The Volt was an interesting case of short-term mismanagement versus long-term goals that was almost shameful. The Gen 1 Volt was lauded for being a more "cross-over-like" assembly for the Hamtramck plant, with the long-term goal of moving Hamtramck away from traditional sedans and more towards cross-overs because the American writing was already in the wind (why the Gen 1 Volt was made there and not a plant already more familiar with cross-overs). But then the Gen 2 Volt for short term efficiency retooled to be a more sedan-like car to better fit the rest of Hamtramck's production, instead of the original plan to push at least one more Hamtramck vehicle towards the cross-over form factor. The Gen 1 Volt could have easily been sent back to another plant, but the Gen 2 Volt was doomed when bean counters thought closing Hamtramck the best bet.

> Bolt look less ugly

People I talk to say that it looks "tiny" and toy-like. Not so much ugly. Also, fun to drive.

Maybe they can beef up the look a bit -- this Hyundai Kona EV is the same size, but looks better (the SUV look may appeal to GM buyers): https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2019-hyundai-kon...

I test drove the Kona EV and it's quite a fun car. Hard to find one, though.