Mr. MICHAELROBINET (Analyst, IHS Automotive): There's no doubt that in hindsight, the government would certainly look to slow down the rate of dealer reductions, as well as the criteria they used to implement them.
More worrisome, perhaps, says MichaelRobinet, vice president of vehicle forecasting for csm Worldwide, is that Opel has expertise GM needs as the industry shifts away from large trucks and suvs toward more fuel-efficient passenger cars.