[Revi]

The problem with GM is that their brand is in need of a facelift. Bu-ick, General Motors (who wants anything that says general anything in it, it's like the generic store brand) Chevrolet used to have some panache, but the only thing they have produced that has any style is the Volt, and even that isn't as cool as it could be. I just have to ask, why? Why would anyone want these cars? They need to go the way of the dinosaurs. There are lots of innovative American car companies that are doing fine, like the ELF, Tesla and the Gem Car. Who needs those gas guzzlers anymore? The only ones buying them are people who haven't gotten the message yet.

[Subjectivist]

The problem with GM is that their brand is in need of a facelift. Bu-ick, General Motors (who wants anything that says general anything in it, it's like the generic store brand) Chevrolet used to have some panache, but the only thing they have produced that has any style is the Volt, and even that isn't as cool as it could be. I just have to ask, why? Why would anyone want these cars? They need to go the way of the dinosaurs. There are lots of innovative American car companies that are doing fine, like the ELF, Tesla and the Gem Car. Who needs those gas guzzlers anymore? The only ones buying them are people who haven't gotten the message yet.

Speaking of the Volt have you seen this, just out from Time magazine?

http://time.com/money/3896107/chevy-volt-sales/

Car shoppers, take note: The Chevy Volt has received a $4,400 price cut, according to the Detroit Free Press.

TrueCar, an online shopping guide, shows the plug-in hybrid’s average average closing price has dipped from $35,000 to $30,607.

[hvacman]

re: Volt prices - So $30K - $7.5K fed tax credit - $1.5 K CA state rebate = $21K for for a great vehicle that averages for the typical owner about 100 mpg and has that "electric drive" experience for 75% of the miles and without the range anxiety of a pure EV.Gas prices, at least in CA, are up to $3.50/gallon. The dealers should be able to move these units.

[Tanada]

General Motors (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra issues statement on Trump meetings:

"We had a very constructive and wide-ranging discussion about how we can work together on policies that support a strong and competitive economy and auto industry, one that supports the environment and safety. The U.S. is our home market and we are eager to come together to reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing. We all want a vibrant U.S. manufacturing base that is competitive globally and that grows jobs. It's good for our employees, our dealers, our suppliers and our customers."

http://www.streetinsider.com/

[hvacman]

General Motors (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra issues statement on Trump meetings:

"We had a very constructive and wide-ranging discussion about how we can work together on policies that support a strong and competitive economy and auto industry, one that supports the environment and safety. The U.S. is our home market and we are eager to come together to reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing. We all want a vibrant U.S. manufacturing base that is competitive globally and that grows jobs. It's good for our employees, our dealers, our suppliers and our customers."

http://www.streetinsider.com/

Very diplomatically-worded:) I grew up in a GM family. Watching GM's poor management through the 1980's to the early 2000's was painful. Mary - a 2nd generation GM lifer - has breathed new life into GM's moribund-corporate culture that led it to bankruptcy. There very likely will not be anything like another Cruze ignition switch debacle, nor bankruptcy under her watch. She's a hell of a leader. Both forward-and-bottom-line thinking, with an actual sense of ethics. She'd make a great POTUS if she ever felt the calling. I think she was considered as a possible dem VP candidate for HRC.

https://www.wired.com/2016/01/gm-electric-car-chevy-bolt-mary-barra/