October 2, 2009

Spring Hill worried about failed deal

SPRING HILL (AP) — Residents in the small town where the Saturn auto brand came to life say a failed deal to sell the car line will hurt an area already struggling in a tough economy.
General Motors Co. said Wednesday that it plans to shut down Saturn after [...]

October 2, 2009
http://detnews.com/article/20091002/AUTO01/910020348

Silver cars continue to stand out

For ninth year, evolving color outshines other vehicle shades

SCOTT BURGESS
The Detroit News
Troy — Silver continues its nine-year reign as the No. 1 color choice for cars and trucks, paint supplier PPG Industries said Thursday at its annual Automotive Color Trend Show.
One out of every four vehicles in [...]

Saturn dealers plot a future without GM — again
Options include shutting down, selling imports
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Chrissie Thompson
and Jamie LaReau
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U.S. light-vehicle sales (all manufacturers have reported)

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