TomWilkinsonatGM

A Modest Proposal For The U.S. Auto Industry: Stop Building Cars

The critical issue in vehicle development goes by the name of "integration." Whether it is making the engine and transmission work together seamlessly or ensuring that the side airbag inflates if (and only if) the vehicle is hit with a certain force and angle, integration of the various components is everything. The companies that do this best consistently top the quality charts, and have the happiest customers. As GM has gotten better at this, our vehicles have improved. Witness the new Malibu -- the best midsize sedan for initial quality in the latest JD Power study.