Saturn Features Articles

HCCI: GM making advances with its "newest" fuel-economy improving engine tech

Recently, we got the chance to talk to a few of GM's experts on their "newest" fuel economy improving technology: Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). more

Relighting the Saturn Rocket: Where to find an entry-level car?

It's time for a new entry-level Saturn. Enter the second-generation Meriva, a kind of tall hatchback/MPV on the Gamma small-car platform. more

Meet the new Saturn Aura: Not just a new look, but a new platform as well

The Saturn Aura is about to become obsolete. more

First Look: 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid

General Motors has officially announced its long-rumored 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode hybrid set to hit the automaker's stand at the upcoming Detroit auto show. more

Hey Saturn, we want this: Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition

To maintain public interest the Astra, which has already been on sale in England for a couple years, General Motors' Vauxhall division is introducing the Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition. more

Next-gen Opel/Vauxhall Vectra to be called Insignia; new sedan likely next Saturn Aura

GM's next-generation Vectra sedan, which is badged as both an Opel and Vauxhall in Europe, will come with a new name when it hits production -- Insignia. The new car is scheduled for its world debut at the British International Motor Show in July 2008. more

Technologue: Driving the ultimate bastard engine

Our beloved gasoline engine is taking heavy flak. Plug-ins and hydrogen fuel cells are gunning for it, pricey new clean diesels are making inroads, and congress is threatening to repeat failed history by cranking up CAFE again. more

2008 Saturn Vue Green Line: Less cost, fuel efficiency rated at 25 city/32 highway

With the lowest cost of any hybrid SUV and the best highway fuel efficiency, the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line is upping the ante in the eco-'Ute market. more

Saturn Aura, Mark II: Next-gen model coming, but still two years away

It's almost time for a second-generation Aura. The Opel Vectra on which it's based gets a major update next year for 2009, but Saturn will continue to build the current model in Spring Hill, Tennessee, for a few years. more

2008 Saturn Astra - Keep your Ion, this is a new subcompact

Saturn's extreme makeover marches on. With the Aura on sale and the new Opel Antara-based Vue ready to replace the origami-breadvan SUV early in 2007, Saturn is about to purge its remaining plastic-bodied car from the lineup. more

Opel Corsa Small Car Coming To U.S. As A Saturn, GM's Lutz Says

Maximum Bob Lutz was at it again last week, this time telling journalists at the Paris motor show... more

New Saturn Comes Down To Earth

Critics of the "high-priced" hybrid car models finally have a reason to rejoice. Saturn unveiled ... more

Saturn Vue Green Line Has Best Highway Fuel Rating

Saturn announced today that the new 2007 Vue Green Line hybrid SUV will carry a starting price o... more

New GM Vehicles Debut At New York International Auto Show

General Motors will unveil a dramatically revitalized Saturn lineup with production versions of t... more

The Big Picture: China Syndrome

It costs an auto manufacturer up to $1 billion, sometimes more, just to park that new car, truck, or SUV in your driveway. Why so much? more

Saturn Announces New "Outlook" for Future Portfolio

Saturn announced today that the all-new midsize crossover utility slated to debut in late 2006 wi... more

State of the Hybrid Union: What's next for hybrids?

It's no surprise that most of the hybrid action in the coming years will be in the truck segment. more

Sports Car To Join Saturn Line-Up In 2006

Saturn portfolio to expand significantly during next three years more

Motor Trend, Saturn, X Games - Driving to the eXtreme

With rock 'n' roll music in the air, professional riders on BMX bikes, inline skates and skateboa... more

2000 Saturn L-Series - Trends Top News

First DriveThere's a new kid on the Saturn block, and he's arrived not a moment too soon. Hamst... more

Graduated Licensing For Crash-Crazy Teens? - Washington Report

Trends - Washington Report more

Saturn 2nd-Generation - Driving Impression

General Motors' unconventional offspring of the '90s isn't wavering in the right lane with the cr... more

1998 Saturn SR2 - Trends

Exclusive!Saturn's All-New Large Car: The '98SR2Saturn will emerge from ... more