Do you think the Federal Government will be able to run General Motors better than the previous management? Plan to buy Adults 18+ in next 6 months Yes 18.5% 27.1% No 47.5% 45.3% Don't know 34.0% 27.7% Source: BIGresearch, CIA-Jun 09As the newly crowned majority owner of GM, the U.S. Government doesn't seem to be doing the automaker any favors among consumers in general. 46.1% say they are unlikely/not at all likely to consider GM with the U.S Government at the helm. However, there appears to be a bright spot among those consumers planning to buy a vehicle. 27.8% of auto buyers say they are likely/very likely to consider a GM with the government in control, almost doubling the 14.2% of adults 18+ who say the same.
How likely are you to consider buying a GM product with the U.S. Government in control? Plan to buy Adults 18+ in next 6 months Not at All Likely 33.0% 23.2% Unlikely 13.1% 11.0% Neutral 39.8% 37.9% Likely 7.9% 14.8% Very Likely 6.3% 13.0% Source: BIGresearch, CIA-Jun 09For additional complimentary data (including gender, age, income breaks and census region): http://info.bigresearch.com/. About BIGresearch BIGresearch is a consumer intelligence firm providing analysis of behavior in areas of products and services, retail, financial services, automotive and media. BIGresearch conducts the monthly Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey (CIA) of 8,000+ respondents and the semi-annual Simultaneous Media Survey (SIMM) of 15,000+ respondents. More information is available at http://www.bigresearch.com
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