Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid

**Ming** · 12-02-2008, 11:36 AM

GM CEO Wagoner Plans To Drive To DC For Hearings
December 2, 2008 11:17 AM EST
StreetInsider.com

General Motors confirmed CEO Richard Wagoner will drive back to Washington DC for hearings on the automaker bailout, which start Thursday.

Wagoner will be driving a hybrid Chevy Malibu from Detroit to DC.

Yesterday, Ford Motor CEO Alan Mulally said he will drive to DC for the hearings.

Both executives were involved in a public relation nightmare after taking private jets to the initial bailout hearings last month. The public was outraged that the auto executives would have the audacity to take private jets to beg for pubic money.

SOURCE

LARSONEM · 12-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Good plan! Now where else can Execs, salaried and hourly staff make cuts and sacrifices? I hope that GM can save itself.

dindak · 12-02-2008, 11:46 AM

Should have at least gone in an LTZ!

hunchman · 12-02-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARSONEM

Good plan! Now where else can Execs, salaried and hourly staff make cuts and sacrifices? I hope that GM can save itself.

yes agreed an excellent idea. I realy hope this doesn't backfire. I really have little to know respect for GM and the like of Rick but I do not want to see hundreds of thousands of American and Canadians without jobs. (union or not)

johnny smallblock · 12-02-2008, 12:03 PM

Should have been a Volt

bone · 12-02-2008, 12:05 PM

I wonder how many cars were in the entourage? I hope they were all hybrids or XFE models.

Quickening · 12-02-2008, 12:06 PM

yay the crappy mild hybrid that doesn't even deserve a hybrid badge.

EldoFan · 12-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Malibu? I'm glad the putz has come to his senses then!!

**civilzues** · 12-02-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

yay the crappy mild hybrid that doesn't even deserve a hybrid badge.

I wonder if they put in a 6 speed how much better the mild hybrid would be

texassierradude · 12-02-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dindak

Should have at least gone in an LTZ!

Why?

paul8488 · 12-02-2008, 12:11 PM

They should poll all of congress and ask them what vehicles they drive. If less than half are imports and less than half are SUVs I'll give every GMi member 1000 euros.

No, 1000 bucks. It's still alot!

If ANY of them own a domestic hybrid or domestic 4-cylinder that gets more than 30 mpg I'll double it.

Timekeeper · 12-02-2008, 12:11 PM

Does he have a license!? Clear the roads!!!

yamahr1 · 12-02-2008, 12:16 PM

I assume he'll be driven and not driving. I wonder if he's ridden in any Chevy passenger car in this decade?

Ed Arcuri · 12-02-2008, 12:17 PM

This is what is needed. He is going to Congress. P.T. Barnum is in charge there.
The symbolism is what matters. There may be two people in Congress that know that the Malibu uses a mild hybrid system. Those two are already on our side.
It is all about symbolism.
Think not? I invite you to Boulder, Colorado where every other dope drives a Prius. To save the environment? Of course not! No, it is to convince the neighbors that one is environmentally conscious. This is the place in which they raise no money to help cure diseases; they wear "T" shirts and festoon their cars with stickers to "promote awareness." No cures - just awareness.
I'm aware already.
We should move the nation's capitol to Disneyland or Las Vegas where fantasy is identified as such.
In the meantime. Rick Wagoner should drive a Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to Washington.
Cheers,
Ed

triadecho · 12-02-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunchman

yes agreed an excellent idea. I realy hope this doesn't backfire. I really have little to know respect for GM and the like of Rick but I do not want to see hundreds of thousands of American and Canadians without jobs. (union or not)

The next great story could be:
Rick's Hybrid Malibu breaks down in Ohio. Harried CEO cuts holes in floorboards to complete trip using Flintstone power - Yabba-Dabba-Do!

12-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,689	Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid GM CEO Wagoner Plans To Drive To DC For Hearings December 2, 2008 11:17 AM EST StreetInsider.com General Motors confirmed CEO Richard Wagoner will drive back to Washington DC for hearings on the automaker bailout, which start Thursday. Wagoner will be driving a hybrid Chevy Malibu from Detroit to DC. Yesterday, Ford Motor CEO Alan Mulally said he will drive to DC for the hearings. Both executives were involved in a public relation nightmare after taking private jets to the initial bailout hearings last month. The public was outraged that the auto executives would have the audacity to take private jets to beg for pubic money. SOURCE

12-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
LARSONEM 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Eaton Rapids, MI Drives: Silverado 2500HD DMax, Tahoe, Alero, Wrangler Posts: 100	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid Good plan! Now where else can Execs, salaried and hourly staff make cuts and sacrifices? I hope that GM can save itself.

12-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
dindak 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto area Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 V6 / 2008 Montana SV6 Posts: 3,737	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid Should have at least gone in an LTZ!

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bone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,984	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid I wonder how many cars were in the entourage? I hope they were all hybrids or XFE models. __________________ 1966 Corvair Corsa

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Quickening 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 6,944	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid yay the crappy mild hybrid that doesn't even deserve a hybrid badge. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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12-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
EldoFan 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '08 Malibu LT '94 Plymouth Voyager Posts: 5,278	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid Malibu? I'm glad the putz has come to his senses then!! __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor? Past Rides: '90 Lincoln Mark VII '93 Ford Taurus GL

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paul8488 Corvette C7 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: '09 Ford Ka, '85 Citroen GSA, '06 Yamaha YBR 125 Posts: 15,692	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid They should poll all of congress and ask them what vehicles they drive. If less than half are imports and less than half are SUVs I'll give every GMi member 1000 euros. No, 1000 bucks. It's still alot! If ANY of them own a domestic hybrid or domestic 4-cylinder that gets more than 30 mpg I'll double it. __________________ *It's been swell, but the swelling's gone down.*

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Timekeeper 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cubeville Drives: Ford Ranger - Couldn't Find an S10 I liked Posts: 922	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid Does he have a license!? Clear the roads!!! __________________ Forget World Peace.... Picture Yourself Using Your Turnsignal!!!

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yamahr1 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Drives: 2004 Corvette 2005 GMC XUV 2007 BMW K1200S Posts: 580	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid I assume he'll be driven and not driving. I wonder if he's ridden in any Chevy passenger car in this decade? __________________

12-02-2008, 12:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ed Arcuri 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Drives: 2002 Cadillac Posts: 667	Re: Confirmed: Rick Wagoner to Drive to Washington in Malibu Hybrid This is what is needed. He is going to Congress. P.T. Barnum is in charge there. The symbolism is what matters. There may be two people in Congress that know that the Malibu uses a mild hybrid system. Those two are already on our side. It is all about symbolism. Think not? I invite you to Boulder, Colorado where every other dope drives a Prius. To save the environment? Of course not! No, it is to convince the neighbors that one is environmentally conscious. This is the place in which they raise no money to help cure diseases; they wear "T" shirts and festoon their cars with stickers to "promote awareness." No cures - just awareness. I'm aware already. We should move the nation's capitol to Disneyland or Las Vegas where fantasy is identified as such. In the meantime. Rick Wagoner should drive a Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to Washington. Cheers, Ed

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