The fact credit rating agencies haven't changed their ratings is no surprise. I wouldn't have expected them to right away and it will take some time, but it now is more logical that credit ratings should go up rather than down.
It's a good first step. Is it the full answer for GM? No.
They're giving people a good, quality product at a reasonable price. It's not just small cars anymore.
We think the Scion is a phenomenon unto itself.
I don't think it's a car for the U.S. market. Those cars look great in Europe, but put them on road here next to a big SUV and they don't look so good any more.
It?s what?s going to keep happening. We expect continued good earnings and growth from Toyota, and we?re waiting for more from GM on more cost-cutting.
It's whatever the state is basically going to offer to attract the manufacturer there. It all depends on whether the states want to play that game or don't want to play that game.
The one variable that could throw this whole thing in the trash basket is if Delphi workers walk.
While we still haven't seen the full effect of gasoline prices, (consumers) know what's going on here, and that's probably affected some of their purchases.
It's not going to be easy for Chrysler this year.