GM Plans to Keep Saab Hummer
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GM's Strategy: Sustaining Saab and Hummer
Summary
In a strategic move, General Motors (GM) is determined to retain both Saab and Hummer, avoiding the fate that befell Oldsmobile a few years ago. Despite challenges, GM plans to support these brands, with hopes that one might thrive while the other could eventually integrate into another brand.
Main Article
General Motors is undergoing significant changes, aimed at rescuing the company from financial turmoil or potentially leading to bankruptcy?"or even the company's dissolution. As part of this transformation, GM is divesting from several brands, including shares in Isuzu and Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru). Among its fully owned brands, Hummer and Saab have been hot topics for speculation regarding potential divestment. Despite their struggles, GM has reassured that both will not only continue but will receive new products and support. Here’s a closer look at what might be in store for these two vulnerable brands.
Saab
Saab fans have faced disappointment since GM acquired the Swedish automaker in the early 1990s. Hopes for strong financial backing haven't materialized as expected, leaving Saab much diminished. Many of its models, like the Subaru-based 9-2x and GMC-inspired 9-7x, rely on platforms from other automakers.
Saab's future likely hinges on Opel, GM’s major European brand based in Germany. Future Saab models may be produced in Germany, with rebadged Opels sold as Saabs. Ultimately, this could mark the end of Saab as a distinct Swedish brand, as all models might be based on external technology.
Hummer
The iconic Humvee became renowned during Desert Storm, leading AM General to produce civilian versions to meet consumer demand. By the late 1990s, GM acquired rights to the Hummer name while AM General continued producing the largest models, with GM manufacturing the H3 itself.
Despite fluctuating sales, Hummer has maintained its allure among celebrities and consumers, giving GM a boost. However, with rising gas prices, demand for larger models may decrease. GM could counter by focusing on the H3 and developing the H4, a vehicle similar to the compact Jeep Wrangler.
Some stakeholders are skeptical of GM's plans for these brands, but the current economic climate is anything but normal. As GM refines its strategies, Saab might still be sold, especially if Swedish investors become interested. Overall, GM's goal is to stabilize the company without shedding too many brands. Whether this approach succeeds remains uncertain, but GM enthusiasts are hopeful for a positive outcome.
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