Star for classical reference.

...invest in ford tempos...

RIP Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, FIAT, Mitsubishi, Volvo, MINI, Lincoln...

You settle for what is available, rather than getting what you want.

That makes perfect sense, so the retail auto industry in North America will never adopt it.

...meet to discuss accounts that might need to be followed up for sales opportunities...

They’re going to need the money to stay in business.

What business is strong enough to survive 3+ months with no customers? 6 months? 18 months?

I worked in a dealership during a relatively minor recession in ‘91-’92. I will never forget this gem of leadership from the sales manager during that era:

I realized that their “special project” was to find themselves a new job.

“Stepping down” is a way of letting an exec save face.

Contrary to popular propaganda, there is no law requiring companies to maximize “shareholder value”.

“Laid off folks” are probably not the target market for this particular product, methinks. “Independently wealthy” is more like the demographic sweet spot for this hoopty.

Crown stayed the course and became the only supplier of their item.

Nevermind that we keep shipping fewer and fewer bikes!

This is the most American thing ever.

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Dealers provide jobs...

...consumers there are accustomed to ordering what they want...

“We think over time we will have fewer [dealer] owners and fewer physical sites.”