Interesting story here, seems like FORD isn't alone in the mess?
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosins...A01-123402.htm
Interesting story here, seems like FORD isn't alone in the mess?
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosins...A01-123402.htm
MM03 , black (Is there any other color?)
Trilogy # 120
Zainoed
JLT CAI
General Motors Corp has killed plans for a new line of rear-wheel drive passenger cars slated to reach North American showrooms in 2008, in large part to free up resources to bring its next generation of large pickups and sport utility vehicles to market quicker.GM's decision to kill the Zeta program puts the brakes on development of the next generation Pontiac GTO sports car, and new entries for Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac. The current GTO is already being produced by GM's Holden unit in Australia.Many in the industry expected the Zeta architecture would mean the return of the Chevrolet Camaro and production versions of the Buick Velite concept car, which debuted at the 2004 New York auto show to rave reviews.But he pulled the plug on the North America models after determining the vehicles could not be engineered and assembled to sell at prices competitive with the popular Chrysler 300C, Ford Mustang and other models, without sacrificing quality and content.Great. All we need are more trucks, more SUVs, and more FWD snoozebox automobiles.Global Insight market analyst John Wolkonowicz said GM's decision to stop the development of Zeta-based vehicles for North America means a missed opportunity to compete.
"The Chrysler 300C is a watershed car like the 1986 Ford Taurus," said Wolkonowicz. "With Zeta, GM had an answer."
The article states that GM is losing market share and yet they continue to churn out more of the same; SUVs and trucks. Sounds like the definition of insanity.
Last edited by Embassy; 03-21-2005 at 09:25 AM.
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Keeping a black car clean is not a hobby. It's a part-time job.
Support the troops.
And to make matters worse LAY-OFFS!! (or RIF would be the correct term)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...bi_ge/gm_labor
Let them build 'em...Originally Posted by Embassy
2006 is going to kill the SUVs and Trucks like it killed the Mustang in 1973.
Pete...
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Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of rice,
I will fear no turbo for displacement is with me.
Exactly.
Apparently GM missed the memo on how rising gas prices can harm the sales of trucks and SUVs.
1. Black Sunshine (2003A F.I.T #3) (SOLD!)
2. 2004 SAP P71 (Gone)
3. The 2001 P71 (Flying Snow). (Sold)
4. The 1998 P71 Jinbei. (Sold)
5. 1990 5.7L IROC-Z (Sold)
Keeping a black car clean is not a hobby. It's a part-time job.
Support the troops.
Kinda makes you wonder what's happened to GM since the days of their absolute dominance (and probably arrogance too) up and down almost the entire range of the auto market when it was said "what is good for General Motors is good for the country".
Apparently rising gas prices HAVEN'T hurt the rising sales of SUVs and Trucks.Originally Posted by Embassy
What's going to hurt is the new CAFE laws that go into effect on 1/1/2006.
When the SUV/TRUCK customers start seeing GAZ GUZZLER TAX added to their invoices,
the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car are going to look very attractive !!!
Pete...
2k04 BLACK Mercury Marauder 300A #810 of 3223
DOB 10/31/2003
DOP 1/2/2004
2k19 AGATE FORD Edge ST with Performance Brakes
DOB 12/11/2018
DOP 6/19/2019
Water Wetter, K&N AirCharger/Drycharger, SS Inserts,
SilverStar 9007SU, WeatherTech WeatherFlectors, Steering Wheel Badge,
AutoMeter Gauges (Oil Press, Voltmeter, and Trans Oil Temp),
ASC 840 VSS Sunroof, Kenwood KFC-C6879ie x4, COBRA Fender Badges,
Z&M Rear Control Arms, FORD GT Coil Covers,
Gorilla Lock Lugs all around, Decklid Designs Trunk Lid Liner,
SCT Xcalibrator2 (Innovative Interceptors) w/Lidio's (Alternative Automotive) Marauder 3.55 tuning,
4R75W by Fred Brown's Performance Transmission, tuned to match Lidio's tune,
DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, Zack's Badgeless Grille,
Accel 140034-8 Coil Packs, Granatelli Motorsports Coil-On-Plug wires
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of rice,
I will fear no turbo for displacement is with me.
If I was the suspicious type I could start to think that most of the Big 3 upper management works for Toyota.
Dan
Rest area, rest home -- what difference does it make? I'm sure Grandma enjoyed seeing all those big trucks pulling in and out.
This news along with what is going on at Delphi makes me soooo happy I quit my job a Delphi. Nothing like a having a balance sheet that is off by 200 million...judas priest.
I agree, GM is a horribly mismanaged company. Seems like all decisions are made by committee and Bob Lutz was supposed to cure this illness.Originally Posted by wsmylie
The comment you're referring was made after a Wall Street Journal article showing that 1 in 7 jobs in this country was directly affected by the Auto industry. I believe the number is still high at 1 in 11.
GM needs DeLorian and Zorof back and no bean counters. Too bad.
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