GM shows 3 new cars: efficient, small - and ugly!Something seems to be changing. Maybe it’s
a generational thing, or perhaps the result of global warming, but suddenly,
“small is beautiful.” But, ugly isn't.
![]() Homely “Bigger is better,” or so went the traditional American mantra. Big houses, big meals and, of course, big cars, whether the finned Caddies of the 1960s, or today’s full-sized pickups and SUVs. But something seems to be changing. Maybe it’s a generational thing, or perhaps the result of global warming, but suddenly, “small is beautiful.” ![]() Ugly “Typically, we don’t have this size vehicle in the U.S. ,” acknowledged Courtney Moody, a marketing executive with Chevrolet. “But with gas prices where they are, we thought it was important to explore” the opportunities. ![]() Really Ugly! Will we see Trax, Beat, or Groove on the road any time soon? Define “soon,” the GM executives cautioned. GM says small cars are only 5% of the world market. I think that’s a lie. But, aside from that, the big seller worldwide - still is the small diesel-powered pickup. Lots of companies make ‘em. You just can’t get one in the U.S.. Posted: Thu - April 5, 2007 at 07:51 AM |