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Old 06-26-2008, 10:42 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Re: GMI Exclusive: 2010 Saturn Aura on "Hold"

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Originally Posted by mpsrent View Post
I'm only guessing, but maybe, just maybe, management has finally seen the light and will sell the new Aura through a division like Buick that has a better chance of producing real sales numbers? We can debate the reasons but the fact remains that over the past 2 years Saturn has launched some excellent products only to witness dismal sales results. Why give Saturn anther winner when other divisions could actually make GM a profit with this car?

GM needs profitable volume leader cars now, something Saturn with it's small dealer network cannot deliver.
Agreed, you are right on target. Saturn is the eternal screw up - given all the opportunities, produce no results- just suck up resources needed elsewhere.
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