GMC CROSSES OVER WITH 2007 ACADIA!

GMC yesterday announced the all-new 2007 Acadia, its first crossover. The Acadia brings a smooth, responsive driving experience, athletic design, a spacious interior and a comprehensive safety package to the fastest-growing vehicle segment in the U.S. “Acadia is a natural extension of the GMC brand,” said John Larson, Pontiac-GMC general manager. “Its combination of smooth, responsive driving traits and SUV versatility embody GMC’s professional grade philosophy. Acadia is a great looking vehicle that will attract customers who’ve never visited a GMC showroom.”

The smooth ride and agile handling come from a four-wheel independent suspension system mounted to a rigid body-frame integral structure. The structure enables a lower center of gravity, while the independent front and rear suspensions, combined with a precise rack-and-pinion steering system, provide sharp and immediate response to driver input.

Acadia’s agility is complemented by responsive performance from a 3.6L V-6 VVT – a high-feature engine with variable valve timing that is designed for good fuel economy, low emissions and exceptional smoothness. It is rated at 267 horsepower (199 kW) and 247 lb.-ft. of torque (335 Nm). The engine is backed by a new, fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission.

To see the Acadia, visit http://www.gmc.com/.

GM REPORTS $1.2 BILLION OPERATING PROFIT FOR 2ND QTR.!

Automotive News / July 26, 2006

DETROIT -- General Motors delighted investors and analysts Wednesday by posting $1.2 billion in operating profit for the second quarter -- a $1.4 billion improvement over the same quarter last year."Our turnaround has not just gained traction, it's accelerating into high gear," said GM CEO Rick Wagoner.Wagoner has been under pressure to show improvement as GM studies a possible three-way alliance with Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA. He said the results vindicated the company's turnaround strategy."While significant work still remains, our ability to identify and initiate $9 billion in cost cuts over the past year is unprecedented in this industry," Wagoner said.GM's loss in North American operations -- the focus of its restructuring -- narrowed to $85 million in the quarter, excluding charges. That's an improvement of $1.1 billion from the year-earlier period on lower pension and other costs.