GM is ready to face $4 gas with more compact cars, says product chief

It appears that GM is ready for gas prices of $4 a gallon, as the manufacturer revealed the all-new 2012 Buick Verano and the new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, a subcompact car that replaces the Aveo. According to Tom Stephens, vice chairman of GM’s global product operations, with the current offer the buyers are no able to choose from an array of small vehicles across its brands. This wasn’t possible back in 2007 and 2008, when the gas prices hit $4 a gallon.
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uaw_lax - 1/11/2011 7:32:51 PM

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Cant believe im reading this.

truckman - 1/12/2011 5:47:38 AM

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$4 a gallon, wow, But why do we want smaller? I would seek out a larger vehicle that is as efficient, small is not something I value, its economy that I value.

upwards - 1/13/2011 4:44:03 AM

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Smaller is inherently more furl efficient yet sprightly.

truckman - 1/13/2011 5:12:27 AM

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Lighter vehicles are clearly better on fuel, but not all small cars are efficient, and then sometimes driving a large SUV is more efficient if you are moving 8-9 people, imagine the gas that it would take 5 Smart cars to transport 9 people as opposed to one SUV, the bus is a good green example, I would rather own a larger vehicle with the equivalent efficiency as a small car.

thstone - 1/12/2011 2:46:38 PM

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There is no doubt that $4+ per gallon is on the horizon and I'm proud that GM might be ready this time.

mini22 - 1/13/2011 12:19:59 PM

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All three US carmakers are now better positioned then before.Ford with the Focus and Fiesta and C Max,Chrysler with the Fiat 500 and next year compact to replace the Calaber,and GM with the Verano,Volt,Cruz and Aveo replacement.Bring it on!