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Bob Lutz Out, But Not Quite: Joins Transonic Board
Bob Lutz Out, But Not Quite: Joins Transonic Board

25 May 2010, 06:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / GM's executive icon, Bob Lutz, has recently taken his leave from the ranks of the American giant, with many speculating he will from now on enjoy a well deserved period of rest and relaxation. ...

 
GM Admits Tesla Was an Inspiration
GM Admits Tesla Was an Inspiration

7 Dec 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / In everyday life, inspiration is everything, and acknowledging the people who helped you head in the right direction is a noble gesture. Such a gesture occurred at the start of the Los Angeles Auto ...

 
Increased Fuel Taxes, EVs' Best Chance
Increased Fuel Taxes, EVs' Best Chance

7 Dec 2009, 11:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What just about everyone out there thought about in their minds was put into words at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show by GM's Bob Lutz. Speaking at a conference at the event, the now advisor for...

 
GM Official Management Changes
GM Official Management Changes

4 Dec 2009, 14:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After a full day of rumors and hints, American manufacturer GM and its chairman/CEO, Ed Whitacre, announced the management changes GM will see as a result of Fritz Henderson's departure earlier...

 
Lutz to Be Appointed Senior Adviser
Lutz to Be Appointed Senior Adviser

4 Dec 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ever since yesterday, a shy rumor began snowballing on the Internet, as the infamous inside sources began hinting that Bob Lutz, GM's current vice president for marketing, may be appointed as G...

 
No More Chevrolet Truck Sale This September
No More Chevrolet Truck Sale This September

21 Sep 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A sad announcement for those of you awaiting for the now traditional GM Chevrolet September truck sale: ain't gonna happen! GM's marketing chief Bob Lutz announced that this year, there wi...

 
GM Will Scrap G8 Plans
GM Will Scrap G8 Plans

17 Jul 2009, 12:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Not so long ago we told you about GM's plans to sell the Pontiac G8 as a Chevrolet Caprice. The statement belonged to the newly re-appointed GM Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz. Now the same executive w...

 
GM Changes Advertising Strategy
GM Changes Advertising Strategy

14 Jul 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the new GM vice chairman in charge with marketing at GM, veteran Bob Lutz plans a drastic turn in both "tone and content" of GM's advertising, adding that if no change can be seen,...

 
Lutz: No Camaro Z28
Lutz: No Camaro Z28

14 Jul 2009, 08:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The newly re-appointed GM vice chairman Bob Lutz keeps on giving us a taste of what GM will or will not produce over the following years. After yesterday he said that the Pontiac G8 may live on as a...

 
Lutz: Pontiac G8 May Live as Chevrolet
Lutz: Pontiac G8 May Live as Chevrolet

13 Jul 2009, 06:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the emergence from bankruptcy and the re-appointment of Bob Lutz as on of the GM vice presidents, fans of the killed brand Pontiac finally got some good news. Sort of... When asked by A...

 
Bob Lutz Appointed GM Vice Chairman
Bob Lutz Appointed GM Vice Chairman

10 Jul 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just as we told you earlier today, Bob Lutz, who was initially awaiting retirement at the end of the year, will actually remain within the company as GM emerges from bankruptcy and continues US rest...

 
GM's Lutz Changes Retirement Plans
GM's Lutz Changes Retirement Plans

10 Jul 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bob Lutz, the 77-year-old former General Motors product chief, might remain with the American manufacturer and help it get back to growth, Autonews reported today citing sources familiar with the ma...

 
Updated: Lutz, Stephens, Forster Jump Ship
Updated: Lutz, Stephens, Forster Jump Ship

12 May 2009, 08:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Don't get over excited by the title of this piece. If you work for GM, "GM Execs Jump Ship" doesn't stand for "you'll get rid of them because they quit". It's...

 
Marchionne: We'll Fight Like Hell
Marchionne: We'll Fight Like Hell

10 Mar 2009, 14:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The economic crisis came under threat today, as Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, said his company will “fight like hell” to make money this year, Autonews reported. The Italian official also...

 
Lutz: "You're Not Rid of Me Yet"
Lutz: "You're Not Rid of Me Yet"

10 Feb 2009, 11:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported yesterday, GM's Vice Chairman-Global Products Development will step down in April and take a more passive role in the company until his retirement at the end of 2009. Bob Lutz de...