Comments on: Episode 33 – Big 3 Back in DC, Silicon Valley Worries About Big 3, Ghosn Says Autos Need Aid

By: Richard Tait

Richard Tait — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:50:22 +0000

Chevrolet Orlando is a step in the right direction. I can envision it replacing the ageing HHR (they could call it that for all I care too) and add to the killer products that Chevy now is offering. Is it too big for a 1.4L turbo? According to VW philosophy, it’s just fine. VW’s 1.4L TSI engine (turbo and supercharged direct injection) puts out 180PS in top tune. GM’s own 1.4L turbo puts out 140hp. That’s 2 more than the 1.8L currently offered in the Saturn Astra. You do the math.

By: GEORGE BISHOP

GEORGE BISHOP — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:05:56 +0000

GOOD BYE CHRYSLER !!!!

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:08:27 +0000

As always a great daily news update. Keep it up!!!

By: D A Lewis

D A Lewis — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:04:47 +0000

WOW! I had just thought to submit a video for You Said It with thoughts of GM to down size to three brands for the US market; Saturn (entry Brand) Chevy (mid Brand) and Cadillac (luxury Brand). Since Pontiac would be dropped, Chevy could a performance injection; rebadge the G8 to Impala, drop HHR and rebage the Vibe to Chevy. As for GMC make it strictly Pickups (regular and heavy duty) and drop the truck line from Chevy. And being that Buick is successful in the Asian market, keep it over there. Then keep Opel (entry) and Vauxhall (mid) and Sabb (lux) for the European market.

Is there anyway you can forward this to Mr. Lutz?

By: Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:53:56 +0000

John,
With the big 3 producing a large amount of the North American cars and trucks in Canada, why are they not asking the Canadian government for help also?

By: Merv Peters

Merv Peters — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:40:30 +0000

Chevy needs to think “Orlando” here in N.A.

By: William R. Walling

William R. Walling — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:52:11 +0000

John,
“Let’s review, ALL automakers GLOBALLY are today demanding Government(s) help!”
Appears to reflect an emerging ‘community’ transportation paradigm commonly termed PUBLIC ‘mass’ transit.
As ‘The Who’ sing – ‘GOT to be a ‘better’ way!’

By: Chris Terry

Chris Terry — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:32:02 +0000

John, is the Orlando too heavy to fit with the 1.4turbo? When gas prices go back up, why not sell the Orlando here?

Cheers, Chris