add the Astra compact car to its lineup late in 2007, marking an important stage in its product revitalization plan. When the 2008 Astra joins the Sky, Aura, Outlook and all-new Vue, no Saturn will have been in the market more than 20 months, giving the brand one of the freshest product lineups in the industry. "The Astra is a great fit for Saturn, with its European style and driving dynamics," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "It also signals our efforts to get new vehicles to market quickly and reinvent the entire Saturn product lineup with unprecedented speed." The Saturn Astra will be nearly identical to the 2007.5 Opel Astra, unveiled this week at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. It will be sold in the United States and Canada in three-door and five-door configurations. The Astra is part of the larger collaboration between Saturn and Opel. By sharing resources from throughout GM's global network of design and engineering centers, the two brands can develop strong, broad product lineups that will attract buyers to the brands both in North America and Europe. Early examples of this collaboration include the Saturn Sky and upcoming Opel GT, as well as the Opel Antara and 2008 Saturn Vue. "The Astra enables Saturn to occupy a unique position in the marketplace and to strategically broaden its appeal with consumers who usually have import brands on their shopping lists," said Lajdziak. "Saturn's partnership with Opel is a natural way to expand our lineup with relevant products that will attract new buyers into our showrooms." More information will be available when Saturn unveils the 2008 Astra at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2007. About Saturn Saturn, a division of General Motors Corp., markets vehicles in the U.S. and Canada through a network of about 500 retailers, with a focus on providing innovative products with solid value and excellent customer service. In 2006, the brand has undertaken a major revitalization of its portfolio with four new vehicles: the Sky roadster, the Aura midsize sedan, the Vue Green Line hybrid and the larger Outlook crossover. Next year, Saturn continues its aggressive growth plans with an all-new Vue compact crossover (Spring 2007) and the new European Astra small car (Fall 2007).

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they could make rover like vauxells. Same cars as europe, but with different trim for the uk

THis is my wish wish for Ford, Lincoln, and mercury. FORD- Ranger-based on the explorer, take about 4 inches out of the weelbase to make it the right size. I would have regular, ext, And make the Sporttrac the Crew cab. I would have a bulit in trunk in the bed, ans storage spaces in the bed for your Favorite beverage. Styling would be a sportier, more atheltic version of the f-150. Power 3.0 v6 with 230hp, 250 lbs, 3.8 280hp 290lbs. Tranmissions 6 speed automatic/manual. Falcon-Small Roadster/coupe based on the miata. Styling would come from the reflex. Power: BAse 160hp 2.3, Turbo 2.3 with 230+hp. Fairlane-Replacement for the Crown Vic, based on the new RWD platform being devolped in Austrlia. Styling should be the 427. power should come form a 4.6 v8 with 300hp, and a 5.4 with 340hp. Mercury- Capri- Us version the the focus CC. 2.3 with 160hp. XR4 200hp 2.3. Sand c-max, just bring over as is, just put in a mercury grille. Cougar- Based on the mustang. Styling would be a mix of 68 Cougar, and the Messanger concept car. Powertrain would be the same as Mustang. Lincoln- MArkIV- based Mustang, but with the wheelbase streched 4 inches for better rear legroom, styling would be based on the mark x showcar. 5.4 350hp

well, the reskin got pushed back to 09. I think you'll still see the three bar tailights, the pony in the grille, and side scoops. These all can be sone in a modern way, look at the 99-03 model. The Roofline will stay the same, so it won't be drastic. that's my two cents

I agree with that 100%, this and the galaxy

i wonder if this commerical pickup metioned could be the next ranger? I'm just guessing

i think with the new front end it will sell more. Please give it a new dash, too

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2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ 2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ. General Motors will introduce the all-new 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, the latest rollout of its next-generation full-size truck family and the industry's most flexible utility vehicle, at the Chicago Auto Show next week. When introduced in 2002, the Avalanche created an all-new segment by combining the passenger-comfort attributes of a SUV with the cargo capability of a truck. The all-new 2007 Avalanche builds on that legacy and features more power with improved, segment-leading fuel economy and flex-fuel capability on some models; increased interior refinement; and world-class safety. The Avalanche will go on sale in the second quarter of 2006.

Chevrolet Sales Globally Increase 4.4 Percent on Strong Demand in Europe HUMMER Sales Nearly Double as Brand Expands to 33 Markets Saturn, Opel and Vauxhall Brands Outperform Their Home Markets DETROIT – General Motors sold 9.17 million cars and trucks around the world in 2005, up 2 percent from the 8.99 million vehicles sold in 2004, according to final sales figures released today. It marked only the second time the world’s largest automaker has sold more than 9 million units in a calendar year. “GM had some notable sales successes as we continued to expand in key growth markets around the world in 2005,†Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said today. “While we tackle the significant challenges in North America , the growth initiatives we have undertaken around the world in recent years are paying off and bode well for the company’s future. Our initiatives to globalize our manufacturing and product development functions, for example, are transforming GM into a stronger, leaner and faster-moving company.†Sales of GM vehicles exceeded 9 million units for the first time since 1978 on strong results in GM’s three regions outside North America. The Asia Pacific region was up 20 percent, the Latin America, Africa and Middle East region increased 19 percent, and Europe posted a 1.3 percent gain in one of the most competitive markets in the world. Some highlights: * In each of the three regions, GM sales outpaced the overall rate of industry growth. * In the Asia Pacific region, sales topped 1 million units and GM became the top foreign automaker in China for the first time. * In the LAAM region, GM posted its eighth consecutive year of sales leadership and was No. 1 in Latin America for the fifth consecutive year. * In Europe , Cadillac, Corvette, HUMMER, Saab and Chevrolet set sales records for their brands. The expansion of GM’s four global brands – Chevrolet, HUMMER, Saab and Cadillac – is showing concrete signs of success. Global sales of GM’s value brand, Chevrolet, increased 4.4 percent to 4.37 million units, compared with year-ago sales of 4.18 million. That growth was fueled in part by exceptionally strong consumer acceptance of Chevrolet cars in Central and Western Europe (up 26 percent), and in China , where sales exceeded 100,000 units. Chevrolet also performed well in Latin America and the United States , both traditionally strong markets. Chevrolet also was the top-selling automotive brand in the United States. Further growth globally is expected in 2006 with the introduction of all-new, more fuel-efficient versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs and all-new Chevrolet Silverado and Avalanche pickups in North America , and the launch of the Chevrolet Captiva this year in Asia , Europe , Latin America and Africa. HUMMER sales nearly doubled globally in 2005 (61,000 vs. 31,000), paced by the launch of the midsize H3. While much of this growth was in the United States (up 93 percent), HUMMER also saw significant expansion in Mexico , Canada and Saudi Arabia. HUMMER’s distinctive SUVs are now sold in 33 national markets around the world. Further growth is expected outside North America this year with the availability of H3s in a left-hand-drive version from GM’s South Africa assembly plant. Right-hand and diesel models will be available in 2007 and 2008. Saab had its highest sales volume ever in Europe and recorded increases in the United States and Canada. While Saab’s global sales were flat last year, the brand is in the midst of its most aggressive product expansion in its 58-year history. New products recently added to the lineup include the 9-7X premium midsize SUV in North America and the 9-3 SportCombi 5-door wagon in North America and Europe. An updated 9-5 sedan and wagon also will be launched this year. Cadillac posted a 42 percent increase in sales outside of North America last year, thanks to strong sales in China , the Middle East and Europe. Three new Cadillacs were launched in Europe last year – STS, SRX and Escalade. The all-new Cadillac BLS luxury sedan, developed specifically for international markets, will be launched there in March. Several of GM’s regional brands also experienced notable growth in 2005. In Europe , Opel and Vauxhall grew share in their respective home markets: Opel’s market share in Germany climbed to more than 10 percent from 9.9 percent, moving the brand back up to second place. Vauxhall increased to a 13.1 percent share of the United Kingdom market, up from 12.6 percent in 2004. Saturn sales in the United States and Canada grew by nearly 2 percent, largely on the popularity of the redesigned 2006 Saturn VUE. Saturn expects significantly stronger sales in 2006 as it launches three key new vehicles that embody the brand’s new, European-influenced design direction: the AURA midsize sedan, the SKY roadster and the OUTLOOK crossover. In addition, Saturn will launch the affordable VUE Green Line hybrid SUV. Although GM Holden sales were slightly lower last year, the brand strengthened its second-place position in Australia as the Commodore remained that country’s best-selling car for the 10th consecutive year. In the record sales year of 1978, GM sold 9.55 million cars and trucks globally. GM’s global sales have steadily increased in each of the past three years: 2002 – 8.48 million units; 2003 – 8.62 million units; 2004 – 8.99 million units; 2005 – 9.17 million units.

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