AutomotiveAddicts.com - The Automotive Enthusiast Site

Subscribe to Automotive AddictsNews FeedBecome a Fan of Automotive Addicts on FacebookFacebookFollow Automotive Addicts on TwitterTwitter

Browse > Home / Automotive, Featured, GM, News / GM’s Bob Lutz to Retire at End Of 2009

GM’s Bob Lutz to Retire at End Of 2009

February 9, 2009 by  
Filed under Automotive, Featured, GM, News

Leave a comment


bob-lutz-gm-chevy-volt-500

With the recent state of the economy all we have heard is the overshadowing echo of layoffs not giving much room for the word “retirement”. Bob Lutz, General Motors Vice Chairman, will be taking on a new role as of April 1st leading up to his retirement at the end of 2009.

For 46 years Bob Lutz has worked in the automotive industry which consisted of working for all of the Big 3 (GM, Chrysler and Ford) and BMW. Lutz is known for many head turners including the latest development of the Chevy Volt. Even with Chrysler he led the development of the Plymouth Prowler and Dodge Viper.

Bob Lutz will be replaced by Thomas G. Stephens who will report to President and COO Fritz Henderson. Lutz will carry out his year reporting directly to CEO Rick Wagoner.

With the change in the economy it would only be realistic to start expecting more people just like BMW’s outgoing Chris Bangle and Bob Lutz leave the automotive industry.

Tags: , , , ,

Like AutomotiveAddicts.com? Like Us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter!

Share |

Comments

  • Used trucks

    GM was turning out boring, uninspired crap before Bob Lutz stepped in. The new Malibu, CTS, Enclave and other hit products were developed on his watch. All three of these are built in Michigan and with some enlightened leadership in the mayor’s office and UAW locals, maybe Flint could have gotten in on the act. Furthermore, at 76, Lutz is in better physical shape than three-quarters of the people in Flint who are half his age.

">