Ford, as I understand it, had done away with the concept of regional management, and now they've re-introduced that in Europe, so it's kind of a two-way street. Rick Wagoner concepteuropeford Change image and share on social
I was willing to go just about anywhere in the U.S. for the best job - except New York City. Of course, I received a job offer from GM - in New York City. Rick Wagoner cityjoboffer Change image and share on social
Most of the model consolidation we've done is behind us. There will be some fine tuning. Rick Wagoner consolidationfinehave Change image and share on social
A lot of other things come along with Chapter 11, which basically end up in a lot of pain. Rick Wagoner basicallychapterend Change image and share on social
What I've seen around the world is if the regulatory desires are combined with things that affect consumer behavior - such as in Europe, they tax gasoline very heavily - you do get people to move to very fuel efficient cars; trade off bigger vs. smaller cars. Rick Wagoner affectbehaviorbig share on social
This is a game that's going to play as long as you're playing it. It's never going to end. It'll go until I retire, and when the next person has the job, they'll be on it too. Rick Wagoner endgamejob Change image and share on social
On Friday I was in Washington for a meeting with Administration officials. In the course of that meeting, they requested that I 'step aside' as CEO of GM, and so I have. Rick Wagoner administrationceofriday Change image and share on social
We don't always agree on stuff, but when it's time to blow the whistle and start the game, we're not still debating. Rick Wagoner agreeblowdebate Change image and share on social
Don't worry about planning every step of your life. Rick Wagoner lifeplanstep Change image and share on social
I'm not sure we think it's a win to talk about what you're taking out. Rick Wagoner taketalkwin Change image and share on social