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"We Are Still Saturn"
I got this in my in basket today. Interesting reading - especially between
the lines. Dear Kai: From our very beginning, Saturn has always sought a better way. We pioneered no-hassle, no-haggle shopping, built dent-resistant cars, set a new benchmark for customer service and forged a unique relationship with our retailers, workers and customers. From the beginning, Saturn was launched as a "Different Kind of Car Company." Well, here we go again. You may have read that General Motors delivered a plan to the U.S. government that outlined the corporation's plan for long-term viability.In that plan, GM stated that Saturn would work with its retailers to investigate options for the future of the Saturn Brand. We said that all ideas were on the table and we meant it. Today, we confirmed that Saturn and GM would further investigate one of those options: a spin-off of an independent Saturn Distribution Corporation. The Saturn Distribution Corporation already exists as an indirect subsidiary of GM. It's the entity with which our retailers currently have their franchise agreement. An independent Saturn would still have its great retailers, and it would continue to source current products from GM through 2011. If successful, SDC at that point would source products from other manufacturers. The goal—from a product perspective—would be to find future vehicles that match the Saturn Brand: fuel-efficient, safe, reliable and affordable. From a retailing perspective, we would build on our core strength of unmatched customer service. The same hassle-free experience that is a hallmark of the brand could be taken to even higher levels. While this process proceeds, we will continue to do what we have always done best: sell great vehicles and take care of our customers. We have a fresh portfolio of award-winning, fuel-efficient vehicles and a network of retailers that is second to none. And our new vehicles are still backed by a 100,000-mile/5-year (whichever comes first) Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty. When you add Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation programs, we believe it is the industry's best overall coverage. It is coverage that GM and Saturn will continue to firmly stand behind, and GM will support the continued availability of Saturn parts and service as needed. This is an exciting time at the Saturn Brand, and I have to confess, it feels a bit like it did back in the 1980s when the original Saturn project was being developed. As loyal Saturn owners and enthusiasts, I know you support this brand, and you can believe we are working toward a vibrant future. Difficult times sometimes yield the most innovative solutions, and those who are willing to take on the challenge will emerge victorious. Stay tuned. Sincerely, signature Jill Lajdziak General Manager, Saturn -- www.perfectreign.com Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it. - Dee Hock |
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"We Are Still Saturn"
"PerfectReign" > wrote in message > This is an exciting time at the Saturn Brand, > Jill Lajdziak > General Manager, Saturn Oh, I bet it is !!!! |
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"We Are Still Saturn"
On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:41:41 -0800, PerfectReign
> wrote: >An independent Saturn would still have its great >retailers, and it would continue to source current products from GM through >2011. If successful, SDC at that point would source products from other >manufacturers. Interesting. What does that mean? There are many car makers that does not have North American distribution network today that would love to get a piece of the North American market once this recession is over. Spain's Seat, for example. Almost all Chinese car makers too. And let's not forget brands owned by Italy's Fiat group. May be even India's Tata?? Finally, once Saab's fully independent, may be Saab again. >This is an exciting time at the Saturn Brand Exciting = Uncertain |
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"We Are Still Saturn"
On Feb 20, 8:49*pm, Joe Blow > wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:41:41 -0800, PerfectReign > > > wrote: > >An independent Saturn would still have its great > >retailers, and it would continue to source current products from GM through > >2011. If successful, SDC at that point would source products from other > >manufacturers. > > Interesting. *What does that mean? *There are many car makers that > does not have North American distribution network today that would > love to get a piece of the North American market once this recession > is over. *Spain's Seat, for example. *Almost all Chinese car makers > too. *And let's not forget brands owned by Italy's Fiat group. *May be > even India's Tata?? *Finally, once Saab's fully independent, may be > Saab again. > > >This is an exciting time at the Saturn Brand > > Exciting = Uncertain I think that might be refering to the this-is-the-end parties at saturn dealerships |
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