This is actually a good thing for GM, as in the past the company probably would have forged ahead with the design and logged poor sales (blaming them on the economic situation no doubt). The vehicle was a hybrid with plug-in technology, in what GM was calling the first SUV crossover using the technology. The automaker now will use the technology with another vehicle, which will hopefully get a better reception.

Does this move mean that GM is actually changing its stripes a bit? It sure seems that way, with the company listening to the general public rather than forging ahead with their plans and forcing an ugly car down the public's throat. Perhaps it is the cynic in me, but I still expect to see this auto (whatever it looks like) renamed and repackaged, then released with very few changes.

If this is a change for the automaker, great -- the company needs an image makeover. This is a chance for GM to score some major points with consumers by actually listening to them. Let's hope it isn't just a smokescreen.