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2020-07-02 Science & Technology

The US Army needed a new troop transport – This is what GM built

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Posted by Besoeker 2020-07-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Recently, GM so far as shown a piss poor history of military grade trucks and transport. That's what happen when you allow MBAs to be involved in the design process.

GM used to be really great at innovative designs, then in the 70's the accountants and MBAs took over and ruined the company.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2020-07-02 03:29|| 2020-07-02 03:29|| Front Page Top

#2 If the pic is anything like the final product, I'd really rather not run over an IED in it.

Posted by Mercutio 2020-07-02 05:03|| 2020-07-02 05:03|| Front Page Top

#3 GM to build Chevy Colorado ZR2-based Infantry Squad Vehicles for U.S. Army

Posted by Skidmark 2020-07-02 09:10|| 2020-07-02 09:10|| Front Page Top

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