From Paul A. Eisenstein, MSNBC - While Penske is a careful strategist, he is not one to shy away from a new venture once he makes up his mind. He keeps a cadre of driven lieutenants around him, and even when they’re out of sight, they know to keep the phone close at hand, says a veteran automotive executive, now managing one of Penske’s companies.

“He’s very team-oriented and likes to listen and then take fast action,” adds Lajdziak, who says she will leave GM to stay with Saturn if asked by Penske.

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[Source: MSNBC]

Saturn of Carbondale Owner says "I will never buy another G.M. Product."

Instead of selling vehicles, lately Shemwell is selling tables, chairs, sofas, signage and other décor that once helped make his place of business welcoming to customers. Now, nearly fully stripped, footsteps echo off the walls and voices carry in the carless showroom.

As vacuums hummed outside his office, Shemwell sat and noted how this month’s bankruptcy filing by General Motors has left him in the financial lurch, including $80,000 in parts, $120,000 in specialty tools and thousands of dollars in signage for which he said he’ll take a loss.

“I’ll tell you this, and please quote me, I will never buy another G.M. (product),” he said. “It’s because of what they’ve done to the American people. They want another $30 billion in taxpayer money and they can’t buy us (dealerships) out.”

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[Source: The Southern]