Thursday, December 31, 2009

Why did GM have to run Saab into the ground?

Saab 23E Engine
1960 Saab 750 Gt Gran Turismo
1965 Saab 96


Hi folks -- truth be told, I loved those early Saabs. They were distinctive, utilitarian, a counterculture statement that simply said not all folks are obsessed with iron from Detroit. Saabs were aerodynamic, as you might expect, but with their 3-cylinder, 2cycle engines and front wheel drive they were indestructible and wonderful. Saab pioneered the use of the turbocharger in cars that the middle class drove.
So GM came along, used their platform, kept the key in the console, and thought that we Americans would somehow buy them.
50 years from now, when the history of the decline of American industrial might is definitively written, there will be a lengthy chapter on GM's misdeeds!







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  2. I'm sorry to hear that GM had to run Saab into the ground. It's a shame that such a great company and its products have been lost. However, it's important to remember that GM is a business and that they had to make the best decision for their company. With the top website development company, GM might have been able to keep Saab afloat and continue to offer great products to customers.

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  3. This is an interesting article about the impact of the automobile on American life. It is remarkable to think about how much our lives have changed since the introduction of the automobile. From the rise of suburbs to the development of the highway system, the automobile has had a profound effect on our lives. It is amazing to think about how much of our daily life revolves around the convenience of the automobile. Thank you for calling attention to this important part of our history.

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