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Originally Posted by rolla-XRS
It will be an interesting decade to see if GM & Chrysler will be able to reorganize AND put themselves into a position where they can also launch new product in less time - while maintaining quality levels. I'm a skeptic primarily since they retain the same people with the old way of thinking (so I'll keep my taxpayer chequebook handy). On the other hand, Toyota still retains much of the core values that made it successful which should position itself well to manage this challenge. Time will tell...
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Ford is starting to make in-roads. I'm actually proud of them which is a 360 view I had before. Before I was hostile towards Ford when everyone was predicting they would go the way of the do do. I'm still that way towards Chrysler cause they suck. But we'll see if they can redeem themselves with the new product although i don't know how effective it will be since it will be 2 to 3 years.
Anyway back to Ford. It will be interesting to see what they do.
I agree with the small minor refreshes are a waste of money. Unless it has to be a significant update. But I guess shorter life-cycle will take that. Toyota just needs to be passionate about cars again. Not just making appliances and be one of those companies that tries to be everything to everyone, yes I know they are a mainstream carmaker but still.
