First image of the new Chevrolet Agile

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnnx24alNdPb_M6g9kUcrHQ6kk_hgKNekHlduzXtCkhVIGRFzij2zloweoBE2Si4KyS071sRb5xoK8L1aFRzvN_ctcP2FqKH2APwqYs5NpPNbspu6IHpUnrAn4GPE0T4EXFD6xuWys0c/s1600-h/610563.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373082083850358386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnnx24alNdPb_M6g9kUcrHQ6kk_hgKNekHlduzXtCkhVIGRFzij2zloweoBE2Si4KyS071sRb5xoK8L1aFRzvN_ctcP2FqKH2APwqYs5NpPNbspu6IHpUnrAn4GPE0T4EXFD6xuWys0c/s400/610563.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />General Motors revealed the first image of the new Chevrolet Agile<br /><br />General Motors confirmed for next October launch vehicle waited in the Mercosur region: the Chevrolet Agile, an entirely new model is distinguished by its design, comfort and versatility.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br />Jaime Ardila, president of GM Mercosur, notes that "The Chevrolet Agile, a leading Chevrolet launches and market in 2009, demonstrates our confidence in the public's preference and the potential of our region."<br /><br />For his part, Edgar Lourencon, president of GM Agile Argentina said that "not only demonstrates the capacity for Chevrolet vehicles with modern design and world class, but confirms the strength and integration of our company to provide the best products our customers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNkByy07cHKQ9HVJOFmD416rzruzy9jU-nvEigq91Iln0WL4DK0kmqxB58z9Wu063aXcP2W0FdD1gzgE5g1-6wI4enCb6_CPGxEpl777YwOeenYOt-AmmjwHv3X6cTsX8SGFVzyH-t1M/s1600-h/5590982.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373081984106808530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNkByy07cHKQ9HVJOFmD416rzruzy9jU-nvEigq91Iln0WL4DK0kmqxB58z9Wu063aXcP2W0FdD1gzgE5g1-6wI4enCb6_CPGxEpl777YwOeenYOt-AmmjwHv3X6cTsX8SGFVzyH-t1M/s400/5590982.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px;" /></a><br />Design amazing<br /><br />Revealing some details of the line of Agile, Carlos Barba, General Director of GM Design Mercosur, notes: "It is a vehicle that goes beyond a traditional hatchback. Our task was to design a vehicle for customers in the region, which are demanding consumers. An innovative design is essential, as the internal space and a crossover, or a vehicle that 'breathes' and versatility that is attracting different customer profiles, from the urban to the surfer or customer that to enjoy the countryside. "<br /><br />"I am convinced that the design of Agile will surprise since it is a car full of young people," Barba ends.<br /><br />The model comes to complement the Chevrolet line, which is most of the market and currently consists of models Spark, Corsa Classic Corsa, Aveo, Astra, Vectra GT (hatchback), Vectra sedan, the Meriva and Zafira people carriers, Captiva SUVs and the Blazer, the S10 pickup and the Corvette.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_7obr7WrBp2riMvJ4Jzt_RqGvwbR8_lQH4P-VFLSRb5xj5_ZdlbqmH9jLiF6_jIboseqiOLUrYntBQBhwXffqarxiwG_OkCDJnspplvajbB8tdhz4kUUTzrdLuusvYAmw5Q470JqzKQ/s1600-h/5654278.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373081903093180610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_7obr7WrBp2riMvJ4Jzt_RqGvwbR8_lQH4P-VFLSRb5xj5_ZdlbqmH9jLiF6_jIboseqiOLUrYntBQBhwXffqarxiwG_OkCDJnspplvajbB8tdhz4kUUTzrdLuusvYAmw5Q470JqzKQ/s400/5654278.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" /></a><br />Investment in progress<br /><br />The Agile Chevrolet - first model of the family live - was fully developed at the Center for Development of Mercosur GM vehicles, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is the result of an investment of U.S. $ 400 million, which includes the development and production phases of the model in the region, with its production complex in the Automotive business in Rosario, province of Santa Fe The Agile aims to emerging markets as Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.<br /><br />In Argentina, advancing the implementation of the investment to start production of Chevrolet Agile. This investment has meant, among other actions, the construction of a new building of 5000 square meters of weld, new dies for the stamping of parts and components; 59 robots incorporating the latest technology to focus its work primarily on welds considered anti ergonomic, and in those parts of the body that are critical to passenger safety as well as conducting over 6,500 hours of training to operators of the new production line of Chevrolet Motor Complex in Argentina .<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqnGsdrydyRSzxenPHsNHnzTP9D0iM73bbpx5JZTWOVFAmRgI73gS154QkW1XZdtmqy1qeL5lO_yFhKQgGHr5LzHCVJTej6EMlFB8CwXA3skEBDe2JhXBMADe1REky_yb9mC83pAyPyo/s1600-h/9597454.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373081811338675794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqnGsdrydyRSzxenPHsNHnzTP9D0iM73bbpx5JZTWOVFAmRgI73gS154QkW1XZdtmqy1qeL5lO_yFhKQgGHr5LzHCVJTej6EMlFB8CwXA3skEBDe2JhXBMADe1REky_yb9mC83pAyPyo/s400/9597454.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" /></a><br />Are currently in the final testing of the new model for which the company is implementing global processes of validation, which are identical to those used in developing the overall architecture of Chevrolet. They take place in laboratories and in field. Are 150 units of Chevrolet Agile are rolling over 1 million miles of testing, including vehicle and partially assembled, in order to validate components, vehicle safety, durability, bodywork, brakes, noise and vibration. Finally, it is important to note that 9000 pieces were subjected to more than 3000 tests for global certification criteria, and safety, 20 vehicles passed through various laboratory impact tests, including testing now underway.<br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082221224/south-american-bound-chevrolet-agile-revealed">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /></span><p>

First image of the new Chevrolet Agile

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GM Presents those 'Simple Bare Necessities' Concepts

<center><img alt="GM Bare Necessity Truck" height="230" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/3413689.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />For GM one of the most fundamental definitions goes to the idea of saving weight. That means unnecessary features are stripped off to make room for what may be termed as Bare Necessities which is applied to all vehicles including trucks and smaller cars. A number of the blog's users suggested a diesel motor and better aerodynamics for Bare Necessities Trucks as examples of eco-friendliness. The designers and engineers may end up taking some of these thoughts into the final truck product, as well as using lighter construction materials.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><center><img alt="GM Bare Necessity Car" height="245" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/5102986.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The new GM's plan to interact better with the world is working quite well seemingly. Users of the online forum at GMblogs are quite impressed with the company's plans for better, more fuel-efficient vehicles. During one of the discussions on the company's Eco Initiative project GM designers explained how difficult it is to meet customer expectations when it comes to eco-friendliness because different customers have different ideas of what eco-friendly means.<br /><br /><center><img alt="GM Bare Necessity Car" height="244" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/7624912.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />For smaller cars like the Bare Necessities Car some of the same principles can be applied, such as eliminating non-critical features as per customer needs while using the minimum of parts and sustainable materials. Quite a challenge considering that one man's critical feature may be another one's luxury.<br /><br /><center><img alt="GM Bare Necessity Car" height="238" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/8421906.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121008/mini5/gm-presents-those-simple-bare-necessities-concepts">More Photos </a><br /><br /></span><p>

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Cadillac XTS Luxury Sedan to Arrive in 2011?

<center><img alt="Cadillac CTS-V" height="266" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/10/large/9081018.001.Mini9L2.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />A new luxury sedan called the Cadillac XTS is apparently being planned for production by the new General Motors. The car is said to be going after the best from Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, which means the A8, 7 Series, LS and S-Class respectively. <span class="fullpost">Suppliers were told about this high-class stretch sedan at a briefing where it was also revealed that manufacturing will happen at the company's plant in Oshawa, Ontario. Cadillac will be replacing the slow-selling DTS with the XTS.<br />Read full story from <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070220257/cadillac-xts-luxury-sedan-to-arrive-in-2011">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Cadillac XTS Luxury Sedan to Arrive in 2011?

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2010 Opel Meriva MPV Spy

<center><img height="224" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_opel_meriva_spy_shots_june_002-0630-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />GM’s next-generation Opel Meriva compact MPV has been caught undergoing testing once gain. Though it remains in full camouflage, many details are still discernible, including the overall shape, which remains close to the original Meriva concept from last year's Geneva Motor Show.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img height="265" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_opel_meriva_spy_shots_june_001-0630-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The new Meriva is expected to make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and should be sale across Europe by the end of the year.<br /><br /><center><img height="206" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_opel_meriva_spy_shots_june_003-0630-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The simple and attractive front fascia, minimalist outlines, and overall configuration remain very close to the concept’s design, however. Small detail differences include the addition of a tailpipe (hidden on the concept) and the removal of the rear roof spoiler and addition of an antenna in its place.<br /><br /><center><img height="223" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_opel_meriva_spy_shots_june_004-0630-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />A very carefully placed extra segment of cladding appears to be hiding one of the most controversial lements of the concept’s design: the rear-window ‘kink’. The front door’s handle and the general construction of the doors and rubber strips indicate the rear-opening rear doors of the concept are gone. The suicide door configuration makes for better display in a car show booth, but is both inconvenient and hard to get past the legal department in the real world.<br /><br /><center><img height="291" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_opel_meriva_spy_shots_june_005-0630-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The treatment of the rear windows and rear hatch area seem to indicate both the angular upsweep before the C-pillar and the hourglass-shaped rear hatch will carry over into production. The tail lights, though heavily camouflaged, carry a hint of the outline of the concept’s large and stylistic units as well.<br />Source:<a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-shots-2010-opel-meriva.html">motorauthority</a><br /><br /></span><p>

2010 Opel Meriva MPV Spy

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Cruze-based Buick compact sedan Spy Photos

<center><img height="209" id="gallery-main-image3" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2012_buick_delta_ii_compact_sedan_spy_shots_june_003-0622-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />General Motors is still more than a year away from launching the Chevrolet Cruze sedan in North America but instead of speeding up its arrival the automaker is working on a new Buick sedan based on the Cruze platform. Fears of GM’s cash problems haven’t managed to deter work on the upcoming Buick compact sedan, which like the Cruze will likely be offered as a global model.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><center><img height="236" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2012_buick_delta_ii_compact_sedan_002-0311-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The other benefit of the Delta II platform is the possibility of a plug-in hybrid version using Volt technology, although GM is more likely to use other brands such as Cadillac to expand its plug-in hybrid range.<br /><br /><center><img height="187" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2012_buick_delta_ii_compact_sedan_spy_shots_june_004-0622-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />U.S. versions are likely to be built at GM’s Lordstown plant in Ohio alongside the Cruze. The new model will almost certainly be offered in China as well, considering that is Buick’s biggest market. Engine options should mirror that of the Cruze, which means a range of compact four-cylinder units in both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged forms, with both petrol and diesel options.<br /><br /><center><img height="193" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2012_buick_delta_ii_compact_sedan_spy_shots_june_005-0622-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />Built around GM’s FWD Delta II platform, the Buick compact sedan also shares much in common with the 2010 Opel Astra, which means there’s a chance it could be produced at Russelsheim plant in Germany. The new spy shot of interior confirms that both cars share a similar cabin design.<br /><br /><center><img height="254" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2012_buick_delta_ii_compact_sedan_spy_shots_june_001-0622-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />Don’t hold your breath for the new sedan as it isn’t expected to be launched until sometime in 2012, possibly as a 2013 model. <br /><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/gallery/2012-cruze-based-buick-sedan-spy-shots/2012-buick-delta-ii-compact-sedan-004.html">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span>

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Fornasari announces 610hp car racing series

<center><img height="266" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_004-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />With 610hp on tap, routed through an AWD system with 60% rear bias and built around a version of the RR600 chassis, the vehicle is sure to overpower most of the competition as well.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><center><img height="270" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_003-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />It's hard to pin down the qualities of the 'ultimate' vehicle, but the new Racing Buggy from Fornasari looks to be a fair attempt. Its design, however, is as extreme as its capabilities so it's sure to polarize.<br /><br /><center><img height="269" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_001-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />It's a big vehicle, however, measuring 17ft (5.20m) long, 7ft (2.15m) wide and 6ft (1.85m) tall. Weighing in at a fairly sturdy 3,500lb (1,600kg), it's also surprisingly quick, accelerating to 62mph (100km/h) in just 3.8 seconds - as fast as a Corvette ZR1.<br /><br /><center><img height="266" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_006-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />Before you dismiss the hulking computer rendering before you as an dirt-only racer, know that it seats five, is intended to be not only road legal but luxurious - and series produced. It will start out at about €80,000 ($112,000) in Europe, according to the company. Exactly how many are to be built and when they'll be available hasn't been revealed.<br /><br /><center><img height="267" id="gallery-main-image3" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_007-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />That's not the only General Motors link in the Fornasari Racing Buggy chain, either. The engine powering the off-roading beast is a GM-sourced V8 unit displacing 7.0L at rated at 610hp (455kW) and 552lb-ft (748Nm) of torque.<br /><br /><center><img height="267" id="gallery-main-image4" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/f/o/fornasari_racing_buggy_june_2009_005-0617-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The AWD system also sports a viscous center differential and a Dana 44 rear end for power and durability. Either automatic or manual six-speeds can be ordered, a rarity in large performance SUVs of late.<br />via:<a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/fornasari-announces-610hp-racing-buggy-for-series-production.html">motorauthority</a><br /><br /></span>

Fornasari announces 610hp car racing series

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Saturn Vue two-mode dead, Chevrolet Equinox in 2011

<center><img height="286" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_equinox_002-1220-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Before the financial crisis hit, General Motors had some major plans for its Saturn brand including the launch of a two-mode hybrid Vue and eventually a plug-in hybrid version. Development and engineering for both vehicles had been completed and production of the two-mode hybrid Vue was originally scheduled to start last November.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img height="267" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_equinox_003-1220-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Rapidly declining sales and an inevitable bankruptcy, however, has caused GM to readjust its plans. The biggest change is the sale of the Saturn brand to the Penske Automotive Group. As for the hybrid vehicles, GM has already confirmed that the technology for the Vue plug-in hybrid will be retained and used in other brands, and now the automaker has revealed to AutoblogGreen that the Vue two-mode hybrid has been cancelled.<br /><br /><center><img height="277" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_equinox_005-1220-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Instead, GM will use the FWD two-mode system for its Chevrolet Equinox crossover, which should arrive on the market in in petrol-electric form in 2011. The system in the Vue was to use a 3.6L V6 engine mated to the two-mode hybrid drive system. Since the Equinox uses a different 3.0L V6 engine, GM will need additional time to redesign the system.<br /><br /><center><img height="221" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_equinox_006-1220-950x650.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />The two-mode system utilizes an Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) that GM developed together with Mercedes-Benz and BMW and currently uses in the Chevrolet Tahoe and Silverado, as well as the GMC Sierra and Denali, and Cadillac Escalade hybrid vehicles.<br />via: <a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/chevrolet-equinox-hybrid-coming-in-2011.html">motorauthority</a><br /><br /></span>

Saturn Vue two-mode dead, Chevrolet Equinox in 2011

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Another round of dealer cuts imminent at GM

<center><img height="208" id="article-img" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/s/u/sunset_bpg_dealer_main_630-0521-630x360.jpg" title="GM dealership" width="400" /></center><br />Just a couple of weeks ago General Motors revealed that it would be cutting ties with over 1,100 dealerships, and the bad news keeps coming for dealers as the struggling automaker is expected to cut a further 450 dealerships in the coming months.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Many dealerships are under franchise agreements with GM that are expected to finish late next year - at which point around 450 dealers will most likely not have their contracts renewed. The dealerships facing the axe from GM have been chosen because they "have very specific issues", the automaker’s sales chief Mark LaNeve revealed to Automotive News. These issues include the fact that certain dealerships may have been exclusively stocking the now-defunct Pontiac brand, or be underperforming in regards to sales targets.<br /><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/another-round-of-dealer-cuts-imminent-at-gm.html">more detail</a>. ...<br /><br /></span>

Another round of dealer cuts imminent at GM

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GM reveals project to construct new small car at idled assembly plant in America

<center><img height="228" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_spark_004-0210-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar " width="400" /> </center><br />When the new small car will go into production also hasn't been disclosed, though with the Volt set to enter production late in 2010 and the Cruze aiming for an early 2010 release, it could be timed to fit between them, sometime in summer 2010.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img height="251" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/c/h/chevrolet_spark_geneva_009-0302-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar " width="400" /> </center><br />In an atypically cryptic press release, General Motors announced that it will be building a new small car at an unnamed idled UAW-staffed assembly plant here in the U.S. The new vehicle will be in addition to the already-planned 2011 Chevrolet Volt and Cruze, but it's not yet known which small car it will be.<br /><br /><center><img height="189" id="gallery-main-image4" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_spark_003-0210-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar" width="400" /> </center><br />The new small car is apparently expected to be a major volume seller, with GM upping its estimate of the percentage of U.S.-built GM sales from the current 67% to over 70% by 2013.<br /><br /><center><img height="237" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_chevrolet_spark_002-0210-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar" width="400" /> </center><br />"Small cars represent one of the fastest growing segments in both the U.S. and around the world," said Fritz Henderson, General Motors President and CEO. "We believe this car will be a winner with our current and future customers in the U.S.<br /><br /><center><img height="233" id="gallery-main-image3" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/c/h/chevrolet_spark_geneva_008-0302-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar " width="400" /> </center><br />One small car candidate is the Chevrolet Spark, born from the long-lived Beat concept revealed in 2007. Other models could also see U.S. production, however, especially with the ongoing brand shuffle at GM, as well as the expected bankruptcy filing coming June 1. It wouldn't be beyond the pale to see a re-branded Opel or Saturn model sold as a Chevrolet, such as the Astra.<br /><br /><center><img height="216" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/c/h/chevrolet_spark_geneva_001-0302-950x650.jpg" title="2011 Chevrolet Spark minicar " width="400" /> </center><br />"This vehicle segment, while important today and expected to be more so in the future, is extremely challenging. It takes a special effort by everyone to bring a domestically produced small car to market in a cost-competitive and profitable way - but that is what we are going to do together [with the UAW]."<br /><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/gallery/2011-chevrolet-spark-minicar/chevrolet-spark-geneva-002.html">More Photos </a><br /></span>

GM reveals project to construct new small car at idled assembly plant in America

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