AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars

HoosierRon · 12-28-2007, 11:43 PM

How refreshing -- an American who is an economic nationalist.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12...-in-the-world/

big swede · 12-29-2007, 12:20 AM

He's way too smart for the job you suggest but I do agree we need someone that's a forward thinker that's for sure.

rhvfd10 · 12-29-2007, 12:26 AM

Good old Bob. He sure isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

91 s-10baja · 12-29-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rhvfd10

Good old Bob. He sure isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

nope. Made a mistake, and they are the first to admit it. Can't go wrong w/ that.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 12-29-2007, 02:35 AM

Lutz shouldn't be president, because then he wouldn't work for GM.

darndot · 12-29-2007, 09:24 AM

Robert "Bob" A. Lutz (born February 12, 1932, in Zurich, Switzerland) He can't be president.

What I didn't know was he was a US Marine aviator 1954 - 1959 (remained in reserves until 1965).

**BigAls87Z28** · 12-29-2007, 10:37 AM

Yeah, he is a jarhead. He also owns several fighter jets, the man has it all. To throw it all away as the president would be silly. Im sure he could be head of something. Not to mention the man is old. On top of the fact that he is born out of this country, he is also known only to us. If he were to run, he would be the guy from GM, the company that makes the Hummer, big trucks and suv's and big cars that break...what would happen if he ran the country?

He seems like he could have went on for another hour talking just about technology. You can see how it hurts Lutz knowning that Toyota suddenly and seemingly overnight took away GM's Technology title.

camaro_freak · 12-29-2007, 10:55 AM

talk about telling it like it is... this guy doesn't mess around

Bob is an amazing speaker... I was really into what he was talking about with making the mistake, correcting, and then hopefully smashing Toyota into the ground with the VOLT.

Exciting

Evo69 · 12-29-2007, 11:00 AM

The Captain speaks!! I have so much respect this guy it isnt funny. Ever since he did those LH cars for Chrysler I knew he would do wonders for GM with GM's superior industrial and design infrastructure.

AMERICA 123 · 12-29-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FordRules

Lutz shouldn't be president, because then he wouldn't work for GM.

On the first pass , this does seem the only downside but a large one at that .

However given the country is in even worse shape than GM ......AND that many of the reasons for that have negatively impacted GM ......Mr. Lutz could 'help' (legit) GM from the big chair .

Aw hell , lets get going and draft him here and now .

tgagneguam · 12-29-2007, 12:20 PM

Bob Lutz is a great car guy and should remain in a position where his strengths can be put to good use. I'm not quite clear why people think that he would make a good president because of his strengths as a car exec. I recall watching a CNBC(?) interview of Bill Gates, when the sycophantic interviewer proclaimed that if Gates decided to start a cookie company, it would be the largest, most successful cookie company on the planet [because of Microsoft's success with software]. Bill rightfully smiled and said [paraphased], "I don't know the first thing about making cookies; my cookie company would probably fail." Perspective, people.

Oh, and Bob Lutz thankfully stepped up to plate in the video and clearly stated that GM execs didn't present the hybrid vehicle in the right light to the Board, who then rejected GM's pursuit of the hybrid. Trying to explain away a lack of vision is annoying. GM screwed up with not bringing out a hybrid early on (and thus allowing Toyota to enjoy the indirect benefit of all the good, free press of being "green"). Make a mistake, admit it, and move on, as GM appears to be doing. Americans' penchant for externalizing responsibility is getting really tired.

HoosierRon · 12-29-2007, 12:24 PM

(Once again, I am amazed at the censorship of the left...)

stevecmh · 12-29-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FordRules

Lutz shouldn't be president, because then he wouldn't work for GM.

ahahhah

i love it.. but considering some of the other candidates.......

Flyingbunnys · 12-29-2007, 03:00 PM

Bob Lutz vs Carlos Ghosn for president, who will win. ha ha which would you prefer.

seriously good speech.

burningsquirrel · 12-29-2007, 04:22 PM

forget running for president. someone clone him so we can have him running for another 100 years. :p

12-28-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars How refreshing -- an American who is an economic nationalist. http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12...-in-the-world/

12-29-2007, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
big swede 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 4,122	Re: New Lutz video - this man needs to run for president He's way too smart for the job you suggest but I do agree we need someone that's a forward thinker that's for sure. __________________ 07' SS Monte

12-29-2007, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
rhvfd10 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Douglas County, NV & UC Davis, CA Drives: 98 Chevy C1500 4.3 V6 Posts: 1,913	Re: New Lutz video - this man needs to run for president Good old Bob. He sure isn't afraid to tell it like it is. __________________ http://www.xkcd.com/386/ Remember Pearl Harbor!

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Strapping.Young.Lad 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Drives: 1982 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 Diesel W/ 4" Lift kit Posts: 6,893	Re: New Lutz video - this man needs to run for president Lutz shouldn't be president, because then he wouldn't work for GM. __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, 6.2L Detroit Diesel. Dana 44 Front end, GM 14B Semi Floater Rear, Lifted 4", 33" BFG Mud Terrains It Eats Tundras, Titans and Ridgelines for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Formerly Known As: FordRules

12-29-2007, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,952	Re: New Lutz video - this man needs to run for president Robert "Bob" A. Lutz (born February 12, 1932, in Zurich, Switzerland) He can't be president. What I didn't know was he was a US Marine aviator 1954 - 1959 (remained in reserves until 1965). __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

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12-29-2007, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,541	Re: New Lutz video - this man needs to run for president Yeah, he is a jarhead. He also owns several fighter jets, the man has it all. To throw it all away as the president would be silly. Im sure he could be head of something. Not to mention the man is old. On top of the fact that he is born out of this country, he is also known only to us. If he were to run, he would be the guy from GM, the company that makes the Hummer, big trucks and suv's and big cars that break...what would happen if he ran the country? He seems like he could have went on for another hour talking just about technology. You can see how it hurts Lutz knowning that Toyota suddenly and seemingly overnight took away GM's Technology title. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

12-29-2007, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
camaro_freak 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,588	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars talk about telling it like it is... this guy doesn't mess around Bob is an amazing speaker... I was really into what he was talking about with making the mistake, correcting, and then hopefully smashing Toyota into the ground with the VOLT. Exciting __________________ John Crichton: It's beer o'clock. Where's my riot?

12-29-2007, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Evo69 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 657	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars The Captain speaks!! I have so much respect this guy it isnt funny. Ever since he did those LH cars for Chrysler I knew he would do wonders for GM with GM's superior industrial and design infrastructure. __________________ Certified Lutzist

12-29-2007, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
tgagneguam 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,936	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars Bob Lutz is a great car guy and should remain in a position where his strengths can be put to good use. I'm not quite clear why people think that he would make a good president because of his strengths as a car exec. I recall watching a CNBC(?) interview of Bill Gates, when the sycophantic interviewer proclaimed that if Gates decided to start a cookie company, it would be the largest, most successful cookie company on the planet [because of Microsoft's success with software]. Bill rightfully smiled and said [paraphased], "I don't know the first thing about making cookies; my cookie company would probably fail." Perspective, people. Oh, and Bob Lutz thankfully stepped up to plate in the video and clearly stated that GM execs didn't present the hybrid vehicle in the right light to the Board, who then rejected GM's pursuit of the hybrid. Trying to explain away a lack of vision is annoying. GM screwed up with not bringing out a hybrid early on (and thus allowing Toyota to enjoy the indirect benefit of all the good, free press of being "green"). Make a mistake, admit it, and move on, as GM appears to be doing. Americans' penchant for externalizing responsibility is getting really tired.

12-29-2007, 12:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars (Once again, I am amazed at the censorship of the left...)

12-29-2007, 03:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Flyingbunnys 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fairfax VA Drives: Chevy S-10 1985 Posts: 339	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars Bob Lutz vs Carlos Ghosn for president, who will win. ha ha which would you prefer. seriously good speech. __________________ USA: 1985 2.8L Chevy S-10 Europe: 1987 Trabant 36 cu in Engine -I must not walk to save a child, thats how it works-

12-29-2007, 04:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
burningsquirrel 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 150	Re: AutoBlog: Bob Lutz on Cars forget running for president. someone clone him so we can have him running for another 100 years. :p __________________ '69 Nova, Street Machine '01 Z28 LS1, Freeway Flier '07 Sky Redline Turbo 5spd

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