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Their business model is still doomed if they cannot technologically compete. American automakers have repeatedly demonstrated their inability to keep up with anyone on technology and innovation.


The issue with US auto isn’t the design and manufacturing part - it’s the date route to market and sales process.


I think this is half true. The innovation is there: GM's old Voltec hybrid drivetrain and the new Ultium EV platform are really quite good.

The issue is in getting the technology into the marketplace: between advertising, product positioning, dealerships, and consumer demand, that's where things fall apart.




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