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Sorry, got my Muppets mixed up, they all sing the same song in my books,
GM is far from perfect but the one thing keeping them in Australia was the
promise of coinvestment in new vehicles in return for the greater business
activity in our community, something the conservative government doesn't value...
I think that GM is wrapping up business in RHD markets, sale of Thai plant
confirms continued withdrawal from markets where GM can't justify a presence.
I think it's all too hard for them and they just want North America and China.
Hats off to Ford for facing the truth in Europe and actually doing something
about their problems and the flow on damage to markets like Australia.
Can't buy Virgin, so they'll buy Holden?
Oh, wow! Surely you're aware that your comment on "third world countries" might be construed as an insult? If not, perhaps sensitivity training may be in order.Truth is, Americans just do not know how to make third world rides, its not what they do.
This is a third world ride
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This is an American ride
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however when an American thinks of a fully loaded pick up truck, this is what they think off
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No worries, it was worth saying twice.duplicate post
I do need a few years in the Gulag, Siberian Gulag, if I end up in the Wuhan Gulag, they might harvest my organs, not good at all.Oh, wow! Surely you're aware that your comment on "third world countries" might be construed as an insult? If not, perhaps sensitivity training may be in order.
It also doesn't help your case when you state US vehicles aren't designed for the third world and then back that up with pictures of them being used there. What's up with that?
No worries, it was worth saying twice.
Ford were leaving before this became an issue.ScoMo was minister for Immigration and Border Protection when Holden announced they were shutting local production. Joe Hockey (then treasurer) was the one who dared GM to leave, and they did. The muppet did such a good job that he lasted 2 years before racking off to the US. Abbott was a muppet too for that matter, didn't give a rats ass about local production or jobs.
One question I've got is, will GM still want to bother selling cars here post-COVID? Especially with the way the US economy is going and their rising infection numbers.
Ford also successfully transitioned a lot of its high value buyers away fromFord were leaving before this became an issue.ScoMo was minister for Immigration and Border Protection when Holden announced they were shutting local production. Joe Hockey (then treasurer) was the one who dared GM to leave, and they did. The muppet did such a good job that he lasted 2 years before racking off to the US. Abbott was a muppet too for that matter, didn't give a rats ass about local production or jobs.
One question I've got is, will GM still want to bother selling cars here post-COVID? Especially with the way the US economy is going and their rising infection numbers.
Guarenteed they wont find a fkn brain in that lot.I do need a few years in the Gulag, Siberian Gulag, if I end up in the Wuhan Gulag, they might harvest my organs, not good at all.
They harvest kidneys and stuff like that, they do not harvest brains.. Duh!!Guarenteed they wont find a fkn brain in that lot.
Or the Govt. could just allow new LHD imports like most other (enlightened) countries do.So now, GMSV gets to charge GM buyers an extra $30k-$40k converting GM LHD vehicles
........and they all loved happily ever after, LOL
People we have now cant drive imagine the ****fight with LHD vehicles on the road?Or the Govt. could just allow new LHD imports like most other (enlightened) countries do.
We have no vehicle manufacturers to protect now.
Would allowing registration of LHD vehicles make much difference? It's only GM that would benefit as real global brands have RHD available already. The UK allows registration of LHD vehicles but very few are imported as most customers perceive them difficult to drive.Or the Govt. could just allow new LHD imports like most other (enlightened) countries do.
We have no vehicle manufacturers to protect now.
At least the 3rd world ride fits into a standard carpark. Kinda important for most of the world. Just sayingTruth is, Americans just do not know how to make third world rides, its not what they do.
This is a third world ride
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This is an American ride
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however when an American thinks of a fully loaded pick up truck, this is what they think off
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That isn't going to happen because the government also hates GM and isn't going to allow something to make it easy for them unless they want to restart manufacturing again. The LHD registrations situation in the UK is because you have links to Europe which is LHD and so there is some sense to allowing LHD registrations. This situation does not exist for Australia and so there is no reason for this to occur. Car sales have been dropping significantly recently even before COVID19 and Holden isn't the only brand likely to drop out. Most of the smaller European brands will be saying good bye very soon because of this I dare say as well.Would allowing registration of LHD vehicles make much difference? It's only GM that would benefit as real global brands have RHD available already. The UK allows registration of LHD vehicles but very few are imported as most customers perceive them difficult to drive.
No way should we do this. RHD or nothing.Or the Govt. could just allow new LHD imports like most other (enlightened) countries do.
We have no vehicle manufacturers to protect now.
Hey that is my idea. I offered GM $1 for Holden as well. Provided a list of pro's in doing so and everything for them.
IMHO JAPAN as far the best market for "grey" imports and US cars are expensive and not in good shape compared to Japanese used carsNo way should we do this. RHD or nothing.