Walter McManus
Walter McManus
downside fast ford gm hit hot japanese kept microscope niche portfolio product shelf short weakness
The weakness of Ford and GM has kept the microscope off of Chrysler. But they're also lagging the Japanese how fast they are getting new product out. Their product portfolio is not adequate. The 300 was a hit but the downside of the hot niche product, they have a short shelf life.
burned giving hybrid people privileges special type
People have burned SUVs. Nobody's done that to a hybrid - yet. But if they keep giving special privileges to one type of vehicle, there could be a backlash.
concerned ford selling
Ford actually is a little better than 10 years ago (in selling to those under 30), ... But they have more to be concerned about than Honda.
adjust people watch whether work
People still have to go to work and go to school, ... And if it's a short-term reaction, you can adjust your discretionary driving, as in whether you go to a movie or watch HBO.
burned giving hybrid people privileges special type
People have burned SUVs, ... Nobody's done that to a hybrid - yet. But if they keep giving special privileges to one type of vehicle, there could be a backlash.
adjust people watch whether work
People still have to go to work and go to school. And if it's a short-term reaction, you can adjust your discretionary driving, as in whether you go to a movie or watch HBO.
careful folks signal speculate
It's a signal to folks that it's going to happen. They're very careful not to speculate about things that aren't going to happen.