General Motors, Driven to the Brink

In late May, senior executives at General Motors confronted a decision that few thought they would ever face: whether to continue developing the next generation of one of the most successful products in G.M.’s 100-year history — the full-size sport utility vehicle — or to punt the program entirely.

It’s rare for an automaker to pull the plug on high-profile initiatives, much less one involving a $2 billion, top-to-bottom overhaul of a ... Full Story »

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James Igoe
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by James Igoe - Oct. 26, 2008

Although well-written, it simply tells of the failure of GM as told by GM. Nothing about the quite noticeable dislike liberal elements had for SUV's, nor the palpable dislike of SUV's for being huge, consumptive, and dangerous. The article seems to present nothing of any environmental or safety concerns that could have served as a warning. Overall, a lopsided, sympathy piece for GM and the auto industry.

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