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To: i-node who wrote (440059)	12/12/2008 6:11:40 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1573904

Whereas, in 1980 we had essentially six automakers in play (GM, DCX, F, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota), today we have many more -- including Hyundai as well as larger positions by European and other manufacturers. In addition, as each has learned from GM, it pays to have multiple product lines. So, we've ended up with the original six competitors plus Infiniti, Scion, Lexus, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, and tons of European companies competing for 16 Million new cars each year. Okay. All of these brands have been in the American market for more than ten years......some for more than 20 years, a few for more than 40 years. Why have they not reached a saturation point? None of them are new......the excitement has worn off. And yet, GM sales continue to deteriorate. Is the staturation point when GM's sales go to zero because that's where they're going at the current pace? And you ignore the fact that you yourself don't like GM cars. And many Americans share that sentiment. Frankly, I think you're making excuses for a poorly run company and its beneath you.