GM Retiming Chevy Launch Seen as Smart Move

A decision by General Motors Co. to retime that launch of the highly anticipated ’11 Chevrolet Cruze compact car to third-quarter of 2010 from the first quarter surprises few within the industry.

In fact, a later rollout of GM’s most important compact car in decades draws a measure of relief from Jim Graham, president of United Auto Workers union Local 1112.

“This give us more time ...