GM President Says Bad Press "Definitely A Component" Of The Volt's Failure To Sell In Volume

And as the carmaker stepped up its efforts to rebuild the reputation of the Volt, it began airing a commercial titled "Morning in Hamtramck" that portrays the extended-range electric car as part of the fabric of the Detroit enclave in which it is built.

Asked Thursday if Volt sales have taken a hit in January, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss said, "Oh, yes."

 

Joe_Limon - 1/27/2012 1:34:05 PM

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Well at least he's not entirely blaming the press.

Agent009 - 1/27/2012 1:44:22 PM

+2 Boost

True, but the JD Power avoidance study indicates most people didn't buy the Volt was because of price... Well Duh!

I guess he kinda avoid that one.

AutoFanatic_WW - 1/27/2012 1:49:22 PM

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The press has only stated the dangers and the results of owing a Volt. They have done nothing more than save more lives. The truth is the truth...

GM should consider adding a fire extinguisher for each airbag that comes with the vehicle... Or maybe even a sprinkler system...

Joe_Limon - 1/27/2012 1:58:14 PM

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I don't see how a fire extinguisher will help somebody in the event of an accident. Are they supposed to stand beside their vehicle for a month to see if their totaled car catches fire because they didn't disconnect/drain the batteries?

800over - 1/28/2012 11:10:41 AM

+1 Boost

It wasn't selling to their expectations anyway...this just dropped the sales more.