Truly American Cars?
06-17-2009, 03:59 PM
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NBC just reported its own "survey" that 3 out of 4 Americans interviewed said they would rather buy an American car. I doubt it. Few even know what an "American Car" is. The media again seems to make its own definition then support it with its own "database".
The Ford Fusion and Chevy HHR are assembled in Mexico. The Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, and new Camaro--supposedly a quintessential American muscle car--are built in Canada. About one third of all "American" cars are actually built in Canada or Mexico. Meanwhile, the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, BMW and a lot of other "foreign" cars are assembled in the United States. In fact, the forecasting firm CSM Worldwide predicts that by 2010, foreign-based automakers will build more cars at U.S. auto plants than GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
The Ford Fusion and Chevy HHR are assembled in Mexico. The Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, and new Camaro--supposedly a quintessential American muscle car--are built in Canada. About one third of all "American" cars are actually built in Canada or Mexico. Meanwhile, the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, BMW and a lot of other "foreign" cars are assembled in the United States. In fact, the forecasting firm CSM Worldwide predicts that by 2010, foreign-based automakers will build more cars at U.S. auto plants than GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='915004' date='Jun 17 2009, 07:59 PM
NBC just reported its own "survey" that 3 out of 4 Americans interviewed said they would rather buy an American car. I doubt it. Few even know what an "American Car" is. The media again seems to make its own definition then support it with its own "database".
The Ford Fusion and Chevy HHR are assembled in Mexico. The Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, and new Camaro--supposedly a quintessential American muscle car--are built in Canada. About one third of all "American" cars are actually built in Canada or Mexico. Meanwhile, the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, BMW and a lot of other "foreign" cars are assembled in the United States. In fact, the forecasting firm CSM Worldwide predicts that by 2010, foreign-based automakers will build more cars at U.S. auto plants than GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
The Ford Fusion and Chevy HHR are assembled in Mexico. The Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, and new Camaro--supposedly a quintessential American muscle car--are built in Canada. About one third of all "American" cars are actually built in Canada or Mexico. Meanwhile, the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, BMW and a lot of other "foreign" cars are assembled in the United States. In fact, the forecasting firm CSM Worldwide predicts that by 2010, foreign-based automakers will build more cars at U.S. auto plants than GM, Ford, and Chrysler.
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='915004' date='Jun 17 2009, 06:59 PM
NBC just reported its own "survey" that 3 out of 4 Americans interviewed said they would rather buy an American car.
... I wonder what the sample size and demographics of the survey respondents were.
06-17-2009, 04:37 PM
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Things have changed, these days...
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
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Its an international market place now, it seems with the new factories being built in America by MB and BMW and Toyota, you support America regardless of the car you buy.
Either you are helping pay for the salaries of the salesmen or the workers on the assembly floor, buy whats the best deal for the money
Either you are helping pay for the salaries of the salesmen or the workers on the assembly floor, buy whats the best deal for the money
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='915039' date='Jun 17 2009, 07:37 PM
Things have changed, these days...
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='915039' date='Jun 17 2009, 08:37 PM
Things have changed, these days...
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
American Cars = Cars sold under the American brands (GM, Ford)
American Cars ≠ Cars made in America
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