Detroit Future Plans
According to this Motor Trend article, the “Detroit Three” - GM, Chrylser and Ford, are finally taking steps to compete with Japans bestsellers, Toyota, Honda and Nissan. The targeted vehicles would include the Buick LaCross, which would become the Ivicta, Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, and the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan. The authors reasoning behind the changes is rising gas prices and stricter fuel economy standards which seem to be slowing the popularity of bigger V8 engines.