Motors Quotes

[On GM's health care costs:] There are some journalists and pundits that make it seem like health care costs are General Motors' only problem... But we don't think it's that simple. - Ron Gettelfinger

[Financier Kirk Kerkorian's hefty investment in General Motors may make him an ally of the CEO instead of a dreaded corporate raider, as the company pushes for unpleasant changes such as forcing unionized employees to pay for more of their medical care and breaking down internal fiefdoms.] It's external ammunition for the changes GM has to make but that others have resisted, ... The Kerkorian bid could be a very good thing for the company. - David Garvin

[DETROIT - General Motors Corp. chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said Tuesday that the automaker's turnaround plan for its North American division is on track, but he wouldn't update the company's earnings forecast. GM withdrew its earnings guidance in April after it lost $1.1 billion in the first quarter. Wagoner noted that the company had previously estimated earnings of $4 to $5 a share for the year.] We will not meet that... North America is missing, and missing badly. - Rick Wagoner

[Additionally, at the last three Rolex Grand Am races, the CITGO Racing Team and Howard-Boss Motorsports hosted children diagnosed with neuromuscular disease and their families. Katherine Shelton, Nicholas Patte and Bailey Dull were able to attend the races in Birmingham, Ala., Watkins Glen. N.Y. and Lexington, Ohio. These special guests spent time with drivers Milka Duno, Jan Lammers, Tony Stewart and Andy Wallace, along with members of the race team.] If we can do something for kids like this, it's great... Everyone should make a contribution to something like MDA. They need us. - Milka Duno