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Take advantage of the Pontiac phase out - stay positive. As a 2008 Pontiac owner I too have received the dire letter from Ms.Docherty advising of the elimination of the Pontiac brand. There are several important points to know about how GM deals with customers loyal to a brand that is being discontinued.

Having worked for GM during the termination of the Oldsmobile brand, I can tell you from experience that GM understands the value of keeping loyal customers.

Let's face it, there are only two options to consider: Keep your Pontiac or trade it in.

Whichever option you choose, there are things to know about each that can make your choice easier to live with.

If you decide to keep your Pontiac, keep in mind that you will be able to have it serviced at any Buick/ GMC dealer as stated in the letter. What you may not know is that GM has a policy for cross-line warranty repairs. Under extreme conditions, GM will authorize repairs to be performed regardless of the dealer’s franchise. What that means to you is that you and your Pontiac will likely be welcome at ANY GM dealer including Chevrolet and Cadillac.

If you decide to trade your Pontiac on another GM vehicle, call Pontiac customer assistance at 800-762-2737. Explain that you are a current Pontiac owner, repeat GM buyer and would like to remain loyal to GM. Pontiac retail values dropped significantly since the big announcement and they know it. Ask them for assistance in making up the difference. There is a tool GM uses called an Owner Loyalty certificate which is like cash to any GM dealership. It’s GM’s way of making up for things like this in an effort to keep you from straying to the dark side. The proper way to use an owner loyalty certificate is described in the Tips of the Trade area.

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Buick To Add Fuel Efficient Ecotec 2.4L Four-Cylinder Engine To All-New 2010 Lacrosse
DETROIT - A fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine will be the third engine offered in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. ...
 

The 2010 General Motors Product Guide for the United States

GM will focus on four brands – Buick Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC – that combine leading edge design, technology. Engineering excellence and quality, backed by the most comprehensive customer care package in the industry…

General Motors, Penske outline proposed deal for purchase of Saturn
Detroit -- General Motors Corp. and Penske Automotive Group today confirmed details of a proposed transaction under which Penske would acquire the Saturn brand.

Cadillac Launches Two New Vehicles This Summer
DETROIT - Cadillac's model lineup expands with two dramatically-designed new luxury vehicles that also bring new dimensions of versatility and efficiency to the marketplace. ...

GM Statement Regarding Dealer Network Communications
As noted in our recent S-4 filing and updated Viability Plan, General Motors plans to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today to approximately 3,600 by the end of 2010. ...

GM to proceed with efforts to sell Saturn
DETROIT - General Motors is proceeding to the next step with respect to the sale of Saturn. A number of potential buyers have surfaced and expressed interest in the Saturn brand and retailer network. ...

Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) Vehicle Media Site
Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. For more information, click the title above to visit the new media site with embeddable video and high resolution photography.

Buick Tops 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
Detroit - Further demonstrating Buick's ongoing commitment to quality, J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Buick tied for the highest ranking in vehicle dependability for three-year old models. The Buick LaCrosse was also ranked first in the midsize car segment, beating the Toyota Camry, while the Buick Lucerne came in second in the large car segment. ...

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New Chevy Cobalt XFE Delivers 'Xtra' Fuel Economy - Segment Best 36 MPG On The Highway
DETROIT - Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. It delivers a segment-best 36 mpg in highway driving, outdistancing competitors like the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. ...

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Chevrolet's New Triplets

General Motors opened the 2007 New York International Auto show by unveiling three new minicars. The concepts, all designed at GM’s Design Studio in Inchon, South Korea, intend to gauge interest for a small, urban vehicle in the U.S. market. 

Robert Lutz, GM vice chairman, referred to the Chevrolet Beat, Groove and Trax concepts as “The Triplets.” Each offers a different interpretation of a vehicle for the urban environment that delivers fun design, good fuel economy and value.

SEE them in the Photo Gallery!

Read the entire article at:  http://www.media.gm.com/

 

 

 

 

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