Toyota: We dont want to be #1

[Ornery]

1. Too bad GM can't train in the Toyota philosophy...

 

[iamtrout]

Being one means constantly fighting for that place, and it could mean eventually being as large as GM, which is managemental, economic, and business suicide.

 

[Ornery]

People LIKE the "econobox" cars...

Yeah, you bet. That would explain why Japanese cars grow larger every year, and why they've started building V8 powered, full frame trucks I guess. :roll:

 

[iamtrout]

Originally posted by: Ornery
People LIKE the "econobox" cars...

Yeah, you bet. That would explain why Japanese cars grow larger every year, and why they've started building V8 powered, full frame trucks I guess. :roll:

OBVIOUSLY this is a global trend :roll:

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: Ornery
People LIKE the "econobox" cars...

Yeah, you bet. That would explain why Japanese cars grow larger every year, and why they've started building V8 powered, full frame trucks I guess. :roll:

You're missing the point...there was a reason I put econobox in quotes. YOU seem to think that's what they make, but clearly whatever it is they make, it's what people want to buy. There is a reason they are gaining market share, and the way for GM to stay on top is NOT to make cars that nobody really liked in the first place. Trucks, maybe, but that isn't a big enough market by itself to keep GM on top.

 

[Ornery]

1. ...cars that nobody really liked in the first place...

 

[NetGuySC]

It is my understandiung that the reason that Toyota does not want to be no. 1, is because of the possible anti-japanese (Toyota) backlash that they may experience here in the US, if GM drops to #2 or worse. This is the same reason, it was said, that they raised the prices of their cars - to help GM increase sells- ( no source but remember reading somewhere)

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: mugs

"We have no interest in GM declining, or in becoming number one," Press said. "GM is a global icon, it supports the economy and represents the strength of the industry. We have great confidence they will emerge in a much stronger position."

At least someone has some sense, unlike all the kids here who rejoice at any bad news about GM.

Does anyone really CARE about GM's cars? No.

GM makes some very nice vehicles. And you should care. They're a huge employer. And if they go under, who do you think will be paying the pensions of all of their retirees?

 

[DVK916]

GM should release their Holden cars in the U.S

 

[DVK916]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: DLeRium

Originally posted by: mugs

"We have no interest in GM declining, or in becoming number one," Press said. "GM is a global icon, it supports the economy and represents the strength of the industry. We have great confidence they will emerge in a much stronger position."

At least someone has some sense, unlike all the kids here who rejoice at any bad news about GM.

Does anyone really CARE about GM's cars? No.

GM makes some very nice vehicles. And you should care. They're a huge employer. And if they go under, who do you think will be paying the pensions of all of their retirees?

Lets not forget GM is a Global company who downfall would effect multiple economies around the world.

 

[eakers]

Originally posted by: thereds
Such modesty.

They are japanese..