Bob Lutz to Retire at end of year - Page 2

*GTAHVIT* · 02-09-2009, 01:26 PM

That Sux.

Mr. Lutz,

Good for you, Sir.

We absolutely hate to see you go, but you've more than earned it.

Best whishes.

stovt001 · 02-09-2009, 01:44 PM

He's served well for a long, long time. The man deserves some rest. Thanks Bob for everything you've done for GM!

888GT#31 · 02-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the G8 Lutz!

Stingr69 · 02-09-2009, 02:03 PM

Bob Lutz was a driving force for special (enthusiast) vehicles. Just a guess - If there will not be any more "special vehicles" in the pipeline, he might as well step out.

Lets hope we all get our SS Camaros and hang on to them as long as possible.

-Mark.

ArcAngel · 02-09-2009, 02:58 PM

I have heard Bob has hand selected his replacement who is even more a CAR Guy then he is

FenwickHockey65 · 02-09-2009, 04:14 PM

Bob. We'll miss you. :(

But I'd be happy to take over your job.

fastball · 02-09-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

I have heard Bob has hand selected his replacement who is even more a CAR Guy then he is

For the love of God I hope you're right...... anything less and it won't look good.

*DGthe3* · 02-09-2009, 05:25 PM

Keep in mind that he will still be around as a senior product adviser (or some such title). Which I think means that he'll tell GM what they should make, while GM doesn't have any obligation to do what he wants. This could be a way to get him off payroll too without losing his advice on future products.

*DGthe3* · 02-09-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Lutz

By now you may have heard the news that I have given up the duties of leading General Motors global product development.
Please note that I relinquish these responsibilities secure in the knowledge that the guiding philosophy of pursuit of absolute product excellence is now firmly embedded in the organization. That unquestionable fact made a very difficult decision much easier for me.
I feel very comfortable handing over the keys to Tom Stephens, and his new role makes perfect sense given that GM is preparing to integrate its Global Powertrain Operations into the Global Product Development organization. Tom will do a great job ensuring the continued excellence of GM’s new cars, trucks and crossovers, and he has a great team already in place to help, led by Ed Welburn, Jim Queen, John Smith and Jon Lauckner.
There has been speculation that I would stay until the debut of the Chevrolet Volt next year. When I do retire at the end of this year, the Volt program will be well on its way to launch and I’ll feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment that the entire Volt team will feel when the first ones are silently rolling off the assembly line.
So I’ll be around the rest of the year, helping with the transition and acting as senior advisor to Rick Wagoner, and I’m sure you’ll read further updates in this space about how it’s going. Most importantly, I remain as confident as ever in the future of General Motors and the continued excellence of its products. And you’ll see even more evidence of that as the next few years unfold

you're_not_rid_of_me_yet!

UCF w00t · 02-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Keep in mind that he will still be around as a senior product adviser (or some such title). Which I think means that he'll tell GM what they should make, while GM doesn't have any obligation to do what he wants. This could be a way to get him off payroll too without losing his advice on future products.

Only from April 1 til the end of the year. After that he's gone gone.

02-09-2009, 01:26 PM	#15
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02-09-2009, 01:44 PM	#16
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	He's served well for a long, long time. The man deserves some rest. Thanks Bob for everything you've done for GM! __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

02-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#17
888GT#31 Drives: 2008 G8 GT Liquid Red :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 66	Thanks for the G8 Lutz! __________________

02-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#19
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	I have heard Bob has hand selected his replacement who is even more a CAR Guy then he is __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-09-2009, 04:14 PM	#20
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Bob. We'll miss you. :( But I'd be happy to take over your job. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-09-2009, 02:03 PM	#18
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	Bob Lutz was a driving force for special (enthusiast) vehicles. Just a guess - If there will not be any more "special vehicles" in the pipeline, he might as well step out. Lets hope we all get our SS Camaros and hang on to them as long as possible. -Mark.

02-09-2009, 05:25 PM	#22
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Keep in mind that he will still be around as a senior product adviser (or some such title). Which I think means that he'll tell GM what they should make, while GM doesn't have any obligation to do what he wants. This could be a way to get him off payroll too without losing his advice on future products. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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