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Surprising news from the dealer preview in Vegas earlier in the week... the Centieme will launch next year as a 2007 model. You'll see it at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows. Looks very similar to the 2003 concept vehicle only larger, with a Velite style grill rather than the traditional oval of the concept. Seats 8, interior can truly go head to head with the Lexus RX 330. It's a stunning vehicle. Got a peak at the GMS Lambda (Acadia) as well. The Buick is far more distinctive.

La Crosse Super was there - launches in 2007. Velite grill and headlamp treatment, larger engine and larger wheels. The whole profile of the car changes with the new front end treatment Lambda Crossover was shown - likely to be launched as Centieme. Gorgeous vehicle. Interior on par or superior to Lexus RX330. Looks like concept of same name from 2003 only with a more angular Velite style grill. Appears larger than the concept. Seats 8. Better looking than the GMC Lambda shown - the Acadia.

A family member who owns a Buick dealership was at the GM preview in Vegas on Monday. He confirmed , based upon what he saw that: 1) The La Crosse Super is a go - larger wheels, bigger engine and a Velite grill and headlamp treatment. He said the new front changes the entire profile of the car. 2) The Lambda crossover will be a 2007 model, come out in 2006 and be shown at both Chicago and Detroit auto shows. He said it's gorgeous. Looks very close to the Centiemme concept with a more angular Velite style grill. Said it seats 8 and looks more distinctive than GMC's version, the Acadia. He said he's never come away from a GM car preview more optismistic about the future for the company.