Really? Wow...Someone needs to tell the NY Times so they can retract it then...
Wait...
The message says:
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010...poorly-worded/
Today’s emotional debate over a poorly worded memo on our use of the Chevrolet brand is a good reminder of how passionately people feel about Chevrolet. It is a passion we share and one we do not take for granted.
We love Chevy. In no way are we discouraging customers or fans from using the name. We deeply appreciate the emotional connections that millions of people have for Chevrolet and its products.
In global markets, we are establishing a significant presence for Chevrolet and need to move toward a consistent brand name for advertising and marketing purposes. The memo in question was one step in that process.
We hope people around the world will continue to fall in love with Chevrolets and smile when they call their favorite car, truck or crossover “Chevy.”
So that would seem to indicate that the internal memo indeed does instruct
GM employees, marketing, etc. to quit using "chevy". Interesting.
Definately some fancy footwork was needed to stem the damage:
http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/...emo_164294.asp
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1024152620100610