I agree GM explores, also exploits ie. abuses its opportunities. I guess they feel some euphoria when an exploration succeeds. Although such adventures often prove challenging to advance (were they ever trying). I also agree Toyota does not seem to explore enough (Camry/Corrola), and they seem to exploit (why no sports cars, are they bad?). The goal is progress and balance. One cannot control what life throws at you. Its out of balance to explore to much (Aztek + SSR + low mpg + crappy interiors over and over.)

Just cause someone does something many times does not mean its not exploration. To explore means to move and to look were you’re going. Doing something without observing the results and looking for an opportunity to further oneself in ones true best interest is what leads to exploitation in my opinion. If Toyota’s best interests do not include the well being of its consumers then its exploitation. Exploitation is not good or bad imo. Its important for when one is learning to be flexible. The question is are you volunteering to let yourself be exploited ie. in need of learning flexibility.

As I understand, it is GM that is exploitative, and Toyota that is explorative.