Nader - USA - Ford and GM stifle innovation
"Ford and GM must liberate their engineering and scientific talent if they are to survive"
DETROIT,Mich,USA -Automotive News, by David Kushma -Jan 18, 2006: -- Said consumer advocate Ralph Nader speaking on Automotive News World Congress. But he's not optimistic about their ability to do so... Nader called the two U.S. automakers "companies of huge bulk, shrinking to be sure, but very autocratic, very hierarchical". Their focus on finance and marketing emphasizes short-term gain and stifles technological innovation, he said... Nader offered a four-point agenda for U.S. automakers: -1. Respect suppliers, which he said have become major forces for safety innovation. -2. Place a higher priority on vehicle safety. -3. Rethink globalization and free trade. -4. Eliminate impediments to innovation... Responding to a question after his speech, Nader said he does not own a car. He called that decision "a small contribution to decongesting" traffic in Washington, D.C., where he lives...
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