General Motors may produce a car smaller and cheaper than the LaCrosse for the Buick brand, according to Automotive News.

GM’s rethinking its U.S. models because of the approaching CAFE fuel-economy standards. The new Buick would be based on the Excelle sedan that’s making its debut in China in 2009. A senior GM source told Automotive News, “I definitely think there might be a market for a luxury-crafted smaller car for Buick.