I find it fascinating with all the attention and possibly cash being paid to the Detroit Three that there is little mention of the simple nuance, their product is not well received in the marketplace. The infusion of government funds will not cause the buying public to become more enamored with automobiles perceived as poorly built, with dated styling and sold with inattentive customer service.
How do fix the Detroit Three: (i) move the headquarters to be near the car-buying public: mid-Atlantic, Florida, Texas, Southern California, (ii) give executives/managers a car allowance instead of the company's best made autos - let them replicate the car buying public experience and (iii) negotiate with the unions the elimination of costly and quality reducing work rules.
Since only the Detroit Three have UAW contracts and other foreign-owned domestic manufacturers have fared well, it is only common sense union leadership is culpable.
Regards, Mr. Owl
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