Date:         Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:30:19 -0600
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fryeday Content.. some GM trivia and news on the VOLT (NVC)
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Seems to me that this is getting a little close to an already-existing
name (though not used in the US), the Toyota Voltz... which is the
current Corolla liftback name in Japan... but of course in a different
market the same name can be used by another manufacturer (eg City, Cresta,
Century etc).

... sold in the US as Matrix and "Pontiac Vibe"... and probably sedan
versions under other GM names as well (though most of the small "GM"
cars sold there are probably actually rebadged Daewoos).


  as for GM and their dreams..........
  here and there,  they're doing it.  ( though they didn't envision the
SUV
  back in the 50's/ 60's, )
  the modern corvette is certainly world class, and a whole lot of
exotic car

It's anything but exotic. Exotic means only this: FROM SOMEWHERE
ELSE. A Lada is Exotic in the US. An AMC Pacer is exotic in Germany. A
Ferrari is native in Italy. A Chev Cravat is native in USA, not an
exotic, and anything but world-class. A chile pepper is native to South
America. It is exotic in India. Exotic does NOT mean esoteric, mystical or
"advanced".

Like all US-market cars except the Holden Commodore, the Cravat is
dumbed-down for poseurs who just want to cruise. Find the tight bumpy
curves and it falls on its face where a Ferrari, Nissan Skyline GT-R or
Holden Commodore will bring great grins to the mug of an experienced
enthusiast driver.
Soft springs, softer dampers, suspension/steering geometries that cannot
even
be modified for good handling. American's don't realize this because they
have only
US-market cars to judge by.

Who belives that the current "retro" Frod Mustbang is a sporty and
handles? It ain't and it don't. It's been tested against the Commodore in
Australia and
 found sadly lacking.

GM is in poo, Frod is ditching its American models (and this time I
hope they don't corrupt the European Frods' suspensions) and Christler...
ditched by
Mercedes because it couldn't make a real car. Hemi?? Despite its claims and
badging,
Chrysler has never made a hemi!
Let the flames begin... but don't lets allow it to go so far as get a
message from the sponsor.

a message from the sponsor.--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin, New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut
Temporarily in Calgary, AB, Canada