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10-03-2016 10:46 AM |
GM was exporting old assembly lines 10+ years ago -- looks like the cars are being outsourced?
https://s22.postimg.org/peo3645u9/chinese_buicks.png
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...eres-no-doubt/
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This summer, Buick will become the first major U.S. automaker to sell a Chinese-made vehicle, the Envision crossover, in the United States. The model performed well in China after its debut there in late 2014. The United Auto Workers union criticized Buick’s decision when it was revealed last December. But reaction has been muted.
“At one point, there would’ve been a larger uproar over this,” IHS Automotive analyst Stephanie Brinley said. But today cars are built all over the world, and most buyers might think about a brand’s nationality but not about where each model is manufactured.
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The Cadillac Escalade EXT and SRX, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Silverado and Silverado Hybrid, Dodge Journey, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 4500, Dodge Ram 5500, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, GMC Sierra and Sierra Hybrid, GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Honda CR-V, Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen are all assembled in Mexico. Toyota Tacomas are assembled in both Mexico and the United States.
Engines made in Mexico include those used in the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid, GM Buick Lucerne and Cadillac CTS line, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid and Mazda Tribute Hybrid.
Transmissions made in Mexico include those used in the Dodge Calibur, Chrysler Jeep Compass and Patriot, Ford Shelby GT500, Nissan Altima and Maxima, and a wide range of GM vehicles.
Mexico is currently the second largest exporter of vehicles to the United States and is projected to eventually overtake Japan.
https://www.reference.com/business-f...9840a65c7dc803
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Globalization has not led to lower new car and truck prices however this may have controlled net price increases ...
Give the "Devil" his due ...
The newer auto assembly lines are highly robotized where possible. You have to look at the actual job losses -- the skills retained and the marginally skilled worker negatively affected.
The Bronco looks like a retro downsized and modernized -- should sell well.
The Ford Bronco was always a 2 door . |
