Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Lutz stumps for Romney despite opposition to auto bailout]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/lutz-stumps-for-romney-despite-opposition-to-auto-bailout/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/lutz-stumps-for-romney-despite-opposition-to-auto-bailout/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/15/lutz-stumps-for-romney-despite-opposition-to-auto-bailout/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Bob Lutz in front of reporters

Bob Lutz has put Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's numerous past comments about the automotive bailout behind him, according to Automotive News. During a recent episode of "The Kudlow Report" on CNBC, the former auto executive made it clear he now backs Romney for the 2012 presidential election, saying "[Romney] now says he was totally in favor of [the bailout] and suggested it."

In 2008, Romney wrote an op-ed for The New York Times titled, "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt." The piece adamantly opposed the government bailout in favor of a managed bankruptcy for both General Motors and Chyrsler. He has maintained his opposition to the auto bailouts publicly along the campaign trail, and Lutz's comment is the first news we've heard of the candidate's apparent change of heart. As recently as February 18, Lutz himself criticized the presidential candidate for his stance, especially for suggesting that the automakers simply needed to borrow from banks. According to Lutz, the banks were in worse shape than either of the imperiled manufacturers.

But that was then. Lutz now says he forgives Romney for his earlier statements, and that his support has more to do with opposing President Barack Obama than it does any actual faith in Romney's policies. Lutz said, "You know, all is forgiven. It depends on who [Romney's] opponent is."

While speaking with The Detroit News recently, Romney said that if elected, he would quickly sell the U.S. Treasury's stake in GM. He's also criticized the Obama Administration's proposed fuel economy requirements and support of electric vehicle manufacturing and development. Having helped usher the Chevrolet Volt to market, Lutz is a major proponent of electric vehicles.

Lutz stumps for Romney despite opposition to auto bailout originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 presidential electionautomotive bailoutbailoutbarack obamabob lutzbob lutz supports romneyelectionlutzmitt romneyobamaFri, 15 Jun 2012 09:32:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20259290/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/06/15/lutz-stumps-for-romney-despite-opposition-to-auto-bailout/20259290/article-detail.xml 20259290 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/bob-lutz-with-reporters_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/06/bob-lutz-with-reporters.jpg <![CDATA[Original Dodge Viper Concept shows up in new Chrysler video]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/20/original-dodge-viper-concept-shows-up-in-new-chrysler-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/20/original-dodge-viper-concept-shows-up-in-new-chrysler-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/20/original-dodge-viper-concept-shows-up-in-new-chrysler-video/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

1989 Dodge Viper Concept

Got 13 minutes to spare? Of course you do - it's a Friday. Then we've got just the way to burn them.

Chrysler has posted three new SRT Viper videos, the first being a nice seven-minute documentary about Viper history, from its origins to the present.

We're happy to see the automaker make no attempts to distort the truth here, wisely including period footage of both Carroll Shelby and Bob Lutz, despite the fact that those two automotive legends currently work for its most bitter rivals, Ford and General Motors, respectively. The inclusion of a clip from the Viper TV series, however, was perhaps a less inspired choice. We'd have left that on the cutting room floor in favor of more racing footage, like maybe something from Le Mans.

The second video is three minutes of Ralph Gilles, President and CEO of SRT Brand and Motorsports at Chrysler. Gilles walks us around a static Viper, explaining some of the details in the design that might escape a casual observer - and help the new Viper hit 206 miles per hour.

The final video goes inside Conner Avenue Assembly in Detroit where Chrysler builds the Viper. So maybe Chrysler employees like Shelly Brown Alore, the operations manager at the plant, aren't quite the celebrity that Gilles is, but then again, we're exactly the type of car nerds that actually find this stuff interesting.

Scroll down to watch the videos.

Continue reading Original Dodge Viper Concept shows up in new Chrysler video

Original Dodge Viper Concept shows up in new Chrysler video originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013 srt viperbob lutzcarroll shelbyconnor avenue assemblydodgegilleslutzralph gillesshelbysrtvideoviperviper srt10Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:59:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20220765/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/20/original-dodge-viper-concept-shows-up-in-new-chrysler-video/20220765/article-detail.xml 20220765 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/1989-dodge-viper-concept-opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/1989-dodge-viper-concept-opt.jpg <![CDATA[Bob Lutz wins push-up contest on <em>The Colbert Report</em>]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/10/bob-lutz-wins-push-up-contest-on-the-colbert-report/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/10/bob-lutz-wins-push-up-contest-on-the-colbert-report/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/10/bob-lutz-wins-push-up-contest-on-the-colbert-report/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Bob Lutz takes on Stephen Colbert in a push-up contest

Former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz went bicep-to-bicep with "America's ballsiest pundit," Stephen Colbert, last night - and came out ahead. Ostensibly, Lutz was on Colbert to talk about his new book, Car Guys Vs. Bean Counters, but as one might expect, the discussion veered into Mitt Romney vs. President Obama territory pretty quickly.

The actual car industry part of the discussion, though, revealed more potential good news for the Chevrolet Volt, the car that Lutz is obviously trying to make his legacy and called "a huge success." Sure, Colbert talked about what his friends over at Fox News have been saying, but Lutz responded by predicting that sales would be "about 3,000 a month from here on out." This would not only set a new record (Volt sales for March 2012 were 2,289, the highest so far) but would also put GM's plug-in car into the 36,000-a-year range. That's commendable, but still not where GM CEO Dan Akerson said last December things would be this year. Of course, Akerson's 60,000 number could have included the Opel Ampera and its Vauxhall twin. In any case, things are looking up for the Volt, and that's something Lutz is more than happy to tell Colbert or anyone else. Watch the video - including an impromptu push-up contest between the two - right now by scrolling below.

Continue reading Bob Lutz wins push-up contest on The Colbert Report

Bob Lutz wins push-up contest on The Colbert Report originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 chevrolet voltamperabob lutzchevroletchevy voltcolbertcolbert reportlutzstephen colbertvideovoltTue, 10 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20212216/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/10/bob-lutz-wins-push-up-contest-on-the-colbert-report/20212216/article-detail.xml 20212216 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/lutz-vs-colbert-push-ups_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/lutz-vs-colbert-push-ups.jpg <![CDATA[GM announces Bob Lutz retained as advisor]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/gm-announces-bob-lutz-retained-as-advisor/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/gm-announces-bob-lutz-retained-as-advisor/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/02/gm-announces-bob-lutz-retained-as-advisor/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Bob Lutz, General MotorsThe man nicknamed "Maximum" isn't completely retired yet.

General Motors has announced that it has retained Bob Lutz as an advisor. Executives at GM will be able to reach out to Lutz and tap into his knowledge base, which was garnered from a career in the automotive industry lasting over four decades.

Since retiring from GM in 2010, Lutz has supplied information to executives on an informal basis. Now the assistance will be provided on an official retainer, presumably on a more frequent (or at least regularly scheduled) basis.

Click through to the jump for the official press release.

Continue reading GM announces Bob Lutz retained as advisor

GM announces Bob Lutz retained as advisor originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzgeneral motorsgmlutzrobert lutzFri, 02 Sep 2011 14:15:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20033709/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/09/02/gm-announces-bob-lutz-retained-as-advisor/20033709/article-detail.xml 20033709 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/bob-lutz-headshot-200_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/bob-lutz-headshot-200.jpg <![CDATA[Bob Lutz briefly considered Michigan gubernatorial run [w/poll]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/bob-lutz-briefly-considered-michigan-gubernatorial-run-w-poll/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/bob-lutz-briefly-considered-michigan-gubernatorial-run-w-poll/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/06/bob-lutz-briefly-considered-michigan-gubernatorial-run-w-poll/#commentsFiled under: , ,

bob lutz

The man they call Maximum Bob had visions of becoming Governor Maximum Bob. When the former vice chairman of General Motors saw his tenure with automaker drawing to a close, Bob Lutz considered running for governor of Michigan. It appears this was merely a brief consideration, ahead of the 2010 election.

A gubernatorial run faded into an afterthought once Lutz was informed of the sheer volume of cash he would need to spend on a campaign. Couple the amount of money with a never-ending sea of meetings and appearances along the campaign trail, and Lutz apparently realized this wasn't a pool he felt like diving into.

Since it's nothing more than a thought exercise at this point, why not take a moment to cast a completely meaningless vote in our poll below. Come on, Lutz, we're pulling for ya.

View Poll

Bob Lutz briefly considered Michigan gubernatorial run [w/poll] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzbob lutz gubernatorial rungeneral motorsgmgovernorgovernor of michiganlutzlutz for governormaximum bobWed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19984572/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/07/06/bob-lutz-briefly-considered-michigan-gubernatorial-run-w-poll/19984572/article-detail.xml 19984572 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/bob-lutz_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/bob-lutz.jpg <![CDATA[Lutz dishes dirt on GM in latest Autoline Detroit]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/20/lutz-dishes-dirt-on-gm-in-latest-autoline-detroit/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/20/lutz-dishes-dirt-on-gm-in-latest-autoline-detroit/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/20/lutz-dishes-dirt-on-gm-in-latest-autoline-detroit/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

bob lutz on autoline detroit
Bob Lutz sits down for Autoline Detroit - Click above to watch video after the jump

Autoline Detroit recently played host to Bob Lutz, and, as is always the case, the former General Motors vice chairman dished out some great commentary. Lutz was promoting his new book Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business, and talk quickly turned to his role as it related to product development and high-level decision making at GM. While on the topic of brand management, Lutz revealed a few rather interesting tidbits about his former employer:
  • All Chevrolet vehicles were required to have five-spoke aluminum wheels and a chrome band up front, as part of the Bowtie brand's overall image.
  • Pontiac was required to utilize "see-through" headrests, despite the fact that they cost more to produce while offering no consumer value.
  • All Buicks required a sweep spear in the exterior design language.
  • Cadillac considered building a 550-horsepower supercharged Escalade.
  • Saturn was working on a seven-passenger Vue.
  • Many of the non-car person GM board members preferred to drive imports.
  • Proportion and shape didn't matter as long as all the brand-image boxes were checked.
Lutz provides an interesting look at the type of decision making that forced GM into a position of bankruptcy. The automaker was being run solely by folks focused on techniques and ideals that don't work in the industry. We don't want to give away the entire interview, but it's worth watching all 26 minutes. Click past the jump to see for yourself.

Also, judging solely by the above screenshot, we'll cast a vote for Robert De Niro to play Lutz in the inevitable movie about this period in General Motors' history.

Continue reading Lutz dishes dirt on GM in latest Autoline Detroit

Lutz dishes dirt on GM in latest Autoline Detroit originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autolineautoline detroitbob lutzbuickcadillaccadilllacchevroletescaladegeneral motorsgmlutzpontiacsaturnsaturn vuesupercharged escaladevideoMon, 20 Jun 2011 19:57:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19971881/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/06/20/lutz-dishes-dirt-on-gm-in-latest-autoline-detroit/19971881/article-detail.xml 19971881 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/bob-lutz_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/bob-lutz.jpg <![CDATA[Bob Lutz illustrates GM's decline in a Christmas card]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/bob-lutz-illustrates-gms-decline-in-a-christmas-card/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/bob-lutz-illustrates-gms-decline-in-a-christmas-card/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/bob-lutz-illustrates-gms-decline-in-a-christmas-card/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Bob Lutz is in The Wall Street Journal this week, and the former Vice Chairman at General Motors discusses what he sees as the reason for the automaker's previous failings. His illustrative example? A company Christmas card. Sounds weird, but Mr. Lutz's example hit home nicely.

Lutz tells the story of Cadillac then-boss Jim Roche, and a drawn-out mission to get the Wreath and Crest's Christmas card just right. After countless versions, a simple painting of a boy with a sled turned into a Cadillac driving to a mansion along a snow-covered drive.

The point? Lutz's example shows in glaring detail the level of corporate waste and inefficiency that characterized GM through much of the post-war period. That culture, and the lack of an iron-fisted leader, are what Lutz blames for dragging the company down. Check out Lutz's full thoughts here.

Bob Lutz illustrates GM's decline in a Christmas card originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bobbob lutzcadillacchristmas cardgeneral motorsgmjim rochelutzMon, 13 Jun 2011 15:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19964871/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/06/13/bob-lutz-illustrates-gms-decline-in-a-christmas-card/19964871/article-detail.xml 19964871 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/bob-lutz-fist-pump_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/bob-lutz-fist-pump.jpg <![CDATA[Report: GM trying to re-hire Bob Lutz]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/15/report-gm-trying-to-re-hire-bob-lutz/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/15/report-gm-trying-to-re-hire-bob-lutz/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/15/report-gm-trying-to-re-hire-bob-lutz/#commentsFiled under: ,

Bob LutzGeneral Motors is reportedly looking to re-hire none other than Bob Lutz as a consultant to vehicle development. Lutz, 79, left GM in May of 2010 after leading the company's product development efforts for many years.

The push to rehire Lutz reportedly comes from GM CEO Dan Akerson's initiative to rush development and reduce cost of its new crop of vehicles. The United States government, which currently owns one-third of GM, has apparently opposed Lutz's re-appointment, with The Daily Beast saying that the U.S. Treasury is reluctant to re-hire Lutz on the grounds that paying him so close to his retirement could look like a "sweetheart payout."

GM recently promoted Mary Barra, 49, to senior vice president in charge of global product development, even though she has very little experience in the field. By bringing Lutz back, GM hopes to regain an intelligent eye into strategies for quick product development, as well as marketing and design. Thanks for the tip, Phrime!

[Source: The Daily Beast]

Report: GM trying to re-hire Bob Lutz originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzgeneral motorsgmlutzTue, 15 Feb 2011 16:45:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19845427/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/02/15/report-gm-trying-to-re-hire-bob-lutz/19845427/article-detail.xml 19845427 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630.jpg <![CDATA[Report: Bob Lutz, Tom Purves to advise Lotus?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/report-bob-lutz-to-advise-lotus/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/report-bob-lutz-to-advise-lotus/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/report-bob-lutz-to-advise-lotus/#commentsFiled under: ,



Two anonymous sources have told Automotive News that Lotus is courting both Bob Lutz and retired BMW executive Tom Purves to become advisors to the British brand.

As previously reported, Lotus' Malaysian parents at Proton are on a kick to increase both volume and model mix to take on its exotic rivals at Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche. In order to boost production to around 8,000 units annually, Lotus needs to take a long, hard look at what it's offering and how it can expand the brand to take on Europe's elite - possibly at the expense of Lotus' core values. Or not.

To that end, Lotus could be looking at both Lutz and Purves for their product knowledge, which in the case of Maximum Bob is as wide and varied as it is successful. Lutz has already said he's open to future gigs and he's already accepted a board position at Transonic Combustion. But at this point, however, formal bids for both retired execs have yet to provided by Lotus.

[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

Report: Bob Lutz, Tom Purves to advise Lotus? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzbob lutz lotusBobLutzBobLutzLotuslotuslutzpurvestom pruvestom purvesTomPurvesMon, 28 Jun 2010 17:22:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19534370/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/28/report-bob-lutz-to-advise-lotus/19534370/article-detail.xml 19534370 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630_thumbnail.jpeg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630.jpeg <![CDATA[Bob Lutz in presumptive plane crash? [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/bob-lutz-in-presumptive-plane-crash-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/bob-lutz-in-presumptive-plane-crash-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/bob-lutz-in-presumptive-plane-crash-w-video/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Officials search for a downed plane - Click above to watch video after the jump

We've been a little curious as to what good old Bob Lutz has been up to after retiring from General Motors. While the former auto exec had said that he would be busy slaving away over his latest book, the truth may be a bit more exciting. Several locals in Pinckney, Michigan called emergency services when they spotted a small jet flying at low altitude, believing that the aircraft was going down. Officials didn't find anything, but said that they discovered that a "retired gentleman" had been previously flying his personal aircraft in the area.

No one is officially saying whether or not it was Lutz who was spending the afternoon reenacting his favorite Top Gun scenes, but we have a hard time imaging imagining how many other auto exec retirees would be buzzing church towers with a decommissioned jet in rural Michigan. By all accounts, the pilot landed safely without incident, and since neither the plane nor the pilot were positively identified, no one is being charged for the search and rescue operation. Hit the jump for a quick video of the search effort.

[Source: Livingston Daily via Jalopnik]

Continue reading Bob Lutz in presumptive plane crash? [w/video]

Bob Lutz in presumptive plane crash? [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bob LutzBob Lutz Plane CrashBobLutzBobLutzPlaneCrashlutzLutz Plane CrashLutzPlaneCrashMaximum BobMaximum Bob LutzMaximumBobMaximumBobLutzpinckneyrobert lutzRobertLutzThu, 17 Jun 2010 17:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19520921/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/17/bob-lutz-in-presumptive-plane-crash-w-video/19520921/article-detail.xml 19520921 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/lutz-search-and-rescue_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/lutz-search-and-rescue.jpg <![CDATA[The DetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/27/the-detroitbureau-com-on-autoblog-with-paul-eisenstein/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/27/the-detroitbureau-com-on-autoblog-with-paul-eisenstein/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/27/the-detroitbureau-com-on-autoblog-with-paul-eisenstein/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Where have all the mavericks gone?

When he hands in his office keys a few days from now, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz will begin an oft-delayed retirement that was originally set to begin shortly after the ill-fated "merger of equals" between Daimler and Chrysler.

His decision to rejoin the automotive workforce a few years later wasn't all that much of a surprise to those who knew the former Marine pilot and what quite literally could be called his driving ambition. That leads many to suspect we'll continue to hear from Lutz, even though he bluntly wonders, "Who would hire a senior executive who's nearly 80 years old?"

Finally, it seems, this old soldier really may fade away, taking on a book assignment and a board seat or two. And, in the process, Lutz's departure will bring with it a different sort of change in the auto industry, the departure of the last classic automotive maverick.

Pull out a pen and jot down the names of the best-known auto industry executives. Your list might include Billy Ford or Alan Mulally, Ed Whitacre or even Carlos Ghosn, if you're taking the global view. Despite their prominence, even their willingness to take risks, these aren't exactly the sort of mavericks and eccentrics the industry was long known for.

That goes for Sergio Marchionne, the head of both Fiat and Chrysler. True, he's not your typical gray-flannel executive - he buys his trademark black sweaters "by the dozen," he jokes - and is clearly playing a high-risk poker game in his effort to turn around a desperately ill American automaker. But in the end, if someone eventually writes the Harvard Business Review analysis of the Canadian-educated executive, he'll still turn out to be another by-the-books strategist.

Paul A. Eisenstein is Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, and a 30-year veteran of the automotive beat. His editorials bring his unique perspective and deep understanding of the auto world to Autoblog readers on a regular basis.

Continue reading The DetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein

The DetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Adrian van HooydonkAdrianVanHooydonkalan mulallyAlanMulallyapplebill fordbill ford jr.BillFordBillFordJr.bob lutzBobLutzcarlos ghosnCarlosGhosnchris bangleChrisBanglecompany leadersCompanyLeadersdetroit bureauDetroitBureauDetroitBureau.comelon muskElonMuskfeaturedghosnHenrik Fiskers Artega GT CoupeHenrikFiskersArtegaGtCoupehooydonkLi ShufuLiShufulutzlutz retirementLutzRetirementmaverickrobert lutzRobertLutzSergio MarchionneSergioMarchionnesteve jobsSteveJobsWang ChuanfuWangChuanfuTue, 27 Apr 2010 15:59:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19456093/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/27/the-detroitbureau-com-on-autoblog-with-paul-eisenstein/19456093/article-detail.xml 19456093 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/paul-1-08opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/paul-1-08opt.jpg <![CDATA[Autoblog Podcast #175 - Bob Lutz joins in]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/autoblog-podcast-175-bob-lutz-joins-in/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/autoblog-podcast-175-bob-lutz-joins-in/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/autoblog-podcast-175-bob-lutz-joins-in/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now!

Chris Shunk, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Paukert and Dan Roth are joined by the car executive we all wish we could be when we grow up, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. After an hour of peppering Bob with questions about his career, we come away better informed as to where the man stands on the industry's future, how GM will fare, his favorite concept cars, what he plans to do in his retirement, and - pivotally - how to get your wife to let you buy a MiG fighter jet. It's a hour and thirteen minutes of class lecture from Mr. Lutz. Enjoy!

Autoblog Podcast #175: Bob Lutz!




In the Autoblog Garage:

Long-term Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
Chevrolet Camaro V6 6MT
Buick Enclave
Mini John Cooper Works Cabrio


Hosts:
Chris Shunk, Chris Paukert, Dan Roth, Sam Abuelsamid

Guest:

Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman of General Motors

Runtime: 1:13:46

 Get the podcast:
[iTunes] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes
[RSS] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator
[MP3] Download the MP3 directly

Feedback:
Email: Podcast at Autoblog dot com
Voicemail: 734-288-8POD (734-288-8763)

Review the show in iTunes and take our survey

Autoblog Podcast #175 - Bob Lutz joins in originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ab podcastAbPodcastautoblog podcastautoblog podcast bob lutzAutoblogPodcastAutoblogPodcastBobLutzBob Lutzbob lutz autoblog podcastbob lutz camarobob lutz gmBob Lutz retirementBob Lutz retiringbob lutz voltBobLutzBobLutzAutoblogPodcastBobLutzCamaroBobLutzGmBobLutzRetirementBobLutzRetiringBobLutzVoltfeaturedituneslutzpodcastpodcast lutzPodcastLutzrobert lutzRobertLutzTue, 20 Apr 2010 16:38:00 ESTAutoblog Podcast #175Autoblog01:13:46autoblog podcast; bob lutz; bob lutz autoblog podcast; http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19447411/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/20/autoblog-podcast-175-bob-lutz-joins-in/19447411/article-detail.xml 19447411 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/autoblog-podcast-3_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/autoblog-podcast-3.jpg <![CDATA[Bob Lutz, 78, open to future career opportunities]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/bob-lutz-78-open-to-future-career-opportunities/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/bob-lutz-78-open-to-future-career-opportunities/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/20/bob-lutz-78-open-to-future-career-opportunities/#commentsFiled under: ,



General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz might be set to retire at the end of the month, but don't expect him to go quietly into that good night - or take up the usual trappings that a man of his age and accomplishment might normally seek out. "I don't play golf, never have never will. And secondly, I have no desire to go to Hilton Head, or Naples, Florida, or any place like that."

Fair enough. So what's in store for the auto industry icon? Well, he's working on new business book, and there will be a supporting tour to follow its publication. Beyond that, he tells Autoblog that he's going to be embarking on the lecture circuit with the Leigh Speakers Bureau and he might just be open to helping run another company - automotive or otherwise:
"I have had several approaches for board memberships of various companies and I'm going to be meeting with a headhunter who is a specialist in finding board members. He wants to see me, so we'll see what comes up there. As far as GM is concerned, I have had numerous requests to continue to be available for advice and counsel and occasionally review design properties and stuff like that, so I'll find a way to stay engaged."
What about going to work for another carmaker? "Now, no other automobile company has yet approached me and said 'Here's a huge wad of money, come and work for us.'" We couldn't resist a followup: "Is that an open invitation for that to happen?" Lutz laughed his trademark hoarse laugh and said wryly, "It depends on the size of the wad of money."

Interested in hearing more Lutz gems? Check out the newest installment of the Autoblog Podcast, where the good chairman sits in with us for an hour-long career retrospective. We'll have the complete show up for download or online listening available later this afternoon.

Bob Lutz, 78, open to future career opportunities originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzBobLutzbook tourBookTourgmleigh speakers bureauLeighSpeakersBureaulutzlutz gmLutzGmRobert lutzRobertLutzvice chairmanViceChairmanTue, 20 Apr 2010 15:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19447303/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/20/bob-lutz-78-open-to-future-career-opportunities/19447303/article-detail.xml 19447303 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lutz-solstice-sunglasses-630.jpg <![CDATA[Lutz' last quote? Toyota won't get back "God-like status"]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/lutz-last-quote-toyota-wont-get-back-god-like-status/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/lutz-last-quote-toyota-wont-get-back-god-like-status/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/lutz-last-quote-toyota-wont-get-back-god-like-status/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

If there's one thing we'll miss when Bob Lutz finally packs up and heads out to pasture, it'll be the guy's role as General Motors' resident quote machine. Take this latest gem, for example. According to BusinessWeek, Lutz has been quoted as saying, "Toyota's God-like status will never be reclaimed." He was speaking to reporters at the New York Auto Show about post-bankruptcy GM, and happened to take a swing at the company's biggest rival at the same time.

The General has made up serious ground on the heels of the Japanese automaker's recent recall woes, though both companies are expected to announce sales growth for the month of March. In the meantime, Lutz is still slated to retire from GM for good on May 1. After that, we'll have to find someone else to tell use that the Pontiac G8 will live on under the Chevrolet banner.

[Source: BusinessWeek]

Lutz' last quote? Toyota won't get back "God-like status" originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 New York Auto Show2010NewYorkAutoShowBob LutzBob Lutz QuoteBobLutzBobLutzQuoteGeneral MotorsGeneralMotorsGMLutzNew York Auto ShowNew York Auto Show 2010NewYorkAutoShowNewYorkAutoShow2010ToyotaToyota RecallToyota RecallsToyotaRecallToyotaRecallsThu, 01 Apr 2010 12:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19422840/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/01/lutz-last-quote-toyota-wont-get-back-god-like-status/19422840/article-detail.xml 19422840 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lutz_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/lutz.jpg <![CDATA[Once and For All? Lutz text message reportedly confirms Cadillac Converj is dead]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/once-and-for-all-lutz-text-message-reportedly-confirms-cadillac/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/once-and-for-all-lutz-text-message-reportedly-confirms-cadillac/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/once-and-for-all-lutz-text-message-reportedly-confirms-cadillac/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


2009 Cadillac Converj Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

Although previously the subject of some early obituaries, it appears that the future of the Cadillac Converj showcar is indeed at a dead-end. According to Automotive News, a production future for the rakish extended-range coupe has been scuttled due to "priorities and the conviction that the Volt and Ampera will use all available capacity for years to come" - that's according to a text message from General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz.

Lutz, who is himself retiring on May 1, openly championed the Converj, including telling members of the Society of Automotive Analysts that the car would be built after 2012. Prevailing logic also had the well-received 2009 Detroit Auto Show concept getting the green light, if only because affixing a higher-margin Cadillac badge to its flanks would presumably help GM recover some of its massive investment in the E-Rev technology it shared with the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera. However, in a Bloomberg report from earlier this month, some company managers apparently successfully argued that the business case for the Converj could not be made.


Gallery: Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj


Photos by Drew Phillips / Frank Filliponio / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

[Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]

Once and For All? Lutz text message reportedly confirms Cadillac Converj is dead originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amperabob lutzBobLutzCadillacchevroletchevrolet voltChevroletVoltchevy voltChevyVoltConverjConverj conceptConverjConceptE-revextended-rangegeneral motorsGeneralMotorsgmLutzopel amperaOpelAmperaWed, 17 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19403282/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/03/17/once-and-for-all-lutz-text-message-reportedly-confirms-cadillac/19403282/article-detail.xml 19403282 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/cadillacconverjdd_09_opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/cadillacconverjdd_09_opt.jpg <![CDATA[BREAKING: Lutz to retire from GM... again]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/bob-lutz-retire-gm-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/bob-lutz-retire-gm-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/bob-lutz-retire-gm-again/#commentsFiled under: ,



It's the end of an era, folks. There are reports this afternoon all over the internet that General Motors' Vice Chairman, "Maximum" Bob Lutz, will officially retire on May 1. Those keeping track will remember that Lutz initially announced his retirement back in February of 2009, but then later chose to remain with GM, heading the marketing and communications teams.

The 78-year-old Lutz has been credited for rejuvenating GM's product development, and has been the company's most outspoken champion of the all-important Chevy Volt. In recent months, as the pay scales for the company's top 25 executives were being reviewed by the U.S. Treasury Department, Lutz commented to The Detroit News that most executives were "way, way, way" underpaid, so it's possible that this could be a key factor in his decision to leave GM. However, we can only speculate at this moment since neither GM nor Lutz has released an official statement yet. As the ongoing executive shuffle at GM continues to work itself out, we won't be surprised if official word comes in the very near future.

[Sources: The Detroit News, CNBC]

BREAKING: Lutz to retire from GM... again originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bob Lutzbob lutz gmBob Lutz retirementBobLutzBobLutzGmBobLutzRetirementbreakinggeneral motorsGeneralMotorsgmlutzmaximum bobMaximumBobWed, 03 Mar 2010 13:51:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19381796/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/03/03/bob-lutz-retire-gm-again/19381796/article-detail.xml 19381796 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/milfordproducttech02_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/milfordproducttech02.jpg <![CDATA[Detroit 2010: Caption Contest - What the heck are Bob Lutz and Elon Musk talking about?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/13/detroit-2010-caption-contest-what-the-heck-are-bob-lutz-and-e/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/13/detroit-2010-caption-contest-what-the-heck-are-bob-lutz-and-e/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/13/detroit-2010-caption-contest-what-the-heck-are-bob-lutz-and-e/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



Bob Lutz has been an important guy in the auto industry since before most of us were born. Elon Musk is the reason your eBay transactions go so smoothly (he was the co-creator of PayPal). Together, they don't seem to make much of a team. Well, they wouldn't make much of a match if Musk weren't the CEO of Tesla Motors. Elon makes electric cars. Bob wants to make electric cars. Both are (*ahem*) outspoken and give good soundbites. Upon further review, it makes perfect sense that the two men were hanging out at the Detroit Auto Show. But what were they talking about?

We have some ideas, but they probably aren't as creative as yours. We'll get you started with some appetizers, but we're really just looking for you to provide the main course:
Lutz to Musk: "You think you're nervous right now, but you really just have range anxiety"
Musk to Lutz: "We have more batteries in one car than you have in 500 Volts"
Lutz to Musk: "$500 million? $50 billion!"
Help us out with some better captions by leaving some tender verbal vittles in Comments.

Detroit 2010: Caption Contest - What the heck are Bob Lutz and Elon Musk talking about? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bob lutzBobLutzCaption contestCaptionContestDetroitDetroit 2010Detroit Auto ShowDetroit Auto Show 2010Detroit2010DetroitAutoShowDetroitAutoShow2010elon muskElonMuskLutzMuskNAIASNAIAS 2010Naias2010teslatesla motorsTeslaMotorsWed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19314204/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/01/13/detroit-2010-caption-contest-what-the-heck-are-bob-lutz-and-e/19314204/article-detail.xml 19314204 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/bob-elon_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/01/bob-elon.jpg <![CDATA[REPORT: GM to speed up development of vehicles delayed by bankruptcy]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/18/report-gm-to-speed-up-development-of-vehicles-delayed-by-bankru/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/18/report-gm-to-speed-up-development-of-vehicles-delayed-by-bankru/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/18/report-gm-to-speed-up-development-of-vehicles-delayed-by-bankru/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Prior to declaring bankruptcy, General Motors began delaying new products in an effort to conserve cash. The news was disappointing to enthusiasts and brand loyalists, but with its cash piles dwindling, the General didn't have many alternatives. Post-bankruptcy, GM finds itself with $40 billion in cash and a lot less overhead, so where is the money being spent? Automotive News reports that Vice Chairman Bob Lutz confirms that many of the products that were delayed are now being accelerated, adding "Once we got out of the bankruptcy and started having money available, we were able to pull a lot of our programs forward."

One example of the pull-forward is the next-generation Chevrolet Malibu. Early this Fall, GM told us that the next Malibu would arrive in 2012, but Lutz says that time frame has been pulled up to 2011. The next Malibu will reportedly be all-new with a platform based off of the Buick LaCrosse and 2011 Buick Regal. The new 'Bu will apparently have a shorter wheelbase than the current model while still managing more interior room.

Lutz told AN that the uplevel Malibu will have chrome appliques lining the side windows, a trait he says is associated with German and Japanese luxury vehicles. Lutz apparently added that $50 worth of chrome translates into an additional $500 to $600 in perceived value to customers. Beyond the Malibu, Lutz noted that there are "a bunch" of other vehicles being pulled forward to pre-bankruptcy production cadences, though he didn't offer any specific examples.

[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

REPORT: GM to speed up development of vehicles delayed by bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 buick lacrosse2010BuickLacrosse2011 buick regal2011 Chevrolet Malibu2011BuickRegal2011ChevroletMalibu2012 Chevrolet Malibu2012ChevroletMalibubob lutzBobLutzchevroletchevy malibuChevyMalibulutzmalibuproduct developmentProductDevelopmentFri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19285121/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/12/18/report-gm-to-speed-up-development-of-vehicles-delayed-by-bankru/19285121/article-detail.xml 19285121 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/08_malibu_hr_11-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/08_malibu_hr_11-630op.jpg <![CDATA[CTS-V Challenge driver and M3 owner Michael Cooper gets pat on the back from BMW]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/14/cts-v-challenge-driver-and-m3-owner-michael-cooper-gets-pat-on-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/14/cts-v-challenge-driver-and-m3-owner-michael-cooper-gets-pat-on-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/14/cts-v-challenge-driver-and-m3-owner-michael-cooper-gets-pat-on-t/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Michael Cooper and his Cadillac CTS-V-challenging BMW M3 - click above for high-res image gallery

This guy. So, some of you no doubt remember the Cadillac CTS-V Challenge. If you don't, here's a refresher: General Motors vice-chairman Maximum Bob Lutz challenged any journalist to bring a CTS-V competitor to California's Laguna Seca where the 77-year-old Lutz would mop the floor with he/she and whatever fancy-pants, Euro sedan they done brung. Of course, the event got moved to New York's Monticello Motor Club, and to guarantee that the Cadillac didn't lose, GM brought in a backup pilot, John Hienricy, the company's noted hot shoe engineer and race car driver. And then every other manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar) decided not to play into GM's marketing ploy, and withdrew their cars' support.

To be frank, we here at Autoblog toyed with the idea of throwing our hoon-hat in the ring, but after Heinricy became Cadillac's ace in the hole, we figured the whole challenge was unwinnable (we've driven with Mr. Heinricy - he's that good). While it would no doubt have been fun, totally playing into General Motor's hands like that (by also losing), well, not so much. Luckily, privateer Michael Cooper and his BMW M3 wasn't in on our conference call.

Mr. Cooper showed up to the Caddy Challenge and laid down a 2:50.424, beating not only Bob Lutz's 2:56.321 in the way more powerful CTS-V, but our pals Lawrence Ulrich (2:53:026) and Jack Baruth (2:51:153), both of whom were driving the big supercharged Caddy. Not surprisingly, Heinricy blew the doors off of every single person, ripping off a 2:46.560. Probably while flossing. But let's not overlook young Michael Cooper, who with 142 less horsepower and a boatload less torque to work with came in less than four seconds behind John (ringer *cough* ringer) Hienricy.

BMW was so taken by Mr. Cooper's feat of good driving that they reportedly invited him down to their North American headquarters in New Jersey and gave him a BMW Performance Multifunction Steering Wheel. How else to thank the guy that tossed such an effective monkey wrench into GM's marketing plans? BMW installed the wheel in Cooper's M3 while he was given a ride in a special BMW Performance enhanced 335i Sedan. So, one more time, a hearty Autoblog congratulations to Michael Cooper and his Cadillac CTS-V challenging BMW M3. The one with the fancy new steering wheel.


Gallery: Michael Cooper's BMW M3


[Source: BMW Blog]

CTS-V Challenge driver and M3 owner Michael Cooper gets pat on the back from BMW originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009 BMW M32009 M32009BmwM32009M3BMWBMW M3BMW M3 SedanBmwM3BmwM3SedanBob LutzBobLutzCadillacCadillac CTS-VCadillac CTS-V ChallengeCadillacCts-vCadillacCts-vChallengeJohn HienricyJohnHienricylutzMaximum Bob LutzMaximumBobLutzMicahel CooperMicahelCoopermonticellomonticello motor clubMonticelloMotorClubMon, 14 Dec 2009 17:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19278377/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/12/14/cts-v-challenge-driver-and-m3-owner-michael-cooper-gets-pat-on-t/19278377/article-detail.xml 19278377 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/630bmw_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/630bmw.jpg <![CDATA[Lutz: High-performance Chevy Volt SS a "possibility"]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/lutz-high-performance-chevy-volt-ss-a-possibility/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/lutz-high-performance-chevy-volt-ss-a-possibility/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/10/lutz-high-performance-chevy-volt-ss-a-possibility/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

2011 Chevy Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery

Electric cars are for those who would rather drive slow, boring commuters that don't consume fossil fuels and therefore don't spew pollutants from their tailpipes. Gas-powered cars - and especially those wearing time-honored badges like SS, R/T or GT - are for those who prefer fire-breathing, tire-screeching performance and care much more about nitrous oxide than nitrogen oxide. Right? Not so fast, says Bob Lutz.

When asked whether or not Chevy could shock the performance crowd with an SS version of the upcoming Volt, Lutz said, "I would not discount that possibility." That's as close as you're going to get to an admission of intent this early in the game. Lutz goes on to suggest that the Voltec powertrain will allow for plenty of on-demand power. "[I]f we want to sacrifice a little bit of fuel efficiency in the interest of performance and still get over 200 miles per gallon, we can do that any time."

Following the same logical train of thought, we could certainly see a V-Series of the Cadillac Converj. If you're interested in hearing the news straight from the horse's Lutz's mouth, click past the break for a video.


Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Volt


[Source: Fox Car Report via GM-Volt.com]

Continue reading Lutz: High-performance Chevy Volt SS a "possibility"

Lutz: High-performance Chevy Volt SS a "possibility" originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 chevrolet volt2011 chevy volt2011ChevroletVolt2011ChevyVoltbob lutzBobLutzcadillac converj vCadillacConverjVchevroletchevrolet voltchevrolet volt ssChevroletVoltChevroletVoltSschevychevy voltchevy volt ssChevyVoltChevyVoltSslutzvoltvolt ssVoltSsTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19230607/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/11/10/lutz-high-performance-chevy-volt-ss-a-possibility/19230607/article-detail.xml 19230607 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/08/2011-chevy-volt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/08/2011-chevy-volt.jpg -1 2