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Adding nothing to GM's bottom line in the process. VW group can sell enough vehicles with seven different brands and make profit at better margin in its home W. European market, which is similar size to United States market, much to GM's envy. It was not number of brands but mismanagement of brands. Meanwhile at Toyota whose market share consists mostly of two brands... Did I mention their market share is larger than VW's? Also how many times are going to go down this road in unrelated threads? f@#k's sake. Read first before throwing a hissy fit. I never mentioned market share. Prove me wrong on the counts of VW brands, vehicles sold in EU in 2011, and VW profits. Again in Japan, which is Toyota's home country Toyota operates under 4 brands. In USA, there is Scion, Toyota, Lexus that is one plus one plus one which is three, may be my elementary math is incorrect. Toyota sales are measly 560,000 of ~14 million in Europe. Yeah it consists of mostly two brands....... Pointing to the incorrect statement is not going down the same road for your f@#k's sake.

Adding nothing to GM's bottom line in the process. VW group can sell enough vehicles with seven different brands and make profit at better margin in its home W. European market, which is similar size to United States market, much to GM's envy. It was not number of brands but mismanagement of brands.

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Another case in point that Carlos Ghosn is not at all an accomplished CEO to the contrary he can rival Roger Smith.

Whom would you support?

Actually there is more synergy like you pointed out than originally perceived because both companies are so vastly different yet play in the same sand box in some key segments. The alliance can really cause a major heartburn to Germans, Japanese and Korean manufacturers and I like the secondary competitiveness it creates for market share. Drew and I were talking at Detroit show about consolidation of auto manufacturers in EU and China in next 5 years. Honestly we were expecting EU companies to duke it out not GM coming in. This is the first major move in the middlegame. I also like how there are no commitment terms unlike the Fiat fiasco last decade. The Italians docked GM for $2B+ in cash, which honestly saved Fiat from bankruptcy. Obama and Chrysler should thank GM indirectly. Frankly the news came so fast that people are still grasping on to the impact that's why no "editorials" or "expert opnions" are flying off at-random. I give credit to Ackerson's team here.

Fiat gambled.

After researching, I think I am giving a cautious yes to this idea for the following reasons: Financially I think investing in PSA means GM leveraging PSA than other ways around like how Dr. Z leveraged Chrysler. Logistically platform and engine sharing means better control over suppliers. Market wise, give heartburn to VW close to its own battle grounds, who thinks it is indestructible and also keep Toyota under check. Politically put some fire beneath German government and unions which have been real hard to negotiate.

Classic originality.

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Cort be strong, you will find something very good very soon.

Possibly the best car I have seen in the Cheers or Jeers section.

Manual Transmission!

FYI, GM has never officially called the XTS "new flagship". It is media made up term.

Send the link as soon as Amazon puts one for sale. I want to have one.

Nice.

As usual you fail to read the crux and have an emotional copulation of GM hatred. This article is about going smaller with RWD. Indirectly GM is telling Alpha is not dead as MT wanted to prove. Let us see if you buy ANY GM RWD, because you will always come up with an excuse of GM not being best.

If you're financing, I'm signing on!! Yes, it is the right one 99% (I want the Hydramatic au to trans to make it 100%)... but beggar's can't be choosers. Just wish I had that kind of dough Wuss. J/K Fantastic copy that needs a little TLC.

Pick up truck - the modern day interpretation of a horse. The embodiment of tool to get you anywhere, anytime, and carry any load without any fuss. A medium of providing perception of freedom and nonchalance. Love it or hate it, no sedanic mule or a pretentious SUV donkey can match its capabilities. All it needs is a little love and care from the owner and miles of any terrain are gobbled without a neigh.

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You mean DOHC is not latest and greatest?

Aren't you stretching the definition of badge engineering here? Not really...generally, the Silverado and Sierra differed only in the grille and badging..that was the case for decades up until the current generation. Trivial differences. Same w/ the Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon, vans, Colorado/Canyon, S10/S15, etc. I was referring to your comment about Outlook and Acadia. One is defunct the other one is MCE. So what if GM used the bins to make the vehicle look better. It is not badge engineering as those two vehicles are not on sale concurrently.

Aren't you stretching the definition of badge engineering here?

The 210 hp A4 costs as much or more than cars with 260-280 hp though. And it isn't like the A4' interior or feature content is amazing to compensate. For example, a 280 hp V6 Passat is about $29k. The A4 is just sort of a yawn car, and a wow price. Fixed.

Did the person add another zero mistakenly at the end?