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Originally Posted by lendaddy
The problem is that GM cannot make a small car in the US that will turn a profit. They are inherently locked out of that market by the reality of their structure. Their only hope would be a rebadge.
Also, I am quite confident that SUVs are still the best (financially) performing platforms they make, I know they were even in the beginning of the year when I was getting the rags. Their price point and shared platform model allowed the big three to compete in SUVs even though they are handicapped, the lower price point models and even the midgrade sedans do not. In cars GM has to produce the same sweater with less wool.....it just can't be done.
After the BK this whole story changes (assuming Obama doesn't get his hands in that and protect UAW contracts).
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I just think your mind set is very Detroit. I really disagree with a rebadge. Where in history is the success is this venture? A car company needs identity and that comes from proprietary products. Profits also come from using common parts to build various models without the public really thinking about that process. Think Falcon>Mustang.
For instance, the now defunct Caprice most likely used many parts that a Chevy/GM 1/2 ton PU used. In turn, it was sold as a police car and a fleet car. If there's so much profit in trucks, why not Caprices?
I don't know, but I'd be looking into that.
I don't want to end up thinking my local GM dealer is simply a repair station for a Hyundai. Or worse, that Isuzu debacle they were involved with. If they can't sell the sizzle, then there's no point in serving either hot dogs or steaks.