CONFIRMED: Buick getting fourth model, Velite likely

In an interview with Car and Driver, Troy Clarke, president of GM's North American efforts, confirmed that Buick would be getting another model by the end of the decade. The forth vehicle to join the Buick stable will be rear-wheel drive and take cues from the Velite concept that debuted at the 2004 New York Auto Show.

Whether or not such a vehicle will be a convertible or a large sedan remains to be seen, but it will share the Zeta platform underpinning the upcoming Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Camaro. The Velite name may not carry over.

In the same article, Clarke espoused Pontiac's goal of being a performance-oriented brand, while at the same time suggesting that all of Pontiac's products will not sport RWD. Clarke confirmed that a redesign of the FWD Vibe is in the works, and may be released as early as this year.

[Source: Car and Driver via AutoBlog]
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Caddyman07 - 5/31/2007 11:17:23 AM

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Umm. Okay. ANYWAYS! Did you guys see those spy shots on that site of the 09 CTS-V!!! Wonder whats under that hood!!!

Bmw8ter - 5/31/2007 11:25:12 AM

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Too bad it's under the Buick name. But, I guess that's the only good name to put it under with GM. I would have gone with Saturn personally because they appeal to all ages. Buick has "old cogger" written all over the brand.

Bmw8ter - 5/31/2007 11:34:04 AM

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BMW 8-ter....BMW 8 series(sexiest bimmer ever IMO), and yes, I have been somewhat constipated lately. Was it necessary to tell the WHOLE f'in world.

Bmw8ter - 5/31/2007 12:53:47 PM

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I spelled it that way to give it dual personality. The 8 series, is pretty much the only model I particularly like...the rest, I'm not a big fan of.....it's a love/hate relationship.

mp2dtw - 5/31/2007 10:50:11 PM

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Soon Buick may no longer stand for Big Ugly Import Car Killer.

keyzi747 - 5/31/2007 11:09:30 PM

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It is the new Zeta - based Park Avenue from China.