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Ivan Glickman

Should GM Start Making Floor Polish?

A quick check of the headlines and blogosphere reveals some very innovative approaches to 'rescuing' GM and its brethren in Detroit. Most all of them forsake a cash bailout (or otherwise pecuniary reward) for various plans to remake ...READ»

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Smart Strategies: Putting Ideas To Work

"There have been several great eras in strategy," says one consultant. "This is not one of them." Still, there are signs of a renewed appetite for new thoughts. To get a sense of the enduring power of a big idea, we look at five companies that are putting smart strategies into action.READ»

Chicago GM Dealer Participating in GM Supplier Discount Program for Illinois Residents

Ettleson Cadillac serving the Chicago area announces their participation in the new GM Supplier Discount program. Chicago car buyers who want to know if they qualify for the program can contact Ettleson Cadillac.READ»

Ivan Glickman

The New GM, Clueless as the Old GM

Hey you - a 60% owner of General Motors.  Are you worried about the innovative dynamism of the post-bankruptcy, government-owned GM?  Are you anxious about whether they are truly committed to excellence? Have no fear, ...READ»

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Tom Sparks Buick is becoming Dekalb County's Used Car Super Store!

 Tom Sparks Automotive, (Formally know as Tom Sparks Buick Of Dekalb Illinois) was delivered the unfortunate news that GM would not be renewing it's Buick franchise agreement with them. One thing the Buick brand has done for the ...READ»

Lear Won't Take a Backseat

For decades, Lear Corp. made car seats. Today, with the help of virtual reality and other digital technologies, Lear makes a whole lot more -- and makes it a whole lot faster. Along the way, the company learned how to get real about what technology can anREAD»

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The Chevy Volt Gets 230 MPG. So What?

GM announced Tuesday that the much-ballyhooed plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt will get 230 mpg. At first glance, that's a mind-blowingly high rating, and GM knows it. That's why the automaker's early marketing campaign for the car touts ...READ»

Agenda Items

Forget Napster and Java. The most revolutionary technologies often attract the fewest headlines.READ»

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Digital Matters - Issue 41

"The future of the auto industry is building your own car over the Net."READ»

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Feedback

Kid Stuff "Boy Wonder," our April article about Chris Hughes, drew largely appreciative comments at FastCompany.com. "A pure sign of the changing social-media environment," wrote one. "Acknowledge it, ...READ»

Growing Up Grossinger: Caroline and Gary Grossinger Continue Family Legacy

Caroline Grossinger is the operator of Grossinger Autoplex, Grossinger Hyundai, and Grossinger Toyota. All three dealerships, which have been family owned and operated for over 90 years, are located in Lincolnwood, Illinois just ...READ»

GM Has a New Model for Change

"Change takes guts. It takes imagination. It takes commitment," declares John Taylor of General Motors's APEx team. APEx is designing radically new concept cars -- and changing the concept of change inside GM.READ»

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Sierra Hybrid Makes Way through Miami streets

Taken from leftlanenews.comReview: 2009 GMC Sierra 4×4 Hybrid07/08/2009, 6:59 PMBy Andrew GanzThere are plenty of vehicles on the market capable of comfortably hauling five humans and a load of cargo all while towing a Prius, but ...READ»

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New Technological Advancements made to the 2010 GMC Sierra: Now available in Miami

GM Tweaks 2010 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra for Improved Fuel EconomyAugust 4, 2009By Scott EvansIn its continuing effort to green up its products, GM has turned to its full-size pickups: the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and its twin, ...READ»

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GM Emerges from the Rubble of Bankruptcy. Now What?

GM returned from the black hole of bankruptcy today with promises of impending change in its corporate structure and products. The company's press release is, as expected, filled with nonspecific ideas like "a fresh lineup of ...READ»

VENICIAN VETTE PARTS - Your Corvette's home

VENICIAN VETTE PARTS, VENICIAN VETTE, VENICIAN PARTSREAD»

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An Open Letter to GM CEO Fritz Henderson on Day One

GM needs to do everything at once, and get it all right the first time. Where to begin?READ»

Here's an Automotive Bailout Plan that is Second to None

A couple of friends of mine put together an automotive bailout plan that is far superior to anything that the Detroit automotive companies or the Congress have come up with. If you like this plan, please send it to your ...READ»

Letter From the Editor

Heroes and… others.READ»

How Digital Music Ruined the Recording Industry (Plus Friday Apprentice Detritus)

I had an interesting conversation the other day with this guy--a hard-core audiophile--about a theory, widely held among his hi-fi purist peers apparently, of why CDs and digital music have ruined the music industry. The argument, ...READ»

Made in China

General Motors' next LaCrosse sedan is being designed right now … in China. That says a lot about GM, a lot about China, and even more about the future of creativity.READ»

Awareness is Over-rated, Focus on Positive Opinion

The heading of this blog post was what Deborah Meyer, the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Chrysler had to say during her presentation at MIXX in New York City on Monday. Her presentation was focused on ...READ»

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Smart Strategies: Putting Ideas To Work

"There have been several great eras in strategy," says one consultant. "This is not one of them." Still, there are signs of a renewed appetite for new thoughts. To get a sense of the enduring power of a big idea, we look at five companies that are putting smart strategies into action.READ»

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The Truth Shall Set You Free

For the past 23 years, Harbour and Associates has told U.S. automakers what they don't want to hear--that they're inefficient and uncompetitive. Here's why knowing the worst about yourself can be the best thing that ever happened to you.READ»

GM-Chrysler Merger Does Not Guarantee Success

I see where GM and Chrysler are seriously talking about merging.  The two companies are saying that if they didn't merge, there's a good chance that one or both of the companies will fail.  On the other hand, the logic goes that ...READ»