20 Quotes by Scott Sprinzen

Given the current environment with gasoline prices, the fact that GM's major actions are so heavily weighted in mid- and large SUVs, that seems problematic,

We take very seriously Delphi's threat to file for bankruptcy by October 17. If Delphi files for bankruptcy, we couldn't rule out a ratings change (for GM).

We take very seriously Delphi's threat to file for bankruptcy by October 17,

Under certain circumstances, G.M.A.C. could act to curtail its funding support of G.M.'s marketing operations, precipitating potential problems for G.M..

Market share for these two companies has eroded significantly, and sales of their most profitable products have plummeted.

We haven't factored anything into the rating (but) it's worth monitoring closely. It's a big unknown.

We believe soaring gasoline prices after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are leading to an accelerating decline in demand for S.U.V.'s, ... disproportionate reliance on S.U.V.-related earnings.

We expect Ford to eventually reach an agreement with the United Auto Workers union similar to that announced by General Motors Corp. that could result in a substantial reduction of Ford's burdensome health care costs in the long term.

We are still nervous about our ratings, even at the reduced levels.