According to Automotive News, GM has decided to share some Opel models, including the Insignia sedan, with Buick, as it begins a phase-out of Saturn and explores the possible sale of Opel in Europe.
A version of the Insignia previously was slated to replace the Saturn Aura in 2010. The Saturn Astra also is sourced from Opel.
"Opel is one of the brands that we're going to look at in terms of future sourcing," Susan Docherty, vice president of Buick-Pontiac-GMC, told Automotive News. "In fairness, we've got to look at everything.
"I wouldn't want to make a statement that all future Buicks we do will leverage the Opel platform because that wouldn't be true. The Enclave didn't use Opel, nor did the new LaCrosse sedan. It's an avenue for us to explore, for sure."
Inside Line says: GM previously has said it plans to tap its China affiliate for some future Buick sedans. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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malik14 says:
03:03 PM, 10/15/2009
All right, Buick. Bring it on, Buick. Bring it on. I'm ready for this. Are you?