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#31049 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [andres3] by keystonecarfan

Jan 22, 2013 (10:24 am)

Replying to: andres3 (Jan 21, 2013 9:04 pm)
To add even more facts, the second Chrysler bailout was the direct result of Daimler's mismanagement. As you will recall, Daimler owned and operated Chrysler from 1998 until the early 2000s, and was in complete control of the company.
 
The company had to sell Chrysler to a private equity firm, as it was an utter failure at understanding how to successfully compete in the American mass market.

#31050 of 32000 Re: The end of "real" Caddies! :( [dieselone] by bpizzuti

Jan 22, 2013 (10:29 am)

Replying to: dieselone (Jan 22, 2013 7:58 am)
it's actually a heavily modified GMC Topkick medium-duty truck.
 
I'm not sure they make THAT anymore either.

#31051 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [keystonecarfan] by busiris

Jan 22, 2013 (10:32 am)

Replying to: keystonecarfan (Jan 22, 2013 10:24 am)
The company had to sell Chrysler to a private equity firm, as it was an utter failure at understanding how to successfully compete in the American mass market.
 
Cerberus appears to have understood how to compete in the American mass market even less than MB.

#31052 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [busiris] by ateixeira

Jan 22, 2013 (10:38 am)

Replying to: busiris (Jan 22, 2013 10:32 am)
Marchionne turned them around, understanding it's about the product.
 
Look how much better the interiors and engines are now.
 
They sell better.
 
For us, that's a big Duh. For bean counters not so much.

#31053 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [ateixeira] by busiris

Jan 22, 2013 (10:49 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 22, 2013 10:38 am)
A pretty good article on Cerberus Capital and its Chrysler experience...
 
http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/01/bankruptcy-cerberus-chrysler-business-autos-cer- berus.html

#31054 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [busiris] by ateixeira

Jan 22, 2013 (10:55 am)

Replying to: busiris (Jan 22, 2013 10:49 am)
Dan Quayle ... nah, too easy.
 
Cerberus was unwilling to put more money into the company
 
And we noticed.

#31055 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [ateixeira] by xrunner2

Jan 22, 2013 (11:08 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 22, 2013 10:55 am)
Dan Quayle ... nah, too easy.
 
Quayle is an intellectual giant compared to the moron now in the vp position.

#31056 of 32000 Re: Question about Corvair influence [ateixeira] by busiris

Jan 22, 2013 (11:10 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 22, 2013 10:55 am)
Oh, I liked the comment "We are not naive.".

#31057 of 32000 Small recall on large vans by ateixeira

Jan 22, 2013 (11:26 am)

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/21/gm-recalls-chevy-express-gmc-savana-over-roll- away-concern/
 
980 affected.

#31058 of 32000 "dealer enthusiasm is very, very strong" by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jan 22, 2013 (11:36 am)

"General Motors Co.'s all-new 2013 Buick Encore — which the automaker expects will win young professionals and empty-nesters as customers — has begun shipping to U.S. dealers.
 
The company began shipments of the luxury small crossover last week to about 2,200 U.S. Buick dealers, who sold eight in the first weekend. The vehicle is built only in South Korea and inventory is expected to be tight."
 
'13 Buick Encore expected to attract young buyers, empty nesters (Detroit News)
 

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