"If GM declares right now they may be able to use it to make the business better by shedding dealers, dumping retiree costs onto the government, re-negotiating contracts, and most importantly eliminating every brand except for Chevy and Cadillac."
"Ford: Every D3 variant especially the Taurus X for giving it a ridiculous name and making an uglier, more expensive, less efficient version of it instead of spending 1 cent on advertising.GM : For the Lambda platform, which could be outstanding but for a whole new level of badge engineering that will usher in its demise.Chrysler: ChryslerHonda: For the NSX, even though it hasn't come out yet.Toyota: For the Prius, and its killing of all that is good about cars and driving.Nissan-Renault: Their souls are safe for now.BMW: 135i - for not making it lighter, X6 - for wtf is this f-ing thing and why is it?"
"They will sell well when they have all the capabilities of a modern gas or diesel powered car and cost roughly the same.
Specifically, they must practical as an only car for the general population, which I would describe as a car that:
has plenty of storage space.has comfortable seating for 5.can travel 300 miles on a single charge.has a good network of dealers/mechanics who know how to service them.has proven reliability."
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