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Cash-For-Clunkers Reveals Weakness Among Detroit Brands

Talk about stating the obvious...

Let's see, the trade in vehicle had to get and average of 18 MPG or less to qualify....who sells the most Trucks and SUVs? Oh yeah, the big 3.

You had to purchase a higher mileage MPG vehicle....who had the biggest inventory of fuel efficient vehicles in July and August? Oh Yeah, Honda and Toyota.

You could use simple logic determined what was going to happen. Ford and GM sold out of their fuel efficient models before the program was over..

Toyota's Global Positioning Sweetens Prospects

Excellent timing Chris, considering Toyota just announced a massive safety recall. The domestics corrected this concern decades ago, the fact that Toyota ignored it, borders on negligence. The timing of this article makes you sound like a shill for Toyota. Secondly, Toyota is currently the major small maker in the world, but with everyone now focused on small cars, they will confront more competition than ever, which will erode their market share over the next few years. I don't see much upside for Toyota.

When It Comes to Cars, Americans Are More Open to Asian Brands Now

Captain obvious...

Ohio Attorney General Objects to GM Sale on Grounds 'Franchise Contract Changes Unlawful'

I don't agree, this is a sham paid for with taxpayer dollars. The fact that a bankruptcy judge would allow GM and Chrysler to scuttle a sizeable portion of their customers/dealers with abolutely no logic at all is a shame. These state laws exist for a reason...to protect dealers from some suit in Detroit who arbitrarily decided who lives and who dies. These dealers have their life savings wrapped up in their businesses and they employ a lot of people. Do you think these folks or any of their families are ever going to buy a GM or Chrysler product again? Both of these companies had an opportunity to position themselves as the underdog/comeback kid. With all of these dealer closings, I'm afraid they are writing their own obituarys.

Rewarding the Ecologically Irresponsible with Taxpayer Dollars

That's great...lets just raise taxes on individuals some more


On Jun 21 11:31 AM john s. gordon wrote:

> better idea -
> you have to renew your state license plate annually & states
> need the revenue. epa 'estimated' gas guzzling for each make, model,
> year is a matter of record. just have the states put a surtax on
> your annual bill - none for 30 mpg, lots for 11 mpg. the 389 pontiac
> i used to drive would suffer greatly.

GM Execs Fill Up on the Taxpayer's Dime

Mr. Jimmy has it correct. This is a normal perk for individuals who travel.

Let GM Fail

Jim, what management team worth it's salt doesn't plan for perpetual growth? Granted, contingency plans should be made as well, but for years the Big 3 have given American customers what they want which is why they've been around for over 100 years.

Now market conditions take a drastic turn and you want to allow GM to fail, when a lot of pain and suffering can be avoided with a simple bridge loan?

I say loan them the money, it's the least this country can do for what these companies have done for us over the years.