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You apparently missed the spot where it is a software update, not a physical hardware issue.... And rubber fanbelts never fail....

Trucks have much higher profit margins than cars do, why would any OEM 'need' to sell 400+K to make a profit? Many models sell in the low 1000s/yr, assumedly at a profit...

After searching and deciding On a CUV, Ford comes by and offers a nice deal for a Fusion...almost hard to say no to. #decisions

But there will always be consumers who are car people. I think GM's sales slump in cars is because of their car designs and the (lack of) variety they offer. True, the Asians have the mid-size car market cornered (Camry, Accord, Altima, Sonata, etc.) I think a good design and a solid car would bring the buyers over - "if you build it, they will come." When the Olds Intrigue appeared on the scene, people snatched them up in no time flat. Why drive a Camry when you can drive that? That car quickly and quietly stole some market share from the Japanese. Also, people like those earnings on their GM Buypower credit card. Right now, my eye wanders over to non-pimpy Dodge Chargers when driving around. That's my sort of sled, among current car offerings. I know about the profit margins on trucks. I was once given a Traverse as a rental (I reviewed it) and it's very commanding and surprisingly smooth and quiet, but it's not my cup of tea at all. I'd like to remain optimistic that GM is committed to anchoring their car product lines as well. Stiff competition for the Camry back in the day ...

It’s the chicken tax. And also that they would never produce volumes of 400,000+ units needed, and that the American pickup market has trucks that just don’t really sell anywhere else.

Because they cannot do to full size trucks and SUVs what GM and Ford does? ? ?‍♂️

GM has shifted their focus to trucks, CUVs and SUVs which are higher profit, and left the sedan market to the Japanese big 3 and Korean brands that seem to be able to profitably build and sell sedans.

Have not seen much American muscle on the road at all....but saw a 71 442 convertible the other day, immaculate....

It was blue hot hatch time this morning...heading home from a quick trip to Dunkin Donuts (first time out of the house since Tuesday--been an insane work week), I saw a dark blue Fiesta ST, a bright blue Focus RS, and a dark blue Golf R....