Archive for May, 2009


Saturn: Emerging Victorious?

Author: OuttaTime
May 19, 2009
Saturn: Emerging Victorious?

While most of the other American auto manufacturers continue to struggle, and General Motors all but abandoning Saturn, many have to wonder about Saturn’s future.  Despite being a relatively small manufacturer of car, Saturn is renowned for their innovation.  Saturn cars tend to be a step above the competition, with dent resistant door panels, embedded GPS and navigation systems, and more standard features than other cars.  In addition, Saturn has been aggressive in their approach towards marketing to consumers, offering incentives like employee pricing, cash back bonuses, and even insurance for Saturn owners who lose their jobs.  Saturn appears to be weathering the economic recession quite well despite being at many of the same disadvantages as other American car manufacturers. 

 

You can display a Saturn clock with pride in your home, knowing that the spirit of American innovation and old fashioned values still exists. 


Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy

Author: OuttaTime
May 5, 2009
Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy

For several decades, Americans have enjoyed cars made by renowned automobile manufacturer Chrysler.  Chrysler was an industry pioneer, and many of its spinoff brands hold a special place in the history of automobiles.  In the 1980s, Chrysler came upon tough times, but recovered with the invention of the minivan.  The Dodge minivan was arguably the first, and captivated Americans for decades.  However, rising gas prices caused the minivan to fall out of popularity in the 2000’s, in addition, Chrysler failed to create a lot of other cars that Americans wanted to buy.  Chrysler lost sales to foreign auto manufacturers for years, and in 2009, they will file for bankruptcy.  While most predict Chrysler will emerge from their bankruptcy stronger than they were before, it’s still a question as to whether Chrysler can create a new line of cars that people want to buy. 

 

No matter what happens in the future, Chrysler will have a special spot in American history.  Chrysler collectibles like the Chrysler watch might soon become true collector’s items as the company that made the collectibles famous could disappear.