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PAULSTS1 · 05-15-2008, 03:46 PM

Consolidation of business is the best plan as stated earlier: Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, and a new vehicle Performance Works (aftermarket Turbos, custom accessories) these dealerships should be responsible for Fleet Sales as well. This group would be positioned as the most active consolidation. Then Cadillac, Buick, Hummer, and SAAB, should handle GM’s Premium vehicle Programs. Finally Chevrolet cars and trucks, and some of the more popular GMC units should be under a single dealership.

Chevrolet should receive the maximum support from GM as this brand is absolutely required for corporate success. Over time the Pontiac, Saturn, GMC dealerships will either increase it's market share, or slowly be phased out, with Chevrolet gaining survivorship of the better products. The Premium Group, should have to adhere standards of: Look, Quality, and World Class Customer Service

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PAULSTS1 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belmont Hgts., CA Drives: 98 Cadillac STS 09 Avalanche/CLS (Bus) Posts: 2,417	Re: Business Magazine Suggests GM Should Close 5 Of Its 8 U.S. Brands Consolidation of business is the best plan as stated earlier: Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, and a new vehicle Performance Works (aftermarket Turbos, custom accessories) these dealerships should be responsible for Fleet Sales as well. This group would be positioned as the most active consolidation. Then Cadillac, Buick, Hummer, and SAAB, should handle GM’s Premium vehicle Programs. Finally Chevrolet cars and trucks, and some of the more popular GMC units should be under a single dealership. Chevrolet should receive the maximum support from GM as this brand is absolutely required for corporate success. Over time the Pontiac, Saturn, GMC dealerships will either increase it's market share, or slowly be phased out, with Chevrolet gaining survivorship of the better products. The Premium Group, should have to adhere standards of: Look, Quality, and World Class Customer Service __________________ Anticipating Movie: Anything in Blu-Ray --my new Favorites Star Trek Movie 2009 and Quantum of Solace" Last edited by PAULSTS1 : 05-15-2008 at 03:49 PM.