Exactly, agree 100%GMC certainly does have what Opel (a below par mass producer) does not offer in Europe as a Land Rover/Range Rover alternative, even a Canyon would do well in Europe Ranger sales were up 150% and Toyota Hilux sales were up 200% it's a fastest growing sector in the EU with above 100% rises, GM does not sell a pick-up in Europe, could they be sold through the massive network of Opel/Vauxhall dealers.
GMC sure could offer more premium products which are all have very high profit yields, something Opel lacks big time and is short on supply in Europe without clashing at all with anything in the Opel line-up.
It would be kinda nice to see GM Europe send a nice big healthy tidy profit home to the US every year.
Funding GMC should be Priority #1 at GM since it will deliver more profitable revenue faster than any other GM brand, and can do it for a fraction of the cost than any other GM brand.Its a huge step that a person at GM sees GMC Denali potential and GMC in general as an alternative to Land Rover and Jeep in general. The problem is if GM corporate will fund his dreams.
As for Buick, its married to Opel and China, unless someone can grow the brand significantly in North America, this market is going to be secondary to Europe and Chinese needs.
It is amazing the lack of focus GM puts on GMC, for a brand that has done nothing but grow retail sales since GM came out of BK and the cash it has put into GM's coffers it should be GM's primary focus for growth. The premium Crossover/SUV market is the hottest in the industry and as was mentioned in the video, Premium and Luxury buyers do not buy Mainstream brands and GMC can offer something Buick cannot.Duh! But lets see if it actually comes true because this is one that I have not seen them do yet. They keep saying it but won't do it so sorry until I see it I think they will keep doing the same thing. You get my point.
The Isuzu D-Max, which is badged as Chevrolet Colorado for the US, is already on sale in Europe by Isuzu and doing well - Isuzu would be well advised not to licence the D-Max for GM sales in Europe.GMC certainly does have what Opel (a below par mass producer) does not offer in Europe as a Land Rover/Range Rover alternative, even a Canyon would do well in Europe Ranger sales were up 150% and Toyota Hilux sales were up 200% it's a fastest growing sector in the EU with above 100% rises, GM does not sell a pick-up in Europe, could they be sold through the massive network of Opel/Vauxhall dealers.
GMC sure could offer more premium products which are all have very high profit yields, something Opel lacks big time and is short on supply in Europe without clashing at all with anything in the Opel line-up.
It would be kinda nice to see GM Europe send a nice big healthy tidy profit home to the US every year.
An off-road version of the Granite?"active all-road, Wrangler-esque type of vehicle,"