I'll tell you what they need to do...they need to make cars that the public wants. I can't speak for everybody but I think I have some pretty good ideas.

First, new engines/more options. Most of all, diesel. Most foreign car companies use smaller engines with turbos (when needed) for added power. When properly tuned can produce plenty of power and good economy. In Europe, most cars get tons of engine options...different size/power options to customize to your needs. Countersinking is also a good feature they could work on. The technology is there to make the engine run and you not feel it...much like my BMWs.

Second, rear wheel drive. My Saab has plenty of power and drives great once it is moving but damn that front wheel drive. The wheels just spin through the first 2 gears without even trying. If lazy people would take a little time and learn how to drive in bad weather, they would see that you get much better control with rear vs front wheel drive.

Third, tolerances and trim. There are a lot of trim pieces in my Saab that pop off if you look at them wrong. Others move around and there are tons of squeaks when you are driving. Also, I drove my pops car and the shifter was loose as hell...unacceptable.

Fourth, paint. I am on the phone with my wife as I am typing this and she is complaining about the paint chipping on the hood. Even my 25 year old benz has most of it's paint that looks glossier than my 6 month old Saab.

Another thing that pisses me off but not limited to GM or American cars, transmission options. Again, in Europe you can get much nicer cars with manual transmissions. They are not available in the US, that's just half assed.

My Saab was not made in the US, but they are/were owned by GM and it shows. Older Saabs don't seem to show these kind of things that I find on this. Other than things I have mentioned here, the Saab is a pretty good car. I wanted to mention that so you don't think I was complaining about that car...I have driven many and used mine as an example.

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My Primary Driver - '85 300CD - 4-speed conversion, 2.47 rear, lowered, euro headlights, rebuilding (not restoring so much)

Wife's - '08 Saab Sportcombi Aero

Riding a '03 Yamaha Warrior