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Bob Lutz

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Bob Lutz's retirement has gone in and out of consideration more times than the Cadillac Converj has received the red light-green light treatment, but this time, it looks like it might be for real. GM confirmed today that Lutz is planning to step down from his role as GM adviser by this May.

At a healthy and often cantankerous 78 years old, Lutz has seen nearly 50 years in the industry, and among his titles he can claim vice president of Ford Motor Company, president of Chrysler, executive vice president of sales at BMW, vice-chairman at General Motors, and his current role as senior adviser to Ed Whitacre, among many others. The reason Lutz is finally--seriously, this time--eyeballing retirement? He feels like he's at a point where he can look back at his career and be satisfied.

“I can confidently say that the job I came here to do more than nine years ago is now complete – the team I have been fortunate to lead has far exceeded my expectations,” said Lutz.

GM confirmed today that Lutz will retire on May 1. That leaves almost two full months for a reversal, however, and it wouldn't be the first time Lutz jumped the gun on a major announcement, so we'll keep you abreast of the latest as Lutz feels his way toward some long-overdue time off.

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  1. By bepsf Posted: 3/3/2010 1:20pm PST

    Is anyone here truly surprised?
     
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  2. By Chris Johnson Posted: 3/3/2010 1:52pm PST

    Comes out of retirement September 1st to play for Chrysler.
     
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  3. By  Eli Posted: 3/3/2010 11:26pm PST

    He's retiring because he isn't getting his way on the Volt, range ain't happening, especially recharge mode going as low as 16 mpg if you race around the thing (just like the Prius on Top Gear getting 17mpg when on a race track, the Volt is just as poor in regen mode) and they're cutting corners, think features to help with profitability.
     
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  4. By Cliff Posted: 3/4/2010 2:01pm PST

    Thanks God. This guy is useless. No new technologies whatsoever. Do you people really think the volt is special. Its a peice of crap. I was obsoulete 2 years ago and its not even out now. Totally responsible for lack of progress. Burn in hell Lutz
     
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  5. By  kevin Posted: 3/9/2010 3:27am PST

    I can confidently say that the job I came here to do more than nine years ago is now complete"
    Yup, ran company into the ground, raped tax payers. Job well done.
     
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