GM hires Lutz to advice company execs

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is hiring former Vice Chairman Bob Lutz to advise its senior leaders.

The 79-year-old was providing advice informally since his retirement last year.

Lutz served as GM's vice chairman and senior adviser from December 2009 until May 2010. He had various roles at GM from September 2001 through December 2009.

Lutz has a breadth of experience within the auto industry, having worked previously at Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Corp. and BMW AG.

The Detroit automaker said today that the part-time consulting position will start immediately.