You’ve a very skewed perception of the auto industry, what works in the marketplace, and what doesn’t.
No one is saying that the G8 was a bad car. It just didn’t sell well, hence it was not a success as it never moved more than 3,500 units a month!
That’s not bad when you’re talking about a low-volume, high-profit luxury vehicle. But it doesn’t make financial sense for a mainstream, low-margin brand like Pontiac.
Either way, the new Chevy SS Performance Sedan will be an exception, as it will be low in volume, and high in margin:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/05/chevrolet-confirms-ss-performance-sedan/
As it relates to Lexus (which does not suck), Buick, or Cadillac, let’s not even go there. In a matter of a decade, General Motors has the potential to outright own the luxury space with its two high-line brands. If you don’t understand this, you should do some research. Here’s a good starting point:
