GM considers cutting Hummer, Pontiac, Saturn, and Saab

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.laborradio.org/node/9979

As the big three automakers continue to work on a plan to win a $25 billion loan from the federal government details of what could be in that plan have been leaking to the public. One option possibly being pursued by GM is dumping well known brands such as Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, and Hummer. The goal of such a decision would be to limit overlap within the industry. GM could be short $11 billion at the end of the year if they can’t secure the loan. The company has eight brands, combined Ford and Chrysler have seven.

[BeatleBoot]

1. Don't forget AC Delco!

They already announced that they are up for sale.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

2. Pontiac is a strong brand with a great history.

I would hate to see it go away.

[tularetom]

3. Saab I don't understand. Hummer should've been shitcanned years ago.

I thought GM was doing well in Europe but it was the slumping domestic sales that were driving them into the shitter. Would it not make sense then to not dump one of the brands that might be making money? Or have they ceased marketing Saab in Europe?

[BrklynLiberal]

4. I can't wait for the Hummer to disappear. It is an ugly gas guzzling pig.

Haiku by Tim:
Hulking black Hummer
Purchased in rank atonement
small peckered driver

(I did not write it. I found it on the net)
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Welcome to FUH2.com, home of the official Hummer H2 salute. So...why all the fuss? Well, it breaks down like this:

* The H2 is the ultimate poseur vehicle. It has the chassis of a Chevy Tahoe and a body that looks like the original Hummer; i.e. it's a Chevy Tahoe in disguise.

* The H2 is a gas guzzler. Because it has a gross vehicle weight rating over 8500 lbs, the US government does not require it to meet federal fuel efficiency regulations. Hummer isn't even required to publish its fuel economy (owners indicate that they get around 10 mpg for normal use). So while our brothers and sisters are off in the Middle East risking their lives to secure America's fossil fuel future, H2 drivers are pissing away our "spoils of victory" during each trip to the grocery store.



* The H2 is a polluter. Based on G.M.'s optimistic claim that it gets13 mpg, an H2 will produce 3.4 metric tons of carbon emissions in a typical year, nearly double that of G.M.'s Chevrolet Malibu sedan.

* The H2 is a death machine. You'd better hope that you don't collide with an H2 in your economy car. You can kiss your ass goodbye thanks to the H2's massive weight and raised bumpers. Too bad you couldn't afford an urban assault vehicle of your own. Or could you...?

* The H2 is a tax loophole. Under the current tax laws, business owners can deduct nearly half the cost of their H2s. If you are in the highest tax bracket, that's a tax savings of nearly $10,000! The government rewards you more savings for buying an H2 than you'd get for buying an electric car.

So, if you see it our way, tell a Hummer owner what you think and show 'em the bird. If you do, send us a picture--we'd love to post it on our site.