Why GM could have succeeded if it really wanted to, and why it should fail.

There are past successes at GM.  The relative success of GM’s Europe and Asian subsidiaries shows that.  One such article from three years ago shows that GM, given the correct direction, can indeed make small efficient vehicles that people want to buy.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/08/08/business/van.php
Unfortunately, it chose to continue researching, developing, producing, and selling behemoth guzzlers that no […]

Should the US automakers be allowed to go to zero?

Hot off the presses.  Taxpayers’ money being thrown after mis-managed, unsound businesses being run by idiot management.  ie, GM, Ford, and Chrysler.  Now?  The latest is a stalement in the US Congress:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/
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Making cars is a cut-throat business.  Profit margins are slim, and product lead-up times run into the years, so strategic decision-making is a necessity.  […]