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Originally Posted by stovt001
Beyond Limits, that's what I was trying to say, but I was also trying to put it as simply as I could, as not everyone has a background in markets, economics, or something similar. When you simplify, a lot gets lost in translation. Apparently I gave up more accuracy than I should have. But yup, you are correct. Anyway...
PA Fast, this year will be rough, but 2010 is a new sunrise for GM. They just gotta hold on...
They probably won't slowly kill brands. That's just too painful and expensive. Given the interest Chinese and Indian countries have in the American market, my guess is they'll sell brands. Hummer, Saab, and Saturn are the most likely to be sold, if any. If they do kill a brand it probably be Pontiac, Buick, or GMC as those brands are moving towards a single sales channel and so killing one would mean the dealerships wouldn't be killed. I don't see much of a future for GMC but I think Pontiac and Buick will be ok. Just my opinion/guess though.
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Nice post, it's how I see it in my head.
Your right, I forgot that Chinese, and Indian companies are interested. I can see GM selling those brands, which is a great idea. GMC really has no reason to exist, but it still sells to many loyal fans that would never buy Chevy's. Like I said in my first post in this thread, I would kill GMC and just offer a "GMC Denali" trim at the Chevy dealerships. Shouldn't be hard since GMC's are just Chevy rebadges. Keeps everyone happy.