4 big SUV plants close- GM goes eco


	4 big SUV plants close- GM goes eco

tidbit2

6-4-2008 4:13 AM

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6-4-2008 3:38 PM

Antara

Aren't these SUVs gaining popularity in IReland? lol

6-7-2008 3:38 PM

tidbit2

If they are it won't be long then with the influx of eco friendly fashionable new replacements

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