Bob Lutz Quotes
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Being able to think outside the box presupposes you were able to think in it.
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The electrification of the automobile is inevitable.
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Public Schools too often fail because they are shielded from the very force that improves performance and sparks innovation in nearly every other human enterprise - competition.
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The Chinese are technologically among the most capable people in the world. There is no doubt in my mind that in another five to ten years China will have a massive and capable automobile industry and will export.
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Forcing automakers to sell smaller cars to improve fuel economy is like... fighting the nation's obesity problem by forcing clothing manufacturers to sell garments in only small sizes.
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The Marine Corps taught me commitment, courage, focus, and a value system that can easily suffice for people like me who aren't religious.
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GM is definitely better off with Saab brand.
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With autonomous cars, you're gonna see more consolidation. Once we have transport modules, you order off the phone and brands won't matter anymore. When brands don't matter, the auto industry ends. It's got another 20 years.
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People under 75 need more seasoning.
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In the past, GM produced a lot of very excellent vehicles but somehow they didn't excite anybody.
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CAFE is like trying to cure obesity by requiring clothing manufacturers to make smaller sizes.
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Kirk Kerkorian has not been through the design dome.
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It applies in any business. Shoemakers should be run by shoe guys, and software firms by software guys, and supermarkets by supermarket guys. With the advice and support of their bean counters, absolutely, but with the final word going to those who live and breathe the customer experience. Passion and drive for excellence will win over the computer-like, dispassionate, analysis-driven philosophy every time.
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What do you want in a female companion? What is the first thing that attracts you. Her ability to cook and keep house or is it the way she looks? It's not politically correct, GM hates it when I draw that analogy. But it's absolutely correct.
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Tesla burns cash. It's not a car company, it's a cult of fanatics who think Elon Musk can do no wrong. But financially, it doesn't work.
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Why did I lose? No reason, though you might like to know that I got tired, my ears started popping, the rubber came off my shoes, I got cramp, and I lost one of my contact lenses. Other than that I was in great shape.
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I think the Cadillac should be set to classical music.
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Adams is a pretty good back. He adds a lot to their offense. It hurt them when he went out last week.
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They've got a nice middle linebacker Justin Thacker and a good secondary. They run to the ball pretty well.
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Saab has really turned the corner. It is close to making money as a brand.
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I think either party would have seen the wisdom in bailing out the American automobile industry, because one job in ten in the United States is either directly or indirectly connected to the automobile industry. You just could not let these companies go down.
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All of those things are gradually coming true, so I'm cautiously optimistic about the way the business is developing in the United States.
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Then we would have to take a look at a phase-out. I hope we wouldn't have to do that. What we've got to do is keep the brands we've got.
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They're very aggressive on defense. They have a smaller lineup on defense up front and they really get to the football.