Plants have to shut down every summer for re-tooling. If they aren't re-tooling it means that they aren't coming out with anything new. Are you saying GM is becoming stagnant? I worked in the auto industry for 10 years, re-tooling is a necessity not an option.

Also from your story:

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U.S. auto sales are expected to rise 10 percent to over 11.5 million vehicles in 2010 after tumbling to a 27-year low last year. But most expect a still-tentative recovery in 2011.


Last year was a 27 year low. This year sales are up 10% over a 27 year low.

Suddenly after a ten percent rise from a 27 year low, they can't shutdown in the summer like they always do for re-tooling? This is amazing.