LUTZ DO A SHOW - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 85

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This episode of Autoline After Hours features an in-depth conversation with automotive legend Bob Lutz, focusing on his new book "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters." Lutz passionately argues against the MBA-driven cost-optimization model prevalent in American business schools, advocating instead for a product-centric approach focused on creating world-class vehicles. He uses examples from his career at GM, including the success of trucks, Corvette, and the Volt, to illustrate how a focus on design, handling, and customer value leads to superior products and market success. Lutz criticizes the "good enough" mentality that plagued GM for decades, highlighting how empowering design and engineering teams, as exemplified by the Chevrolet Cruze, leads to greater customer satisfaction and profitability. The discussion also touches on the demise of Pontiac and Saturn, the potential of Lotus, and the importance of balancing financial discipline with product passion.