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GM-Toyota joint venture terminating
Written by admin on Saturday, July 04, 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Announcements, Automobile Industry, General Motors, Toyota
The 25 year old partnership has come to an end, though GM has had a fruitful and long standing relationship with Toyota, but the Nummi venture is ending. GM has been unable to reach an understanding with Toyota regarding a new product plant at Fremont, California. And since it is in the process of downsizing, this is one venture which will not see the light of day.
Troy Clarke, president of GM North America, said. “There are no future GM vehicles planned for the joint venture at this time”. On its part the Toyota spokesman Mike Goss said in a statement that the Japanese automaker is disappointed to see the partnership end. “The economic and business environment surrounding Toyota is also extremely severe, and so this decision by GM makes the situation even more difficult for Toyota,” he said in a email.
2010 Cadillac SRX
Written by admin on Monday, January 12, 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Automobile Industry, Cadillac, General Motors
General Motor’s redesigned 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover will go on display at 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month.
2010 Cadillac SRX
This 2010 SRX is based on GM’s Theta Premium platform — an enhanced version of the regular Theta architecture, which forms the basis for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 GMC Terrain…
The new SRX will be offered with a choice of either front-wheel-drive or AWD. “The 2010 SRX will deliver excellent, balanced driving dynamics in all types of weather,” said Bob Reuter, global vehicle chief engineer.
There are two engine choices for the SRX; a 3.0-liter V-6 that uses direct injection to produce 260 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.8-liter, turbo-charged V-6 that produces 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Both engines use a six-speed automatic transmission. Buyers have a choice of front- or electronic all-wheel drive. The awd system can split torque front and rear, and also between the rear wheels thanks to an electronic limited slip.
2010 Cadillac SRX