Friday, December 12, 2008
I think the reason the Big Three are in trouble so much (or saying they are) is for three reasons.
One: UAW is complicating everything, and losing people money over it.
Two: The Big Three still need to match the quality (not to mention style) of the foreign manufacturers. I wish we could just return to the care-free glory days of the 60's, when the Big Three reigned supreme.
Three: In the current economic times, demand is down, and many are calling to bring the european models over here. Sure, Ford's bringing in the Fiesta, but we're not getting the diesel or other eco-freindly versions and other car. Sure, GM has the new Chevy Volt, but let's face it, that probably will turn out like the EV-1 (hopefully without the whole destroying the cars part). Chrysler has GEM (Green Eco Mobility, as it is now called), but those are basically restyled electric golf carts.
All in all, I don't blame Congress for not passing this bailout. We need more signs from the Big Three that they are able to manage, support, and protect their company (not to mention their reputation). They need quality cars that will sell. And above all, the Big Three need to STOP CREATING 12 DEALERS IN EACH 20 SQUARE MILES AND FOCUS MORE ON SERVICE THAN QUANTITY. Photos from npr.org and wayne.edu
