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#124 of 133 Re: . [anythngbutgm] by british_rover

Sep 28, 2007 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 28, 2007 12:54 pm)
Check out this press release from BMW
 
One portion of their long term plan emphasis mine
 
Here is an outlook until 2012:
 
    * We would like to confirm the announcement of the BMW X1. This model is going to complement the successful X family, together with the BMW Concept X6 presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
    * Furthermore, we decided to manufacture a four-dour Gran Turismo based on the CS concept study showcased in Shanghai.
    * Another result of our strategy is that we will not build a space-functional concept. It will be replaced by a fundamentally altered concept. What I am talking about here is a new segment. We currently call the concept Progressive Activity Sedan or PAS in short. Expect this concept to introduce its own interpretation of the sedan and to surprise you with intelligent features.
    * As far as Rolls-Royce is concerned, we would like to confirm our plans for the third variant of the Phantom: a coupe. Moreover, we reevaluated and confirmed an additional Rolls-Royce model during our strategic review. It will slot in below the Rolls-Royce Phantom in terms of both size and price.
    * At MINI, we opted for a further model in the sports activity vehicle segment.
    * We will continue to extend the range of products under our BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles brands in the years ahead.

#125 of 133 Re: I still cannot believe [volvomax] by anythngbutgm

Sep 28, 2007 (1:01 pm)

Replying to: volvomax (Sep 28, 2007 12:43 pm)
Shame there is so much profit lost in making them overseas.
 
On a side note I really hope Ford keeps the brand around. I keep reading about how they're on the auction block with Jag and LR but I think it would be a huge mistake to let Volvo go. It's probably one of the main reasons why I root for Ford on the Domestic front, just because the substance and safety aspects that Volvo brings to the table translate to Ford models.
 
Usually I find the Ford products that have been infused with Volvo blood tend to be free of the dull, lifeless feel that plagues the full on American Fords.

#126 of 133 Re: . [british_rover] by anythngbutgm

Sep 28, 2007 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: british_rover (Sep 28, 2007 12:58 pm)
Cool, thanks for the info.

#127 of 133 Re: I still cannot believe [anythngbutgm] by volvomax

Sep 28, 2007 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 28, 2007 1:01 pm)
It isn't WHERE they are made,it is HOW they are made.
 
Volvo uses expensive materials and techniques in the construction of their vehicles,and they have expensive,state of the art facilities.
The labor expense is the LEAST of the costs involved.
Esp since the Swedes don't have the legacy costs of UAW employees

#128 of 133 September sales by pf_flyer HOST

Oct 04, 2007 (5:52 am)

September sales were announced for the automakers. Total industry sales in September ran at a seasonally adjusted rate of 16.23 million units compared with 16.6 million, down 2.2% from September last year. Read a quick recap in North & South

#129 of 133 Ford down by nippononly

Oct 04, 2007 (7:25 am)

20% or something, because they couldn't sell 20K Tauruses to rental agencies? Whoa. Down 13% for the year...I wonder if it is any comfort to their shareholders that they responded to these sales figures by saying they had already expected to be down every month this year.
 
Toyota down for the third straight month, but still up for the year. Honda continuing its charge, still just shy of 10% market share in the U.S.
 
Civic sales WAY down this year - what happened there? Prius sales WAY up this year, will they make 200K for the year?
 
Mitsubishi, WAY up for the year. Looks like the new Lancer and last year's new Outlander are having a positive effect.
 
And Isuzu, down another 18% for the year?? I didn't know they had another 18% to lose. Will they just call it quits already?
 
Of the domestics, it seems only GM has really made their turnaround work, as yet.

#130 of 133 Re: I still cannot believe [volvomax] by rockylee

Oct 04, 2007 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: volvomax (Sep 28, 2007 2:08 pm)
Esp since the Swedes don't have the legacy costs of UAW employees
 
The Swedes, don't have union labor, building their cars ????
 
That's news to me.
 
-Rocky

#131 of 133 Re: I still cannot believe [rockylee] by volvomax

Oct 04, 2007 (5:21 pm)

Replying to: rockylee (Oct 04, 2007 3:12 pm)
Alot of things are news to you apparently
 
They don't have UAW workers(and the legacy costs involved) building their cars.
They do have a union,but they don't pay healthcare.
Sweden has a wonderful(jk) socialized medical program.

#132 of 133 Re: I still cannot believe [volvomax] by rockylee

Oct 04, 2007 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: volvomax (Oct 04, 2007 5:21 pm)
Actually Sweden, does have a wonderful socialized medical program and yes their workers do have legacy costs in the form of a pension.
 
-Rocky

#133 of 133 Cutting-edge quirkiness: Designers, engineers are encouraged to experiment by rockylee

Oct 23, 2007 (10:04 am)

Cutting-edge quirkiness: Designers, engineers are encouraged to experiment with robotics, materials
 
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071023/AUTO04/710230333/1148- /AUTO01
 
-Rocky

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