All this talk about bailing out the automakers got me to thinking. Why do we need so many models and for that matter, automakers that make the same thing? Take for example, GMC; aren't these just fancied up Chevy's? Do away with the whole division! If you want a fancier Chevy Suburban go to JC Whitney - same thing. And why do we need Mercury? Another fancied up Ford. See JC Whitney.
And why do we need so many models per division? Walk into a Chevy dealer and there must be 8 or so different models, not counting Corvette! It seems that when someone gets a fart crosswise, they make a model for it. What was wrong with the Cavalier? For that matter what was wrong with the Corvair? I can still remember walking into a Chevy dealer and there were three choices, coupe, sedan or convertible. Again, not counting trucks or Corvette.
How about those big salaries? I say tie their salary into profit. Division makes a profit, give the CEO a percentage. Doesn't make a profit, ding! Comes out of next quarters salary. And no bonuses, want more money? Make more profit!!!
Anybody else???
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