Erich Merkle
Erich Merkle
bad bit four last money news offset pocket scheme three
It's a little bit of puffery, to offset the bad news that's been out there the last three or four months. In automotive terms, it's pocket change. It's really not that much money in the scheme of things.
parts sure
Someone has to make sure Delphi's parts are not interrupted.
packaged represents slightly smaller utility value vehicle
They've packaged it just slightly different enough so that it's more of a utility vehicle -- a smaller crossover. It represents a much better value than Neon ever did.
basically business depends incredibly industry spending
It's incredibly cyclical. It basically depends on business spending. If they're not spending money, that industry dries up real fast.
bankruptcy files gm issues matter time
It's a matter of time before GM files for bankruptcy if these issues aren't addressed.
general seem
At this point, it doesn't seem like Suzuki can give General Motors anything that Daewoo can't.
capturing demand dent designs fresh putting vehicles
(Crossovers) are putting a dent in demand for SUVs. The designs of these vehicles are fresh and something different and they are capturing consumer's attention.
adapt ford gm niche
There's a lot of things GM and Ford are still grappling with if they're going to adapt to these niche markets.
beyond hopefully reckoning
This day of reckoning had to come. Hopefully they can get beyond this.
seems stop
It's the 800-pound gorilla. No one seems able to stop them.
addressing says understand
They understand that there's some shortcomings. It says they're addressing them.
components pressure
There's more pressure to get components from offshore.
build ford hand lose money strangle
It would be devastating for Ford - they would lose money hand over fist. If they're not able to build F-Series, it would just strangle them.
ford gm incredibly prospects
But nothing like what GM and Ford are going through. Long term, I think Chrysler's prospects look incredibly bright.