The Death of Oldsmobile

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The Death of Oldsmobile

• Dead at 106Oldsmobile at WWW.CNN.COM

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America's Oldest Car Company

• Olds Motor Vehicle Company started in 1897 by
  Ransom Eli Olds .
• First to mass produce cars(1901).
• Pioneered the use of chrome(1926) and automatic
  transmissions(1940) in cars.

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America's Oldest Car Company

• Joined General Motors in 1908.
• Became GMs mid grade car.

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End of The Line

• After 106 years Oldsmobile is closing its doors.
• The last car will role off the line in Lansing,
  MI. on 4-29-04.
• Drop in sales over recent years.
• Became unprofitable

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End of The Line

• Loss of identity with the sharing of components.
• Production will end with 2004 models.

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What is to happen?

• The finial 500 Aleros will be special editions
• The last Bravadas and Silhouettes will also be
  special editions.

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What is to happen?

• There are 1,750 Oldsmobile dealerships.
• Dealerships will sell until all are gone.
• After the 2004 models, Oldsmobile will be no
  more.

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More Information

• General Motors
• History of Oldsmobile