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GM looks at cutting jobs, brands

General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner

While Ford and Chrysler have been downsizing, General Motors has stayed with the bigger-is-better mindset. But that might be changing. The Wall Street Journal's John Stoll explains to host Kai Ryssdal.

General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner speaks to reporters after GM's 2008 annual shareholders meeting in June. (William Thomas Cain / Getty Images)

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  • By Nick Fields

    From Denver, CO, 07/08/2008

    Surprise, 8 brands had to have been unsustainable forever. Frankly I think GM will be better off by cutting at least 2 or 3 brands...

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