GM to sell Saturn to Penske

[WILWAXU]

I'm excited to see how this turns out.

[Musclerodz]

Good to see Saturn will remain a US company for now. Another thing is I still don't see how GM does not think Pontiac is one of its core brands either? The execs must be hitting the crack pipe too much.

[WILWAXU]

Well... after reading up a little more, looks like the plan is to sell smaller import cars though the Saturn network of dealers. Not sure what to think about that.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Good to see Saturn will remain a US company for now. Another thing is I still don't see how GM does not think Pontiac is one of its core brands either? The execs must be hitting the crack pipe too much.

I agree Mike!

[70rs]

It will be a very sad day when/if Pontiac goes away. I don't understand how Buick gets a hall pass and Pontiac goes to the principals office to be expelled.

Does Buick have that much (if any) better sales than Pontiac? I have no idea what the stats are or where to find them.
It would be nice if they could keep both and dump Hummer, Saab, Saturn and clean up a few other things in house. Maybe they will come through this ok.

[69x22]

Old folks love those Buicks!

[70rs]

Yeah, you're right on the old folks. It reminded me of a northern part of Seattle here called Ballard. It is FULL of old Swedes. I am also a Swede. Maybe in another 20 years I'll need a huge Buick for cruising the strip there? Racing all the wheel chairs in an Estate Wagon complete with genuine imitation wood grain decals on the sides!

[SLO 65]

GM will keep Buick because it sells very well in China.

Nick

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Yeah, you're right on the old folks. It reminded me of a northern part of Seattle here called Ballard. It is FULL of old Swedes. I am also a Swede. Maybe in another 20 years I'll need a huge Buick for cruising the strip there? Racing all the wheel chairs in an Estate Wagon complete with genuine imitation wood grain decals on the sides!

Need to drive by your local buick dealer and look at the lucerne and
their SUV--Very nice--i'm not a buick man either but they are slick--their car line is very streamlined as well---jim

[CreepinDeth]

Originally Posted by 70rs

It will be a very sad day when/if Pontiac goes away. I don't understand how Buick gets a hall pass and Pontiac goes to the principals office to be expelled.

If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably because most Pontiacs are
just rebadged vehicles from OTHER manufacturers. No big loss there.

Pontiac Vibe = Toyota Matrix
Pontiac G5 = Chevy Cobalt
Pontiac Torrent = Chevy Equinox
Pontiac Solstice = Saturn Sky
Pontiac G8 = Holden Monaro (granted this car is badass tho and unique to the US Market)
Pontiac G6 = I think it's their ONLY unique vehicle.

Buick has been revamping their styling just like Cadillac did with the CTS debut.
The 2010 LaCrosse is actually pretty damn sharp lookin if you ask me.
BUT.....I do also agree it's because Buick sells VERY well globally.