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I had some discussions about this with other GM guys who are concerned about the upcoming release of GM's completely redesigned truck line. So GM is facing this same concern. However, I don't really think it will be a problem. Consider that with the super-insano gas prices of the last few weeks, you would have expected to see people becoming super stingy when it comes to driving, or you would have expected to see alot less trucks on the road. This didn't happen. I think we are at the point in this society where, for the people who can afford to purchase the gas guzzlers, the inconvenience of not being able to drive as much is enough for them to just suck up the cost of fuel. Trucks and SUVs are so darn popular that I think not even gas prices will be able to put a noticeable dent in sales. Sure they won't sell quite as well, but the sales loss will be nowhere near enough to kill off entire vehicles.
Just my (and some other GM guys) thoughts.
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