Comments on: Opel to Split From GM, Germany Ready to Bail Them Out http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:34:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: N Riley http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/#comment-98196 N Riley Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:39:45 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1546#comment-98196 The only reason I mention selling the Saturn division to Opel is because GM seems to be leaning towards selling it to someone. They seem to want to keep the Buick division and probably would not want to keep Buick, Pontiac and Saturn. Even if they do make Pontiac a specialty car division, it would still draw a lot of money that could be devoted to keeping Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac operating. I would really like to see the Saturn brand continue under GM or under Opel. The only reason I mention selling the Saturn division to Opel is because GM seems to be leaning towards selling it to someone. They seem to want to keep the Buick division and probably would not want to keep Buick, Pontiac and Saturn. Even if they do make Pontiac a specialty car division, it would still draw a lot of money that could be devoted to keeping Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac operating. I would really like to see the Saturn brand continue under GM or under Opel.

]]> By: N Riley http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/#comment-98195 N Riley Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:36:23 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1546#comment-98195 Have not read all the comments, so I don't know what everyone has said. First off, I think this is a good start fro GM and Opel. Now, once the Opel brand is on its feet, I would suggest GM sell the Saturn division to Opel. This would give Opel immediate access to the U. S. market and keep the Saturn dealerships open or at least a good portion of them. GM may have to keep the Saturn plant in Tennessee or close it. Hopefully not close it. Unless Opel wants to take it over for local production. Have not read all the comments, so I don’t know what everyone has said. First off, I think this is a good start fro GM and Opel. Now, once the Opel brand is on its feet, I would suggest GM sell the Saturn division to Opel. This would give Opel immediate access to the U. S. market and keep the Saturn dealerships open or at least a good portion of them. GM may have to keep the Saturn plant in Tennessee or close it. Hopefully not close it. Unless Opel wants to take it over for local production.

]]> By: AutoElectric http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/#comment-98132 AutoElectric Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:28:38 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1546#comment-98132 In Japan, red ink = fired. Its part of the ancient Bushido code that still permeates Japanese culture, I think. Business failure is a very shameful thing for a Japanese man. I've worked there from time to time on the periphery of the automotive industry. In Europe where I currently live and work, Opel is a very well respected brand - almost every GM/Chevy model is converted to a Opel version. In Germany, Opel is also an iconic model that they wouldn't want to lose. Germany without Opel would almost be like America without Chevrolet. It is a lesser, but still traditional brand behind the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen. I'll be at the Geneva auto show to have a look at teh Ampera, so I'll let you know my first impression. In Japan, red ink = fired. Its part of the ancient Bushido code that still permeates Japanese culture, I think. Business failure is a very shameful thing for a Japanese man. I’ve worked there from time to time on the periphery of the automotive industry.

In Europe where I currently live and work, Opel is a very well respected brand – almost every GM/Chevy model is converted to a Opel version. In Germany, Opel is also an iconic model that they wouldn’t want to lose. Germany without Opel would almost be like America without Chevrolet. It is a lesser, but still traditional brand behind the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen.

I’ll be at the Geneva auto show to have a look at teh Ampera, so I’ll let you know my first impression.

]]> By: Len http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/#comment-98072 Len Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:28:30 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1546#comment-98072 I don't think Toyota "got rid of its CEO". I think the CEO decided it was a good time to step down. The Japanese are plan for the future types, not knee jerk maximize the bottom line for the current quarter types. I read this as them figuring this mess will last a long time and it is a good time to began setting the stage for the future. I think the old CEO was part of the decision. I don’t think Toyota “got rid of its CEO”. I think the CEO decided it was a good time to step down. The Japanese are plan for the future types, not knee jerk maximize the bottom line for the current quarter types. I read this as them figuring this mess will last a long time and it is a good time to began setting the stage for the future. I think the old CEO was part of the decision.

]]> By: StevePA http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/28/opel-to-split-from-gm-germany-ready-to-bail-them-out/#comment-98044 StevePA Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:24:21 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1546#comment-98044 #21 Noel Park "Yeah, and after the first quarterly loss, Toyota got rid of its CEO. Last time I looked, “Red Ink Rick” was still there. Along with the CEOs of Citibank, AIG (?) and B of A. " ___________________________________________________ Current AIG CEO Ed Liddy was brought in by the Feds in latter part of 2008 to try and salvage what was left following the damage wrought during the watches of two (Sullivan and Greenberg) of his three predecessors . Liddy's immediate predecessor (name?) was barely there long enough for a cup of coffee. Before it was the fashionable thing to do, Liddy cut his salary to $1 / yr and deferred any performance-related compensation for a number of years. #21 Noel Park
“Yeah, and after the first quarterly loss, Toyota got rid of its CEO. Last time I looked, “Red Ink Rick” was still there. Along with the CEOs of Citibank, AIG (?) and B of A. ”
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Current AIG CEO Ed Liddy was brought in by the Feds in latter part of 2008 to try and salvage what was left following the damage wrought during the watches of two (Sullivan and Greenberg) of his three predecessors . Liddy’s immediate predecessor (name?) was barely there long enough for a cup of coffee. Before it was the fashionable thing to do, Liddy cut his salary to $1 / yr and deferred any performance-related compensation for a number of years.

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