GM is Again the World's Largest Automaker
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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
I guess the way I see it, a GM vehicle might not be made in America, but it is still made by employees of GM, an American company. Just like a Toyota vehicle might be made in America, but it is still made by employees of Toyota, a Japanese company. GM is an American company, Toyota is not, regardless of where each company makes their vehicles. The profits from GM vehicles go into the American economy. And, the profits from Toyota vehicles go to Japan, not the US. If GM would shut down and close its doors, it would have a devastating effect on the US economy. If Toyota would shut down and close its doors, it would be devastating to the Japanese economy, but not the US (aside from Toyota dealerships/plants closing). So you can understand where I'm coming from now, right? I can understand some see it differently, but this is my logic/reasoning.
Politics aside, its nice to see GM is making a comeback. An American success story in this troubled economy is a good thing, a welcome sight. I couldn't be happier with my HHR, so with that said, my next vehicle will be a Chevrolet/other GM brand.
Politics aside, its nice to see GM is making a comeback. An American success story in this troubled economy is a good thing, a welcome sight. I couldn't be happier with my HHR, so with that said, my next vehicle will be a Chevrolet/other GM brand.
Good position, thanks.
The portion that I highlighted is especially important. Many Americans do not realize this.......whatever difference the cost is between the dealer and the manufacturer is BASICALLY what the company earns. For example, if there is a $1000 difference between the dealer cost and the manufacturers net, that amount returns to the company......in your illustration....Japan.
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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
But this begs for the question of ownership. How about a company like Chrysler who is 54% owned by Fiat.....with additional options? How about IF it was 75% owned by a foreign company? Does it earn the domestic honor because of the name....Chrysler?
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Joined: 11-23-2007
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From: Texas
It does to me. Now if they change the name and headquarter in Europe. It's dead as an American brand.
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Chevrolet, "The Heartbeat Of America" What more is there to say?
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From: Cahokia IL
The profits from GM vehicles go into the American economy. And, the profits from Toyota vehicles go to Japan, not the US.
GM is number one again because of expansion in China...
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Joined: 06-07-2011
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From: SE Mich
^GM is not the majority owner of their Chinese JVs. Your point is valid, but not as much of a factor as you seem to think.
Check here for the facts:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us...119_chevysales
The % increases for both Chevy and GM as a whole are larger in North America than elsewhere.
Check here for the facts:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us...119_chevysales
The % increases for both Chevy and GM as a whole are larger in North America than elsewhere.
