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“In the past, (GM) produced a lot of very excellent vehicles but somehow they didn't excite anybody.”

Quote by Bob Lutz

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Bob Lutz, born on February 12, 1932, is an accomplished executive in the automotive industry. He held several key positions at General Motors, including Executive Vice President of Global Product Development. Lutz has over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a deep understanding of car design and manufacturing. more

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