Lutz Saved GM Interiors From Mediocrity - Engines and exterior design have been far easier causes to champion

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GENERAL MOTORS VICE CHAIRMAN BOB Lutz retired May 1 after 10 years, following notable careers at Chrysler, Ford and BMW, His achievements already have been chronicled by Wind's and other publications, but GM's vehicle interiors owe him a special debt of gratitude. Auto makers have been paying lip-service to the importance of vehicle interiors for years, but only recently have most high-volume producers started putting money where their mouths are, and GM is a prime example Four years ago, GM had mediocre interiors in quality and overall design Lutz bemoaned their state during a keynote address at the 2006 Ward's Auto Interiors Conference.