Automotive opinion pieces in the Wall Street Journal always seem to come out against the Volt, but this one takes the cake.
Editorial board member Stephen Moore penned a piece called A Top-Down Approach To Auto Rescue. He noted himself to be a vocal opponent of the tens of billions in bailout dollars being given to GM and Chrysler, but admitted ” his heart leapt” when he heard the new Camaro was coming out.
He waxed poetic about his love affairs with Camaros he’s owned, the euphoria of driving them and the pleasure of watching the envy and admiration of others.
He noted he’s averse to protectionist policy of “buy American” but admits to feeling a patriotic duty to do so nonetheless. Moore says he believes the return of the Camaro is the first “bullish” sign from the US auto industry.
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