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Old 05-20-2008, 11:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
bleuler
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Re: GM: Time to Consolidate

While I agree with killing pontiac and definitely Hummer, I disagree with Saab.

First, they provide a great deal of engineering expertise to GM as a whole. With engines downsizing and headed towards smaller displacement and turbocharging, GM needs the Swedes. Saab codeveloped the ecotec with Opel and Detroit. I'm guessing since GM's 4 cyls pretty much blew before, the europeans helped a great deal with this.

Secondly, GM europe is making money, and Saab is very close to making money as well ( i've read). Why kill it now? GM North America is the problem child. Saab's about to roll out several new models as well
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