Concepts
Buick Will Receive the Innovative Plug-in, Two-Mode Powertrain that was Promised to Saturn
In January 2008, Saturn announced that the Vue would be the recipient of an innovative two-mode, plug-in powertrain in 2011. This would have allowed the Vue to generate an average fuel economy of 35mpg. After deciding to sell Saturn, however, GM robbed Saturn of this technology and announced it would instead debut it in one of GM's four core brands.
On the Auction Block: 2003 Saturn Ion QC/T Concept
This 2003 Saturn Ion QC/T concept was featured at the 2002 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The modified Ion is powered by a 2.2 liter turbo engine with a 5-speed manual transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 235/40ZR18 tires on 7-spoke Motegi aluminum wheels.
Historic Saturn, GM Vehicles Sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction Earlier this Month
Mark Vaughn from AutoWeek: More than 200 cars from GM's Heritage Fleet went on the block in what GM called normal housekeeping. Note that's the Heritage Fleet, which is different from the Heritage Collection. The latter has about 350 cars. "The Heritage Collection is sacred, a critical part of the history of GM," said Brian Baker, collection manager and design historian.
Opel Ampera Extended-Range Electric Car Would Look Right at Home in Saturn Lineup
Opel will unveil its version of the revolutionary Chevrolet Volt at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March. The extended-range electric vehicle, which Opel will call the Ampera, will be a five-door, four-seat model that shares styling cues with both the Volt and last year's popular Flextreme concept.
On the Auction Block: 2004 Saturn Vue Red Line Street Play Concept
On the Auction Block: 2004 Saturn Vue "Spring Special"
On the Auction Block: 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line (Blue)
On the Auction Block: 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line (Black)
On the Auction Block: Saturn Lola Race Car
Flashback Friday: 1988 Saturn Prototype
Up until this year the general public had really only seen one picture of the original Saturn prototype that was taken when it was unveiled to the automotive press in 1984. However this year, thanks to the General Motors' collaborative GMnext 100th anniversary website, a bunch of never-before-seen photos of Saturn prototypes from the company's archives have made their way onto the Internet.




