Bob Lutz to Retire at the End of the Year
February 9, 2009 by admin
For motoring journalists the world over, the loss of Bob Lutz is a very sad day indeed. One of the most recognizable and charasmatic figures in the automobile world, he could add spice and an interesting angle to even the dullest stories. The PR staff may be happier, but I am sure even they will lament the the loss of one of the most quotable GM executives there has ever been. Lutz has been Vice Chairman for Global Product Development at GM since 2001. Over his 45-year automotive career, Lutz has worked at Opel, BMW, Ford and Chrysler as well as a stint running Exide batteries.
During his current stint at General Motors, Lutz has been a staunch supporter of the newest generation of products ranging from the Cadillac CTS to the Chevrolet Volt. He has also made a few gaffs and enemies along the way, most notebly as one of the executives that was involved in axing the EV1.
Starting on April 1st, Lutz will move to a senior advisor role and Tom Stephens will move over running global powertrain operations to overseeing all of product development. Lutz will officially leave GM at the end of the year.
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