What we're working on are the right things, and they're starting to yield some impressive results.

You always look at what's possible, but that product (the Cobalt) is early in its cycle right now.

Ford and GM both are grappling with the same issue: how to close the gap with our Japanese competitors.

Like the SSR, it's a bold nod to the past and a big step into the future. The concept for this goes back to when we looked at how we can use Chevy's heritage.

The mantra inside GM is 'fast start in '04,

They've done a great job down there. The quality of the Cobalt keeps getting better.