In an honest attempt to streamline its business, General Motors has agreed to terms with China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery for its Hummer brand.  The deal is reportedly worth $150 million giving an 80% stake to the Chinese company and 20% to a private investor.  The main question that many are asking is if the H2 SUT, H2 SUV, H3 SUV and H3T will continue to be manufactured in the U.S. or if the new owners will move operations to its motherland.  If we were to guess, it’d be the latter.  The lower labor rates would help to reduce the costs of manufacturing the world’s single most complex consumer product.

With the demise of Pontiac and Saturn, and the subsequent sale of Hummer, GM’s new fit & trim makeover will help it to compete with the world’s automakers.  Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are the only brands which remain.

From now until March 31, 2009, GM is offering Supplier Pricing on all of its models for Credit Union members. Participating brands include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn. The best part is that Supplier Pricing can also be combined with rebates, saving you even more money. To find out how Credit Union Members can take advantage of Supplier Pricing, click here.

To view the entire 2009 Buick lineup and see pricing, click here.
To view the entire 2009 Cadillac lineup and see pricing, click here.
To view the entire 2009 Chevy lineup and see pricing, click here.
To view the entire 2009 GMC lineup and see pricing, click here.
To view the entire 2009 Hummer lineup and see pricing, click here.
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To view the entire 2009 Saab lineup and see pricing, click here.
To view the entire 2009 Saturn lineup and see pricing, click here.

There’s nothing more satisfying than buying a car. Not just because you need it, but because you want it. At CarsDirect, we understand that very real and powerful desire. That’s why we’re blogging about the 2008 Pontiac G8. Not only is it a functional, good-looking sedan, it happens to be one of the fastest (in V8 GT trim) in its class. With a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds, the G8 is incredibly quick. Owing its awesome acceleration to its 355-horsepower 6-liter V8 engine, the G8 GT is clearly the sportier model of the two trim levels. However, the base G8 still impresses with its 256-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, achieving 0-60 mph in 7 seconds flat. It’s also built to handle.  The G8’s suspension, developed by GM’s Holden branch in Australia, nonchalantly sheds body roll through corners while maintaining a firm, yet civil ride on the highway.

How do you aid in your justification for buying such a powerful car that’s this much fun to drive? Easy: OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, automatic crash response and vehicle diagnostics free for one whole year.  On top of GM’s amazing OnStar system being standard equipment, you get the G8’s above-average fuel economy. With the V6 model getting 17/25 mpg (city/highway) and the V8 getting not much less at 15/24 mpg (city/highway) thanks to its active fuel management system, these fast four-doors won’t have you at the pump as often as you might think.

Now, for the part you’ve been waiting for. Right now, during Pontiac’s Red Tag Event, you can save an amazing amount of money on all 2008 G8 models. You have to see the savings for yourself to believe them. Just click the link below, type in your zip code, and the prices will show up.

To find the best prices on the 2008 Pontiac G8 in your area, click here.

Today is September 29th. That means two things: the presidential election is 36 days away and you have exactly today and tomorrow to pull the trigger on the Pontiac’s 24-mpg highway-rated Torrent. That’s pretty respectable for a Crossover and even more so when you consider that figure is the best in its class.

Click on the link below for pricing in your area.  Just type in your 5-digit zip code and you’ll be on your way. 

2008 Pontiac Torrent Prices

In CarsDirect’s New Car Pricing Insider blog, we’ve shared quite a few deals with you, but this one’s especially attractive, especially since we love power and space. Cadillac is offering more incentives on their popular 2008 Cadillac CTS in the form of 0.9% APR (12-36 months) + bonus cash. How much bonus cash? You’ll have to visit your local Cadillac dealer to find out. Here’s a hint: it’s four digits.

The best part is that this deal can be combined with GM’s Employee Pricing for an even bigger savings to you. But time is of the essence, since the Employee Pricing portion of the deal expires the evening of September 30th, so if you’re on the fence between the CTS and BMW’s 335i or Mercedes-Benz’s C350, this trifecta of deals might convince you to make the jump, especially since the CTS is a couple grand less than either of its German peers right off the bat. The 2008 CTS can be had with two engine options: a 263-hp 3.6-liter V6 and a direct-injected 304-hp 3.6-liter V6. We would opt for the latter. We told you we love power.

To read the 4-page road test review: Click here for 2008 Cadillac CTS Review