Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
#51
08-02-2006, 07:41 AM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by Archslater
He also claimed recently that 90% of Chevrolet's get over 30 mpg. He says he is currently posting from a beach on vacation sipping umbrella drinks, so I'll cut him some slack.
Originally Posted by martinjlm
About 90% of the cars Chevrolet sells get 30 mpg highway or more.
#52
08-02-2006, 08:52 AM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
I think a more telling statistic would include both gas mileage as well as % of sales. While it may be true that 90% of Chevy cars get over 30mpg hwy, what % of Chevrolet's sale are CARS as opposed to trucks/Suv's?
#53
08-02-2006, 08:58 AM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by Orcrone
They've determined the best way to sell these beasts is to appeal to people's testosterone, even the women. (Insert Tim Allen giving the male grunt at this time - aarrr, aarrr, aarrr).
, agreed. If I recall, that reminds me of Phillip Morris. They sold lots of products - the vast majority good - Heck, I like many of them. But yet, when most people I know think about Phillip Morris: Tobacco products comes to mind first - especially during the late 80's & 90's when Tobacco was a hotter issue. I believe that after being strong armed by legislation, lawsuits and the rest the Company really regrets having promoted a bad product for the sake of bottom line profit. I still hope other companies could learn from that cue card. After all there's no shortage of good examples to go around.
MSantos
#54
08-02-2006, 11:46 AM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by martinjlm
GM had an operating profit of 1.2 B this past quarter.
I call that bleeding.
GM doesn't have junk bond status because they are in the black. Moody's and S&P don't keep lowering your bond ratings because you are in the black.
#56
08-02-2006, 02:04 PM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by Mr. Kite
To be fair, he said:
This is different than saying that 90% of Chevrolet cars get 30mpg and very different than saying that 90% of Chevrolet vehicles get 30mpg.
This is different than saying that 90% of Chevrolet cars get 30mpg and very different than saying that 90% of Chevrolet vehicles get 30mpg.
Laurie, you are probably right, however having Martin around to discuss issues GM is invaluable (and fun) and its hard to resist keeping these discussions going..... hopefully we don't anger him to the extent that he stops posting.
#57
08-02-2006, 02:31 PM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by Tim K
WHOA. What Ford Escape are you talking about?
Here are the numbers straight from the EPA for 2006:
.....
Here are the numbers straight from the EPA for 2006:
.....
The Explorer is in the same market segment and vehicle class as the H#. The Escape is in the same market segment and vehicle class as the Chevy Equinox.
Peace,
Martin
Last edited by Pravus Prime; 08-02-2006 at 02:46 PM. Reason: Fixed Quote
#58
08-02-2006, 02:37 PM
Re: Pathetic Hummer TV Ad
Originally Posted by Chilly
And the LOST 8.6 Billion last year.
I call that bleeding.
GM doesn't have junk bond status because they are in the black. Moody's and S&P don't keep lowering your bond ratings because you are in the black.
I call that bleeding.
GM doesn't have junk bond status because they are in the black. Moody's and S&P don't keep lowering your bond ratings because you are in the black.
Peace,
Martin
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