Saturn ION News

Hitachi Ltd. announced that it will sharply raise production capacity for lithium-ion batteries in order to meet what it describes as a growing demand for gas-electric cars.

Report: Hitachi to Boost Li-Ion Battery Output to Support 700,000 Hybrids/Year by 2015; GM Orders Cells for 100,000 Hybrids 2 July 2009 The Nikkei reports that Hitachi Ltd.

Our GM 2.0L Ecotec produced 372 hp and 292 lb-ft from 122 ci with basic bolt-ons. Developed by an international A-team of GM engineers and then refined by Lotus Engineering, the DOHC four-cylinder Ecotec is considered by the General to be the small-block Chevy of four-cylinders. A true world- class engine design, Ecotecs use an aluminum block and ...

Image: CarSpace Lithium ion battery manufacturer Ener1 could become the country's first lithium ion battery mass producer -if it wins a $480M Department of Energy loan.

General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year 2010 due to "elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model." A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests.

Q: I have a 2000 Volvo S 40 and I am forever washing off brake dust. What can I do? -- Anonymous, email A: Anon, some brake pads are more likely than others to deposit dust on the wheels.

While it was initially reported that Saturn would close its doors on 2010, the car company is now to be sold to Penske auto group.

Gerhard Mueller doesn't mince words when he speaks about his beloved Saturn and its relationship with General Motors.

A person briefed on the deal says General Motors Corp. will sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership chain owner Roger Penske.

The causes of General Motor's descent into bankruptcy are complex, but its failures are tangible enough in a rogue's gallery of unloved and unlovely cars and trucks.

A Saturn Ion on the inspection line at the GM Saturn plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee in January 2004.

In this Jan. 21, 2004 file photo, operations technicians work the Saturn Ion final inspection line at the General Motors Saturn plant in a Spring Hill, Tenn.

Wyoming Area High School 2009 senior graduate Michael Schutz from Exeter went to Guy Cali Associates for his senior pictures and walked away with $500 cash.

Their cars have been impounded and their licences suspended, and now two Kamloops men accused of street-racing will have to walk to their court appearance in a few weeks.

In this file photo taken June 3, 2008, new General Motors Hummer SUVs sit on a dealer lot in Benton, Ark.

Mega auto dealer Joe Serra confirmed he is talking with automotive entrepreneur Roger Penske about saving Saturn, but isn't sure where those talks will lead.

Which is the Better Buy? I drive a 1999 Jeep Cherokee, but before driving this slightly rusty, high mileage vehicle, I also drove a brand new 2004 Saturn ION.

The new owners of Saturn - whoever they are - will get a franchise that offers a fresh array of products and a dealer network well versed in providing a superior retail customer experience.

Reliable Imports is looking forward to helping with your next pre-owned vehicle purchase, and we'd like to know how we can better serve you.

Outside, the Saturn of Cape Coral lot is full of new and used vehicles. Inside the General Motors-controlled showroom, employees wait to hear about the future of the dealership, which opened a year ago on Pine Island Road.