| General Motors (GM), being hit hard by cash | | | | that will see its life extended a full year until the |
| problems, is indicating that several new models in the | | | | Cruze is ready to arrive. |
| planning pipeline may not make their debut on | | | | Next Generation Big Cadillac - The DTS and STS are |
| schedule. Automotive News and other industry | | | | the two largest Cadillacs with GM planning to replace |
| authorities have learned that GM will be scaling back | | | | both models with just one car. Initially, the big Caddy |
| product introduction for 2009 and 2010, pushing back | | | | was to debut in late 2010 or early 2011, but we may |
| the release of several new models. | | | | not see a replacement model until 2012 at the |
| The Chevrolet Camaro is expected to be released on | | | | soonest. |
| time next February and Cadillac will see the CTS | | | | In addition, GM is scaling back on its marketing for |
| coupe, CTS wagon, and a new SRX crossover | | | | the next few years including: |
| vehicle in 2009. But, the Chevrolet Cruze will not | | | | Shifting Auto Show Debuts - Several new models |
| make its debut as expected in 2010, though the | | | | were to be introduced at this November's Los |
| electric Chevrolet Volt is expected to still arrive on | | | | Angeles Auto Show, but GM will save the Chevrolet |
| time in November 2010. | | | | Cruze and Cadillac CTS coupe for the Detroit show in |
| GM's financial difficulty is impacting the way the | | | | January. By rolling out cars a few months later, GM |
| company is conducting its business as the automaker | | | | will save on marketing costs while putting the |
| attempts to find ways to trim costs while still | | | | emphasis on the show nearest its headquarters. |
| remaining competitive. By not bringing timely, fuel | | | | No Oscars Support - GM paid a big price to sponsor |
| efficient cars to the market on schedule, the | | | | the most recent Summer Olympics but the Oscars |
| company risks falling further behind and jeopardizing | | | | and other annual events are not going to get GM |
| its recovery. | | | | support this year. Also, expect GM to scale back on |
| Among the vehicles being delayed are: | | | | other forms of marketing, including print, online media, |
| Buick LaCrosse - The replacement for this model is in | | | | and television advertising. |
| the works, but likely won't appear until 2010, a year | | | | Despite the cutbacks, GM is still interested in |
| later than planned. The smaller, lighter second | | | | purchasing Chrysler, but with government help. The |
| generation LaCrosse would be a boon for the Buick | | | | automaker is looking for federal loans to buy Chrysler |
| brand which currently does not offer a four cylinder | | | | and is expected to swap its remaining shares in |
| model. | | | | GMAC for that purchase. Ultimately, the federal |
| Chevrolet Cruze - The car slated to replace the | | | | government will be on the hook for these loans, |
| Cobalt will not be introduced until 2011 at the earliest. | | | | becoming a part owner of what would once again |
| With the promise of delivering exceptional gas | | | | become the world's largest automaker. |
| mileage, the Cruze will replace the Cobalt, a model | | | | |