I can't imagine how this deal will ever work. If people feel about what is happening the way I do, GM will have to be the only manufacture of cars on the planet before I purchase one again from them.
"On the other hand, if the intent is to make the new GM a profitable enterprise by responding to the market, it could succeed. But that means putting someone in charge that knows cars and can diplomatically resist the inevitable pressure for politically correct decisions for cars no one will buy... My choice is Roger Penske."
Right On! While I've owned a number of used GM cars & trucks, I've never bought a new one. However, give Penske (often called "the General") 5 years at the head of GM and I might consider a new GM car.
Penske IS a car guy and Penske gets things done...and gets them done right!