GM to bring 40mpg "mini-car" to the US
We know it's been a rough year for US automakers, and perhaps for GM most of all. Since their business has been built around Hummers, Tahoes, and full-size trucks for the last decade, their current market value is now lower than Mattel -- maker of Matchbox cars. There is some good news however, GM has a plan. They've apparently got a 40mpg concept car in the works that could save their faltering US lineup.The Chevy Beat, one of a trio of concept cars unveiled at the 2007 Auto Show (that didn't get much attention), was set to be released in the Asian and Latin American markets this year. Instead, after June's horrendous sales numbers, and speculation about GM declaring bankruptcy started to fly, GM is eyeing a major course correction. Hopefully the Beat will help dig them out of the ditch -- I'm going to be really disappointed if the Volt project is compromised by lack of capital.
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7-05-2008 @ 10:59AM
Al Schrader said...
Is interesting, but how come the Toyota Prius gets 60 MPG City, and this get 40 MPG ?
Al Schrader
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7-05-2008 @ 1:39PM
hodad66 said...
this is not a hybrid....
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7-05-2008 @ 1:53PM
ph39 said...
Prius gets 48/45 mpg and costs 75% more.
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7-06-2008 @ 2:28PM
k holden said...
\What is up with GM USA, I run a GM Astra in the UK which gives me 12 miles per ltr its a 5 seat 5 door hatchback which is not only comfortable but also quick. What lots of drivers would like is a electric motor car with a range of about 150 miles that you can recharg in your garage either from the mains or from a small wind generater. come on GM please pull out your finger
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