"that those in leadership roles firmly believe" - oh, well then ok, should be no problem pumping out this vehicle by 2010. in what industry do "those in leadership roles" every have a clue as to what it takes to really get things out the door? if the people who are working on it are nervous and looking at each other like wtf are we doing? i'd say its a sure bet that this thing won't see the light of day for some time. its ugly as sin anyway - especially compared to the Tesla.
Agreed. This is the reason I left product management to get back into development. Some VP saying we have to have this product with these features by this date... of course, lack of resources and tools was never accounted for. You tell them that it isn't going to happen, but they don't want to hear that, then it slips and heads roll. Executive management suffers from a serious case of cranial rectal inversion.
No. Lutz in no way will get things out the door by 2010. What's important is that he's not doing anything to _stop_ this thing from getting out the door by 2010. That's what is important.
I agree. That design will be offputting to a lot of people.
Seriously, I love how U.S. auto manufacturers act like they're trying to create something that only exists in theory. The Toyota Camary was number one for a reason: it had a design, feature set, and price that appealed to a large number of people.
GM, green technology is not some special feature, like a sport package. WE NEED THIS TECHNOLOGY TO SAVE THE PLANET. Release an environmentally friendly vehicle with a simple design under $20K and get your fucking shit in gear.
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pooptypeuptypants @ Nov 21st 2007 10:44AM
"that those in leadership roles firmly believe" - oh, well then ok, should be no problem pumping out this vehicle by 2010. in what industry do "those in leadership roles" every have a clue as to what it takes to really get things out the door? if the people who are working on it are nervous and looking at each other like wtf are we doing? i'd say its a sure bet that this thing won't see the light of day for some time. its ugly as sin anyway - especially compared to the Tesla.
CraigJ @ Nov 21st 2007 11:11AM
Agreed. This is the reason I left product management to get back into development. Some VP saying we have to have this product with these features by this date... of course, lack of resources and tools was never accounted for. You tell them that it isn't going to happen, but they don't want to hear that, then it slips and heads roll. Executive management suffers from a serious case of cranial rectal inversion.
David Clark @ Nov 21st 2007 11:35AM
No. Lutz in no way will get things out the door by 2010. What's important is that he's not doing anything to _stop_ this thing from getting out the door by 2010. That's what is important.
Flashpoint @ Nov 21st 2007 11:38AM
The Tesla's fenders and body arching makes it look like a cross between a 300c and a Cadillac CTS
Judging by the size of the people next to it, it is going to be TOO SMALL - probably comparible to the Cadillac XLR.
I can't wait till they make a car the size of the Chrysler 300 that's enery efficient.
Flashpoint @ Nov 21st 2007 11:38AM
The Tesla's fenders and body arching makes it look like a cross between a 300c and a Cadillac CTS
Judging by the size of the people next to it, it is going to be TOO SMALL - probably comparible to the Cadillac XLR.
I can't wait till they make a car the size of the Chrysler 300 that's enery efficient.
superfresh @ Nov 21st 2007 12:35PM
I agree. That design will be offputting to a lot of people.
Seriously, I love how U.S. auto manufacturers act like they're trying to create something that only exists in theory. The Toyota Camary was number one for a reason: it had a design, feature set, and price that appealed to a large number of people.
GM, green technology is not some special feature, like a sport package. WE NEED THIS TECHNOLOGY TO SAVE THE PLANET. Release an environmentally friendly vehicle with a simple design under $20K and get your fucking shit in gear.
johnzilla @ Nov 21st 2007 2:21PM
@pooptypeuptypants
You obviously have no clue whatsoever about Bob Lutz's background.
Ellianth @ Nov 21st 2007 6:44PM
Man I'm becoming so distant from my fellow Engadget readers. I think that car looks really cool and nice :S.