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2016-09-15 Economy
Ford shifting all U.S. small-car production to Mexico
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Posted by Fred 2016-09-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ]  Top

#1 ALL THE MEXICANS ARE HERE Mr. Ford!
Posted by Flonter Phaiger5534 2016-09-15 00:21||   2016-09-15 00:21|| Front Page Top

#2 They are running from the stupid US government, the EPA, the CAFE standards that are all bullshit, the Goonions, and the PC idiocy that detracts from manufacturing and life in general.
Posted by newc 2016-09-15 00:24||   2016-09-15 00:24|| Front Page Top

#3 As designed newc. Just as designed.
Posted by CrazyFool 2016-09-15 00:50||   2016-09-15 00:50|| Front Page Top

#4 First El Ford models will be called the Ford Enchalata, the 2018 Chimichanga, 2019 Quatro Cylindar El Burrito, just like at Taco Bell. I bet they will be as ugly as a chupacabra, too.
Posted by Flamingo of rhe Swamps 3243 2016-09-15 01:04||   2016-09-15 01:04|| Front Page Top

#5 And I just may buy one because the stupid cars are the "Smart" cars.

I want a $3,000 Civic for me if I want a cheap car, and one for the poor people who run this Planet.

Everyone has cars that cost as much as houses now but if you are poor, why not have an in-expensive car?
Posted by newc 2016-09-15 03:02||   2016-09-15 03:02|| Front Page Top

#6 The price the Unions are now paying for their blood and revenue sucking tactics.

Also another reason I'll never buy a Ford.
Posted by DarthVader 2016-09-15 09:02||   2016-09-15 09:02|| Front Page Top

#7 Seems like it would be better to wait until after the election and figure out which way the wind is blowing before such an announcement.
Posted by rjschwarz 2016-09-15 11:38||   2016-09-15 11:38|| Front Page Top

#8 Maybe now Ford can make a Nova.
Posted by Abu Uluque 2016-09-15 12:06||   2016-09-15 12:06|| Front Page Top

#9 Anything named Nova will not sell in Mexico. Unless it's a competitor to Immodium.

Also, I have to say that $50+/hour for a low-skilled worker is suicide.
Posted by gorb 2016-09-15 12:36||   2016-09-15 12:36|| Front Page Top

#10 Years ago, gorb, General Motors tried to sell a car in Mexico that had been very popular in the United States. You may have all heard this story but the name of the car was Nova which sounds just fine in English. Unfortunately, they didn't know that "no va" means "no go" in Spanish.

Anyway, the United Auto Workers have always demanded more and more and more money. They have always been one of the leading causes of inflation. Now they have priced themselves out of the market.

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

But Ford, GM and Chrysler management went merrily along. They were always happy to pass the cost increases to the consumer. Now just ask yourself, if you have a choice between a car made in Mexico and a car made in Japan, which one are you going to buy?
Posted by Abu Uluque 2016-09-15 16:11||   2016-09-15 16:11|| Front Page Top

#11 I'm sticking with my Honda CRV, at 230,000+ miles so far.

When I HAVE to replace it, another CRV.

All the American car "manufacturers" can go to hell. There's nothing patriotic about buying junk at a premium price.
Posted by Barbara 2016-09-15 16:27||   2016-09-15 16:27|| Front Page Top

#12 "I'm sticking with my Honda CRV, at 230,000+ miles so far. When I HAVE to replace it, another CRV."

We are on our 3rd CRV now (4th Honda).
Posted by Bangkok Billy 2016-09-15 17:03||   2016-09-15 17:03|| Front Page Top

#13 I'm sticking with my Honda CRV, at 230,000+ miles so far.

Same here. And likely (33+ percent probability) manufactured in Ohio.
Posted by Procopius2k 2016-09-15 18:50||   2016-09-15 18:50|| Front Page Top

#14 On my second Accord that should be my last car unless the wife demands we switch to one since we're now both retired.

I'd still be on the first one that only had 120k on it 'cept a 90' pine triee fell on it in a wind storm and turned it into a really low rider. Even after they chainsawed it out and pried open the door and hood they jumped it and drove it onto the tow truck. Heck of a car.
Posted by AlanC 2016-09-15 18:59||   2016-09-15 18:59|| Front Page Top

#15 Bummer, #7 Alan.
Posted by Barbara 2016-09-15 19:40||   2016-09-15 19:40|| Front Page Top

#16 Trump said he would put a %30 import tax on Fords made in Mexico.
Posted by 3dc 2016-09-15 20:51||   2016-09-15 20:51|| Front Page Top

#17 Not a tax, but an unemployment and transit regulatory fee.
Posted by Procopius2k 2016-09-15 21:07||   2016-09-15 21:07|| Front Page Top

#18 I'd still be on the first one that only had 120k on it 'cept a 90' pine triee fell on it

A maple tree fell on mine. Obviously, they are prone to wood damage.
Posted by SteveS 2016-09-15 21:13||   2016-09-15 21:13|| Front Page Top

#19 Ross Perot was so spot on.
Posted by mossomo  2016-09-15 22:08||   2016-09-15 22:08|| Front Page Top

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