ckf Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Within the next two years, Ford will no longer build any small cars in the United States, the automaker said Thursday. Production of the Ford (F) Focus and C-Max, the only small cars Ford still assembles in the United States, will be moved to Mexico, according to a Ford spokeswoman. Ford has previously said it was opening a new plant in Mexico that would employ 2,800 workers there. The Ford Fiesta subcompact is already being assembled in Mexico. The high-performance Ford Focus RS is made in Germany. After Focus production moves to Mexico, Ford will move the production of other vehicles into the Wayne. Mich. plant where the Focus is currently made, Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker said. The automaker has said previously that the new Mexican plant will not result in any U.S. job losses. Ford will not be the first of the traditional "Big Three" automakers to stop building small cars in the U.S. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAM) currently sells only two small cars in the United States, the Dodge Dart and the Fiat 500. FCA plans to completely stop production of the Dart, which is built in Illinois, by the end of September. That will leave only the 500, which is already produced in Mexico. General Motors (GENERAL MOTORS) currently makes both the Chevrolet Cruze compact car and Chevrolet Sonic subcompact in the U.S. Cars assembled in Mexico often use at least some parts produced in the United States. Profit margins on small cars are generally slimmer than those on larger cars or SUVs, so maintaining low labor costs can be more critical for these vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 what do you expect from a global economy i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 What Is Minimum Wage In Mexico? By Breana Noble | Wednesday, 15 Jul 2015 09:01 PM Short URL| Email Article| Contact| Print| A A While Mexico raised its minimum wage this year, it remains substantially below that found in the United States.According to Littler, the Mexican Minimum Wage Commissiondetermined to increase the minimum wage for 2015 by 4.2 percent, which follow the inflation rate. That makes the wage 70.10 pesos a day for Zone A and 66.45 pesos for Zone B. Zone A covers most metropolitan areas, including the capital, Mexico City.Urgent: Do You Think the Minimum Wage Should Be Raised? In dollars, both are less than $5, The Wall Street Journal reported. The U.S. minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, more than Mexico’s minimum salary for a day’s work. The original proposal to the commission was an increase by 23 percent to 83 pesos, but to increase the minimum wage above the rate of inflation would necessitate a change in law. Estimates indicate 6.5 million Mexicans, 13 percent of the workforce, earn the minimum wage, according to the government statistics agency, the WSJ reported. Breaking News at Newsmax.com http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/minimum-wage-Mexico/2015/07/15/id/657317/#ixzz4KG4Hb3AS Urgent: Do You Back Trump or Hillary? Vote Here Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Built Ford Tough by Mexicans! Hey id rather have a mexican Ford than an AMG built one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm not sure this really surprises any American anymore. Just another 2-3k jobs moved out of the country...no bid deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I thought the labour costs are only about 4% of the selling price of a car. Makes no sense to the unions. http://caw.ca/assets/pdf/590-Auto_Price.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted September 14, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted September 14, 2016 After buying the daughter a 2014 focus i really like them and would maybe get one as a commuter to replace my vw tdi that vw is giving a sweet deal on buying back. But wont get an automatic after my daughters debacle with that transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 34 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I thought the labour costs are only about 4% of the selling price of a car. Makes no sense to the unions. http://caw.ca/assets/pdf/590-Auto_Price.pdf That's just Union bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, BOHICA said: After buying the daughter a 2014 focus i really like them and would maybe get one as a commuter to replace my vw tdi that vw is giving a sweet deal on buying back. But wont get an automatic after my daughters debacle with that transmission. Get an ST This is old news ckf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Get an ST This is old news ckf I didn't know. One more reason to say fuck Ford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I'm glad a faggot like yourself won't buy anymore Ford vehicles. Stick to your gay used faggot Beeeeeeeee mers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Get an ST This is old news ckf it just showed up in my twitter feed today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just don't buy them if they are made in mexico. Then watch them scramble to come back. Fuck mexico and fuck any cars assembled there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just now, ckf said: it just showed up in my twitter feed today Doesn't mean it's new. This was announced well over a year ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have no problem with it if they were built there and only sold there for their market. But they shouldn't be sold in NA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Boered said: Just don't buy them if they are made in mexico. Then watch them scramble to come back. Fuck mexico and fuck any cars assembled there. Fiat is doing the same, and so will GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, ckf said: it just showed up in my twitter feed today Saw it somewhere earlier today, thought it was FS actually. 16 minutes ago, Boered said: Just don't buy them if they are made in mexico. Then watch them scramble to come back. Fuck mexico and fuck any cars assembled there. Apparently the cars made there equal the ones made here. So what can we do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 31 minutes ago, Ebsell said: That's just Union bullshit It sure sounds like it, but most of my customers with global operations have indicated an approx 7% labour cost component that is fairly consistent regardless of country. Material costs tend to be much more significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 16 minutes ago, Ebsell said: I have no problem with it if they were built there and only sold there for their market. But they shouldn't be sold in NA Mexico is in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Saw it somewhere earlier today, thought it was FS actually. Apparently the cars made there equal the ones made here. So what can we do better. We can support American workers. A car is a major purchase and only a complete moron buys one not assembled here then complains about a weak economy and job losses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boered Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 19 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Fiat is doing the same, and so will GM Of course they are and morons keep buying them. Buick is now selling a 35k suv made in china. Idiots will buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 1 hour ago, ckf said: Within the next two years, Ford will no longer build any small cars in the United States, the automaker said Thursday. Production of the Ford (F) Focus and C-Max, the only small cars Ford still assembles in the United States, will be moved to Mexico, according to a Ford spokeswoman. Ford has previously said it was opening a new plant in Mexico that would employ 2,800 workers there. The Ford Fiesta subcompact is already being assembled in Mexico. The high-performance Ford Focus RS is made in Germany. After Focus production moves to Mexico, Ford will move the production of other vehicles into the Wayne. Mich. plant where the Focus is currently made, Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker said. The automaker has said previously that the new Mexican plant will not result in any U.S. job losses. Ford will not be the first of the traditional "Big Three" automakers to stop building small cars in the U.S. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAM) currently sells only two small cars in the United States, the Dodge Dart and the Fiat 500. FCA plans to completely stop production of the Dart, which is built in Illinois, by the end of September. That will leave only the 500, which is already produced in Mexico. General Motors (GENERAL MOTORS) currently makes both the Chevrolet Cruze compact car and Chevrolet Sonic subcompact in the U.S. Cars assembled in Mexico often use at least some parts produced in the United States. Profit margins on small cars are generally slimmer than those on larger cars or SUVs, so maintaining low labor costs can be more critical for these vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 So Boered is Zoso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, Boered said: Of course they are and morons keep buying them. Buick is now selling a 35k suv made in china. Idiots will buy it. Well they sell piles of buicks there so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 6 minutes ago, Boered said: We can support American workers. A car is a major purchase and only a complete moron buys one not assembled here then complains about a weak economy and job losses. Protectionism does not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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