Robert Farago (not to crap on anyone, but we like the Death Watch when written only by Farago) updates General Motors Death Watch 79: The Vision Thing. This Wagoner quote has been used elsewhere, but it's so good, it's hard not to use it, too:
Referring to Pontiac and Buick, Wagoner said “we'll probably have fewer models under each brand and make them more focused brands."The clouds growing around GM are getting darker and darker.Did anyone else notice the word “probably” in that sentence? Are we to conclude that Wagoner’s plans for these failing brands are still under development? Beyond that, Wagoner’s remark illustrates one of the most frightening aspects of his tenure at GM: an abject failure to put forth a large-scale strategy for a GM turnaround.
I like the new writers. Bring different voices to TTAC without changing the general thrust of the site (i.e., everything sucks, don't trust anyone :)
Posted by: Joel A | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Thanks! I resemble that comment! ;-)
Posted by: Ray | Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 09:18 AM