A $500 PLAN TO TURBOCHARGE GM SALES - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 240

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This Autoline After Hours episode delves into a unique $500 service plan proposed by Jim Dollinger, founder of GeneralWatch.com, aimed at boosting General Motors' sales and market share. Dollinger argues that GM's primary issue isn't product quality, which he praises, but rather sales and marketing execution. His 'Extra Mile America' plan offers every licensed US driver $500 in free service at any GM dealership, regardless of their current vehicle ownership. This initiative, costing GM nothing directly as it replaces existing rebates and incentivizes dealership visits and test drives, is presented as a fundamental, cost-effective strategy to drive traffic, build relationships, and ultimately increase sales. The panel largely agrees that getting customers into dealerships and behind the wheel is crucial, and Dollinger's plan, while unconventional, addresses this by offering a tangible, no-risk incentive. The discussion also touches on Toyota's move to Texas, April sales figures, and the dominance of Mercedes in Formula 1.