Bob Lutz told CNBC that Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner should not be made a “sacrificial lamb” as a condition of the company receiving federal loan package Lutz’s comments on the news channel this morning were in response to congressional leaders’ weekend calls for management changes at GM as a condition of any federal aid [...]

It’s been a historic week for us, and I don’t mean in Washington. And let me just say upfront that I know there is a lot of talk online about that subject. But I am not going to comment here about any government loans or hearings or GM’s financial situation — just like I wouldn’t [...]

Summary: The guys over at Car and Driver give us their opinion on the new Volt.  They seem cautiously optimistic about the new car.  They noted that the styling will remain almost exactly the same as what was unveiled to use just a few weeks ago.  They also have some opinions on the overall look: [...]

Bob Lutz gives an interview about the Volt. An interesting point he makes is that he doesn’t mind that people think it’s ugly. In many cases he said that he’ll sacrifice functionality for form but in the case of the Volt you can’t do that. Lots of people buy the prius because it looks different, [...]

The Playmaker’s Standard, LLC today released an illustrated analysis of the media strategies employed by Detroit-based General Motors Corporation. The independent study reveals how GM is using communications and media to build competitive advantage in the coveted hybrid electric vehicle market and generate interest in its much-anticipated Chevy Volt. Based on The Playmaker’s Table(TM), a [...]

With some stiff competition from Chrysler, it’s good to hear that the Volt is coming along nicely.  Bob Lutz was able to tell reporters that since everything has gone so smoothly that the Volt is ahead of schedule.  He also said that he’s 99.9% convinced that the Volt will be a big success for GM. [...]

GM’s Bob Lutz sat down with Steven Colbert recently.  He used the show as a venue to talk about the new Chevy Volt.  He confirmed that the Volt will have a photovoltaic roof option, allowing sunlight to recharge the batteries partially.

Rick Wagoner helped General Motors launch its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt – a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles. Bob Lutz, GM vice chairman, drove the car up on [...]

The auto industry is facing ever increasing pressure (both from CAFE and consumers) to produce fuel efficient vehicles, and for the most part they’ve responded as well as can be expected.  They are all producing more of their small vehicles while cutting back on trucks/SUVs.  The concepts you see coming up are all about alternative [...]

“Don’t say bailout proposals,” General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said on the sidelines of a media event for the company’s 2009 models. “All the government is doing is underwriting the loan.” Detroit’s three automakers and their suppliers have been lobbying Congress in recent weeks to fund some of the loans before it adjourns [...]