SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Bearcatbob who wrote (417234)3/17/2011 2:54:18 PM
From: miraje  Read Replies (2) of 793958
 
I wanted to make people laugh

The sad part about that story is that without CAFE requirements and political pressures, the Volt would never have been produced. It's a money loser for GM and always will be, but they needed its CAFE numbers to offset otherwise unworkable MPG requirements.

Aside from that, GM, as well as Chrysler and Ford, are making some good cars these days, in spite of the UAW and political interference. However, the days of consumers and market choice driving auto design are past history. In just a few years the only cars available for Joe SixPack will be little econo-crackerboxes.

Of course there will still be Ferraris and Bentleys for those with big $$'s..
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News