Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

re: Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

cordjarhead — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:55:17 GMT

HERE IT IS ... On the line!!! We, the Americans, have no control on how our tax dollars are spent. The thing is, the BIG THREE (auto makers ) are wanting an extended bail out. The BIG THREE has sent lots of our American jobs over seas, now our U.S.A.'s tax dollars that are being very well desired by the BIG THREE in their attempt to get an extension on their life line here in the UNITED STATES. So what if they don't, things are looking good for them in the other overseas countries- maybe they will use their taxes to bail us out !!! Yeah right!! MESSAGE TO THE CURRENT OR FUTURE PRESIDENT.,---- If the bailout is approved, you might have had better odds at winning the lottery than to give this country a chance. Do this, BRING THE AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY BACK TO THE U.S.A., work on our national security, in all areas, not just in terrorism. P.S. Over two trillion dollars and lots of Americans and Allies lives lost, it could be that we could handle the terrorism on our soil cheaper and less deadly than being the World's police on thier turf.

re: Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

Demeron — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:45:02 GMT

The solution is simple, but not easy. US automakers need to build cars that US consumers want to buy. (Of course, there is an effect of the financial crisis and available funds, but who will be well positioned when that issue is finally worked out?)

The Japanese have studied the US market for more than 30 years and have taken great pain to do the things that entice US consumers to buy. Which is why US consumers have trended toward buying Japanese vehicles (even though many are US built) since 1995. The Japanese vehicles built in the US were primarily developed under Japanese supervision, using Japanese development techniques.

So the US automakers would do well to follow best practices.

I authored a book on this subject, "Becoming Re-Successful", available at Amazon and at the publisher www.lulu/com/content/4339719. More information available at http://dskouson.blogspot.com

re: Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

Democrat with American Car — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:56 GMT

Also planing on buying a new Ford Ranger Cal!

re: Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

Roland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:33:04 GMT

Don't bail the automakers out. Let them reorganize in bankruptcy. Their executives salaries and perks are obscene and their leadership abilities are non-existent. The emperors truly have no clothes, and it is time we all got rid of them.

re: Are auto bailouts in Asia and Europe next?

Roland — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:32:53 GMT

re: Car bailouts move to China, Europe and Asia next?

Wrandster — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:23:58 GMT

Maybe they could all be government owned and just make Trabants. Consolidated enough for you?

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Cal — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:18:15 GMT

better yet how many democrates own American I have nevr seen one :(

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ron c — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:10:10 GMT

Make the CEO, CFO and all upper management resign, have them all provide a plan to upgrade and design what will sell, force Ford to bring there Focus from overseas, make it here and sell it here (65 mpg, diesel).. Oh Ford doesn't want to because the Amercian consumer won't buy it, as you can tell they don't know SH*T.. Shut down the Unions, close out the pensions, get them on 401K's, drop lifetime health benefits and start making cars and trucks that people want.. There are too many lables (Buick, Pontiac, Cadilac, Chev, Lincoln, Mercury, GMC etc) consalidate all of it..

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vic — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:50:15 GMT

while I am not enthralled at putting more taxpayer dollars out it makes sense with proper controls to do so and keep our economy churning...Sure the exec's have made mistakes but we all helped by wanting more from our employers too...the interesting thing with all this fuss regarding the automotive sector is that we forgot the financial guys really blew it but these guys in automotive are getting a much bigger bashing...is it that the workforce in this sector usually votes democratic?maybe we need to get rid of party thinking and get down to business...

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l001 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:02:30 GMT

The interesting question is - "How many US car manufacuturer employees drive foreign made vehicles?" How about the employees of the direct suppliers? I have no idea but it might be interesting to see, as well as to see what cars the UAW leadership drive. Even this is not so easy anymore since you have a number of "foreign" vehicles that are at least assembled here in the US. In the end we each make our buying decisions based on cost for value. I guess that means we each have to decide are we providing full value for what we get paid, and if not we better figure out how to get there.