Even though we reported here that GM is halting all development in 2009, there are still rumors flying about the next generation Buick LaCrosse.

The latest news is that the car will feature a modified version of the company's 3.6L direct injection V6. The new engine, displacing 3.0L will generate around 250-hp and will be mated to GM's new 6-speed automatic. There is the possibility of an AWD option ... perhaps the same system currently used in the Saab 9-3X.

GM has put a halt to all product development spending for 2009 in an effort to save $1.5 billion.

Neither the Chevrolet Camaro nor the Chevrolet Volt will be affected as they are already well on their way to production. But other models, namely the next-gen Buick LaCrosse and the Cadillac CTS Wagon will surely be affected.

After this story surfaced, a GM spokesperson told the Detroit News that the reporters claiming the above are "probably overplaying this a bit". So, no word, on how accurate this is, but interesting none the less.

According to Camaro5, 6,000 advance orders have been placed for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

Of these, 2% have gone for the base LS model. 14% have opted for the LT V6 models, leaving the remaining 84% of advance buyers going for the V8 powered SS model. 

As part of an alliance between Chrysler and Nissan, Nissan will provide a small car for Dodge to use in foreign markets. That vehicle was released today under the name Trazo and will wear a Dodge badge.

In return, Nissan next generation Titan pickup truck truck will actually be a re-badged Dodge Ram.

 See the Chrysler press release after the jump.