Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
It's a good step for public relations. Personally I've never jumped on that "It's excessive and gets shitty mileage" bandwagon, witht the exception of the Hummer H2. Tahoes get better mileage because they're not completely square. They're just as functional, built better (which doesn't make any sense to me) and cost a lot less.
But anyway, it's good to see GM actually try to improve their product lineup.
it is a good step for public relations, i agree. but are they doing it for the sake of public relations? by developing these kinds of technologies, they are improving their product lineup, yes.. but i think one huge difference between GM and ford (not sure about chrysler) is that they'll only do things like this when they realize they're being beaten on all fronts, that they're losing market share, and that their public image is going downhill - so i think its all about public relations. toyota and honda are always the ones to take the first step in producing cleaner, more efficient and environmentally friendly cars - the big three do it when they have to. if the japanese weren't around, i think GM and ford would make gigantic, gas guzzling cars until the world's petroleum supply ran out.
yeah, i'm cynical. but i think its true