Jerry Flint from Forbes: Saturn probably had the latest and best lineup of any GM brand: two well-done SUVs, the Outlook and the Vue, the handsome Aura sedan, a sister of the Chevy Malibu, the European built-small Astra car, and even a two-seat sports car, the Sky. But sales went nowhere. GM had said it will kill the brand, but now hopes to sell the name to Roger Penske.

As Saturn and Penske executives work to finalize the purchase of the General Motors brand before the end of September, sources tell SaturnFans.com that retailers are gearing up to offer special discounts to all qualifying customers throughout the month of July in an effort to clear out 2009 inventory.

Saturn just announced that it's offering zero percent financing on 2008 Astra and 2008-09 Aura models, including hybrids, for 72 months. Zero percent financing for 60 months is also available for the 2009 Vue and Outlook crossovers. This is a Memorial Day sale as the deal expires this Tuesday, May 26th.

These figures are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2009 Saturn Vue. Prices do not include taxes, title, license fees, or optional equipment (pricing for the Vue XE/XR and Vue Red Line is listed separately). Each retail facility is responsible for setting it's own selling price.

These figures are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2009 Saturn Vue. Prices do not include taxes, title, license fees, or optional equipment (pricing for the Vue Hybrid and Vue XE/XR is listed separately). Each retail facility is responsible for setting it's own selling price. Saturn may change prices, equipment, and specifications at any time without notice, so please check your retailer for the most up-to-date prices.

These figures are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2009 Saturn Vue. Prices do not include taxes, title, license fees, or optional equipment (pricing for the Vue Hybrid and Vue Red Line is listed separately).

These figures are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2009 Saturn Sky and do not include taxes, title, license fees, or optional equipment. Each retail facility is responsible for setting it's own selling price. Remember, Saturn may change prices, equipment, and specifications at any time without notice, so please check your retailer for the most up-to-date prices.

These figures are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2009 Saturn Outlook and do not include taxes, title, license fees, or optional equipment. Each retail facility is responsible for setting it's own selling price. Remember, Saturn may change prices, equipment, and specifications at any time without notice, so please check your retailer for the most up-to-date prices.

General Motors says the imported Saturn Astra has become a victim of the weak U.S. dollar. The Belgium-built 3- and 5-door hatchbacks, while critically acclaimed, have suffered from slow sales since their North American launch last January. GM vice chairman Bob Lutz bluntly told Automotive News in an article published this morning that "the car is priced too high."