The LGB

The Last Great Battle of the Industrial Revolution

The industrial might of General Motors and Ford Motor Company clash in the final battle of the industrial revolution. There has been a change in the mode of production. Computer's, computer software, and fianancial services have replaced the factories of the Industrial Age. Cubicles, not presses. But one more time into the breech.

After these behemoths slug it out, Toyota can step in the be the world's premier automobile manufacturer. It won't matter all that much. Those that really care are getting pretty long in the tooth. So be it.

The commitments to this battle were made years ago. Their most profitable product segment...makes sense, but who could have seen this gas crunch coming? Pick-ups and SUVs have been hit the hardest. The production capacity on these trucks is staggering, and Ford is scrambling to cut production. GM is rolling out the new GMT900 NOW. Here it goes.

Ford's first volley. They launch. Gas goes up in price. They cut production.