3- New GM stock
After going bankrupt, terminating profit-killing brands and vehicles, restructuring its organization and doing some serious clean-up work, General Motors returned to the equity markets in November and its stock has kept rising ever since. With all that's happened in the last few years, it seems like the American automaker finally listened to the voice of customers and common sense. Competitors beware: GM will prove a force to be reckoned with in 2011!
4- The rise of the almighty Korean
How's that for a change? Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia exploded onto the global scene in 2010 thanks to non-stop, record-breaking sales growth in most markets. With high-value models like the Genesis, Tucson/Sportage, Forte and Sonata, both companies managed to erase all lingering doubts and negative perceptions and show the entire world that they can build generously-equipped, quality automobiles at a reasonable price.
5- Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep model makeover
At times, Chrysler gave us the impression that its vehicles could set new benchmarks... if this was still the '80s. Fortunately, the company learned valuable lessons from its crisis and made the most of the government bailout money to completely revise and update its model lineup. Results like the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 200 (replacing the pathetic Sebring), Chrysler 300, Dodge Journey and Pentastar V6 engine are nothing short of impressive. It's mission accomplished – provided that buyers respond!
After going bankrupt, terminating profit-killing brands and vehicles, restructuring its organization and doing some serious clean-up work, General Motors returned to the equity markets in November and its stock has kept rising ever since. With all that's happened in the last few years, it seems like the American automaker finally listened to the voice of customers and common sense. Competitors beware: GM will prove a force to be reckoned with in 2011!
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| Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com |
4- The rise of the almighty Korean
How's that for a change? Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia exploded onto the global scene in 2010 thanks to non-stop, record-breaking sales growth in most markets. With high-value models like the Genesis, Tucson/Sportage, Forte and Sonata, both companies managed to erase all lingering doubts and negative perceptions and show the entire world that they can build generously-equipped, quality automobiles at a reasonable price.
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| Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com |
5- Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep model makeover
At times, Chrysler gave us the impression that its vehicles could set new benchmarks... if this was still the '80s. Fortunately, the company learned valuable lessons from its crisis and made the most of the government bailout money to completely revise and update its model lineup. Results like the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 200 (replacing the pathetic Sebring), Chrysler 300, Dodge Journey and Pentastar V6 engine are nothing short of impressive. It's mission accomplished – provided that buyers respond!
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| Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com |